Parliament Highlights: No end to deadlock, 3 Bills passed in din

A bill that seeks to amend the Central Universities Act, 2009, to provide for the establishment of a university in the Union territory of Ladakh was introduced in Lok Sabha on Thursday.

. After passing a bill that seeks to prohibit any agitation and strike by anyone engaged in essential defence services, Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day amid continuous protests by opposition members over the Pegasus controversy and various other issues.

. The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill, 2021 passed in Rajya Sabha.

. Rajya Sabha now discussingthe Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill, 2021.

. The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021 passed in Rajya Sabha.

. Proceedings resumed in both Houses, but Lok Sabha was adjourned till 4 pm within minutes.

Rajya Sabha is currently discussingThe Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021

. Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said at a press conference here that his party is ready for a "meaningful" debate in Parliament be it on the Pegasus issue or those concerning farmers.

He, however, added that the opposition could have sought clarification from IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw when he made a statement on the snooping controversy in Parliament which would have led to a debate but its members, he noted, instead tore the statement.

. Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm

. Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi accused the Opposition of hijacking the Parliament and its proceedings

. House proceedings resume. LoP Mallikarjun Kharge is addressing Rajya Sabha over suspension of TMC MPs.

. Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12 pm amid Opposition din

. Rajya Sabha proceedings resume

. Speaker Om Birla condemns behaviour of Opposition and calls on them to maintain decorum. The lower House has been adjourned till 12 pm

. Lok Sabha is currently discussing 'improvement in national highways in Maharashtra'.

. Question Hour ongoing in Lok Sabha.

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman condemns act of MP suspended in Wednesday to try and enter the premises of the House.

. Proceedings begin in both Houses

. The Committee on External Affairs to consider and adopt its draft Report on "India and International Law, including its Extradition Treaties with foreign countries, asylum issues, international cyber-security and issues of financial crimes."

. The Committee on Defence may take evidence on an assessment of the major research and development initiatives by way of private participation leading to innovation and import substitution in the last ten years.

. The Committee on Empowerment of Women may take evidence on Health Facilities for Tribal Women while the Committee on Energy is scheduled to take evidence on financial constraints in the renewable energy sector.

. The Committee on Finance is scheduled to take evidence from the RBI Governor on strengthening RBI's regulatory and operational capabilities.

. The Committee on Agriculture is also scheduled to consider and adopt its draft Reports on Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana andStatus of Veterinary Services and Availability of Animal Vaccine in India.

. Five bills are scheduled to be discussed and passed in Rajya Sabha today including the Essential Defence Services, General Insurance Business Nationalization (A) Bills.

A debate on Covid-19 is scheduled in Lok Sabha. Water Resources, Rural Dev, Estimates and Energy Committees will table reports.

. Rajya Sabha discussed and passedthe Limited Liability Partnership (A) Bill, 2021 in ~23 mins.

The Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (A) Bill, 2021 was passed in ~16 mins and the AERA (A) Bill, 2021 was passed in ~18 mins on Wednesday.

. Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee Wednesday said the suspension of six party MPs in Rajya Sabha during the day for protesting against the Pegasus snooping controversy has proved that Prime Minister Narendra Modi regime has conceded defeat in the case and vowed to carry on the "fight for truth".

. The TMC hit out at the government on Wednesday after the suspension of the party's six MPs for unruly conduct in Rajya Sabha, alleging that it was trying to divide the Opposition by allowing discussion on farm laws while ignoring the demand on Pegasus snooping issue.

It asserted that the Opposition stands united in its efforts to corner the government over the spyware issue.

(PTI)

. A woman security officer of Parliament on Wednesday suffered minor injuries when suspended Trinamool Congress MPs tried to enter Rajya Sabha Chamber after the House adjourned for the day.

. Parliament has witnessed disruption throughout the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament. Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge spoke to DH 's Shemin Joy on the demands and strategy of Opposition, passing of bills in din and issues raised by them.

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. The ruling BJP lashed out at the Opposition on Wednesday for continuously disrupting the proceedings of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, and also took a dig at the "papri-chaat" remark of a TMC leader, saying he can have fish curry but must not turn Parliament into a fish market.

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Parliament Highlights: No end to deadlock, 3 Bills passed in din

Bill to amend Central Universities Act for establishing university in Ladakh introduced in Lok Sabha

Lok Sabja adjourned for the day amid protests over Pegasus row

Parliament approves Essential Defence Services Bill, 2021, with its passage in Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha adjourned for day; Lok Sabha interrupted again with protests, to resume at 5 pm

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