Monsoon Session Of Parliament

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.

"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. 

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 ...

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.

Monsoon Session Of Parliament Was Dedicated To Social Justice: PM Modi

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 15, 2018

With the BJP working to strengthen its appeal among Dalits and backward classes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today highlighted his government's efforts to protect their interests in the Parliament's Monsoon Session which, he asserted, was dedicated to social justice.

Monsoon Parliament Session "Most Productive" In Last 20 Years: Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 12, 2018

The Monsoon session of Parliament was the most productive session in the last 20 years, Parliamentary Affairs Ananth Kumar said on Saturday.

Monsoon Session "Most Productive" For Lok Sabha Since 2000: Think Tank

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 10, 2018

The Monsoon session of parliament, which ended today, was the "most productive" for Lok Sabha since 2000, a think tank has said.

Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE Updates: On Last Day Of Current Session, Centre Plans To Pass Triple Talaq Bill

India News | Edited by Abhishek Chakraborty | Friday August 10, 2018

On the last day of the current Monsoon Session of Parliament today, members will discuss the crucial triple talaq bill. The bill, which was debated during the previous session, has been amended by the government considering suggestions made by other parties. Today, the government looks to pass the bill in Parliament. Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasa...

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Election LIVE Updates: NDA's Harivansh Wins With 125 Votes

India News | Edited by Abhishek Chakraborty | Thursday August 9, 2018

On the penultimate day of the monsoon session of parliament today, members voted to elect the deputy chairman of the Rajya Sabha. The ruling NDA fielded Janata Dal (United) MP Harivansh Narayan Singh, while the opposition backed three-time member of parliament BK Hariprasad of the Congress, for the post.

Monsoon Session Of Parliament Live Updates: BJP To Observe "Social Justice Fortnight" From August 15

India News | Edited by Arun Nair | Tuesday August 7, 2018

The Monsoon Session of the parliament is in its last week. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address BJP parliamentary meeting. The meeting will be addressed by senior leader including party president Amit Shah, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar, Ananth Kumar and Arjun Ram Meghwal among others. Congress President Rahul Gandhi will address the parlia...

Monsoon Session Of Parliament Live Updates:SC/ ST Bill Seeks Consideration

India News | Edited by Aditi Ghosh | Monday August 6, 2018

Amid the ongoing turmoil on various issues in the current Parliament sessions, BJP has issued a whip for both the houses asking the legislators to be present on Monday and Tuesday in the House.

Monsoon Session Of Parliament Highlights: No Indian Will Be Left Out Of Assam Citizens' List, Says Rajnath Singh

India News | Edited by Arun Nair | Monday August 6, 2018

Home Minister Rajnath Singh said today that there will be no discrimination or needless harassment in finalizing what he asserted is only a draft list.

Parliament Monsoon Session Highlights: SC/ST Amendment Act To Be Introduced In Parliament, Says Rajnath Singh

India News | Edited by Arun Nair | Friday August 3, 2018

The national commission for backward classes amendment bill will be tabled in the Lok Sabha today.

Parliament Monsoon Session Highlights: Rajya Sabha Adjourned For The Day Over Assam Citizen List

India News | Edited by Swati Bhasin | Thursday August 2, 2018

The parliament witnessed disruptions on day 10 of monsoon sessions as discussions on Assam citizenship draft. This is the third consecutive day when parliament has been witnessing uproar over the National Register of Citizens after the state government released the draft on Monday.