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Satyarthi demands urgent passage of Anti-Trafficking bill in Parl session

Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi has demanded urgent passage of Anti-Trafficking Bill in the upcoming monsoon session of parliament without further delay

Petrol prices, Covid mishandling to top TMC's agenda in monsoon session

The Trinamool Congress is likely to raise the issue of hike in fuel prices, alleged mishandling of COVID situation and farmers stir against the three agri laws to corner the BJP-led government

Tech for mitigation of airborne SARS-COV-2 to be installed in Parliament

A UV-C disinfection technology meant for mitigation of airborne transmission of SARS-COV-2 will be installed in the Central Hall, Lok Sabha Chamber and Committee Rooms 62 and 63 during the monsoon session of Parliament, Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday. The technology has been developed by the Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO) under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), affiliated to the Union Ministry of Science & Technology, an official statement said. "The minister later informed that, to begin with, the technology meant for mitigation of airborne transmission of SARS-COV-2 will be installed in the Central Hall, Lok Sabha Chamber and Committee Rooms 62 and 63," it said. Singh, however, cautioned that even after installation of this disinfection technology, everybody is advised to strictly adhere to COVID-appropriate behaviour, including use of face mask, maintaining social distance and avoiding crowds. The UV-C .

BJP leaders, ministers deliberate on strategy for Monsoon session: Report

Top BJP leaders and Union ministers, including party president J P Nadda, Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, held a meeting to discuss matters related to the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament

Take up our demands in Parliament before anything: Samyukt Kisan Morcha

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha said that it will press the opposition parties to ensure that the farmers' demands on the three new agri laws and MSP are addressed in Parliament before any other business

Monsoon likely to advance in Delhi, neighbouring states from July 10

Spelling a sigh of relief from the scorching heat, the monsoon is likely to advance over Delhi and neigbouring West Uttar Pradesh, some parts of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan from July 10.

Maharashtra govt to move resolution rejecting farm laws in monsoon session

Rejection of the three Central agriculture laws is one of the three resolutions approved by the Maharashtra cabinet on Sunday which will be moved in the monsoon session

BJP should let Maharashtra monsoon session to work in public interest: Raut

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said the opposition BJP should allow the two-day monsoon session of the Maharashtra legislature to function smoothly if it has the interest of the state's people in mind.

Maharashtra: Opposition may corner govt on quotas in monsoon session

The monsoon session of the state legislature is scheduled to be held for only two days

Monsoon advances in MP; IMD issues orange alert in 11 districts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued an orange alert, predicting heavy rains with thunderstorm in 11 districts of Madhya Pradesh, as southwest monsoon advanced into the state.

Privatisation push: Centre considers bringing PSBs under Companies Act

Changes are likely to be introduced in the Monsoon Session

Decoded: Why farmers are up in arms against Modi govt's farm Bills

Why did the govt push these Ordinances and why is it facing opposition to them, both from within the government and outside it

Decoded: Changes to Essential Commodities Act and why they are drawing flak

While some welcome the amendments, others have doubt and point to the arbitrary powers the government can still use to control trade

In his bid to revive Indian economy, Modi takes a gamble on the farm

Modi has thrown out the old furniture by ramming legislation through parliament, passed by a dubious voice vote

Parliament: Govt to recommend adjournment of House sine die, says minister

Eight Opposition members were suspended on Monday from the House over unruly scenes in the House on Sunday during the passage of agriculture Bills

Prasad accuses opposition leaders of irresponsible conduct in Rajya Sabha

The government accused opposition leaders of irresponsible conduct in Rajya Sabha during the passage of the farm bills and said they violated rules by not vacating the House despite being suspended.

Karnataka CM's proposal to cut down assembly session to 3-day irks oppn

Yediyurappa said that more than 60 legislators have been tested positive, hence, we should think of reducing the number of days to three from eight

Monsoon session of Gujarat Assembly from Sept 21; no Question Hour

Nearly 20 bills will be taken up for discussion during the session which will be conducted while adhering to all Covid-19 prevention protocols, he said

Monsoon session of Karnataka legislature to begin under Covid shadow

An eight-day monsoon session of Karnataka legislature will begin on Monday under the shadow of Covid-19 pandemic as several Ministers and legislators have tested positive for the infection

Farm bills: BJD issues whip to its MPs telling them to remain present in RS

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has issued a whip to its Rajya Sabha members directing them to remain present in the House on Sunday