Parl passes bill allowing govt to take control of telecom services

Parliament on Thursday passed a Bill that seeks to allow the government to temporarily take control of telecom services in the interest of national security and also provide a non-auction route for......

Rajya Sabha passes bill to appoint CEC, ECs as Opposition walks out

Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed a bill to regulate the appointment and service terms of Chief Election Commissioner and election commissioners incorporating key amendments like retaining their status......

Winter Session: Opposition seeks discussion on Mahua's case

The impending expulsion of Trinamool Congress (TMC) member Mahua Moitra from the Lok Sabha, three bills to replace criminal laws and a proposed law for the appointment of election commissioners are......

New bill says those engaged in unlawful acts cannot start newspaper

The Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed a bill to replace a British-era law governing the publishing industry and simplify the process for registration of periodicals with the government. IMAGE: Kindly......

Govt clinches broad consensus on Land Bill

Government on Thursday clinched a ‘broad consensus’ on the contentious Land Acquisition Bill, paving the way for its consideration and passage in Parliament in the Budget Session which......

2G spectrum alloted as per Trai norms: Min

Telecom Minister A Raja dismissed on Monday allegations of corruption in allotment of 2G spectrum in 2008 saying the government followed the policies of previous National Democratic Alliance regime......