Parliament Monsoon Session

Government Likely To Extend Parliament Session By 10 Days: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 23, 2019

The Union government is considering to extend the ongoing Parliament session by 10 days, sources said on Tuesday.

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...

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.

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...

Arun Jaitley Attends Parliament For First Time After Kidney Transplant

India News | Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Thursday August 9, 2018

Union minister Arun Jaitley arrived in parliament on Thursdayfor his first appearance in the monsoon session.

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.

Government Scores Easy Win Over Opposition In Rajya Sabha Test: 10 Points

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday August 9, 2018

The government had an easy victory in the election for the post of the Rajya Sabha deputy chairman, as the opposition came up short in a contest that was seen as a test for its unity in the run-up to the 2019 national election. The government had 125 votes against the opposition's 101 in a house with a majority mark of 114. In the gripping build-up...

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...

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.

Upset Opposition To Send Rajya Sabha's Venkaiah Naidu A Sharp Message

India News | Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Aloke Tikku | Thursday August 2, 2018

Opposition parties led by the Congress are planning to write a rare protest letter to Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, to complain against what they allege, is his partisan role in conducting the proceedings of the Rajya Sabha.

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.

Parliament Monsoon Session Live Updates: Rajya Sabha Adjourned For The Day Over Assam Citizenship Issue

India News | Edited by Swati Bhasin | Tuesday July 31, 2018

A day after parliament witnessed ruckus over the Assam citizen draft, Congress has moved an adjournment motion in the parliament over the citizen list. The upper house of the parliament witnessed three adjournments on Monday amid continued uproar.

Opposition MPs Raise Concern Over Reported Starvation Deaths

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 26, 2018

The death of three sisters reportedly due to starvation today found a mention in Parliament with opposition members expressing concern over the incident.