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LS records 74% productivity in winter session: Om Birla

December 22, 2023

The Lok Sabha, which was adjourned sine die a day ahead of schedule on Thursday, recorded 74 per cent productivity in the winter session of Parliament, Speaker Om Birla said. Birla in his concluding remarks said that the House held 14 sittings and worked for 61 hours and 50 minutes....

Rajya Sabha passes Telecommunications Bill 2023

December 22, 2023

Parliament on Thursday passed a bill that seeks to allow the government to temporarily take control of telecom services in the interest of national security, and provide a non-auction route for the allocation of satellite spectrum. The Telecommunications Bill, 2023, was approved by the Rajya Sabha through a voice vote....

Anurag Thakur raises concern on journalist attacks in WB

December 22, 2023

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday expressed concern over continuous attacks on journalists in West Bengal and urged the state to ensure the safety of mediapersons. Law and order is a state subject and the state government should provide an environment for mediapersons to work independently, he...

WhatsApp bus ticket system may start in 2 months: Transport Minister

December 22, 2023

The Delhi government will roll out its WhatsApp-based bus ticketing system in a couple of months, with the trial run for the project commencing in a fortnight, Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said. Also in the pipeline is the single-journey ticket system that will enable users to book autos, metro tickets,...

Kejriwal expresses displeasure over ED summons

December 22, 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, in a letter to the Assistant Director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), expressed dismay over receiving a summons on the eve of his departure for a Vipassana Meditation Course. Despite his widely publicized participation in the Meditation Course, Kejriwal received the summons, raising concerns. In...

‘BJP afraid of AAP because of its rising popularity’, says Atishi

December 22, 2023

After the Enforcement Directorate summoned Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the alleged excise policy scam case, Delhi Minister and AAP leader Atishi took a fresh jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party-led centre, stating that the BJP is “afraid” of AAP due to...

Kiren Rijiju: New Antarctica Research Station by 2029 is aimed

December 22, 2023

India aims to set up a new research station in Antarctica near the Maitri station in the eastern part of the icy continent by 2029, Union Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Thursday. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Rijiju said the site for the new research...

Health Ministry: No Plan for mandatory airport RT-PCR testing

December 22, 2023

Amid an uptick in coronavirus infections in India, there is no plan so far to make RT-PCR testing for COVID-19 mandatory at airports for travellers in the country, official sources in the Health Ministry said on Thursday. “Currently there is no plan so far to make RT-PCR testing for Covid...

Digvijay Singh: Sonia Gandhi supports Ram Mandir Ceremony invitation positively

December 22, 2023

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Thursday confirmed reports of an invitation to Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir consecration ceremony, adding that she was “very positive on this matter.” He said that either she will go or a delegation from her side will be...

Spike in Covid cases in Karnataka: Siddaramaiah to chair high-level meet

December 22, 2023

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will convene a high-level meeting here over the reported spike in Covid-19 cases in the state. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, and senior officers will also attend the meeting to discuss the evolving situation. Sources indicate that the number of cases...

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