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Apr 25, 2018
Parliament Logjam Part 3: Core problem cannot be fixed till we introduce checks on Speaker's discretionary powers
Reports on Parliament's dysfunction focus on images — such as Members of Parliament rushing to the Well; or on statistics to highlight the increasingly fraught manner in which legislative business is conducted in the country. -
Apr 24, 2018
Delhi HC recalls earlier order opposing minority status of Jamia Millia Islamia University
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday recalled its order taking on record an affidavit of the NDA government saying Jamia Millia Islamia was not a minority institution, and striking off the response of the erstwhile UPA government supporting its minority status. -
Apr 24, 2018
Renuka Chowdhury says casting couch exists in Parliament, it is time India stands up and says 'Me Too'
Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury addressed the media about her comments on the casting couch in Parliament, saying sexual harassment at workplaces is an issue that needs to be paid heed to in every sphere -
Apr 24, 2018
Venkaiah Naidu orders biometeric attendance for Rajya Sabha Secretariat after finding some staff missing during surprise visit
Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu ordered introduction of bio-metric attendance marking system in the Upper House secretariat after he found some staff members missing from office during his surprise visit to the secretariat -
Apr 23, 2018
Rahul Gandhi launches 'Save the Constitution' campaign, challenges Narendra Modi to 15-minute debate in LS
Congress president Rahul Gandhi launched his party's nationwide 'Save the Constitution' campaign on Monday. -
Apr 23, 2018
Parliament logjam Part 2: Examining legislative avenues available to keep govt accountable, exercise necessary oversight
After the recent Budget Session washout, it is important to examine some of the avenues through which the Parliament can exercise its oversight function. -
Apr 23, 2018
'Can't impeach Chief Justice of India': Venkaiah Naidu rejects Congress motion against Dipak Misra, says charges not sufficient
The Congress, along with seven other Opposition parties, were handed a huge embarrassment after Rajya Sabha chairman and Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu rejected the impeachment motion against Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra. The motion was rejected on grounds that the charges were not sufficient for impeachment, sources were quoted as saying by media reports. -
Apr 23, 2018
Legislature vs judiciary: Decision to move impeachment motion against CJI Dipak Misra could fail resoundingly
Is it no wonder then that a rag, tag and bobtail outfit from the Opposition can mess about playing 'party' games and trivialising the act of impeachment of the Chief Justice of India. That CJI Dipak Misra has maintained a dignified silence through these shenanigans is edifying but inside he must be seething at the impropriety of it all. -
Apr 21, 2018
Impeachment motion against CJI Dipak Misra: Officials say contents of notice should not be made public before it is admitted
Making public the contents of a notice before it is admitted by the chair is in violation of parliamentary rules, officials said, referring to the impeachment motion against CJI Dipak Misra -
Apr 21, 2018
Cabinet approves Fugitive Economic Offenders Ordinance 2018 to clear path for confiscating property of economic offenders
The Union Cabinet approved a proposal to promulgate Fugitive Economic Offenders Ordinance 2018 that provides for confiscating properties and assets of economic offenders like loan defaulters who flee the country
