Wed Dec 04 18:16:23 UTC 2024: ## Parliament Passes New Boiler Act, Debates India-China Ties and Agrarian Crisis
**New Delhi, [Date]** – The Rajya Sabha today passed a bill replacing the century-old Boiler Act, marking a significant step towards easing business regulations. The bill, already approved by the Lok Sabha, decriminalizes seven offenses related to boiler operation. The passage was met with a voice vote.
Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the Rajya Sabha on recent developments in India-China relations, following his earlier statement in the Lok Sabha noting an improvement in bilateral ties.
The ongoing winter session of Parliament, which began November 25th and continues until December 20th, also saw Congress MPs submitting adjournment motions in both houses to demand a discussion on the pressing issue of the agrarian crisis. The session continues to grapple with key legislative and political matters.
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