Monsoon Session

Government Might Extend Ongoing Parliament Session By 2-3 Days: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 19, 2019

The government is considering extending the ongoing session of Parliament by at least two to three days in order to complete its legislative business, sources said today.

Uproar In Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council Over Law And Order Situation

Cities | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 18, 2019

The Upper House of the Uttar Pradesh legislature witnessed chaotic scenes on the first day of the monsoon session today with a determined opposition forcing adjournment of the legislative council soon after it met.

Goa's Hills, Restaurants New Drug Abuse Hubs: Lawmakers

Goa News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday July 16, 2019

Goa's rolling hill slopes and restaurants are the new narcotics consumption hubs in Goa, Opposition and ruling party MLAs claimed on Tuesday during the ongoing monsoon session of the state Legislative Assembly.

Parliament Highlights: Government Looks To Pass Bills In Ongoing Monsoon Session

India News | Edited by Niharika Banerjee | Wednesday July 17, 2019

Parliament Highlights: Parliament continued its proceedings today till 11.59 pm in the ongoing Monsoon session. The Lower House or Lok Sabha discussed and vote on Demand for Grants under the Control of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and Demand for Grants under Control of Ministries of Rural Development and Agriculture and Farmers Welfare f...

Cabinet Rejig Won't Affect Assembly Session Schedule: Goa Speaker

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Saturday July 13, 2019

Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly Rajesh Patnekar today said the reshuffle of the state cabinet will have no bearing on the schedule of the monsoon session of the state legislature, which will commence from Monday.

Karnataka Crisis Highlights: HD Kumaraswamy Seeks Time To Prove Majority In Assembly

Karnataka News | Edited by Arun Nair, Swati Sharma | Saturday July 13, 2019

The Supreme Court today gave a reprieve to Karnataka's HD Kumaraswamy-led Congress-JD(S) coalition government as it ruled there would be no decision on the resignation of dissident lawmakers who threaten the government's survival. "The matter to be heard on Tuesday and status quo will remain on the legislators," the Supreme Court said after hour-l...

"Record", Says Minister, As Lok Sabha Debates From Afternoon To Midnight

India News | Edited by Abhishek Chakraborty | Friday July 12, 2019

In what was termed as a "record" in Parliament yesterday, nearly 100 members participated in a marathon discussion which ended two minutes short of midnight. The debate was about the Indian Railways and demands for grants for the Railway Ministry.

Parliament LIVE Updates: Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till Noon

India News | Edited by Prionka Jha | Tuesday July 9, 2019

On Monday, the government had introduced 8 bills in Parliament. The Aadhaar Amendment bill was passed which allows voluntary use of Aadhaar as proof of identity for users to open bank accounts and get mobile phone connections. 

After "Where Is He" Murmurs In Parliament, Rahul Gandhi's Tweet

India News | Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday June 17, 2019

Congress's Rahul Gandhi gave Parliament a miss this morning as the 17th Lok Sabha began after the national elections. On Day One, the elected lawmakers took oath as members of the house - led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'Modi, Modi' Chants, Cheers As PM Takes Oath In New Lok Sabha. Watch

India News | Edited by Swati Bhasin | Monday June 17, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was greeted by loud chants and thunderous applause this morning as he took oath as a member of the 17th Lok Sabha.

"Forget Numbers, Your Every Word Valuable": PM Reaches Out To Opposition

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday June 17, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today underscored the constructive role of the opposition in a healthy democracy as the 17th Lok Sabha began. Speaking to reporters outside the Parliament House, PM Modi said, "Every word of the opposition is valuable... The Opposition need not bother about their numbers. I hope they speak actively and participate in th...

BJP Lawmaker Virendra Kumar To Be Interim Lok Sabha Speaker

India News | Reported by Sanket Upadhyay, Edited by Shyaja Varma | Tuesday June 11, 2019

Seven-time BJP lawmaker Dr Virendra Kumar will be the pro-tem or interim Speaker of the Lok Sabha. As the temporary Speaker, Dr Kumar will administer the oath of office to the newly elected Lok Sabha membersand also preside over the first meeting of the Lok Sabha, in which the Speaker will be elected.

Uddhav Thackeray To Visit Ayodhya Day Before Parliament Session Begins

India News | NDTV News Desk | Saturday June 8, 2019

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray will visit Ayodhya next Sunday, a day before the monsoon session of Parliament begins, the party's spokesperson Sanjay Raut confirmed this evening. The plan had been under consideration for a few days now for Mr Thackeray and the 18 newly-elected parliamentarians from the Sena to visit Ayodhya, which is in the news ...

Uddhav Thackeray, Shiv Sena Lawmakers May Visit Ayodhya Soon

India News | Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Wednesday June 5, 2019

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray and 18 newly elected parliamentarians from the party are likely to visit Ayodhya, which is in the news over the Ram temple dispute,before the monsoon session of the Lok Sabha begins later this month.

With Video Of Rahul Gandhi Hugging PM, Congress Message To BJP On Hug Day

India News | Edited By Abhimanyu Bose | Tuesday February 12, 2019

The Congress today used the occasion of Hug Day to take a swipe at the BJP by posting a video of party president Rahul Gandhi hugging Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the monsoon session of parliament last July.