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July 18, 2016 1:43 PM

Forty-three members of Rajya Sabha take oath today

Forty-three members of the Rajya Sabha from 13 states took oath on the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament today. They include newly elected, re-elected and one nominated member. Fourteen of them belong to BJP, seven each to Congress and Samajwadi Party, three BJD, two each to RJD, JD(U) ...

July 18, 2016 1:40 PM

SC order on Lodha panel recommendations on BCCI today

The Supreme Court will today pronounce its order on the issue of implementation of Justice RM Lodha panel recommendations on structural reforms in BCCI. A bench, headed by Chief Justice TS Thakur, had reserved its verdict on the 30th of last month after over a dozen hearings. In January this year, t...

July 18, 2016 1:39 PM

Govt warns industries of strict action for polluting Ganga

Government has warned the industries discharging water in the river Ganga saying it will take stringent action against them. Replying in the Rajya Sabha today, Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti said, as many as 764 units are carrying out industrial activities in the vicinity of the river and they ...

July 18, 2016 1:38 PM

Congress wants to pass GST Bill with certain conditions

Congress says it wants to pass a GST Bill under which no government can impose unnecessary taxes on the people. Talking to reporters outside Parliament today, party leader Rajiv Shukla said, his party is in favour of consensus over the Bill and is ready for a discussion. Mr. Shukla accused the BJP o...

July 18, 2016 1:37 PM

Heavy rain in Uttarakhand disrupts road traffic

In Uttarakhand, incessant rainfall caused disruption of road links in the state. The Ghat-Dharchula National Highway has been closed to traffic at some places in Pithoragarh district, while Rishikes-Kedarnath National Highway is also reported closed between Sonprayag and Gaurikund.<br/><br/...

July 18, 2016 1:31 PM

Sovereign Gold Bond scheme opened for subscription

The fourth tranche of the Sovereign Gold Bonds scheme opened for subscription today. The bond can be purchased from the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange, besides all Bank branches, select Post Offices and the Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited.<br/><br/>The gover...

July 18, 2016 1:18 PM

Forty-three members of Rajya Sabha take oath today

Forty-three members of the Rajya Sabha took oath on the first day of the Monsoon Session today. They include newly elected, re-elected and nominated members. The oath was administered by Chairman Mohammed Hamid Ansari. Welcoming the members, Mr Ansari said they are familiar faces, well-versed with t...

July 18, 2016 12:30 PM

Congress wants to pass GST Bill with certain conditions

Congress says it wants to pass a GST Bill under which no government can impose unnecessary taxes on the people. Talking to reporters outside Parliament today, party leader Rajiv Shukla said, his party is in favour of consensus over the Bill and is ready for a discussion. <br/><br/>He sai...

July 18, 2016 12:02 PM

TMC MPs protest in Parliament complex over price rise and other issues

TMC MPs today protested in Parliament complex over price rise and other issues. Displaying posters, the Parliamentarians shouted slogans against the NDA government. They also attacked the Centre over prevailing situation in Kashmir valley after the killing of a terrorist. Talking to reporters, TMC l...

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