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Lok Sabha Lost 84 Hours In Monsoon Session Due To Forced Adjournments
Parliament's Monsoon session, which concluded on Thursday, saw frequent disruptions that overshadowed legislative business, with the House losing over 84 hours to forced adjournments, the highest in the 18th Lok Sabha.
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Parliament Passes Bill To Simplify, Update Framework For Shipping Documents
The Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, which was passed by the Lok Sabha in March this year, was passed in the Rajya Sabha by a voice vote in the absence of the Opposition, who staged a walkout in the post-lunch session.
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Another Key Ally Is Quitting Netanyahu's Coalition, Dealing A Major Blow
Israeli Prime Minister suffered a major political blow on Wednesday, with a key governing partner announcing it was, leaving him with a minority in parliament as the country faces a litany of challenges.
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New Zealand MP Exposes Deepfake Threat By Displaying AI-Generated Nude Image Of Herself In Parliament
New Zealand MP Laura McClure bravely exposed the dangers of deepfake technology by holding up a manipulated, naked image of herself in Parliament, highlighting the need for legislative change to protect victims of deepfake abuse.
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"Courts Cannot Intervene Unless...": Chief Justice's Big Remark On Waqf Law
There is a presumption of constitutionality in legislation that clears Parliament and courts cannot interfere unless a glaring case is made out, Chief Justice of India BR Gavai told the petitioners challenging the Waqf Amendment Act today.
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Opinion | New Parliament Session, Same Old Habits
The essence of Parliament lies in its ability to legislate effectively. Yet, the 18th Lok Sabha has set a dubious record.
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Resolution On Withdrawal Of Waqf (Amendment) Bill Passed In West Bengal Assembly
A resolution urging withdrawal of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 in Parliament was passed by voice vote in the West Bengal Assembly on Tuesday, even as BJP legislators staged a walkout opposing it.
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Meta Says App Stores Should Police Australia Under-16 Social Media Ban
Australia will impose a ban on social media for people aged under 16 despite calls by Meta Platforms for it to consider shifting responsibility for policing. The legislation will be brought before parliament in the week beginning November 18.
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Australia Proposes 'World-Leading' Ban on Social Media for Children Under 16
Australia is trialing an age-verification system to assist in blocking children from accessing social media platforms, as part of a range of measures that include some of the toughest controls imposed by any country to date.
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Georgia Signs Into New Law Bill Despite Warnings, EU Thinks Its Queerphobic
The speaker of Georgia's parliament on Thursday signed into law a bill similar to Russian legislation that curbs the rights of LGBTQ people, despite warnings from the EU.
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Government Should Have Brought Bill To Nullify Supreme Court's 'Creamy Layer' Observation: Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said the government should have brought legislation in Parliament to nullify the part of the recent Supreme Court judgment that speaks about the 'creamy layer' among SCs and STs.
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Ex French President To Run For Parliament Again In Surprise Comeback
France's former Socialist president Francois Hollande on Saturday said he would run for parliament again, the latest political twist following his successor Emmanuel Macron's surprise decision to call snap legislative elections.
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Macron Dissolves Parliament, Calls Snap Elections In France On June 30
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced he was dissolving parliament and called snap legislative elections after the far-right trounced his centrist alliance in EU polls.
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Explained: EU's Political Dynamics, How Law Are Made, Institutions Interact
Citizens across the European Union are currently voting in the European Parliament elections to choose direct representatives for the supranational legislative body.
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2,018 Criminal Cases Against MPs, MLAs Decided In 2023, Supreme Court Told
Special courts for trial of criminal cases related to Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assembly decided more than 2,000 cases in 2023, the Supreme Court has been informed.
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Lok Sabha Lost 84 Hours In Monsoon Session Due To Forced Adjournments
Parliament's Monsoon session, which concluded on Thursday, saw frequent disruptions that overshadowed legislative business, with the House losing over 84 hours to forced adjournments, the highest in the 18th Lok Sabha.
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Parliament Passes Bill To Simplify, Update Framework For Shipping Documents
The Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, which was passed by the Lok Sabha in March this year, was passed in the Rajya Sabha by a voice vote in the absence of the Opposition, who staged a walkout in the post-lunch session.
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Another Key Ally Is Quitting Netanyahu's Coalition, Dealing A Major Blow
Israeli Prime Minister suffered a major political blow on Wednesday, with a key governing partner announcing it was, leaving him with a minority in parliament as the country faces a litany of challenges.
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New Zealand MP Exposes Deepfake Threat By Displaying AI-Generated Nude Image Of Herself In Parliament
New Zealand MP Laura McClure bravely exposed the dangers of deepfake technology by holding up a manipulated, naked image of herself in Parliament, highlighting the need for legislative change to protect victims of deepfake abuse.
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"Courts Cannot Intervene Unless...": Chief Justice's Big Remark On Waqf Law
There is a presumption of constitutionality in legislation that clears Parliament and courts cannot interfere unless a glaring case is made out, Chief Justice of India BR Gavai told the petitioners challenging the Waqf Amendment Act today.
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Opinion | New Parliament Session, Same Old Habits
The essence of Parliament lies in its ability to legislate effectively. Yet, the 18th Lok Sabha has set a dubious record.
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Resolution On Withdrawal Of Waqf (Amendment) Bill Passed In West Bengal Assembly
A resolution urging withdrawal of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 in Parliament was passed by voice vote in the West Bengal Assembly on Tuesday, even as BJP legislators staged a walkout opposing it.
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Meta Says App Stores Should Police Australia Under-16 Social Media Ban
Australia will impose a ban on social media for people aged under 16 despite calls by Meta Platforms for it to consider shifting responsibility for policing. The legislation will be brought before parliament in the week beginning November 18.
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Australia Proposes 'World-Leading' Ban on Social Media for Children Under 16
Australia is trialing an age-verification system to assist in blocking children from accessing social media platforms, as part of a range of measures that include some of the toughest controls imposed by any country to date.
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Georgia Signs Into New Law Bill Despite Warnings, EU Thinks Its Queerphobic
The speaker of Georgia's parliament on Thursday signed into law a bill similar to Russian legislation that curbs the rights of LGBTQ people, despite warnings from the EU.
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Government Should Have Brought Bill To Nullify Supreme Court's 'Creamy Layer' Observation: Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said the government should have brought legislation in Parliament to nullify the part of the recent Supreme Court judgment that speaks about the 'creamy layer' among SCs and STs.
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Ex French President To Run For Parliament Again In Surprise Comeback
France's former Socialist president Francois Hollande on Saturday said he would run for parliament again, the latest political twist following his successor Emmanuel Macron's surprise decision to call snap legislative elections.
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Macron Dissolves Parliament, Calls Snap Elections In France On June 30
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced he was dissolving parliament and called snap legislative elections after the far-right trounced his centrist alliance in EU polls.
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Explained: EU's Political Dynamics, How Law Are Made, Institutions Interact
Citizens across the European Union are currently voting in the European Parliament elections to choose direct representatives for the supranational legislative body.
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2,018 Criminal Cases Against MPs, MLAs Decided In 2023, Supreme Court Told
Special courts for trial of criminal cases related to Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assembly decided more than 2,000 cases in 2023, the Supreme Court has been informed.
