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The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh and Swadeshi Jagaran Manch had voiced reservations over the government's FDI policy announced in mid-June
Junior ministers, however, indicated that the government - both on the compensatory afforestation Bill as well as GST Bill - might galvanise the regional parties in its favour and isolate the Congress
This Bill envisages the release of about Rs 40,000 crore to states for afforestation
Sonia to have roadshow in PM's constituency on August 2
AAP member Bhagwant Mann on Friday tendered an unconditional apology he put up a video recording of Parliament's security arrangements on Facebook
Breaking a long tradition atop Raisina Hill, the PMO has ensured that specific divisions in each ministry are allocated to junior ministers
Several new Bills are scheduled to be tabled in the Lok Sabha next week
Party cadre protests in Lucknow, protests continue in Gujarat
PM had launched Ujjwala scheme from Singh's constituency on May 1
Series of controversies related to Dalit issues have come at a time when BJP has launched a massive campaign to win back Uttar Pradesh
Nitish Kumar says he is against GST cap, after meeting finance minister
Amendments in Electricity Act, 2003 will allow more than one player in power distribution, including private firms
Rajya Sabha discusses Kashmir, with Rajnath blaming Pak and oppn suggesting all-party delegation got there
His wife Navjot Kaur, a BJP legislator from Amritsar (East), also resigned from her seat
The concept was by the former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led government (1998-2004) It was consolidated by the Manmohan Singh governments (2004-14)
All-party meet addressed by PM, who urges consensus, cites national interest; stands yet to be formalised
However, politics takes precedence over policy matters as leaders reiterate party lines
Kalikho Pul, the rebel MLA who precipitated the crisis allegedly because of Congress leaders' inaccessibility, is also reported to be backing Khandu's candidature