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    Chadha Criticized by Mann Over Parliamentary Actions

    Chandigarh, April 3 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday criticised AAP MP Raghav Chadha, saying he believes Chadha is "compromised," pointing out that he has defied the party's instructions.Mann stated that if Chadha is unwilling to speak on issues such as the "deletion" of votes in...
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    AAP Accuses Chadha of Avoiding Parliamentary Issues

    New Delhi, April 3 The AAP on Friday responded to party MP Raghav Chadha, accusing him of avoiding raising issues against the Centre in Parliament and instead engaging in "soft PR".Delhi Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) President Saurabh Bharadwaj alleged that Chadha failed to follow the party's line on...
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    Simplifying Laws: Union Minister Highlights Jan Vishwas Bill

    Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that the passage of the Jan Vishwas Bill 2026 in Parliament represents a significant step for India in accelerating ease of living and ease of doing business. In a social media post, Mr. Shah said that the bill brings Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of...
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    Raghav Chadha Addresses Removal as AAP Rajya Sabha Deputy Leader

    New Delhi, April 3 AAP MP Raghav Chadha finally broke his silence on Friday and expressed a strong reaction after the party removed him and appointed Ashok Mittal as its new Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabha. He said that he has been "silenced, not defeated."Taking to social media platform X...
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    Chadha: 'Silenced, Not Defeated' After Rajya Sabha Removal

    New Delhi, April 3 AAP MP Raghav Chadha said on Friday that he has been "silenced, not defeated", a day after being removed as the party's deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha.He also alleged that his own party had sought to prevent him from speaking in Parliament.In a video posted on X, Chadha...
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    Decriminalization & Rationalization: Key Changes in the Jan Vishwas Bill

    New Delhi, April 3 Union Home Minister Amit Shah has described the passage of the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026, in Parliament as a "giant step" towards enhancing ease of living and ease of doing business in India.In a post on X late Thursday, the home minister said, "By reducing several legal...
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    Jan Vishwas Bill Aims to Boost Ease of Living & Doing Business

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the passage of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill 2026 in Parliament will significantly boost ease of living and ease of doing business in the country.In a social media post, the Prime Minister said that the Bill strengthens a trust-based...
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    Amit Shah: New Bill Streamlines Business & Reduces Harassment

    New Delhi, April 2 Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday that the passage of the Jan Vishwas Bill 2026 in Parliament is a "major step" for India towards making life and business easier.In a post on X, the home minister said, "By removing several legal provisions, the bill makes Modi...
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    Nath's Comments Spark BJP Criticism of Congress Disunity

    New Delhi, April 2 – Senior BJP leader Gourav Vallabh criticized the Congress on Thursday, suggesting that senior party leader Kamal Nath should "teach" Rahul Gandhi after the former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh contradicted the party's narrative regarding the alleged shortage of LPG...
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    India's Jan Vishwas Bill Decriminalizes Offences, Streamlines Regulations

    New Delhi, April 2 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed the passage of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, describing it as a significant step towards creating a trust-based governance system that will greatly enhance ease of living and ease of doing business in...
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    Decriminalization and Case Disposal: Key Outcomes of New Bill

    New Delhi, April 2 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed the passage of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, by Parliament as a significant step towards making life and doing business easier in the country.He expressed his "immense delight" at the Parliament's...
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    India Defends Pluralism Against USCIRF Criticism

    New Delhi, April 2 India does not recognize the authority of any foreign entity, including the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), to "comment" on matters concerning the constitutionally protected rights of Indian citizens, the government informed the Parliament on...
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    Andhra Pradesh Capital: Bill Grants Statutory Recognition

    Amaravati, April 2 Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Thursday that Amaravati is now firmly established as the capital of Andhra Pradesh, following the passage of a bill by Parliament.The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which will prevent any future attempts to...
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    CAPF Personnel Legal Framework Passes Parliament After Debate

    New Delhi, April 2 A bill to create a unified legal framework governing personnel across different Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), replacing the current patchwork of separate service-rule regimes for the five central forces, was approved by Parliament on Thursday.Several opposition...
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    Years in the Making: Amaravati Officially Recognized as Andhra’s Capital

    New Delhi, April 2 – The Parliament on Thursday passed a bill seeking to recognize Amaravati as the sole and new capital of Andhra Pradesh. The Rajya Sabha passed the bill with a voice vote, and all parties except the YSRCP supported the proposed legislation.In response to the debate on the...
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    Amendments Approved: ‘Jan Vishwas’ Bill Reduces Penalties in 79 Central Laws

    New Delhi, April 2 – The Parliament passed a bill on Thursday to amend 784 provisions in 79 central laws, aiming to decriminalize and simplify minor offenses to further improve the business environment and protect citizens from harassment.The "Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026,"...
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    Parliament Stalled: O'Brien Criticizes Lack of Response to CEC Motion

    New Delhi, April 2 Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha leader Derek O'Brien questioned the "silence" surrounding a notice submitted by opposition leaders in Parliament demanding a motion to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, and accused the BJP of having a "tacit understanding" with...
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    Parliament Passes Bill to Standardize Central Police Forces

    New Delhi, April 2 A bill to establish a unified legal framework governing personnel across different Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), replacing the current fragmented system of separate service rules for the five central forces, was approved by Parliament on Thursday.The bill, passed by...
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    Budget Session Ends, House to Meet on Women's Reservation Bill

    New Delhi, April 2 The Lok Sabha was adjourned on Thursday until April 16, amid indications that the government may introduce a bill to increase seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies to implement the women's reservation law.The Lower House was adjourned shortly after the Central Armed...
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    Parliament to Resume Budget Session on April 16

    New Delhi, April 2 The Budget Session of Parliament will resume on April 16 after a short break to pass bills that will increase the number of Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816, enabling the implementation of the women's reservation law as soon as possible.Sources said that the two Houses will...
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