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The Sun
11 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Haj visa issues and ASEAN policy in Parliament today
KUALA LUMPUR: Issues related to the Saudi Visa Bio application for haj visa applications and the achievements of Malaysia's foreign policy during its ASEAN chairmanship are among the highlights of today's Dewan Rakyat sitting. According to the Order Paper on the Parliament's web portal, Manndzri Nasib (BN-Tenggara) will ask the Foreign Minister to explain efforts to strengthen ASEAN centrality and unity in facing current geopolitical challenges during the Minister's Question Time. During the same session, S. Kesavan (PH-Sungai Siput) will ask the Foreign Minister to outline the government's latest efforts to defend the rights of Muslims in Gaza following the brutality of the Israeli Zionist regime and the world's failure to halt such atrocities. In the question-and-answer (Q&A) session, Datuk Seri Dr Ismail Abd Muttalib (PN-Maran) will ask the Prime Minister about the government's efforts to resolve issues related to the Saudi Visa Bio application, which was found to be flawed when some haj pilgrims failed to register their biometric data despite several attempts. Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh (PH-Ledang) will pose a question to the Defence Minister regarding the current operational status of the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0, including the number of phases completed, number of recruits involved, training locations, and key changes introduced compared to earlier versions. Following the Q&A session, the sitting will continue with the first reading of the Fees (Pengkalan Kubor Ferry) (Validation) Bill 2025, followed by the second reading of the Poisons (Amendment) Bill 2025 and the Offenders Compulsory Attendance (Amendment) Bill 2025. The Second Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament is scheduled to run for 24 days, with one of the key highlights being the tabling of the 13th Malaysia Plan on July 31. - Bernama
Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Revanth for Delhi today to garner MPs' support for 42% BC quota
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will be giving a powerpoint presentation to all the Congress MPs in Delhi on caste census and BC reservations on July 24. During his 3-day visit likely to begin from Tuesday, he will be requesting the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a discussion in Parliament on 42% reservation for BCs. As part of bolstering the support for the BC reservation in view of 'Chalo Delhi' on July 25, he will be meeting party seniors and MPs from INDI bloc. Along with the CM, Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikarmarka will also be visiting the national capital. Both will be meeting Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge to brief them about the report on caste census of the State, which was submitted by the expert committee recently. Telangana Congress MPs Convener Mallu Ravi informed the media on Monday in Delhi that CM and Deputy CM will meet Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi and will explain to them the caste census and 42% reservation for BCs undertaken in the state and will accept their suggestions and recommendations. During evening hours CM Revanth will give a powerpoint presentation to all Congress MPs in the country at Indira Bhavan on caste census and BC reservations. He said that he will request a discussion in Parliament on 42% reservation for BCs. It may be mentioned here that in March 2025, the Telangana Assembly passed two bills, the Telangana Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (reservation of seats in educational institutions and of appointments or posts in services under the State) Bill 2025 and The Telangana Backward Classes (Reservation of seats in Rural and Urban Local Bodies) Bill 2025, in the Assembly. These bills were then sent to the Centre for constitutional amendments. The Governor, Jishnu Dev Varma, forwarded the bills to President Droupadi Murmu for consideration. Recently, the Telangana cabinet decided to proceed with an ordinance to implement the 42% reservation for the upcoming local body elections. The state government justified this increase by citing the results of a recent caste census, which indicated that BCs constitute 56% of Telangana's population. The ordinance intends to amend the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018, which currently caps reservations at 50%.
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
We have identified 8 issues: Cong MP Pramod Tiwari ahead of Monsoon Session
The Monsoon Session of the Indian Parliament is scheduled to begin on July 21 and conclude on August 21. During this session, the govt plans to push its legislative agenda, which includes new bills ANI Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Sunday gave an inside in the INDIA alliance meeting held on July 19, and said that the INDIA Alliance has finalised its strategy ahead of Monsoon Session of Parliament, which centres around the Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor, and statements made by US President Donald Trump. MP Tiwari, while talking to ANI, said, "Yesterday, a detailed discussion on formulating strategy for the upcoming session regarding the crisis in which the nation has been pushed into by the BJP-NDA Government. It was a joint effort held in a conducive environment. I am happy to tell you that keeping national interest as supreme, it has been decided against the BJP's activities that are weakening the country, its democracy and economy." MP Tiwari said that the US President Trump's statement about the five fighter jets being shot down is disturbing and added, "It has been decided to raise issues, the most important being the Pahalgam attack. To date, the traces of terrorists have not been found. Regarding Operation Sindoor, US President Donald Trump stated for the 24th time that he secured the ceasefire. A shocking statement was made that five fighter jets were shot down. The defence attache also said the same. CDS too said the same. This disturbs us." He also mentioned that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) happening in Bihar is killing democracy and said, "In Bihar, democracy is being murdered with SIR. The manner in which India has been isolated in its foreign policy is also an issue. Even now, heinous massacres are occurring - Israel is doing this in Gaza is also an issue. The issue is also about the oppression of SC, ST, women and minorities and crimes against them. We have especially identified 8 issues. We are confident that all 24 parties (in the INDIA Alliance) will support us; even the parties who are not a part of this will support us." The Monsoon Session of the Indian Parliament is scheduled to begin on July 21 and conclude on August 21. During the monsoon session of Parliament, the government plans to push its legislative agenda, which includes some new bills. The bills on the agenda of the government include Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill of 2025, Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill of 2025, Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill 2025, the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) bill 2025, the Geoheritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and Maintenance) bill 2025, the Mines and Mines (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2025, the National Sports Governance Bill 2025 and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill 2025. The government's agenda also includes the Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, 2024, the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024, the Indian Ports Bill, 2025, and the Income Tax Bill, 2025. The monsoon session of Parliament will continue till August 21.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Monsoon Session: Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju to hold all-party meeting on July 20
Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju will hold a meeting with the floor leaders of political parties in both the Houses of Parliament, ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament scheduled to begin on Monday. The meeting will be held in Main Committee Room, Parliament House Annexe. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Operations Management Project Management Finance Management PGDM CXO Healthcare Data Analytics Cybersecurity Public Policy Others Technology healthcare Artificial Intelligence Digital Marketing Leadership Data Science Degree others Design Thinking Product Management MBA Data Science MCA Skills you'll gain: Quality Management & Lean Six Sigma Analytical Tools Supply Chain Management & Strategies Service Operations Management Duration: 10 Months IIM Lucknow IIML Executive Programme in Strategic Operations Management & Supply Chain Analytics Starts on Jan 27, 2024 Get Details The meeting will be followed by a media briefing. The meeting will commence at 11:00 AM, as per an official communication. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Join new Free to Play WWII MMO War Thunder War Thunder Play Now Undo The Government had earlier announced the schedule for the Monsoon Session of Parliament that is set to conclude likely by August 21. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Rijiju earlier informed that President Droupadi Murmu has approved the proposal to hold the Monsoon Session of Parliament from July 21 to August 21. The House will adjourn on August 12 to meet again on August 18 as per the official Parliamentary Bulletin. Live Events The Centre is expected to take up several legislations for introduction and passing in the monsoon session including the Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill of 2025 and the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill of 2025. According to Lok Sabha Secretariat, the government will also take up the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill 2025, the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) bill 2025, the Geoheritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and Maintenance) bill 2025, the Mines and Mines (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2025, the National Sports Governance Bill 2025 and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill 2025 for introduction and passing in the Lok Sabha. Moreover, the Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, 2024, the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024, the Indian Ports Bill, 2025, and the Income Tax Bill, 2025, are also expected to be taken up for passage in the lower house. Addressing reporters here in the national capital on Thursday, Rijiju called for constructive discussions during the monsoon session of Parliament saying that nothing will be achieved if opposition creates ruckus. "Parliament is about to begin. Whatever issue comes up in Parliament, we will listen to it. Yesterday I had a very good meeting with Kharge ji and Rahul ji. I keep having regular meetings with leaders of other opposition parties . Being a parliamentary minister, it is my responsibility to maintain coordination with everyone. But whatever the issue is, we can resolve it only by discussing. Nothing will be achieved by creating a ruckus," Rijiju told reporters.
Irish Examiner
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Irish Examiner
Bill will grant judges power to defer detention for young offenders
Under proposed laws, judges will have the power to postpone a child's detention to allow them to deal with their offending in the community under supervision. Unlike adults, children currently cannot be given a suspended sentence because experts believe children think that they are getting off from sanction and will continue their offending. However, a new provision known as a deferred sentence supervision order will allow a judge, if they deem detention is appropriate, to defer sentencing for up to a year and put the child under the supervision of the Probation Service. If the child complies with conditions in the order — such as no further offending and be of good behaviour — a judge can discharge the child at sentencing. However, if the child does not comply, the judge can order detention at the sentencing hearing and, if the child has turned 18, imprisonment. The Oireachtas justice committee heard of the new provision during a hearing on three bills, including the Children (Amendment) Bill 2024. Marisa Gomez, of the Department of Justice, told the committee that the consensus among child and legal experts was that a suspended sentence, on its own, is 'not appropriate' for children as it 'does not give them an opportunity to deal with the consequences' of their offending. She said the child 'takes it that they are getting out of sanction'. She said they see a suspended sentence as a 'free ticket' and will continue their offending behaviour. Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Bay North Tom Brabazon said there needed to be real restorative justice in sanctions applied, where they have to meet the people they have caused serious harm to and 'made understand' what they have done. He said restorative justice should be part of the diversion scheme for juveniles — where children are diverted from the courts — and in the sanctions imposed on children by courts. 'Plagued' by criminality He said he knows of cases where ordinary people are 'plagued' by children engaged in criminality and their lives made an 'utter misery'. A second draft bill, the General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Violation of EU Restrictive Measures) Bill 2025, relates to Irish implementation of an EU directive on offences relating to sanctions. The most prominent ones are linked to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The sanctions include asset freezes, travel bans, as well as import/export restrictions, and the provision of financial and other services to sanctioned people or entities. Both the committee chair, Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy, and independent senator Lynn Ruane said the bill was supposed to bring consistency in how EU member states treated breaches of sanctions, but was not consistent in the countries targeted — with Israel not on it. 'The concept and principle of restrictive measures is not applied consistently,' Mr Carty said, adding that the EU were currently failing to agree on sanctions on Israel. Brendan Bruen, of the Department of Justice, said the bill only deals with sanctions where they are already agreed by the EU. An address on the General Scheme of the National Cyber Security Bill, published last August, provided an overview of the provisions and the EU cybersecurity directive NIS2.
