New Parliament Building

Rajya Sabha pays glowing tributes to Lata Mangeshkar, proceedings adjourned for an hour

After paying homage, Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu adjourned the House for an hour as a mark of respect to Lata Mangeshkar.

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya rides bicycle to Parliament | Watch

In November 2021, Mandaviya rode a bicycle to reach Pragati Maidan to inaugurate a Health Pavilion at the India International Trade Fair and to motivate people towards health awareness and fitness amid rising pollution.

Parliament Budget Session: Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi Govt over China, Pegasus; BJP hits back

Leading the Opposition charge during the debate in the Lok Sabha on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address, Rahul Gandhi said the present government's stand on China and Pakistan worked only to bring the two neighbouring countries together to work against India.

Indian startups generated over 6 lakh jobs: President Kovind

Addressing the joint session of Parliament, Kovind said that the government through the 'Startups Intellectual Property Protection Programme' has simplified and accelerated the processes related to patents and trademarks.

Elections keep happening but Budget Session very important, must make it fruitful: PM Modi

Ahead of Budget Session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the government is ready to discuss all issues in the Parliament.

Union Budget to be presented on February 1 at 11 am: Sources

As per the Covid protocols, the Rajya Sabha will function from 10 am to 3 pm, and the Lok Sabha from 4 pm to 9 pm, except on February 1 when the Budget will be presented in Lok Sabha.

New Parliament building cost likely to go up by Rs 200 crore, CPWD expected to get approval

The government had set October 2022 deadline for the building and aimed to hold the winter session this year in the new building.

Parliament's Budget session to begin on January 31, Union Budget on February 1

Budget session: Houses likely to function in shifts amid COVID spike, positive cases at Parliament

Off late, more than 400 Parliament staff members had tested positive for COVID-19, following which an extensive disinfection drive will also be undertaken in the parliament complex in the next few days.  

Delhi on alert after 400 Parliament staff test Covid-19 positive

The national capital recorded 20,181 fresh Covid-19 cases on Saturday, along with 11,869 recoveries, and 7 deaths. The positivity rate of the city has climbed to 19.6%. Active cases in the national capital stood at 48,178, and the city recorded 16% more Covid cases than yesterday.

South Africa: Fire hits parliament building in Cape Town

A dark plume of smoke, flames can be seen rising from building in the center of the city.

2021 Rewind: A peek into how India’s northeast grabbed headlines this year

The ruling BJP is in a difficult spot and it remains to be seen will the BJP overcome the AFSPA hurdle and Nagaland firing issue to win a second consecutive term in Manipur?

Winter Session: Govt, Opposition divide widens as key Bills rushed without debate

Notably, on eight days no questions were answered orally in Rajya Sabha. In Lok Sabha, Question Hour was not held for two days.   

327 teaching, non-teaching staff members of KVs, JNVs, CBSE died due to COVID: Govt to Rajya Sabha

As per available data 327 teaching/non-teaching staff of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas and Central Board of Secondary Education expired due to COVID-19. 

Congress 'unable to digest' mandate of 2019: Govt slams Oppn for disruptions during Winter Session

Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned sine die, bringing an end to the session that saw opposition members protest on issues such as price rise and the Lakhimpur Kheri violence.    

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourn sine die; Naidu says Uppper House performance 'below expectations'

Barring a few debates, both the Houses saw major protests and a prolonged stand-off between the government and the Opposition over several issues.

Expert Panel deliberating scientific evidences on Covid vaccination of children: Govt to Rajya Sabha

The central government has been regularly reviewing the pace and coverage of COVID-19 vaccination and has issued multiple advisories to states and union territories to cover eligible beneficiaries with both doses of COVID-19 vaccine.

Complaints received against 18 NGOs in Andhra Pradesh about alleged conversion: Govt to Lok Sabha

Union Minister said in Lok Sabha that FCRA provides a legal mechanism to deal with violation of its provisions. He said such mechanisms include audit of accounts of such NGO, inspection of their accounts and records, and verification of their on-field activities and so on.

'Onus on government to keep Parliament in order': Rahul Gandhi

There has been a stalemate in the Upper House over the issue of suspension of 12 MPs and the functioning of the House has been affected due to the protests by the opposition members seeking revocation of their suspension.

Opposition parties refuse to attend meeting called by Centre to break Rajya Sabha impasse

There has been a stalemate in the Rajya Sabha over the issue of suspension of 12 MPs and the functioning of the House has been affected due to the protests by the Opposition MPs seeking revocation of their suspension.