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Chouhan takes oath, returns as MP chief minister for the fourth term

Chouhan was earlier in the day elected leader of the state BJP legislature party at its meeting

Despite setback, Congress confident of pulling off RS success in Gujarat

The party, with 68 MLAs now, can't win two seats because it needs 72. It's in talks with NCP, Bharatiya Tribal Party, and independent MLA Jignesh Mevani

Manufacturing 15 mn masks a day, no dearth of gloves, sanitisers: Govt

Govt has taken adequate steps to contain the deadly disease. A group of Ministers is working on ways to contain the spread of virus and has taken multiple steps including preparing action plan.

International community has understood India's position on CAA, J&K: Govt

The government has briefed the international community on the abrogation of Article 370 provisions in Jammu and Kashmir and the amended citizenship law, and these countries have shown understanding of India's position, Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday. In a written reply to a question, Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said as a result of government's efforts, countries have shown a better understanding that matters related to Jammu & Kashmir are internal to India and that Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism has been posing a grave threat and affecting the lives of Indians. Some countries have also called on Pakistan not to allow its territories to be used for terrorism in any manner, he said. "The government has pro-actively reached out and briefed the members of the international community on the facts relating to Jammu and Kashmir and also shared perspectives and objectives of the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019," Muraleedharan said. Interlocutors .

They will welcome me very soon: Ranjan Gogoi amid Congress walkout

Meanwhile, Union Minister Ravishankar Prasad welcomed Gogoi in the Rajya Sabha.

Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP, Congress stages walkout

Gogoi served as the 46th Chief Justice of India from October 3, 2018, to November 17, 2019

Best Of BS Opinion: Long-term growth, AGR dues, YES Bank saga, and more

Kanika Datta brings you top opinion pieces of the day

Letter to BS: Gogoi's nomination to add tremendous value to Rajya Sabha

Gogoi had set a timeline for the adjudication of the highly sensitive Ayodhya issue and went on to boldly de­liver a historic judgment, just days before his retirement

Congress questions ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi's nomination to Rajya Sabha

Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala questioned the government's move, saying, "Justice Lokur rightly summarises it - Has the last bastion fallen?"

Ranjan Gogoi's nomination to Rajya Sabha sets bad precedent: Ex-IAS officer

In a letter to Kovind, Sarma conveyed his deep concern over the nomination.

Aviation Ministry to meet airlines, rationalise ticket cancellation charges

P S Kharola was drawn to the "high cancellation charges levied by the private airlines" in India.

Scindia omitted details of pending cases in Rajya Sabha papers: Congress

Neither Scindiajis affidavit and nor his nomination papers have the mention of cases pending against him, Dhanopia added.

Lok Sabha passes Appropriation Bill authorising govt to draw Rs 110 trn

The house passed the Bill, envisaging spending of Rs 110.4 trillion during the financial year 2020-21 after Speaker Om Birla applied 'guillotine' on demands of grants for various ministries.

Govt is asking states to stop thermal coal imports: Pralhad Joshi

Making it clear that he was not politicising the issue, the minister said many states are importing thermal coal which is substitutable

Ahead of Rajya Sabha polls, MP BJP calls meet of MLAs on Tuesday

The party had sent a list of 20 to 22 names, including that of national general secretaries Ram Madhav and Kailash Vijayvargiya, to its Central poll panel to pick two candidates for the RS polls.

Parliament approves direct tax Vivad Se Vishwas Bill by voice vote

The Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Bill was passed by voice vote and returned by Rajya Sabha as it was a money bill. It was approved by Lok Sabha on March 4

No proposal to ban exports of buffalo meat and fish, says govt in RS

Replying to a supplementary, the minister said India exports buffalo meat and fish to the tune of Rs 70,000 crore

Today is the last day for filing nominations for Rajya Sabha polls

Elections for a total of 55 Rajya Sabha seats in different states would be held on March 26

NPR not to mark citizens 'doubtful'; no document to be furnished: Amit Shah

On Delhi riots, Shah said the guilty, irrespective of political or religious affiliation, will not be spared. The guilty will be punished with the objective of instilling fear of law

Just 10% of defaulted loans in non-major cos recovered under IBC: Ramesh

The first objective of the IBC was to save companies but with a mortality rate of 80 per cent it is not life saving, said Jairam Ramesh