Parliament Budget Session 2026: The proceedings in Lok Sabha began today with discussions on the President Droupadi Murmu's address, a day after finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth Union Budget in the Lok Sabha.
A total of 18 hours has been set aside for the debate, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to respond on February 4.
Proceedings also began in Rajya Sabha. Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to give her reply on February 11.
Here Are Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live Updates:
Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live: RJD Leaders Protest Over Issues Pertaining To Bihar
#WATCH | RJD leaders protest over various demands and issues pertaining to Bihar in the premises of the Parliament. pic.twitter.com/H2DXfjRbUB
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Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live: Proceedings Begin In Lok Sabha
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Proceedings begin in #LokSabha#Budget2026 @LokSabhaSectt @loksabhaspeaker
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Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live: Proceedings Begin In Rajya Sabha
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Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live: Congress MP Moves Adjournment Motion To Discuss PM Modi's Reference In Epstein files
Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Monday moved an adjournment motion in Lok Sabha to discuss the reference of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in one of the emails of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
References to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 2017 visit to Israel were made in an email purportedly part of the recent 'Epstein Files' documents released by the US government on January 30, 2026. The Ministry of External Affairs has rubbished the references as "trashy ruminations by a convicted criminal".
In the adjournment motion, Manickam Tagore expressed concern over PM Modi's diplomatic engagement mentioned in Epstein's mail, stating that it directly impacts India's international image, moral standing, and constitutional credibility.
Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live: Rahul Gandhi To Speak During Motion Of Thanks Discussion
Both Houses of Parliament are set to discuss the motion of thanks on the President's address. Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, including Congress MPs Tariq Anwar, Amarinder Raja Warring, Anto Antony, and Jothimani, will speak during the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address.
In the Lok Sabha, Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sarbananda Sonowal will propose the motion, and party MP Tejasvi Surya will second it.
Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live: AAP MP Sanjay Singh Gives Notice
AAP MP Sanjay Singh gives a notice under Rule 267 in the House seeking a discussion "on the destruction of heritage taking place in the name of redevelopment of Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi."
Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live: Opposition MPs From Kerala Protest Against Budget, Calling It An 'Anti-Kerala Budget'
#WATCH | Delhi: Opposition MPs from Kerala protest against #UnionBudget2026, at the Parliament, calling it an 'anti-Kerala Budget'. pic.twitter.com/79pYrLvryB
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Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live: Budget Session Timeline
The Budget session will comprise 30 sittings over 65 days, ending on April 2. Both Houses will break for recess on February 13 and reconvene on March 9 so that Standing Committees can review the Demands for Grants of various ministries and departments.
Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live: PM Modi Takes Aim At Trump's Threats With Budget To Shield India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plan to protect India's economy from Donald Trump's tariffs is coming into sharper focus.
The latest outlines of India's plan to live in the new world order dominated by the US president came on Sunday in an annual budget announcement that was packed with support for exporters battered by US tariffs, as well as fresh backing for strategic sectors like rare earths, semiconductors and critical minerals.
Union Budget 2026 India Bets Big on Carbon Capture, Utilisation And Storage To Avoid EU Tax
Carbon is the elemental backbone of life on Earth and, increasingly, of our biggest climate challenge. The sixth element in the periodic table, carbon, forms the structure of every organic molecule - from DNA to proteins to fossil fuels.
Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live: What Fills Government Coffers And How The Money Is Spent
Along with presenting the Union Budget 2026-27 speech in the Parliament on Sunday, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also tabled the Budget documents which provide a fractional break-up of every Re 1 that comes into the government coffers and how it gets spent.
