News updates: Govt misleading Parliament over including Bihar quota in 9th schedule, says Tejashwi
Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha news updates: Here are the latest updates on the developments in the Parliament
 "Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav")
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Parliament LIVE news updates: As the Parliament convenes for the ongoing Monsoon Session on Friday, the discussion regarding National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), unemployment, and regulation of airfares will be taken up in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha today. According to the agenda released, the Union Ministers Arjun Ram Meghwal, Prataprao Jadhav, Anupriya Patel, Kritivardhan Singh, and Shantanu Thakur will lay papers on the tables in Lok Sabha. Ministry of Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal will make a statement regarding Government Business during the remaining part of the 2nd session of the 18th Lok Sabha.
Union Minister JP Nadda will move the motion for the election of one member to the Governing Council of North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institue of Health and Medical Sciences (Neigrihms), Shillong.
"That in pursuance of Rule 3(b)27 read with rule 4(b) of the Rules of North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences, Shillong, the members of this House do proceed to elect, in such manner as the Speaker may direct, one member from amongst themselves to serve as member of the Governing Council of North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences, Shillong subject to the other provisions of the said Rules," it stated.
Meanwhile, Minister of State Sanjay Seth will move a motion for the election of two members to the central advisory committee for the National Cadet Corps.
"Sanjay Seth to move the following:- that in pursuance of clause (i) of sub-section (1) and subsection (1A) of Section 12 of the National Cadet Corps Act, 1948, the members of this House do proceed to elect, in such manner as the Speaker may direct, two members from amongst themselves to serve as members of the Central Advisory Committee for the National Cadet Corps, subject to the other provisions of the said Act and the Rules made thereunder," it added.
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Vande Bharat introduced without replacing existing train services, Railway Minister Vaishnaw
“As on July 29, 2024, 102 Vande Bharat train services are running across the Indian Railways, connecting states having Broad Gauge (B.G.) electrified network. These Chair Car variants are presently being operated up to a distance of 760 km,” Vaishnaw said in a written reply in Rajya Sabha.
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Railways experimented with baby berths to facilitate ease of travel for mothers: Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
The railway minister was responding to questions raised by BJP MP Sumer Singh Solanki, who wanted to know if the government is considering installing baby berth seats in train coaches. "To facilitate ease of travel for mothers travelling with their babies, two baby berths were provided as attachment to two lower berths in one coach of Train No. 12229/30 Lucknow Mail on trial basis," Vaishnaw said in a written reply.
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Govt misleading Parliament over including Bihar's quota in 9th schedule, says Tejashwi
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Friday charged the BJP-led central government with misleading the Parliament over the inclusion of hiked quota for deprived castes in Bihar in the 9th schedule of the Constitution, so that it is immune from legal scrutiny. The Mahagathbandhan administration in Bihar last year urged the Centre to incorporate the hiked reservation from 50 to 65 per cent in state government jobs and educational institutions in the 9th schedule.
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Bharat Biotech credited ICMR, NIV as Covaxin co-inventors after missing them initially: Govt
Union health minister J P Nadda on Friday said that Bharat Biotech initially did not mention ICMR and NIV as co-inventors in the patent application for Covaxin and the application was corrected after objections were raised by the government. Covaxin, which was widely used as a Covid vaccine, was jointly developed by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), National Institute of Virology, and Bharat Biotech International Ltd. Nadda, speaking during the Question Hour in the Lok Sabha, also said that ICMR has received around Rs 172 crore as royalty for Covaxin from Bharat Biotech.
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Rajahmundry MP calls for improved healthcare facilities
Rajahmundry MP Daggubati Purandheshwari emphasised that the 2.5 per cent budget allocation for health should be a joint responsibility, requiring appropriate contributions from both the central government and state governments.
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Those who are raising their voices against government under the threat of attack, says Sanjay Raut
"Not just Rahul Gandhi but all those who are raising their voices against govt to save the democracy, a conspiracy is being hatched against all of them. This conspiracy is being hatched in a foreign land...anything can happen, there could be attack on all of us, there could be attack on Rahul Gandhi. Because, the way, in the last month, we all, under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi, have taken on the govt, they have lost their sleep," Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut stated today.
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Patients saved Rs 28,000 cr after procuring medicines from Jan Aushadhi Kendras: Health minister Nadda
Union Health Minister J P Nadda stated in the Lok Sabha today that medicines and medical devices sold at affordable prices under the Prime Minister Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana have helped people save more than Rs 28,000 crore so far.
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It is evident that Rahul Gandhi is afraid due to his own deeds, says BJP MP
"There's an idiom - 'chor ki dadhi mein tinka' - the same is the case with Rahul Gandhi. If it is not the case, then why is he worried? It is evident that Rahul Gandhi is afraid due to his own deeds," BJP MP Trivendra Singh Rawat stated today.
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Trinamool MP voices opposition to proposal to divide the state
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament Samirul Islam voiced opposition to Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar's suggestion in the Rajya Sabha to divide the state. Islam praised Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's initiatives for north Bengal's development. He alleged that the BJP's proposal stems from their desire for retaliation following multiple electoral losses in West Bengal.
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Congress MP Gogoi says design, construction within new Parliament calls for a review
Congress' deputy leader in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi on Friday called for a review of the design, construction and facilities within the new Parliament building and hoped that views of all major parties will be taken in due time.
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Lok Sabha applauds shooter Swapnil Kusale for Paris Olympics Bronze
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla extended his congratulations to Swapnil Kusale for securing a Bronze Medal in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions Shooting competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Parliament LIVE: Congress MP Tagore gives adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha over ED, CBI raids
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Parliament LIVE updates: JMM MP supports Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's 'ED raids being planned' statement
"ED, CBI are being used against leaders who speak against the BJP. We have seen how Hemant Soren was kept in jail without any proof. The high court and Supreme Court said that the ED has no evidence against him. The democracy is in danger," JMM MP Mahua Maji said today.
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Parliament Session LIVE news updates: Proceedings in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha begin
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Congress MP Manish Tewari moves adjournment notice in LS over border issues with China
Congress MP Manish Tewari today gave an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha to discuss the "border situation and the huge trade deficit with China."
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First Published: Aug 02 2024 | 11:05 AM IST
