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Sonia meets suspended AAP MP Sanjay Singh, says 'you have our full support'
According to party sources, Sonia Gandhi after arriving in Parliament met Singh, who has been sitting in protest in the Parliament campus near the Mahatma Gandhi statue for the last two days. The source said that during the meeting, Sonia Gandhi told Singh that he has their full support.
Opposition submits notice for no-confidence motion against PM Modi govt
This came after days of disruption in both Houses of Parliament over the opposition demands of a detailed discussion on the Manipur situation, where ethnic clashes erupted on May 3. The BJP has rejected the Opposition's demand that PM Modi should speak on Manipur in both the Houses.
Cabinet clears bill to replace Delhi ordinance
The president had promulgated the controversial ordinance on May 19 this year, leading to a flashpoint between Delhi government and the Centre. As per the ordinance, a new statutory authority would be created, known as the National Capital Civil Service Authority (NCCSA), to be headed by the Delhi chief minister along with the chief secretary and the principal (home).
Filming in restroom row: Karnataka BJP announces state-wide protest on July 27
Addressing a joint press conference at BJP headquarters in Bengaluru on Tuesday, BJP MLCs N. Ravikumar, Tejaswini Gowda and party's state Secretary Bharathi Mugdum made this announcement. The women's wing of the party would stage a protest in all districts.
Kerala needs more people like Oommen Chandy, says Rahul Gandhi
"Oommen Chandy ji was my senior. He was a more experienced leader, and I viewed him as somebody who gave me an understanding of Kerala. Even when Chandy ji was battling a serious illness, he wanted to participate in the Bharat Jodo Yatra," Rahul Gandhi said.
Tout asks Goa MLA ‘Ladki Chahiye Kya’, lawmaker asks to block ‘escort’ websites
“In Goa, touts are operating everywhere. Why are the police not taking action against them? We have complained many times, but it is of no use. Government should not give excuses for the shortage of police staff. Government has failed (to stop the nuisance of touts),” Borkar, MLA from opposition benches, said.
BJP tears into Opposition's 'INDIA'
The Prime Minister said this at the BJP's parliamentary party meeting, chaired by him here on Tuesday morning. On July 18, twenty-six political parties including the main Opposition Congress announced the name of 'INDIA' in Bengaluru to fight against the ruling BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Amit Shah seeks Kharge, Chowdhury's cooperation for discussion on Manipur in Parliament
"Today, I wrote to the Opposition leaders of both houses, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Ji of Lok Sabha, and Mallikarjun Kharge Ji of Rajya Sabha, appealing to them for their invaluable cooperation in the discussion of the Manipur issue," Shah wrote in a tweet, along with the copies of letter addressed to Kharge and Chowdhury.
Congress-led Oppn to bring no-confidence motion against govt in LS on Wednesday
Sources aware of the development said that after a day-long discussion among the opposition parties, it was decided that motion will be brought on Wednesday in the lower house. The Congress has also issued a whip to all its MPs in Lok Sabha to be present in the house from the commencement till its adjournment as “very important issues will be taken up for discussion in Lok Sabha tomorrow, i.e. July 26.”
India should focus on engaging with smaller neighbours keeping China in mind, says Parliamentary panel
The Standing Committee on External Affairs, in its report presented in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday on the subject of India’s "Neighbourhood First" policy, said that it is a dynamic policy that "adjusts to our renewed interests in the region while evolving according to regional circumstances".
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