Parliament

"A VIP Took Chair With Me": New Zealand Speaker Posts Pic Feeding Baby

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday August 22, 2019

The Speaker of New Zealand's parliament, Trevor Mallard, cradled a lawmaker's baby while he presided over a debate in the House of Representatives.

Angry Over Daughter Crying, Indore Man Gives Wife Triple Talaq: Police

Cities | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 21, 2019

Days after Parliament passed the law penalising instant triple talaq, a 25-year-old Muslim man in Madhya Pradesh's Indore allegedly divorced his wife on the spot following an argument over his one-year-old daughter disturbing his sleep.

China's Parliament Rules Out Allowing Same-Sex Marriage

World News | Reuters | Wednesday August 21, 2019

Limiting marriage to a relationship between a man and a woman will remain China's legal position, a parliament spokesman said on Wednesday, ruling out following neighbouring Taiwan in allowing same-sex marriage, despite pressure from activists.

Use Of Plastic Within Parliament Complex Banned

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 20, 2019

The Lok Sabha Secretariat said it has banned the use of non-reusable plastic water bottles and other plastic items within the Parliament complex with effect from Tuesday.

What PM Modi Said About Revamped Parliament Building Before 2022

India News | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Monday August 19, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that he has asked government officials to look into requests by MPs' for modernising the parliament building by 2022, when the country is set to celebrate 75 years of Independence.

In Kerala, First Arrest Over Triple Talaq After Parliament Cleared Bill

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Swati Bhasin | Friday August 16, 2019

Nearly two weeks after the parliament cleared the contentious Triple Talaq bill, a man in his early thirties was arrested in Kerala today for allegedly giving instant divorce to his wife by uttering the word "talaq" (divorce) thrice.

Watch: Ladakh MP, Praised By Prime Minister, Dances On Independence Day

India News | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Thursday August 15, 2019

Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, the BJP MP from Ladakh who spoke out in support of the government's move to end special status for Jammu and Kashmir, celebrated 73rd Independence Day with a short dance that was caught on video by news agency ANI

"Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh Will Develop As Locals Wish," Assures PM Modi

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday August 14, 2019

Ending special status to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 and splitting it into two union territories is among the biggest decisions taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his second term. In a record-setting session of Parliament, the decades-old "temporary" provision came to an end as the government's move was cleared by both houses.

Parliament Gets New Lighting System To Shine Bright Every Night

India News | Edited by Aditya Sharma | Tuesday August 13, 2019

The parliament on Tuesday evening lit up with a dynamic range of themes after a new lighting system was installed on its facade ahead of the 73rd Independence Day celebrations.

Want Modern, Hi-Tech Parliament By 2022, Says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

India News | Edited by Aditya Sharma | Tuesday August 13, 2019

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today said that India could have a new, modern and technologically advanced parliament building in another three years as the nation approaches its 75th year of Independence.

"Opposition Must Get Equal Time": Lok Sabha Speaker Assures Fair Play

India News | Reported By Akhilesh Sharma, Edited By Jimmy Jacob | Tuesday August 13, 2019

A strong opposition is of great importance in a "vibrant democracy", Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said today, adding that he was all for ensuring that its voice was heard in the house. Hisassurance comes amid allegations that the centre was steamrolling bills through both houses of parliament without taking the opposition into confidence.

76 Dead In Flood-Hit Kerala, Rain Predicted To Ease Up: 10 Points

Kerala News | Edited by Arun Nair | Monday August 12, 2019

After days of downpour and landslides, the intensity of rain is likely to reduce in Kerala today if the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predictions hold true. For the first time in days, no red alert -- indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall -- has been sounded for any of the 14 districts in the state. Seventy six people have died over the ...

New Parliament Building Being Considered, Says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 10, 2019

Construction of a new parliament building is being considered among various options, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Saturday, adding that a final call was yet to be taken.

Tripura Approves Children Education Act

Education | Press Trust of India | Friday August 9, 2019

The act, which was earlier passed by parliament, provides for a regular examination in classes V and VIII and if the child fails, he or she shall be given additional opportunity for re-examination in two months' time.

Parties Should Have Code Of Conduct For Their MPs In Parliament: Venkaiah Naidu

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 9, 2019

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said on Friday that political parties should have a code of conduct for their MPs in Parliament to monitor their behaviour.