Lok Sabha
Parliament approves 10 pct reservation for poor in general category
Wed, Jan 09, 2019
The Parliament Wednesday approved amending the Constitution to provide 10 per cent reservation to general category poor in jobs and education with the government terming the landmark move as 'slog over sixes'.
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PM Modi: Government has given justice to all by passing quota bill in Lok Sabha
Wed, Jan 09, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described his government's 10 per cent quota for the economically weaker sections a big step towards social justice and expressed hope that it would be passed in the Rajya Sabha, even as a debate on the bill took place amid opposition protests.
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Quota for upper castes: Historic 10% reservation bill for general category poor passed by Lok Sabha
Tue, Jan 08, 2019
Quota for upper castes: A landmark bill seeking to provide 10 per cent reservation in jobs and education for the general category poor was passed by the Lok Sabha Tuesday, with most parties backing the measure, described by the government as "historic" and in the country's interest.
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Travel on Indian Railways? 5 new ways your journey has been made even more memorable
Fri, Dec 28, 2018
Millions of people travel on Indian Railways trains on a daily basis. The journey is not too comfortable and it is also marked by delays and other issues that leave passengers seething in anger and frustration.
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Assam approves Rs 600 cr farm loan waiver
Tue, Dec 18, 2018
The BJP government in Assam has approved Rs 600 crore farm loan waiver which it said will benefit around eight lakh farmers of the state, a move that comes in the backdrop of debt woes of farmers becoming a major issue in the run up to the Lok Sabha elections.
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In Samvat 2075, how much will Nifty gain? Index may soar 14-21% by next Diwali
Fri, Nov 09, 2018
Nifty may gain 14-21%, hit 12000-12800 by next Diwali; upcoming elections and macro economicInvestors are looking at 2075 with hope and trepidation in equal measure. While the outcome of state elections and ultimately the Lok Sabha 2019 polls are anxiety points, domestic economic growth and corporate earnings are showing green shoots after a long time. numbers will be key, according to experts.
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Air India set to get Rs.980 crore more of taxpayers'money
Wed, Aug 01, 2018
The government on Tuesday sought Parliament’s approval for Rs 980 crore as supplementary grant for equity infusion in Air India which is grappling with financial crunch. The amount is part of the total gross additional expenditure of Rs 11,697.92 crore, for which approval has been sought from the Parliament.
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Air India received Rs 27,195 cr equity infusion, says Sinha
Fri, Jul 27, 2018
Debt-laden Air India has received Rs 27,195.21 crore worth equity infusion till date from the government under the turnaround and financial restructuring plans approved back in 2012. In the current financial year, the state-owned airline received an equity infusion of Rs 650 crore up to June, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha told the Lok Sabha today.
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No confidence motion: PM Narendra Modi calls for disruption-free debate in House
Fri, Jul 20, 2018
"Today is an important day in our Parliamentary democracy. I am sure my fellow MP colleagues will rise to the occasion and ensure a constructive, comprehensive & disruption free debate," PM Modi tweeted.
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Centre files review petition over SC/ST Act order
Mon, Apr 02, 2018
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar informed the House that a review petition has been filed by the government. "I want to assure that the Modi government is 100 per cent on the side of the Scheduled Castes..." Kumar said amid a ruckus.
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No confidence motion not taken up; opposition parties' protests wash out proceedings in both Houses of Parliament
Mon, Mar 19, 2018
No confidence motion: The notices for the motion have been given by YSR Congress member Y V Subba Reddy and two members of the TDP -- Thota Narasimham and Jayadev Galla. Both parties have been demanding special package for Andhra Pradesh, an issue on which the TDP quit the ruling NDA alliance last week.
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In big jolt to Narendra Modi government, TDP quits NDA, moves no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha
Fri, Mar 16, 2018
The Telugu Desam Party politburo meeting to decide over quitting the NDA was planned for this evening, but the formality was completed during the daily tele-conference Chandrababu holds with party leaders in the morning. The TDP will write a letter to BJP president Amit Shah and also other constituents of the NDA informing its decision and the reasons for it, the communique said.
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7th Pay Commission: Government employees gratuity limit bill passed; amount jumps from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 20 lakh
Fri, Mar 16, 2018
7th Pay Commission: The bill seeks to increase the maximum limit of gratuity of employees in the private sector and in public sector undertakings and autonomous organisations under the government, who are not covered under Central Civil Service (Pension) Rules, at par with the central government employees.
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