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No need for separate discussion on Pegasus issue now: Pralhad Joshi

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday said there is no need for a separate discussion on the Pegasus issue now as the matter is sub-judice. However, if Opposition parties want they can raise any issue while speaking on the Motion of Thanks on the president's address, he said. Addressing reporters after an all-party meeting held virtually, Joshi said the floor leaders of 25 parties attended the meeting in which the government was represented by Defence Minister and Deputy Leader of Lok Sabha Rajnath Singh. Joshi said Singh sought cooperation from all parties for smooth functioning of the House during the Budget Session. As far as the Pegasus issue is concerned, he said, there is no need for a separate discussion now, but opposition leaders are free to raise any issue while speaking on the Motion of Thanks on the president's address. The Budget session of Parliament began on Monday and is scheduled to conclude on April 8 with a recess in-between from February 12 to

Cong showing love for armed forces with eye on polls: Pralhad Joshi

Joshi also said that Congress becomes a party of Hindus whenever convenient

Pralhad Joshi, Jairam Ramesh enter into war of words over suspension of MPs

Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi and Congress MP Jairam Ramesh indulged in a war of words on Twitter over the suspension of 12 opposition MPs

Coal to stay as major source of energy in foreseeable future: Joshi

Despite push for renewables, the country will require base load capacity of coal-based generation for stability and also for energy security, Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi said

Govt may push more reforms in mining sector 'very shortly': Joshi

Coal and Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday said the government might come out with some more reforms in the mining sector "very shortly".

Ready to withdraw suspension if Opposition MPs apologize: Pralhad Joshi

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday said that if the suspended Rajya Sabha MPs apologize, their suspension will be revoked

States need to expedite auction of mines, says Union minister Pralhad Joshi

Union mines minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday said that many states have not auctioned a single mine even after seven years of the auction regime coming into force and urged the states to expedite auctions. Speaking at the 5th National Conclave on Mines & Minerals, he asked the states to unleash the full mineral potential to realise the true value of their resources. However, some mineral rich states are lagging behind in auctioning mineral blocks and achieving actual potential, the minister said, adding that in many states, even after seven years of this auction regime, not even one mine has been auctioned. "I once again appeal to state governments... lot of reforms have been done. My only request and appeal to you is to bring more and more mines into auction," he said. For improving the ease of doing business, the government wants to bring more reforms in the mining sector which are industry-friendly and would bring more investments. "We are already thinking to bring some ...

Ensure 18 days' coal stock with thermal power plants: Pralhad Joshi to CIL

Addressing the 47th foundation day function of CIL virtually, the union minister called upon CIL to attain one billion ton production by the end of the year 2024.

CIL stepped up coal supply to meet increased demand of power sector: Joshi

Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday said state-owned CIL has stepped up fuel supply to meet the increased demand of the power sector and arrest shortages at thermal power plants

Pralhad Joshi, Tomar likely to visit Gujarat today as BJP central observers

Gujarat Chief Minister Rupani submitted his resignation to the Governor on Saturday.

Newsmaker: Meet Pralhad Joshi, a minister who needs to step up his game

Joshi's name was mentioned in despatches as a possible B S Yediyurappa successor when the BJP replaced the stalwart

Oppn can seek clarification from minister on Pegasus issue: Pralhad Joshi

Joshi said in the Lok Sabha on Friday that the controversy was a "non-issue" and that the government was ready for discussions on people-related issues

Govt ready to discuss issues directly related to people, says Pralhad Joshi

Opposition behaviour unfortunate, says the parliamentary minister

Sonia, Rahul Gandhi don't have confidence in Indian vaccine: Pralhad Joshi

Pralhad Joshi alleged that Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi haven't got vaccinated stating they don't have faith in Indian vaccines

Govt hopeful of holding monsoon session of Parliament on schedule in July

Since the pandemic began, three sessions of Parliament were curtailed and the winter session last year had to be cancelled

No move to seek Karnataka CM Yediyurappa's resignation: Pralhad Joshi

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Sunday asserted that there was no proposal before the ruling BJP's high command to seek Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa's resignation

Karnataka CM post not vacant, no leadership change: Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi on Saturday said there is no question of leadership change in Karnataka as the Chief Minister's position is not vacant and the incumbent Yediyurappa is functioning efficiently.

Allow pvt sector with enhanced tech in mining: Mines minister Joshi

Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday said the amendments in the mines and minerals act will help create employment opportunities

To enhance coal output govt identifies 15 new projects: Joshi

To enhance coal production and reduce imports, Coal India Ltd (CIL) has identified 15 new projects with a capacity to produce 160 million tonnes per annum

Security deployment is 'adequate' at Delhi's Red Fort: Govt

Security is "adequate" at Delhi's Red Fort and it is guarded by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Tourism and Culture Minister Prahlad Patel said on Tuesday