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Delhi has reported 34 new COVID-19 cases, 36 recoveries and one death in the last 24 hours
Delhi reports 34 new COVID cases, 36 recoveries and one death in last 24 hours
Delhi has reported 34 new COVID-19 cases, 36 recoveries and one death in the last 24 hours. Total cases are14,40,900, total recoveries stand at 14,15,517, death toll is 25,098 and number of active cases is 285
Published: 29 Nov 2021, 9:12 AM IST
This government is scared of holding a discussion, says Congress MP Rahul Gandhi
Earlier, we had said that the govt will have to withdraw the farm laws, and today these laws were repealed. It is unfortunate that the farm laws were repealed without discussion. This government is scared of holding a discussion, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said, as quoted by ANI
Published: 29 Nov 2021, 9:12 AM IST
Bharat Biotech to start exporting Covaxin to additional countries from December
Bharat Biotech says it will commence exports of Covaxin to additional countries from December, according to news agency ANI
Published: 29 Nov 2021, 9:12 AM IST
Lok Sabha adjourned for the day amid continuous protests by Opposition
Proceedings of the Lok Sabha were adjourned for the day on Monday amid continuous protest by Opposition members over issues pertaining to farmers.
After the initial two adjournments, the House met again at 2 pm, but adjourned for the day as Opposition members continued with their protests, raising slogans and holding placards, demanding justice for farmers.
Rajendra Agrawal, who was chairing the proceedings, requested members to allow the House to function but later adjourned it till Tuesday morning.
Earlier, a bill to repeal the three contentious agricultural laws, against which farmers have been protesting for over a year, was passed within minutes of its introduction by Lok Sabha, without a discussion.
Soon after the House reassembled at noon after a brief adjournment on the first day of the Winter Session, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar introduced the Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021.
The opposition came to the Well of the House demanding a debate on the bill and raised slogans and banners.
The House could not take up the Question Hour amid protests by Opposition members.
Published: 29 Nov 2021, 9:12 AM IST
Farm Laws Repeal Bill 2021 passed in Rajya Sabha amid ruckus
Amid protest and demand for discussion by the Opposition, Farm Laws Repeal Bill 2021 has been passed in Rajya Sabha, ANI reported
Published: 29 Nov 2021, 9:12 AM IST
Bridge collapses in Shahjahanpur, UP, no casualties
The longest 2-km Kolaghat bridge suddenly collapsed on Monday morning.
There has been no report of any casualty in this accident that took place in the early hours of Monday since there was no traffic, IANS reported.
This bridge was constructed 11 years ago in the Kola area of Jalalabad police station on the Ramganga river.
It was built in the year 2002 at a cost of about Rs 11 crore and connected Jalalabad to Mirzapur.
Following the collapse of the bridge, traffic has been diverted via Alhaganj.
Published: 29 Nov 2021, 9:12 AM IST
Even though govt has repealed farm laws, its 'Mann ki Baat' something else: Cong leader AR Chowdhury
The govt blames us for not letting the House function. But Farm Laws Repeal Bill 2021 was introduced & passed without discussion. Opposition had demanded a discussion on it. Even though the govt has repealed the farm laws, its 'Mann ki Baat' is something else, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said, as per news agency ANI
Published: 29 Nov 2021, 9:12 AM IST
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm amid sloganeering by opposition parties
PTI reported that the Rajya Sabha proceedings have been adjourned till 2 pm amid sloganeering by opposition parties.
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm
Lok Sabha has been adjourned till 2 pm today, reported ANI.
Farm Laws Repeal Bill 2021 passed by Lok Sabha
ANI reported that the Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021 was passed by Lok Sabha amid ruckus by Opposition MPs. The Leader of Congress Party in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, is demanding a discussion on the Bill in the House.
We're struggling to control air pollution in Delhi, whether its Central Vista or anything else: SC
The Supreme Court said in a statement today, "We're struggling how to control air pollution in Delhi, whether its Central Vista or anything else". ANI reported that the top court will ask the Centre whether continuing construction work at the Central Vista project is adding to dust pollution. The SC asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to explain what steps were taken to curb air pollution caused by the project in Delhi.
Param Bir Singh appears before Chandiwal Commission in Mumbai
ANI reported that former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh appeared before the Chandiwal Commission earlier today in Mumbai. The Commission is investigating corruption allegations levelled by the former top cop against Anil Deshmukh. The Commission also cancelled a available warrant against Singh today.
We'll not leave the protest site before any discussion on MSP takes place, says Rakesh Tikait
ANI quoted BKU leader Rakesh Tikait as saying, "Government wants that there should be no protests in the country but we'll not leave the protest site before any discussion on MSP including other issues".
Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon following sloganeering by opposition MPs
ANI reported that the Lok Sabha has been adjourned till 12 noon following sloganeering by Opposition MPs.
Congress President Sonia Gandhi leads party's protest demanding repeal of Centre's three farm laws
Congress Interim President Sonia Gandhi leads party's protest demanding repeal of Centre's three farm laws, reported ANI.
Opposition parties meeting underway in Parliament premises
The Opposition parties meeting called by Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge underway in Parliament premises, reported ANI.
Today we must raise the issue of farmers in the Parliament, tweets Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took to Twitter this morning to say that the sun has to be raised for farmers in the Parliament today, in wake of the winter session of Parliament.
AAP MP Sanjay Singh gives suspension of business notice to discuss MSP
ANI reported that Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh gave a suspension of business notice under Rule 267 to demand 'discussion on the legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price for farmers'.
Congress MPs give adjournment motions to discuss farmers' issues
ANI reported that Congress MP Manish Tewari gave an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha to discuss 'to direct the government to create a record of farmers who lost their lives during farm laws protest and give compensation to their families', while Congress MP Manickam Tagore gave an adjournment motion notice 'to direct government to initiate repealing of three farm laws & to announce compensation for families of 700 farmers who had died in the last one year during farmers' protest at Delhi borders'.
8,309 new Covid cases, 236 deaths in last 24 hours
According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India reported 8,309 new Covid cases, 236 deaths & 9,905 recoveries in the last 24 hours, reported ANI. This takes the active caseload to 1,03,859, which is the lowest in 544 days.
CPI MP Binoy Viswam gives 'Suspension of Business' notice in RS; demands discussion on MSP
ANI reported that CPI MP Binoy Viswam gave a 'Suspension of Business' Notice in the Rajya Sabha and demanded a discussion on ensuring a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price in the Winter session of Parliament.
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Published: 29 Nov 2021, 9:12 AM IST