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Bill to make Gita compulsory reading in schools may come up in Parliament

The teachings of it will make the younger generation better citizens, a BJP member said.

21 May 2017 6:24 PM

Debate laws before passing them, says President

Pranab voices concern over reduced sittings of Houses, quality of discussion.

16 May 2017 3:37 AM

Don’t ‘normalise’ mob violence as routine

It is also true that mob violence in India is not the monopoly of thugs who kill in the name of the cow.

04 May 2017 12:21 AM

Lokpal: Get it right

The bill to appoint a Lokpal was passed in 2013.

01 May 2017 1:13 AM

Madhesis strike deal with govt, will go for polls

Madhesi parties have called off their stir following the agreement.

24 Apr 2017 5:16 AM

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Charges against Kulbhushan false, ties will be hit: Sushma to Pak

In Parliament, Sushma Swaraj said that India regards Jadhav's death sentence as 'pre-meditated murder' and will do everything to save him.

11 Apr 2017 1:46 PM

16 parties call on EC to urge use of paper ballots

The Opposition leaders are demanding that a paper trail be introduced in all future elections.

11 Apr 2017 1:48 AM

Niti Aayog close to finalising 3-year action plan

Financial year 2016-17 was the terminal fiscal of the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-17).

10 Apr 2017 5:06 PM

Ban cow slaughter nationwide, says RSS

The RSS chief suggested enactment of a nationwide law banning cow slaughter will take time due to the “complexities” of politics.

10 Apr 2017 1:50 AM

Gaikwad arrives in parliament, to speak on his 'assault' on Air India staff

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut backed Gaikwad and said that he won't run away and will speak on the matter on the floor of the house today.

06 Apr 2017 12:02 PM

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Radicalised, 50 Indians have moved to other side: Sushma Swaraj

The “threat” of radicalisation is not limited to Jammu and Kashmir but all states and the entire world as well, she said in the Lok Sabha.

06 Apr 2017 7:09 AM

Lokpal row: Congress moves privilege notice on FM

The Opposition party raised the matter after the question hour.

06 Apr 2017 1:29 AM

Rahul Gandhi uses farmers to slam PM Modi

Rahul Gandhi also met the protester’s leader, P. Ayyakkannu, and took note of all their demands.

01 Apr 2017 12:51 AM

Yogi Adityanath moves up from Y to highest Z plus security cover

UP CM will have 25-28 commandos protecting him at all times, while his convoy would be accompanied by a pilot and escort vehicles armed with jammers.

31 Mar 2017 2:31 AM

Migration to GST massive administrative challenge: CEA

Chief economic adviser Arvind Subramanian believed transition will also require lots of paper works.

30 Mar 2017 2:20 PM

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GST inches closer to July rollout as LS passes bills

Prime minister Narendra Modi hailed passage of landmark tax reform by saying it is “New Year, New Law, New Bharat.”

30 Mar 2017 12:35 PM

GST bills in Parliament: 10 key facts you should know

One Nation One Tax will be levied under a four-tier structure defining 5, 12, 18 and 28 per cent tax rates.

29 Mar 2017 12:55 PM

In a major breakthrough, LS passes Mental Healthcare Bill decriminalising suicide

The bill seeks to ensure health-care, treatment and rehabilitation of persons with mental illness without intruding their privacy or rights.

27 Mar 2017 8:45 PM

GST bills tabled in Parliament: Things you must know

One of key features of new indirect tax regime is that officers will get powers to seize and arrest.

27 Mar 2017 3:38 PM

Air India row: Sena MP Gaikwad 'missing', says 'won't talk till Wednesday'

For his violent demeanour, Gaikwad was barred from flying by seven airline companies, compelling him to travel by train.

27 Mar 2017 2:04 PM

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