Motion for freedom of press
A motion has been moved in the Rajya Sabha by the opposition parties to hold a debate on “how to strengthen freedom of press”.
Aadhaar Amendment Bill Passed
The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019 has been passed by the Lok Sabha.
Alert issued against insulin pumps
Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) which is the apex drug regulator, issued an alert after has noted that some models of insulin pumps are vulnerable to hackers.
Now courts verdict in vernacular languages
The Supreme Court will launch a software application which will not only translate its judgments but also will provide summaries of the apex court’s verdicts into all vernacular languages.
Electoral Reforms
A debate on poll reforms was held in Rajya Sabha with opposition accusing the Govt of misusing social media, EVM’s and electoral bonds.
Shift of 17 OBC to SC list opposed
While replying to a query raised during Zero Hour in Rajya Sabha, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment said that the Uttar Pradesh government’s move to shift 17 Other Backward Classes (OBCs) to the Schedule Caste list is unconstitutional, and it is a transgression of Parliament’s jurisdiction.
Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill, 2019
The Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill, 2019, was passed by a voice vote in the Lok Sabha.
Biological Data Storage, Access and Sharing Policy of India
The government has noted on use and sharing of biological data which researchers collect using public funds. This data is to be put in public domain within two years.
SC seeks centres view over petition filed by Rajya Sabha member
A special leave petition has been filed by Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh against the decision of the Delhi High Court.
Foreigners Tribunals
A digital platform will be launched by the Union government to digitise records of all persons who will be declared foreigners by the Foreigners Tribunals (FTs) in Assam after the final National Register of Citizens (NRC) is published later this month.