Hancock pressured to give MPs say over Covid rules

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Image copyright Reuters Health Secretary Matt Hancock has come under pressure to give MPs a say over coronavirus lockdown restrictions, before they come into force. An ex-Tory chief whip said involving MPs would lead to “better decisions”. Mr Hancock promised the government was “looking at further ways the House can be properly involved in the … Read more

RS Deputy Chairman on one-day fast against unruly behaviour of Opposition MPs

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New Delhi: Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh is observing a one-day (24 hours) fast against the unruly behaviour with him in the House by Opposition MPs during the discussion on agriculture reform Bills on September 20. Harivansh has written a letter to Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu listing his anguish on the issue. “From … Read more

Government raises Rs 770 cr from Bharat Dynamics stake sale

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The government has raised Rs 770 crore from stake sale of ammunition and missile systems manufacturer Bharat Dynamics Ltd through an offer for sale, which concluded on Wednesday. “BDL OFS concluded today with a total subscription of about 2.34 crore shares worth Rs 770 crore from institutional and retail investors,” secretary of department of investment … Read more