Articles by Isha Sahai Bhatnagar
BJP trying to destroy democracy in Jharkhand, alleges Congress
On Saturday, the police intercepted three Congress MLAs--- Irfan Ansari, Rajesh Kachhap and Naman Bixal --- with huge amounts of cash in West Bengal. The incident resulted in Congress leaders attacking the saffron party for attempting “Operation Lotus” in a state run by the opposition
Published on Jul 31, 2022 07:01 PM IST
Over 47k Pocso cases filed in 2020: Govt in Lok Sabha
As many as 47,221 cases were registered in the year 2020 under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (Pocso) with a conviction rate of 39
Published on Jul 30, 2022 12:19 AM IST
Isha Sahai Bhatnagar, New Delhi
Govt in Lok Sabha: 47,221 Pocso cases were registered in 2020
According to the data, Uttar Pradesh had a conviction rate of 70.7% whereas the figures for Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh stood at 30.9% and 37.2%, respectively.
Updated on Jul 29, 2022 06:17 PM IST
‘Rashtrapatni’ row: A look at Adhir Chowdhury’s past controversial statements
Congress leader and Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury was embroiled in a controversy on Thursday over his ‘Rashtrapatni’ remark that led to a verbal duel in Parliament between the BJP and Congress
Updated on Jul 29, 2022 12:30 PM IST
7.22 lakh candidates selected for central govt jobs since 2014: Centre to LS
The highest number of recommendations were received in 2019-20 with 1,47,096 applications, followed by 1,30,423 in 2014-15
Published on Jul 28, 2022 11:17 AM IST
413 complaints in 2021 of forceful service charges, Centre informs Lok Sabha
On July 4, 2022, the Centre issued fresh guidelines deeming it illegal for restaurants and hotels to levy a service charge without the consent of the diner
Published on Jul 28, 2022 11:10 AM IST
“Why harass the poor woman”: Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sonia Gandhi’s ED questioning
Sonia Gandhi is being questioned for alleged financial irregularities in the party-promoted Young Indian, which owns the National Herald newspaper
Updated on Jul 27, 2022 03:39 PM IST
LS: Opposition protests over price rise, misuse of central agencies to continue
Congress MP Shaktisinh Gohil submitted a suspension of business notice under Rule 267 over the the current ruling party’s political vendetta against its political opponents
Published on Jul 27, 2022 11:08 AM IST
4,484 custodial deaths in past two years, UP tops chart: Centre
A total of 4,484 deaths in police custody and 233 in alleged police encounters were reported in the country in the last two years, the home ministry informed Lok Sabha on Tuesday.
Updated on Jul 27, 2022 05:01 AM IST
Isha Sahai Bhatnagar, New Delhi
‘This is not a place to..’: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla appeals to protesting MPs
Opposition members in the Lok Sabha protested against the issues of price rise and Goods and Services Tax (GST) hike
Published on Jul 26, 2022 03:14 PM IST
Over 7 lakh registered gig workers in India, Centre informs Parliament
According to e-Shram portal, the number of gig workers as on 28.01.2022 is 7,17,686 in categories like beauty & wellness, automobile & transportation, tourism & hospitality, food industry & education
Published on Jul 26, 2022 09:44 AM IST
Opposition creates ruckus in Lok Sabha despite speaker Om Birla’s ‘final warning’
The sixth day of the ongoing monsoon session was marred with protests and sloganeering by opposition leaders, who demanded a discussion on price rise and the implementation of 5% GST on household products
Updated on Jul 25, 2022 05:15 PM IST
Droupadi Murmu to take oath as India’s 15th President today
Droupadi Murmu will be the first tribal and only the second woman to take oath as President. She will also be the first President born after Independence.
Updated on Jul 25, 2022 09:31 AM IST
Soorarai Pottru is best film; Ajay Devgn, Suriya bag top acting honours at national film awards
Tamil film “Soorarai Pottru”, partially inspired by the events of the life of Simplify Deccan founder GR Gopinath, received 13 awards, including for best feature, best actor and best actress, at the 68th National Film Awards for 2020 announced on Friday.
Updated on Jul 22, 2022 11:06 PM IST
Isha Sahai Bhatnagar, New Delhi
Centre to introduce new ‘Emigration Bill’ for ‘safe and legal’ migrations
The EAM said that the ministry has taken several initiatives to promote legal migration, such as the Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana and the Indian Community Welfare Fund
Published on Jul 21, 2022 05:31 PM IST
National Herald: Opposition unites against Sonia Gandhi’s questioning by ED
Sonia Gandhi’s summon relates to the alleged financial irregularities in the party-promoted Young Indian, which owns the National Herald newspaper
Published on Jul 21, 2022 02:42 PM IST
‘Sinister strategy’: Cong plans protests over Sonia Gandhi’s questioning by ED today
The Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory asking people to avoid certain stretches that are likely to be affected due to the protests organised by the Congress to coincide with Sonia Gandhi’s questioning by ED in Delhi
Published on Jul 21, 2022 09:00 AM IST
Opposition protests in Parliament with milk, curd packets against GST rate hike
Not only the Lok Sabha, but even the Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2pm within minutes of its commencement on the third day
Published on Jul 20, 2022 03:14 PM IST
Opposition parties continue protests on price rise, increased GST in Parliament
Congress MP Manickam Tagore filed an adjournment motion notice to raise the issue of price hike of domestic LGP cylinders
Published on Jul 20, 2022 11:55 AM IST
347 sanitation workers died in last 5 yrs across India; UP highest: Govt data
The Centre also provided data on the year-wise deaths of manual scavengers; 2019 saw the highest number of deaths (116) in the last five years, followed by 92 deaths in 2017
Published on Jul 20, 2022 09:45 AM IST
Airfares not regulated, airlines free to fix ‘reasonable prices’: Centre
Minister of state for civil aviation Gen. VK Singh (retd.) told the Rajya Sabha that fare bands with upper and lower limits were introduced by the Centre as a temporary measure due to the pandemic
Published on Jul 19, 2022 06:06 PM IST
‘Elections do not frighten me’: Opposition’s VP candidate Margaret Alva
Alva’s nomination is seen as an outreach to south Indian voters, and a senior leader maintained that fielding a woman candidate also shows the Opposition’s commitment against gender bias
Published on Jul 19, 2022 04:52 PM IST
Opposition continues protests on price rise in Parliament
Opposition leaders held a protest at Parliament complex near the Gandhi statute on the issue of price rise
Published on Jul 19, 2022 10:32 AM IST
Govt provided ₹27 lakh crore fiscal stimulus under ABFP: Centre to Lok Sabha
Junior labour minister Rameswar Teli said 59.53 lakh people have received benefits through 1.50 lakh establishments have received benefits under Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ARBY)
Published on Jul 19, 2022 09:08 AM IST
Rising inflation due to Modi’s faulty policies: Kharge on GST implementation
On Monday, the first day of the monsoon session of Parliament, a range of household items came under the purview of the goods and service tax as the GST panel, headed by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, accepted the recommendation of the Group of Ministers from states on withdrawing exemptions with a view to rationalizing the levy
Published on Jul 18, 2022 04:38 PM IST
‘India lost a true friend’: Lok Sabha pays tributes to Shinzo Abe, others
Paying tribute to former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said upon his untimely demise Japan lost a visionary politician while India lost a true friend
Updated on Jul 18, 2022 05:02 PM IST
Agnipath, inflation: Govt, Oppn set to clash over key issues in Parliament today
The government proposes to introduce 32 bills during the 18 sittings of Parliament scheduled over 26 days of the monsoon session
Updated on Jul 18, 2022 09:43 AM IST
Congress ally JMM, other parties back Droupadi Murmu for President
NDA fielded Droupadi Murmu while a combined 17 opposition parties have nominated former union minister Yashwant Singh as their presidential candidate
Updated on Jul 15, 2022 10:37 AM IST
Congress to hold nationwide protests against price rise
Non-subsidized LPG now costs ₹1,053 per 14.2-kg cylinder in the national capital, up from ₹1,003 previously
Published on Jul 07, 2022 08:21 AM IST
TMC MP Mahua Moitra unfollows party on Twitter amid ‘Kaali’ controversy
The Trinamool Congress MP courted controversy after passing comments on how she perceives Goddess Kali, in reference to a recent film on the Hindu deity
Updated on Jul 06, 2022 01:32 PM IST