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August 1, 2023 9:19 PM

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Narcotics Control Bureau busts country's biggest Dark-net LSD cartel

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has busted the country's biggest darknet Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) cartel Zambada. The NCB has seized a record 29 thousand 13 LSD blots along with 472 grams of MDMA powder and 51 lakh 38 thousand rupees drug money from accused persons. This is the secon...

August 1, 2023 9:08 PM

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Both houses of Parliament pass number of bills amid ruckus over Manipur issue

The Lok Sabha has been adjourned for the day following opposition protest over the issue of Manipur violence. The Rajya Sabha also witnessed one adjournment till 12 noon over the issue. In the Lok Sabha, when the House met for the day, members from Congress, DMK, JD(U) and others trooped into the we...

August 1, 2023 7:27 PM

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Parliament passes Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill 2023

Parliament has passed the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill 2023, with the Rajya Sabah approving it today. The Lok Sabha has already passed the bill. The bill seeks to promote research on medicinal plants, encourage the production of plant-based medicines and benefit the local persons involved i...

August 1, 2023 7:22 PM

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Rajya Sabha passes Mediation Bill 2021

Rajya Sabha passed the Mediation Bill 2021 on Tuesday. The Bill requires persons to try to settle civil or commercial disputes through mediation before approaching any court or tribunal. A party may withdraw from mediation after two mediation sessions. The mediation process must be completed within ...

August 1, 2023 5:21 PM

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Lok Sabha passes Constitution (Scheduled castes) Order Amendment Bill 2023

Lok Sabha passed the Constitution (Scheduled castes) Order Amendment Bill 2023 on Tuesday. The Bill amends the Constitution (Scheduled castes) order 1950 to modify the list of scheduled Castes in the state of Chhattisgarh. The Bill includes Mahara and Mahra communities as synonyms of the Mehra, Maha...

August 1, 2023 5:14 PM

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Rajya Sabha passes The Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2023

The Rajya Sabha passed The Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2023 on Tuesday. The Bill amends the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002. It establishes the Co-operative Election Authority to conduct and supervise elections to the boards of multi-state co-operative societies...