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United News of India
7 hours ago
- Politics
- United News of India
DMK MP moves Suspension of Business notice in Rajya Sabha to discuss SIR in Bihar
New Delhi, July 31 (ANI) DMK MP Tiruchi Siva has submitted a notice seeking Suspension of Business in the Rajya Sabha today, under rule 267 (Notice of motion for suspension of rules), to discuss issues pertaining to Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar. 'To discuss the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, which raises concerns about the disenfranchisement of citizens and threatens universal adult franchise in the country,' he wrote. In his notice addressed to the Secretary-General, Siva has requested that all proceedings scheduled for 31st July 2025 be suspended. Seeking Secretary-General's consent, Siva wrote: 'I seek your consent under Rule 267 of the 'Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Council of States' to suspend Rules 15, 23, and 51, and any other business listed under any other Rule in the revised list of Business for 31st July 2025.' Prominent leaders from the India bloc, including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, and Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav, joined a protest outside Makar Dwar of Parliament on July 28 over the contentious Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls. The protest saw participation from across Opposition parties, with leaders holding banners which read "Loktantra par vaar" (attack on democracy) and placards that read "Stop SIR", accusing the government of undermining democratic values. The Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc parties on July 27 urged the Election Commission of India (EC) to refrain from 'institutional arrogance', and stop the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Bihar, saying it has effectively become a process of establishing citizenship. Speaking at a joint press conference, along with Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation (CPI-ML-L) general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Jha, and Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader Nilotpal Basu, Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi said it was not an issue of 'political obstinacy' or 'institutional arrogance'. 'I humbly urge the Election Commission... it is not a matter of political obstinacy or institutional arrogance. Please reconsider is urging you,' Singhvi said. UNI SQ AAB
New Indian Express
15 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE updates: Both houses adjourned amid protest from Opposition MPs over Bihar SIR
DMK MP Tiruchi Siva submitted a Suspension of Business Notice under Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha, seeking an urgent discussion on Bihar SIR. Congress MPs Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Akhilesh Yadav and other parliamentarians of the INDIA bloc parties stage a protest against the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi. Photo | PTI Copied Follow Us
Hindustan Times
16 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE updates: DMK moves Suspension of Business notice to discuss SIR in Bihar
Live By Lok Sabha LIVE Updates: The opposition parties have submitted a Suspension of Business Notice, seeking an urgent discussion on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE updates: The Parliament is set to see a stormy start on Thursday morning as the Congress has submitted an adjournment motion seeking a debate on the US tariffs on imports from India. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Tiruchi Siva submitted a Suspension of Business Notice under Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, seeking an urgent discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls currently underway in More
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
DMK MP Tiruchi Siva moves Suspension of Business Notice in RS to discuss SIR in Bihar
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Tiruchi Siva submitted a Suspension of Business Notice under Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, seeking an urgent discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls currently underway in Bihar. The notice flags "concerns about the disenfranchisement of citizens and threatens universal adult franchise in the country." Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Digital Marketing MCA MBA Healthcare Technology Public Policy Project Management Product Management Artificial Intelligence Management Operations Management Others Leadership healthcare CXO Cybersecurity PGDM Design Thinking Data Science Degree Data Analytics Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing Strategies Customer Journey Mapping Paid Advertising Campaign Management Emerging Technologies in Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Strategies Customer Journey Mapping Paid Advertising Campaign Management Emerging Technologies in Digital Marketing Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Digital Marketing and Analytics Starts on May 14, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing Strategies Customer Journey Mapping Paid Advertising Campaign Management Emerging Technologies in Digital Marketing Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Digital Marketing and Analytics Starts on May 14, 2024 Get Details In his letter addressed to the Secretary-General of the Rajya Sabha, the MP has sought the suspension of Rules 15, 23, and 51, along with any other business listed under any other Rule in the revised List of Business, to prioritise an "issue of urgent importance". by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Struggling With Belly Fat? Try This at Home Home Fitness Hack Shop Now Undo The motion states, "To discuss the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, which raises concerns about the disenfranchisement of citizens and threatens universal adult franchise in the country." Meanwhile, on the eleventh day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament , the Rajya Sabha is set to take up significant legislative and procedural business, including a statutory resolution seeking the extension of President's Rule in Manipur and the consideration of the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill , 2025. Live Events Union Home Minister Amit Shah will move a resolution for approval of the continuance in force of the Proclamation dated February 13, 2025, in respect of Manipur, issued under Article 356 of the Constitution by the President, for a further period of six months with effect from August 13, 2025, according to the List of Business issued by the Rajya Sabha. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal will move the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025, for consideration and passage in the Upper House. The Bill, which has already been passed by the Lok Sabha, seeks to provide for the responsibilities, liabilities, rights and immunities of carriers in relation to the carriage of goods by sea, and for matters connected therewith. Minister of State Dr L Murugan is scheduled to move a motion for the election of ten Rajya Sabha members to the Committee on the Welfare of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the house today. "That this House resolves that the Rajya Sabha do join the Committee of the both the Houses on Welfare of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) for the term of one year beginning from the date of the first sitting of the Committee, and proceed to elect, in such manner as directed by the Chairman, ten Members from amongst the Members of the House to serve on the said Committee", the list of business notice read. Additionally, several Union Ministers, including Dr Jitendra Singh, Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, and Shobha Karandlaje, are expected to make statements regarding the status of implementation of recommendations made by various Parliamentary Committees, particularly in departments such as Posts, Telecommunications, Labour, and Personnel. Dr. Dinesh Sharma and S. Selvaganabathy will also table multiple reports of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, focusing on action taken by the government on recommendations made in the 2024-25 Demands for Grants across key ministries, including Finance, Corporate Affairs, Planning, and Statistics. Both Houses of Parliament have witnessed heated exchanges and adjournments during the initial days of the Monsoon Session, but are expected to proceed with key legislative business today. The session is scheduled to continue until August 21.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
DGCA takes action against Air India over overdue emergency slide inspection
Advt Advt By , ETInfra India's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has initiated enforcement action against Air India after it found that the inspection of an emergency slide on one of its aircraft was overdue. As per a PTI report, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol informed the Rajya Sabha of the development on Monday."DGCA immediately grounded the aircraft till the required rectification was carried out. DGCA has initiated enforcement action against Air India and the responsible personnel as per Enforcement Policy and Procedure Manual of DGCA," the minister said in a written statement was in response to a query by DMK member Tiruchi Siva, who had asked whether the government was aware that Air India aircraft were allowed to operate with overdue emergency slide inspections in the weeks preceding the crash of flight AI 171 in June. He also asked whether accountability had been fixed on the regulator for any oversight details such as the date of the audit or when enforcement action was initiated were not monitoring and compliance measuresMohol said the DGCA monitors compliance with safety and maintenance standards through surveillance, spot checks and night checks of airlines and their personnel."In case of violation, DGCA takes enforcement action in accordance with procedures prescribed in Enforcement Policy and Procedure Manual. The enforcement action consists of warning, suspension, cancellation including imposition of financial penalty to the airlines/ personnel. DGCA officials are trained to perform the oversight and enforcement function," he recent months, Air India has been under scrutiny by the DGCA for various compliance-related 12 June, a Boeing 787-8 aircraft operated by Air India crashed into a building shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad on flight AI 171 to London Gatwick. The incident resulted in 260 deaths.
