Budget Session

3 BJP MLAs Suspended For Throwing Shoes At Speaker's Podium At Odisha Assembly

India News | ANI | Sunday April 4, 2021

The ongoing budget session of the Odisha Assembly on Saturday witnessed ugly scenes after shoes, microphones and other items were hurled at Speaker Surjya Narayan Patro's podium following noisy protests over the alleged arbitrary passage of some bill

Bills Passed In Budget Session To Be Challenged In Court: Congress

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday March 25, 2021

Bills passed in the Budget Session of Parliament will be challenged in court, the Congress said on Thursday, alleging this is the first time that the government did not agree to any of the opposition's demands as it was only interested in pushing its legislative business.

Lok Sabha Saw 114% Productivity During Budget Session: Speaker Om Birla

India News | ANI | Thursday March 25, 2021

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday said that the House saw 114 per cent productivity during the budget session and noted that leaders of all parties and members extended their support.

Budget Session Of Parliament Concludes 2 Weeks Early As MPs Want To Focus On Elections

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday March 25, 2021

Lok Sabha was today adjourned indefinitely, bringing the nearly two-month long Budget session to an end.

Aware Of China Developing Infrastructure In Border Regions Opposite India: Centre

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 24, 2021

The government on Wednesday said it was aware that China is developing infrastructure in the border regions opposite India in Tibet and Xinjiang autonomous regions, and that it keeps constant watch on all developments having a bearing on country's security and takes all the necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Time To Frame Citizenship Amendment Act Rules Extended By Parliament

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 24, 2021

The government has been granted time till April 9 by Lok Sabha and July 9 by Rajya Sabha to frame rules under the citizenship law.

Over 15 Lakh Cyber Security Incidents In 2019, 2020, Centre Informs Parliament

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 23, 2021

Over 15.5 lakh cyber security incidents have been reported in the last two years and 11.58 lakh of them were recorded in 2020 alone, the Lok Sabha was informed today.

"Very Important Legislative Business": BJP Issues 3-Line Whip To Lok Sabha MPs

India News | ANI | Saturday March 20, 2021

The BJP on Friday issued a whip to all its members in the Lok Sabha and asked them to be present in the House on March 22, requesting their support for the government's stand on "very important legislative business" which is scheduled to be taken up on Monday in the ongoing Budget Session.

University Campuses Have No Longer Remained Inclusive Spaces: Shashi Tharoor

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 16, 2021

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday said that university campuses, in the last few years, have no longer remained inclusive spaces that safeguard freedom of expression and individual liberties, and stressed on the need to replace narrow-minded identities with a willingness to embrace differences.

Parliament Passes Bill To Raise Upper Limit For Abortions To 24 Weeks In Special Cases

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 16, 2021

Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed a bill to raise the upper limit for permitting abortions from the present 20 weeks to 24 weeks for "special categories of women" including rape survivors, victims of incest, minors and the differently-abled.

Punjab Congress MP Ravneet Singh Bittu To Be Party's Lok Sabha Leader

India News | Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Thursday March 11, 2021

Congress leader Ravneet Singh Bittu was appointed Leader of the party in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, replacing Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, for the ongoing budget session of parliament.

Parliament's Budget Session Highlights: Both Houses Adjourned For The Day

India News | Edited by Draksha Sharma | Wednesday March 10, 2021

Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day after repeated disruption by Opposition members who demanded repeal of the three farm laws.

Parliament Adjourned For The Day Amid Opposition Uproar Over Fuel Price

India News | ANI | Tuesday March 9, 2021

The Parliament was adjourned till March 10 following repeated uproar by the Opposition in both Houses over rising fuel prices.

Parliament Adjourned Till 2 pm Amid Uproar By Opposition Over Fuel Prices

India News | ANI | Tuesday March 9, 2021

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned till 2 pm on Tuesday following continued ruckus by the Opposition over the rise of fuel prices.

Parliament's Budget Session Highlights: Both Houses Adjourned Till Tomorrow

India News | Edited by Draksha Sharma | Wednesday March 10, 2021

The second part of the budget session of parliament began on March 8 amid the uproar on fuel price hike in the Rajya Sabha.