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......

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......

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......

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......