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IndiaJul 22, 2021

Monsoon session: Lok Sabha adjourned till 4 pm

After the Opposition created ruckus, the Lok Sabha has been adjourned for the third time on Thursday.It has been adjourned till 4 pm, minutes after resumption at 2 pm.Earlier, Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha were adjourned till 2 pm today.The Parliament resumed on Thursday morning.Soon after starting the business, there has been uproar by the Opposition leaders over the farmers' agitation, Pegasus Project, inflation and other issues.The Monsoon Session began on a stormy note on Monday amidst uproar from Opposition parties who did not allow Prime Minister Narendra Modi to introduce newly-inducted Uni
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IndiaJul 22, 2021

Farmers' protest: 'Can discuss if issues with farm laws expressed point-wise,' says Tomar

Amid the farmers' protest at Janta Mantar against the new farm laws, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Thursday said the government is ready to discuss the matter with the farmers if they express their views about the laws point-wise. "The country has witnessed that these farm laws are beneficial and are in favour of farmers. We have had discussions about these laws. If they express their issues about the laws point-wise, we can discuss it," Tomar told ANI. Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MPs have started a protest over the Centre's three farm laws and showed placards to Union Agri
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IndiaJul 22, 2021

Farmers' protest: Buses carrying farmers arrive at Jantar Mantar

With the scheduled farmers protest in Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Thursday, the buses carrying farmers have arrived at the site. The protesting farmers will agitate against Central Government's three farm laws here. Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait has also reached Jantar Mantar as farmers begin their protest against farm laws. Tikait had earlier said that the farmers will hold their own Parliament sessions at Jantar Mantar. Heavy security is being deployed at the Singhu border and Tikri Border in view of farmers' protests amid the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament. Farmers h
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IndiaJul 21, 2021

Devotees offer Namaz at Ahmedabad's Jama Masjid on Eid-ul-Zuha

With COVID-19 protocols in place, devotees offered namaz at Jama Masjid in Ahmedabad on the occasion of Eid-ul-Zuha today.No mass gathering was seen at Jama Masjid for Bakrid prayers this year."We are thankful to Allah for being able to celebrate Eid in limited numbers. I am grateful to the police for making good arrangements," said an Imam of the Masjid.With all COVID-19 protocols in place, devotees from all over the country offered namaz on Eid-ul-Zuha.The holy festival of Eid-ul-Zuha, also known as the 'festival of sacrifice' or Greater Eid, is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, t
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IndiaJul 21, 2021

In a show of strength, 62 MLAs meet at Sidhu's residence in Amritsar

In a show of strength, 62 MLAs, arrived at Punjab Congress President Navjot Singh Sidhu's residence in Amritsar on Wednesday.As per his office, Sidhu had called the party MLAs for breakfast.Amarinder Singh's media advisor in a tweet yesterday had said, "The Chief Minister will not meet Sidhu till he publicly apologises for his personally derogatory social media attacks against him."The MLAs at Sidhi's residence said that the party is united and that there is no need for an apology."Why should Sidhu apologise (to CM)? It's not a public issue. CM has not solved many issues. In that case, he shou
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IndiaJul 20, 2021

India chairs 2021 BRICS meeting of Contact Group on Economic and Trade Issues

BRICS Members agreed to take forward India's proposals circulated in the 2021 BRICS meeting on Contact Group on Economic and Trade Issues (CGETI).The meeting of the CGETI was held from July 12-14, 2021. During the three day meeting, the BRICS Members deliberated on the following proposals circulated by India, for strengthening and increasing the intra-BRICS cooperation and trade, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a statement."These proposals are, BRICS Cooperation on Multilateral Trading System; BRICS framework for ensuring Consumer Protection in E-Commerce; Non-Tariff Measures res
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IndiaJul 20, 2021

India issues tender for Rs 50,000 crore project to build six submarines

In a major boost for the Indian Navy and Make in India, the Defence Ministry on Tuesday issued a tender expected to be worth around Rs 50,000 crores for building six conventional submarines under Project-75 India."The tender has been issued today for the construction of the six conventional diesel-electric submarines within the country. The tender has been issued to the Mazagon Dockyards Limited and Larsen and Toubro," Defence sources told ANI.The two Indian companies identified as the strategic partner would now select one partner each from the five global original equipment manufacturers inc
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IndiaJul 19, 2021

Indian World Forum demands case against convener of banned Sikh body for fuelling anti-national feelings

A criminal case of subversion against US-based Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, self-designated convener of the banned Sikhs For Justice organisation, has been demanded by the Indian World Forum for inciting anti-national feelings among Indians and provoking them to take to divisive and subversive activities. In an official statement, the Indian World Forum said that Pannun has released a 1.52-minute video asking the Sikhs to lay siege at the Parliament on July 22 carrying swords and Khalistan flags raising anti-national slogans in the national capital. In a communication sent to the Commissioner of D
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IndiaJul 19, 2021

Monsoon Session: PM Modi invites MPs to share details on pandemic

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 19 has asked leaders of the parties if they can take out some time so that he can apprise them about the COVID-19 situation. "I have urged all Floor Leaders that if they can take out some time tomorrow evening then I would like to give them all detailed information regarding the pandemic. We want discussion inside the Parliament as well with the Floor Leaders outside the Parliament," he said.

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Premier Eby tours progress at the new Surrey hospital and BC Cancer Centre construction site

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LeBlanc to meet U.S. trade representative in Washington ahead of CUSMA review

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Coroner says B.C. teen drowned after dingo attack on Australian island

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Canada issues travel advisory warning citizens about security risks in Pakistan

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