Opposition keeping political interests above that of the country: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday slammed the Opposition for disrupting the parliament's proceeding saying that they keep their political interests above that of the country.
Four Congress MPs suspended for Parliament session, Lok Sabha adjourned for the day
New Delhi: Four MPs of the Congress were suspended from the Lok Sabha for the remainder of Monsoon Session for disrupting the proceedings of the House.
PM Modi meets key ministers amid Parliament disruptions
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a meeting with his key ministers in Parliament House to formulate government's strategy amid continued protests by Opposition members in both Houses of Parliament.
PM Modi meets key ministers amid Parliament disruptions
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a meeting with his key ministers in Parliament House to formulate government's strategy amid continued protests by Opposition members in both Houses of Parliament.
Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha were adjourned till 2 pm minutes after they reconvened on the third day of the Monsoon Session on Wednesday amid protests by Opposition MPs over price rise and increase in GST rates.
Smriti Irani tears into Rahul Gandhi over ruckus by Opposition in Lok Sabha
New Delhi/UNI: Union Minister Smriti Irani Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over ruckus by the Opposition in Lok Sabha on various issues in the ongoing Monsoon Session, and said the latter was adamant to bring down the productivity of the House.
Opposition questions PM's absence at all party meet
New Delhi/UNI: Opposition Congress on Sunday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's absence at an all party meeting called by government ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
New Delhi: The Centre is ready to announce 24 Bills in the Monsoon Session of parliament, starting on July 18 Monday and will conclude on August 12.
Rajya Sabha new rules bar dharnas, strikes in Parliament premises, Opposition slams move
New Delhi/IBNS: In what could escalate the faceoff between the government and Opposition, a new circular by the Rajya Sabha Secretariat was issued Friday stating no dharna, strikes, or religious ceremonies will be allowed in Parliament premises, media reports said.
TMC's Derek O'Brien dares govt to suspend him for using words banned in parliament
New Delhi: After the Centre issued the list of new words banned in parliament, Congress and Trinamool Congress slammed the move, with TMC IMP Derek O'Brien saying that he will use all the prohibited words in his speech while challenging the government to suspend him for using "basic words" for "fighting for democracy".
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla calls all-party meet on Saturday
New Delhi/UNI: Ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Speaker Om Birla has called a meeting of all party leaders in the Lok Sabha on Saturday.
Sri Lanka Parliament to elect new president on July 20
Colombo/IBNS: Sri Lankan Parliament will vote to elect a new president on July 20, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced on Monday.
Kapil Sibal says he quit Congress, set for Rajya Sabha tour with SP backing
New Delhi/IBNS: Dropping a bombshell, veteran politician Kapil Sibal Wednesday announced he has quit the Congress after filing nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha with the support of Akhilesh Yadav's Samajwadi Party (SP).
Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha adjourned sine die
New Delhi/IBNS: Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, the upper and lower houses of Parliament respectively, were adjourned sine die ahead of the schedule on Thursday, media reports said.
Nitin Gadkari bats for EV charging facility in parliament
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari Thursday requested the Lok Sabha Speaker to set up electric charging stations in the parliament premises to facilitate the adoption of electric vehicles by the legislators.