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Explained! Why Modi’ govt’s bill to extend quota for SC/STs by 10 years does not need ratification by states
The bill will amend the Constitution after receiving the Presidential assent once it is passed by the Rajya Sabha.
Lok Sabha approves Constitutional Amendment Bill to extend quota for SC/STs in legislatures
The bill extends the reservation of seats for SC/STs in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies by another 10 years.
Modi govt tables bill to extend reservation of SC/STs in legislatures by another 10 years
The 126th Constitutional Amendment Bill seeks to extend this special provision of reservation of seats for members of SC/ST communities till January 2030.
Explained! Why Modi govt is amending Citizenship Act; how it will benefit minorities in Pak, Bangladesh
Indian Citizenship Act 1955: The bill is aimed at relaxing the criteria for grant of citizenship to the members of minority communities in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.
‘No votes, no jobs’: Maneka Gandhi sets off big controversy with blunt message to Muslims | Watch Video
Addressing a rally in Uttar Pradesh's Sultanpur, the minister said that she will be disappointed if she does not get the support of Muslims in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
Upper caste reservation Bill: Why this constitutional amendment will not require ratification by state assemblies
Unlike the constitutional amendment bill that paved way for a common goods and service tax across the country, this bill will not require ratification of half the state assemblies, a factor that makes it a lot easier for the
Lok Sabha elections 2019: Mamata Banerjee to spell out party strategy at mega opposition rally on January 19
In an exclusive interaction with Financial Express Online, TMC leader and Lok Sabha MP Saugata Roy discusses the prospects of a Grand Alliance and why BJP is in no shape to take on the TMC in the state.
After snatching ‘Cycle’ from Mulayam, Akhilesh Yadav says ‘fight with father was necessary’
Mulayam Singh Yadav, the SP patriarch may also unite with Akhilesh to make the party stronger and, Congress leaders have also come forward and indicated that they are in talks with SP for an alliance.
Delhi Police Commissioner could be the next CBI chief despite opposition’s disproval
A three-member panel led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Justice of India J S Khehar and the Leader of Congress party in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge are deciding on the matter.
Election Commission backs proposal for simultaneous polls to Lok Sabha assemblies
The Election Commission has supported the government's idea to hold simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and state assemblies but has made it clear that it will cost a lot and the Constitution will have to be amended to curtai
BJP has given ‘decisive’ government: Amit Shah
Presenting a report card of two years of Modi government, BJP chief Amit Shah today credited the party for giving a "decisive" government and said in the remaining three years of its tenure all the promises made in the run up
Modi government has nothing to show but ’empty promises’: Congress
Tearing into Modi government's performance, Congress today dubbed it as "fraudulently dynamic" and wondered why it was holding celebrations on its second anniversary when it has nothing to show but "empty promises and gimmick
BJP national executive meet in Allahabad in June; PM, Amit Shah to attend
BJP is likely to sound the poll bugle in Uttar Pradesh from the land of the holy Sangam next month when Prime Minister Narendra Modi, party president Amit Shah and other top leaders would converge in the city to attend a two-
Congress-muktBharat? The party shrinks further in the assembly elections
Assembly election results 2016: Though there were no really big surprises in the latest round of assembly elections, apart from J Jayalalithaa beating anti-incumbency for the first time in the state since 1984, the really big
Longest-serving Puducherry CM battles strong anti-incumbency
With Rangasamy contesting alone, the Congress-DMK alliance will gain, says an observer with the state government’s poll analysis wing.
Rajya Sabha to sit tomorrow to complete original schedule
Rajya Sabha, which was adjourned for the day today as a mark of respect towards sitting Congress member Praveen Rashtrapal who passed away, will now have a sitting tomorrow to complete its original schedule.
Lok Sabha passes Uttarakhand budget amid Congress walkout
The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Uttarakhand Appropriation (Vote on Account) Bill, 2016, which the government said was a "constitutional necessity".
Print more small denomination notes to curb graft: MP to government
Of the total notes printed, 90 per cent were of larger denomination. This leads to counterfeiting of notes and evasion of tax, Rodmal Nagar said during Zero Hour, adding that developed nations printed more notes of smalle
Plans to launch 500 courses in 10 languages, says Smriti Irani
The government today said there are plans to introduce as many as 500 free courses in ten languages through open and distance learning mode this year.
Speaker Sumitra Mahajan says absence of MPs in Lok Sabha ‘very bad’
Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan today expressed her frustration over the absence of some members in the House, saying it was a "very bad" trend.
Rural income adversely affected due to natural calamities: Government
Rural employment and income are adversely affected by natural calamities like droughts and floods, Rural Development Minister Birender Singh said today.
Congress demands Supreme Court monitored probe in VVIP chopper deal
Congress today sought to put the onus on the ruling NDA government about the irregularities in Agusta Westland helicopter deal and demanded a Supreme Court monitored probe in the issue.
Direct benefit transfer to be used for fertiliser subsidy: Government
Government today said it plans to extend the direct benefit transfer (DBT) scheme for health insurance, even as trials are on to use the programme for fertiliser subsidy to check leakage of funds.
AgustaWestland issue raked up in Lok Sabha
The AgustaWestland issue was again raked up in the Lok Sabha today with a BJP member demanding a probe to find out who received kickbacks in the deal for 12 VVIP helicopters.
Government faces embarrassment in Lok Sabha over absence of Ministers
Government today faced embarrassment in Lok Sabha when a question relating to Railway Ministry was taken up but both Minister Suresh Prabhu and junior minister Manoj Sinha were absent, leading the Speaker to issue a stricture
BJP MP attacks judiciary over “extra-constitutional activism”
A BJP member in Lok Sabha today criticised the judiciary over its "extra-constitutional judicial activism", saying it makes various institutions accountable but does not take responsibility for clearing the backlog of cases.
Informal group of Ministers backs EC proposal to buy 14 lakh EVMs
An informal group of ministers has cleared an Election Commission proposal to buy nearly 14 lakh new electronic voting machines (EVMs) at a cost of over Rs 5000 crore ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections
