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Steps being taken to promote defence exports: Government tells Lok Sabha
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said self-reliance in defence production to meet the requirement of the armed forces was imperative from both strategic and economic perspectives. "Several steps have been taken to promote defence exports, including reduction in the time taken for issuing export authorisations," he said during the Question Hour.
Centre taking steps for development of mining sector: Government tells LS
The minister said considering the future of mining industry, the Na...
No reason that employment has come down, says Gangwar
In response to remarks on demonetisation and the job cuts it caused these years, Labour...
No menopause policy for women employees in government, private sectors
The minister said before taking any decision on the issue of formulation of menopause policy for women employees in government and private sectors, consultations with stakeholders and experts and careful consideration of all aspects of the matter is required.
India trying to set up IPR office on US model
Responding during Question Hour, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the government has brought a lot of "sanity" to the working of eight areas of IPR, be it patent, copyright or trademark.
Committee to suggest necessary amendments in IPC, CrPC to curb mob lynching
Amid demand by members for a separate law to curb mob lynching, Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said in Rajya Sabha that the government has set up a committee to suggest necessary amendments in the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) to deal with it.
Nitin Gadkari rues hurdles being faced in road projects across country
Gadkari also asked all MPs to remain aware about road projects in their respective constituencies and help in resolving problems coming on the way of constructing roads and bridges.
Lok Sabha members raise issue of rising rape cases in country
As soon as proceedings began, Congress members displayed posters and raised the Hyderabad rape case. They were also joined by members from the DMK and BSP, among others. Noting that the House is also concerned, Speaker Om Birla told members that the matter can be discussed during the Zero Hour and decided to continue with the Question Hour.
Not possible to have uniform education syllabus, says minister
Since education is a subject in the Concurrent List of the Constitution and a substantial majority of schools are under the jurisdiction of state governments, HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal said it is for the respective state or union territory governments to decide the syllabus and curriculum.
India increasing steel production; net exporter this year: Dharmendra Pradhan
During the Question Hour, Dharmendra Pradhan said steel is a deregulated sector where market forces and commercial considerations decide construction and location of new steel plants. He was responding to a query on whether the government proposes to set up new steel plants in Haryana. According to him, India has become a net exporter of steel in the current year.
Speaker Om Birla indicates Pragya Thakur to be called to Lok Sabha
Without naming Thakur, the Speaker said he would "ask the respected member to come to the House at noon after Question Hour". Birla made these observations after the Congress once again raked up the issue of the controversial remarks on Godse. As soon as the House met for the day, Congress leader in the House Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said opposition members have raised the issue.
No question of closing Integral Coach Factory, Chennai: Piyush Goyal
"There is no question of closing the Integral Coach Factory. We are very proud of the achievements of the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai. Its engineers and technicians made Vande Bharat...It is a jewel in the crown and there is every effort to grow and expand and modernise that company," he said.
47.18 lakh appear for direct railway recruitment exams
Union Minister of State for Railways Suresh Angadi said while 55,209 appeared for the test in regional languages in 2019, 46,62,406 appeared in 2018 and 876 appeared in 2018.
Congress members protest in Lok Sabha over Maharashtra issue, Rahul Gandhi says democracy murdered
Rahul Gandhi during the Question Hour in Lok Sabha said that democracy has been murdered in Maharashtra. Government formation in Maharashtra has come under the Supreme Court's scrutiny with the Centre being asked to produce before the court letters of the Governor inviting Fadnavis as well as the communication of the BJP leader staking his claim.
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