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Parliament Winter Session Highlights: Both houses adjourned till 11am on December 10

The ongoing winter session of Parliament entered the ninth day on Thursday. The amendment bills aimed at extending the tenure of CBI, ED directors was passed by the Lok Sabha. Meanwhile, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Amendment) Bill, 2021, was passed in the Rajya Sabha.Both houses have been adjourned till 11am on Friday. Earlier today, Union defence minister Rajnath Singh briefed both Houses of Parliament today on the crash of the military chopper that killed chief of defence staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and 11 others.Both the Houses of Parliament have been witnessing back-to-back adjournments since the commencement of the winter session. Issues that have been discussed include Nagaland firing, farm laws repeal and the suspension of 12 Rajya Sabha MPs.The 12 suspended MPs have continued their protest against their suspension, at the Gandhi Statue in Parliament premises. Since their suspension, all the 12 MPs have been regularly visiting Parliament and keep sitting near the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Parliament.On the first day, the bill to repeal the three central agricultural laws was passed in both Houses. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the withdrawal of the farm laws in an address to the nation on November 19.Follow all the updates here:Lok Sabha adjourned till 11am on December 10The Lok Sabha has been adjourned till 11am on December 10.Lok Sabha passes bill to extend tenure of CBI, ED chiefsLok Sabha has passed the Central Vigilance Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2021, and The Delhi Police Special Police Establishment (Amendment) Bill, 2021, aimed at extending the tenure of CBI and ED directors for up to 5 years.Jitendra Singh refutes charges of ‘arbitrariness’ in extending tenure Union minister Jitendra Singh said that the extension of tenure of CBI, ED directors would be done by following the same procedure as the selection of the chiefs.Union minister Jitendra Singh speaks in Lok Sabha“Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds CBI, CVC all these institutions in a very high esteem and the independence of these institutions is the government's top priority. And facilitating and enabling an independent functioning of these institutions is our top priority,” said Jitendra Singh. VCK leader Thirumavalavan opposes bill to extend CBI, ED directors' tenureVCK leader Thirumavalavan expressed his opposition to the amendment bills to oppose the extend the tenure of CBI, ED chiefs. He also said that the Centre's urgency to pass the two bills was questionable. Cong brought RTI act, BJP govt blocked it: JothimaniCongress MP Jothimani said that their government equipped the people with the Right to Information act against corruption while the Narendra Modi-led BJP government blocked it.‘CBI used for political purposes by ruling party’: D Ravikumar“CBI has fully changed into an organisation used for political purposes by the ruling party is an obvious truth today,” said VCK MP D Ravikumar. He also demanded that the CBI should be made an autonomous body.Asaduddin Owaisi says bills to extend CBI, ED chiefs' tenures undermines SC judgementAIMIM's Asaduddin Owaisi opposed the amendment bills to extend the tenure of CBI and ED directors. He said that the ordinances were in contravention of the Supreme Court's judgement.TMC's Saugata Roy opposes bills to extend CBI, ED chiefsSaugata Roy of the All India Trinamool Congress expressed his opposition to amendment bills regarding the extension of tenure of ED and CBI directors. RS adjourned till 11am on FridayRajya Sabha was adjourned till 11am on Friday (December 10).National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Amendment) Bill, 2021, passed in RSRajya Sabha passed the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Amendment) Bill, 2021.Mandaviya thanks pharmacists, workers, others for ensuring medicine supply during Covid-19Before speaking on this Bill, I thank 10 lakh pharmacists&workers,CEOs,MDs,Chairmen who ensured medicine supply in India during fight against COVID&supplied medicines to 150 nations: Health Min in RS on National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research(Amendment)Bill,2021 pic.twitter.com/RSzp3lhtv2Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya thanked the pharmacists and workers, CEOs, MDs, Chairmen for ensuring “medicine supply in India during fight against Covid and supplied medicines to 150 nations,” reports ANI. He was addressing the Rajya Sabha during the discussion on National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research(Amendment)Bill,2021.Supriya Sule alleges ‘vindictive raids’ on opposition members“All your allies have cases against them. When they were your allies there were no cases against them but the minute they left you, all the cases have started. They have had raids, their colleagues had raids. Please stop this vindictive business,” said NCP's Supriya Sule in Lok Sabha.Supriya Sule questions multiple ED raids on Anil Deshmukh's residence, questioning of family members Supriya Sule said that the Enforcement Directorate raided the residence of former Maharashtra minister Anil Deshmukh seven times and asked what was missed in the first six times. She also alleged that the agencies were “questioning” the family members of those involved in the case and questioned the reason behind it. Supriya Sule opposes bills to extend tenures of CBI, ED directorsNationalist Congress Party's Supriya Sule asked Union minister Jitendra Singh that how would the change in tenure affect the issues mentioned by Singh in his opening remarks. BJD questions bills to amend tenures of ED, CBI directors Bhartruhari Mahtab of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) questions the move to bring an amendment bill regarding the tenures of the CBI and ED directors. Lok Sabha discusses bills related to the extension of tenures of ED and CBI directorsThe Lok Sabha is discussing bills related to the extension of tenures of Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) directors. Home Minister misled Parliament on Nagaland, claims Adhir ChowdhuryCongress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Thursday claimed that Union home minister Amit Shah “misled” the Lok Sabha when he said that security forces had opened fire on civilians in Nagaland after they tried to flee.Rajya Sabha takes into consideration National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Amendment) Bill, 2021Rajya Sabha takes into consideration National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Amendment) Bill, 2021.Lok Sabha proceedings resumeThe Lok Sabha proceedings have resumed.Lok Sabha adjourned till 2:30 pm todayThe Lok Sabha has been adjourned till 2:30 pm today.Not allowed to pay tribute to  General Bipin Rawat, says LoP in RS Mallikarjun Kharge“After Defence Minister's statement in Rajya Sabha, Opposition demanded 1-2 minutes for each MP to pay tribute to CDS Gen Bipin Rawat & others who died in the chopper crash. But we were not allowed. It is unfortunate and we condemn this attitude,” news agency ANI quoted the leader of the opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, as saying.CPI(M) MP V Sivadasan moves suspension of business notice in RS to discuss chopper crashCommunist Party of India (Marxist) MP, V Sivadasan, on Thursday moved a notice for the suspension of business under rule 267 in Rajya Sabha to discuss the crash of the IAF helicopter at Coonoor and the tragic death of the chief of defence staff, General Bipin Rawat and 12 others.Opposition decides not to protest against the suspension of Rajya Sabha MPs today to honour victims of chopper crashThe leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, said that they have decided not to protest against the suspension of 12 Rajya Sabha MPs today in honour of CDS Bipin Rawat and other soldiers who died in the chopper crash on Wednesday.Last rites of CDS General Bipin Rawat to be performed with full military honours, says Rajnath Singh“The last rites of CDS General Bipin Rawat will be performed with full military honours. The last rites of other military personnel will be performed with appropriate military honour,” Rajnath Singh told  the Lok Sabha.Rajya Sabha observes 2-minute silence for victims of military chopper crashThe Rajya Sabha observeed a two-minute silence for chief of defence staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife, and other personnel who died in a military helicopter crash near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday.Investigation in military chopper crash will be led by Air Marshal Manavendra Singh, Rajnath tells Lok SabhaThe Indian Air Force (IAF) has ordered a tri-service inquiry into the military chopper crash, defence minister informed Parliament, adding the investigation in the military chopper crash will be led by Air Marshal Manavendra Singh.Mortal remains of all IAF chopper crash victims will be brought back to Delhi by evening, says RajnathThe mortal remains of all IAF chopper crash victims will be brought back to Delhi by evening, said Rajnath Singh.All efforts being made to save Group Captain: Rajnath tell ParliamentDefence Minister Rajnath Singh informed Parliament on Thursday that all efforts being made to save Group Captain Varun Singh, who is on life support.Rajnath Singh briefs Lok Sabha on helicopter crashRajnath Singh begins briefing Parliament on the helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu that killed 13 people on Wednesday.PM Modi holds meeting with senior ministers in Parliament, reports ANIPrime Minister Narendra Modi is holding a meeting with senior ministers in Parliament, reported news agency ANI. Union ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Pralhad Joshi, Nirmala Sitharaman, and Anurag Singh Thakur are among the attendees.Rajnath Singh reaches Parliament, to issue statement on helicopter crash shortlyDefence Minister Rajnath Singh reaches Parliament. He will make a statement in Lok Sabha at 11 am followed by the statement in Rajya Sabha on the military helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu. pic.twitter.com/9TAgyJekmiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has reached Parliament where he will issue a statement on the military helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu shortly.Rajnath Singh to issue statement on chopper crash in Parliament todayDefence Minister Rajnath Singh will make a statement in Lok Sabha at 11 am today followed by the statement at Rajya Sabha on the military helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu. (File pic) pic.twitter.com/jy3HaVSg7lDefence minister Rajnath Singh will on Thursday issue a statement on chopper crash that killed 13 people, including chief of defence staff General Bipin. He is expected to brief the Rajya Sabha at 11.30am and the Lok Sabha at around 11am.Mansukh Mandaviya to move 'National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (Amendment) Bill 2021' in RS todayUnion health minister Mansukh Mandaviya to move 'The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (Amendment) Bill 2021' in Rajya Sabha for consideration & passing on Thursday.

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09-12-2021

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