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Sunday, May 12, 2024
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Topic: Parliament

BJP tries for consensus on triple talaq Bill, but prepared to push it through by force

BJP issues whip to its MPs to be in Parliament ‘without fail’, reaches out to opposition leaders, and circulates note on the Bill to all MPs.

Capital buzz: BJP’s swanky new office in Delhi to food wars in parliament canteen

Food committee chairman objected to railway minister Piyush Goyal’s move to bring food from state bhavans to Parliament canteen; the proposal finally got Speaker’s nod

When Modi cries, it connects him to the poor farmers and the jobless youth

When men cry, it tends to jolt many around. Sadly, when women cry, in a gender-skewed society, people tend to say its ok.

Modi’s not alone, other ‘tough’ leaders have also shed tears

From former US President Obama to Russian premier Putin and even UP CM Yogi Adityanath, many political leaders have broken down in front of the cameras.

Wednesday has just begun and Narendra Modi has cried three times already

Even in May 2014, Narendra Modi had choked with emotion after being elected leader of the BJP parliamentary party and cried.

The new golden rule of Indian politics: Do unto them what they did unto you

Sixty eight per cent of the time of the previous Lok Sabha was lost to BJP-led disruptions. It is hardly surprising that UPA members...

The Presidential Prime Minister Narendra Modi

There is an unconventional makeover of parliamentary democracy underway in India with PM-President Narendra Modi.

Sahasrabuddhe to Vice-President Ansari: Parliament reports lack seriousness

In a letter addressed to the vice president, BJP MP from Rajya Sabha Vinay Sahasrabuddhe has called for changes in the way reports are produced by the Department Related Standing Committees. He has called the current approach to the reports "traditional" and "non-serious".  Pragya Kaushika

Talk Point: Is the space for Dalit identity politics and Dalit-first parties shrinking?

The UP election results earlier this year signaled a growing support among the Dalits for the BJP. This was followed by NDA fielding Ram Nath Kovind as its presidential candidate, forcing the opposition to field another Dalit, Meira Kumar, as his rival. Then last week, Mayawati resigned from the Rajya Sabha, protesting against what she said was the attitude of the ruling party to suppress her voice raising Dalit issues. As parties from across the spectrum aggressively target and woo the Dalit community, what is the future of exclusive appeals by smaller parties? We ask experts.

RS panel gives nod to Backward Commission bill without changes; set to pass in Monsoon session

Opposition parties likely to submit dissent note after amendments rejected ANUBHUTI VISHNOI

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Fourth phase is high noon of 2024 Lok Sabha polls. It could end in a draw for INDIA & NDA

This phase belongs to the ‘non-aligned’ parties. They could play a critical role in the eventuality of a hung parliament, which looks much more likely than it did one month ago.

Day after mass sick leave by employees, Air India Express fires crew members, cancels 85 more flights

About 300 employees had called in sick Wednesday, allegedly in protest against mismanagement of airlines. Remaining staff given ultimatum to rejoin work by end of Thursday.

Pensionless Maha Vir Chakra awardee who trained Mukti Bahini continues to fight for rights

Chiman Singh, injured in 1971 India-Pakistan war, was discharged as non-pensioner in 1972. In his petition, he states denial of pension is contrary to settled law.

What’s common between Netflix Chamkila and Trudeau’s trouble-infested Canada? They don’t get Punjab

Even in the weeks leading up to Chamkila’s assassination there were massacres every other day. To airbrush all of this is sheer intellectual cowardice if not a crime.