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Topic: Rajya Sabha

Oppn slams ‘sarkarikaran’ of Railway Board as Railway (Amendment) Bill clears Rajya Sabha

Following heated debate during which Oppn demanded minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s resignation, The Railways (Amendment) Bill 2024 was cleared in Rajya Sabha with a voice vote.

‘Average tax under GST dropped from 15.8 % to 11.3 %,’ Nirmala Sitharaman says in RS Budget session

Sitharaman was answering question raised by AITC MP Nadimul Haque on reforms under GST and if govt was planning to simplify rates & structure by reducing the number of tax slabs.

‘Shantushtikaran’, not ‘tushtikaran’: Modi tears into Congress in Rajya Sabha

In his to motion of thanks to Prez address, the Prime Minister said his government was ensuring that India’s resources were being optimally used.

Oppn targets Modi govt over ‘inhuman’ treatment of deported Indians, questions PM’s ‘vishwaguru’ slogan

Some MPs asked why India didn't send its own aircraft to bring back Indians being deported. Proceedings of LS had to be adjourned as Opposition MPs demanded a discussion on the issue.

Ruckus in Parliament over Maha Kumbh stampede, Dhankhar-Kharge showdown in Rajya Sabha

Opposition MPs staged walkout in the Rajya Sabha where Congress president demanded that Modi govt declare the actual number of dead. The Lok Sabha, too, saw chaotic scenes.

PC Mody gets 2nd extension as RS secretary general. What makes ex-IRS officer important for Modi govt

Mody has had the 'govt's stamp of approval' since his tenure as CBDT chief, when it was being speculated that the income tax dept was being used to pressure political opponents.

Farm bodies, Oppn slam Haryana BJP MP Jangra for tirade on ‘girls going missing during farmers’ protest’

Ram Chander Jangra referred to 'CID reports' to support claim that '700 girls' went missing from villages near Tikri & Singhu borders. No such report exists, says senior CID officer.

Oppn demands apology from Shah for Ambedkar remarks, Modi defends him: ‘Exposed Congress’s dark history’

Congress wants Shah to resign over his 'taking Ambedkar's name now fashionable' comment. BJP accuses Congress of playing cheap politics by circulating clipped version of Shah's speech.

All BJP-ruled states will bring UCC, Shah tells RS; asks Congress if it supports Muslim personal law

Amit Shah also accused Congress of ‘appeasement politics’ and said BJP will not allow reservation on basis of religion even if it has one MP in each House of Parliament.

Nadda’s attack on Congress: ‘Secular’ added to preamble to appease minorities, ‘socialist’ for Left

In Rajya Sabha, the BJP president also mentions Article 370 & Emergency. The BJP, in turn, faces criticism over its silence on Manipur, interaction with Bollywood's Kapoor family.

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India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.