Ravi Shankar Prasad

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Ravi Shankar Prasad is an Indian lawyer, politician and the current Union Minister holding the Law and Justice, Electronics and Information Technology and Communications portfolios in the Government of India. A member of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Prasad represents the Patna Sahib constituency. During the NDA Government under Atal Bihari Vajpayee's prime ministership, Prasad was appointed Minister of Coal and Mines, Minister of Law and Justice, and Minister of Information and Broadcasting.

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Former Attorney General Soli Sorabjee dies; President, PM Modi condole demise Former Attorney General & Constitutional law expert Soli Sorabjee died on Friday. The 91-year-old veteran lawyer passed away after getting infected with Covid-19. Sorabjee had served as the Attorney.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:24Published 2 weeks ago

No response by CM Mamata on 121 fast-track courts sanctioned for Bengal: RS Prasad Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on April 19 announced that 121 fast- track courts has been sanctioned for Bengal for sexual offences against children in West Bengal. "Been writing to Mamata Banerjee.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:17Published 3 weeks ago

We've to beat COVID with collective resolution: RS Prasad As India battles a second COVID wave, Union Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad called the 2nd wave a 'global phenomenon'. "The second wave of COVID19 is a global phenomenon. What is important.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:21Published on April 13, 2021

VP Naidu releases postage stamp in memory of Rajyogini Dadi Janki The Vice President of India, Venkaiah Naidu released a commemorative postage stamp in honour of former chief of Brahma Kumaris, Rajyogini Dadi Janki. Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad was also present.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:13Published on April 13, 2021

‘Rahul Gandhi facing attention starvation’: RS Prasad on vaccine shortage claim Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad attacked congress leader Rahul Gandhi over vaccine shortage charge. RS Prasad, in a series of tweets, countered Rahul Gandhi’s vaccine shortage claim. The union.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:19Published on April 10, 2021

Sharad Pawar realised consequences of giving clean chit to Anil Deshmukh: BJP Reacting to the resignation of Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, the BJP said the NCP leader Sharad Pawar must have understood the implications of giving a clean chit to Deshmukh who tendered.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:10Published on April 5, 2021

‘Restore Sharad Pawar’s political credibility by removing Deshmukh’: RS Prasad The three-party alliance government in Maharashtra is "of extortion (vasuli), by extortion and for extortion", senior BJP leader and Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Tuesday and added that.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 07:22Published on March 23, 2021

Maha govt is 'of vasooli,' 'for vasooli,' 'by vasooli': RS Prasad Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that instead of 'vikas,' 'vasooli' is happening in Maharashtra. "Maharashtra government is 'of vasooli,' 'for vasooli,' and 'by.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:57Published on March 23, 2021

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48th CJI Ramana takes charge on a Saturday, and gets down to business Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana on Saturday took charge as the 48th Chief Justice of India after President Ram Nath Kovind administered oath of office to him at a brief ceremony in Rashtrapati.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
Vaccination drive going on at 'satisfactory speed': Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday defended the pace of the vaccination drive in India, saying it is going on at a "satisfactory speed." IndiaTimes - Published on April 13, 2021
Nation ‘starved of vaccine’, curb exports: Rahul Gandhi Congress’s Rahul Gandhi on Friday wrote to PM Narendra Modi alleging “vaccine starvation” in the nation and asked for immediate ban on export of vaccines, prompting Union minister Ravi Shankar.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 10, 2021

Shortage in Congress-ruled states is not of vaccines but of commitment: Ravi Shankar Prasad IndiaTimes - Published on April 9, 2021
Ravi Shankar Prasad tears into Maha govt over Sachin Waze episode Prasad expressed astonishment over Waze, "a mere assistant inspector", having been defended inside and outside the assembly by none other than Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. IndiaTimes - Published on March 21, 2021
Can’t allow imperialism of internet: Ravi Shankar Prasad IndiaTimes - Published on March 19, 2021

Govt bats for All India Judicial Service A "properly framed" All India Judicial Service (AIJS) on the lines of other all-India services such as IAS and IPS is important to strengthen the overall justice delivery system, Law Minister Ravi.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 18, 2021
Modi government planning to link Aadhaar card with voter ID? THIS is what Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that Centre is considering EC's proposal of linking electoral roll (voter id) with Aadhaar card. DNA - Published on March 18, 2021
No proposal to appoint regulator for social media: Ravi Shankar Prasad IndiaTimes - Published on March 17, 2021
3 law panel reports advised splitting SC into 2: Ravi Shankar Prasad in Lok Sabha IndiaTimes - Published on March 11, 2021

'Will Congress, Mamata apologise?' asks Ravi Shankar Prasad over Batla house encounter case The remarks came a day after a Delhi court convicted Ariz Khan, who was arrested in Feb 2018 in connection with the 2008 Batla House encounter case. DNA - Published on March 9, 2021
Ravi Shankar Prasad gets anti-coronavirus vaccine shot; pays Rs 250 Union minister and senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad was administered the first dose of anti-coronavirus vaccine in Patna on Tuesday for which he paid Rs 250. IndiaTimes - Published on March 2, 2021
Comments against judges a disturbing new trend: Ravi Shankar Prasad IndiaTimes - Published on February 27, 2021	Exclusive: Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad LIVE on DNA Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, in an exclusive conversation with Zee News Editor-in-Chief, talks about the new OTT and social media guidelines. DNA - Published on February 25, 2021
Govt unveils new guidelines to regulate content on social media, OTT platforms In a press conference, IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that the new guidelines will keep an eye on the content. DNA - Published on February 25, 2021	Most Union ministers want to pay to get vaccinated against Covid: Ravi Shankar Prasad His comments came after the government announced that everyone above 60 years of age and those over 45 years with comorbidities will be able to get Covid-19 vaccine from March 1 for free at government.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 24, 2021
‘Dalit converts to Christianity, Islam won’t get quota’ Dalit converts to Islam or Christianity will not be eligible for contesting parliamentary or assembly elections from constituencies reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC), and cannot claim other.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 11, 2021	Social media platforms should follow Indian laws: Ravi Shankar Prasad IndiaTimes - Published on February 11, 2021
Action will be taken if Twitter, FB platforms are misused: Govt The Centre on Thursday categorically cautioned social media platforms against spreading fake news or anything inciting violence, as Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said action will.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 11, 2021	Twitter reaches out to govt on a/c block Faced with a warning of arrest of its employees and a penal action, American social media giant Twitter has finally reached out to the government and IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad for talks on the.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 8, 2021
CBI files case against Cambridge Analytica for illegal data harvesting on Facebook Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad in July 2018 said that a CBI probe would take place into the data theft involving Facebook and Cambridge Analytica. DNA - Published on January 22, 2021	Memorable and historic day, says Ravi Shankar Prasad on COVID vaccination drive Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (January 16) launched India's coronavirus vaccination drive via video conference. DNA - Published on January 16, 2021
New laws offer better options to farmers: Ravi Shankar Prasad IndiaTimes - Published on January 15, 2021	Centre gave freedom to farmers under new farm laws, says Ravi Shankar Prasad Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday said various lies are being spread about "mandis" and added that the Centre has given the freedom to farmers under the new farm laws. Our government has.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 23, 2020
Govt approves National Security Directive on telecom sector, to declare list of trusted sources Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that telecom service providers are required to connect new devices which are designated trusted products. DNA - Published on December 16, 2020	Will sensitise people on how farm laws will be beneficial to farmers: Ravi Shankar Prasad IndiaTimes - Published on December 13, 2020
Modi govt to deal sternly with 'Tukde Tukde gang' trying to take advantage of farmers stir: Ravi Shankar Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Sunday stated that stern action will be taken against nation breakers "Tukde Tukde Gang" trying to take advantage of farmers movement against the new farm laws. IndiaTimes - Published on December 13, 2020	India takes pride in its democracy: Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad India takes pride in its democracy and the BJP will work through it to win the confidence of people, Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Wednesday after NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant's remarks.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 9, 2020
Ravi Shankar Prasad attacks lobby trying to pressure SC “Of late, there has been a disturbing trend of some people campaigning through social media and newspaper articles insisting on what the Supreme Court judgment or order should be in a particular.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 26, 2020	Agusta Westland Case: BJP hits out at Congress, asks to clarify stand on alleged kickbacks "From Jeep scandal to Bofors to Submarine scandal to several more and AgustaWestland helicopters, no work was done without kickbacks benefiting Congress leaders," said Union Minister Ravi Shankar.. DNA - Published on November 17, 2020
RS Prasad asks Congress if it supports statements by Farooq, Mehbooba seeking restoration of Article 370 Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday hit out at Congress and asked if the party wants the restoration of Article 370 and supports the remarks made by National Conference (NC) leader Farooq.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 16, 2020	J&K District Development Council polls: BJP hits out at Congress, asks if it wants restoration of Article 370 Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad asked if the Congress wants the restoration of Article 370 and supports the remarks made by National Conference (NC) leader Farooq Abdullah and People's Democratic.. DNA - Published on November 16, 2020
'Why are you so ashamed of your parents' photo?' Ravi Shankar Prasad asks RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav Prasad along with BJP national president JP Nadda campaigned for NDA's candidate from Purnia constituency on Monday. DNA - Published on October 27, 2020	Bihar election: Ravi Shankar Prasad's chopper blades damaged, Union Minister alights safely The tweet mentioned that the rotor blade of the helicopter carrying him got damaged at the airport hangar after the dignitaries 'got off and left'. DNA - Published on October 17, 2020
West Bengal government muzzling opposition voice as people yearn for change: Ravi Shankar Prasad IndiaTimes - Published on October 8, 2020	Transferred about $172 billion into bank accounts of the poor via direct benefit transfer: Ravi Shankar Prasad IndiaTimes - Published on October 5, 2020
Let opposition members apologise before suspension is revoked: Ravi Shankar Prasad IndiaTimes - Published on September 22, 2020	Govt will consider revoking suspension of RS MPs if they apologise for their behaviour: Prasad The government will consider revoking the suspension of eight Rajya Sabha members only after they apologise for their behaviour in the Upper House, Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Tuesday... IndiaTimes - Published on September 22, 2020
We had the numbers, says Prasad, slams Opposition conduct The government claimed on Monday that it had a majority in Rajya Sabha when the two farm bills were passed and accused opposition leaders of “irresponsible and shameful” conduct. “We had a clear.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 21, 2020	Ravi Shankar Prasad slams opposition leaders for Rajya Sabha ruckus IndiaTimes - Published on September 21, 2020
Most panchayats in Bihar connected with high-speed broadband: Ravi Shankar Prasad Speaking at a programme, he said only 10-12 panchayats could not be connected due to their location in forest areas.There were 4.2 crore mobile phone users in 2014-15 in Bihar which has increased to.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 15, 2020	Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad launches attack on anti-court campaigners A malicious campaign against judges in the event of an adverse verdict threatens the independence of the judiciary DNA - Published on September 10, 2020
After Ravi Shankar Prasad, TMC leader Derek O`Brien writes to Mark Zuckerberg; accuses Facebook of BJP bias "There is enough material now in the public domain, including internal memos of senior Facebook management, to substantiate the bias." Derek O`Brien wrote. DNA - Published on September 2, 2020	Ravi Shankar Prasad writes to Mark Zuckerberg over Facebook's 'political bias' In a strongly worded letter, the minister detailed instances of bias by Facebook India against BJP and the right-wing in general. "As a transnational digital platform, Facebook must not only be fair,.. DNA - Published on September 1, 2020Also reported by •IndiaTimes
Sonia, Rahul also guilty of hate speech: BJP on Cong’s FB move Responding to Congress’s letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on hate speech, Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday accused Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi of having given hate speeches on.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 19, 2020	'Losers keep cribbing': RS Prasad attacks Rahul Gandhi's claims that BJP-RSS control Facebook, WhatsApp In a fierce attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Sunday called him 'losers who keep cribbing that the entire world is controlled by BJP and RSS.' DNA - Published on August 17, 2020
BJP calls RaGa ‘loser’, reminds him of CA Union law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Sunday dismissed Rahul Gandhi’s protest over allegations that BJP manipulated data with Facebook and WhatsApp as the gripe of a sore loser, while BJP’s IT.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 16, 2020	Ravi Shankar Prasad hits out at Rahul Gandhi for linking BJP, RSS with Facebook in India IndiaTimes - Published on August 16, 2020
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram, Left leader Mohammed Salim test positive; Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad in self-isolation Congress MP Karti Chidambaram and CPM politburo member Mohammed Salim were among the prominent politicians who tested positive for Covid-19 as a rapid spike in cases took the tally in the country to.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 3, 2020	Smartphones, components worth Rs 11.5 lakh crore to be manufactured in India in next 5 years: Ravi Shankar Prasad He said that around 22 companies have applied under the scheme. DNA - Published on August 1, 2020

Ravi Shankar Prasad

Indian politician

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48th CJI Ramana takes charge on a Saturday, and gets down to business

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Nation ‘starved of vaccine’, curb exports: Rahul Gandhi

Shortage in Congress-ruled states is not of vaccines but of commitment: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Ravi Shankar Prasad tears into Maha govt over Sachin Waze episode

Can’t allow imperialism of internet: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Govt bats for All India Judicial Service

Modi government planning to link Aadhaar card with voter ID? THIS is what Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said

No proposal to appoint regulator for social media: Ravi Shankar Prasad

3 law panel reports advised splitting SC into 2: Ravi Shankar Prasad in Lok Sabha

'Will Congress, Mamata apologise?' asks Ravi Shankar Prasad over Batla house encounter case

Ravi Shankar Prasad gets anti-coronavirus vaccine shot; pays Rs 250

Comments against judges a disturbing new trend: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Exclusive: Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad LIVE on DNA

Govt unveils new guidelines to regulate content on social media, OTT platforms

Most Union ministers want to pay to get vaccinated against Covid: Ravi Shankar Prasad

‘Dalit converts to Christianity, Islam won’t get quota’

Social media platforms should follow Indian laws: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Action will be taken if Twitter, FB platforms are misused: Govt

Twitter reaches out to govt on a/c block

CBI files case against Cambridge Analytica for illegal data harvesting on Facebook

Memorable and historic day, says Ravi Shankar Prasad on COVID vaccination drive

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Centre gave freedom to farmers under new farm laws, says Ravi Shankar Prasad

Govt approves National Security Directive on telecom sector, to declare list of trusted sources

Will sensitise people on how farm laws will be beneficial to farmers: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Modi govt to deal sternly with 'Tukde Tukde gang' trying to take advantage of farmers stir: Ravi Shankar

India takes pride in its democracy: Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad

Ravi Shankar Prasad attacks lobby trying to pressure SC

Agusta Westland Case: BJP hits out at Congress, asks to clarify stand on alleged kickbacks

RS Prasad asks Congress if it supports statements by Farooq, Mehbooba seeking restoration of Article 370

J&K District Development Council polls: BJP hits out at Congress, asks if it wants restoration of Article 370

'Why are you so ashamed of your parents' photo?' Ravi Shankar Prasad asks RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav

Bihar election: Ravi Shankar Prasad's chopper blades damaged, Union Minister alights safely

West Bengal government muzzling opposition voice as people yearn for change: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Transferred about $172 billion into bank accounts of the poor via direct benefit transfer: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Let opposition members apologise before suspension is revoked: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Govt will consider revoking suspension of RS MPs if they apologise for their behaviour: Prasad

We had the numbers, says Prasad, slams Opposition conduct

Ravi Shankar Prasad slams opposition leaders for Rajya Sabha ruckus

Most panchayats in Bihar connected with high-speed broadband: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad launches attack on anti-court campaigners

After Ravi Shankar Prasad, TMC leader Derek O`Brien writes to Mark Zuckerberg; accuses Facebook of BJP bias

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Sonia, Rahul also guilty of hate speech: BJP on Cong’s FB move

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Congress MP Karti Chidambaram, Left leader Mohammed Salim test positive; Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad in self-isolation

Smartphones, components worth Rs 11.5 lakh crore to be manufactured in India in next 5 years: Ravi Shankar Prasad