Parliament Budget Session
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BJP, Opposition MPs face off in Parliament over Nishikant Dubey's remarks on Nehru, Indira | VIDEO
India | Feb 04, 2026, 04:37 PM ISTOpposition MPs alleged that Nishikant Dubey crossed parliamentary limits while speaking during the motion of thanks. The Speaker told them to formally record their complaint and said the issue would be looked into as per rules.
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Rahul writes to Lok Sabha Speaker amid row: 'Blot on democracy, attempt to stop me from speaking'
India | Feb 03, 2026, 08:08 PM ISTThe controversy arose during Monday’s proceedings after treasury bench members objected to the Congress MP quoting an excerpt from an unpublished book by former Army Chief General MM Naravane, retired, on the India China clashes in Ladakh in June 2020.
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Parliament Budget Session: Piyush Goyal to give statement on India-US trade deal in Rajya Sabha
India | Feb 03, 2026, 06:37 PM ISTParliament Budget Session LIVE: A total of 18 hours has been allocated for the debate on the Presidential address. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to reply on February 4, while Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will give her response on February 11.
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Ruckus in Lok Sabha as Rahul Gandhi cites Naravane's unpublished memoir; Rajnath, Shah object
India | Feb 02, 2026, 02:22 PM ISTThe Lok Sabha saw sharp exchanges after Rahul Gandhi was interrupted by Rajnath Singh and Amit Shah for quoting an unpublished book by ex-Army chief General MM Naravane. Both ministers insisted on using only published material, sparking protests from the Opposition.
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Budget 2026: Govt allocates Rs 7.85 lakh crore to defence, over 15 per cent hike from last year
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 06:01 PM ISTIndia's Defence Budget 2026–27 signals a decisive push towards a technologically advanced and self-reliant military. In line with the ViksitBharat@2047 vision, the defence budget prioritises modernisation, technological innovation and efficient procurement to ensure optimal use of resources.
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Budget 2026 HIGHLIGHTS: Centre defends long-term growth aimed Budget against Opposition's jabs
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 08:47 PM ISTBudget 2026 LIVE: Finance Minister proposed to raise STT on futures trades to 0.05 per cent from 0.02 per cent. On options premium and exercise of options, the STT on both is proposed to be raised to 0.15 per cent from 0.1 per cent and 0.125 per cent, respectively.
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Parliament Budget Session 2026: Both Houses adjourned to reconvene on Thursday at 11 am
India | Jan 28, 2026, 01:52 PM ISTParliament Budget Session 2026: The session will include 30 sittings and is expected to witness extensive debates on taxation, public spending and key policy measures. Parliament will recess on February 13 and resume on March 9, while Nirmala Sitharaman will present the budget on February 1.
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Centre calls all-party meeting on January 27 ahead of Parliament Budget Session
India | Jan 24, 2026, 06:17 PM ISTThe budget session will begin on January 28 and the first phase will conclude on February 13. The second phase will begin on March 9 before the session ultimately concludes on April 2.
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Parliament Budget Session concludes as both houses adjourned sine die: Full list of bills passed
India | Apr 04, 2025, 02:34 PM ISTThe Budget Session of Parliament, which began on January 31, 2025, has officially come to a close with both Houses being adjourned sine die today. Both houses will now reconvene during the Monsoon session of Parliament; however, the dates have not been announced yet.
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Lok Sabha passes historic Waqf Amendment Bill | HIGHLIGHTS
India | Apr 03, 2025, 02:04 AM ISTWaqf Amendment Bill: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday accused opposition parties of misleading the Muslim community for decades for political gains. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Rijiju questioned how long such tactics would continue.
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Lok Sabha to apply 'guillotine' to pass Budget 2025: What does it mean in parliamentary procedure?
India | Mar 21, 2025, 11:57 AM ISTA guillotine is a parliamentary tactic used to expedite the passage of a bill without allowing further discussion. It is usually employed when the government wants to pass a bill quickly, but the opposition is delaying its progress.
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Parliament Budget Session: Sonia Gandhi demands hike in minimum wages and workdays under MGNREGA
India | Mar 18, 2025, 01:51 PM ISTRaising the issue through a Zero Hour mention in the Rajya Sabha, Sonia Gandhi said the BJP government at the Centre has "systematically undermined" the scheme by keeping the Budget allocation for it stagnant.
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Immigration and Foreigners Bill in Lok Sabha: Key reforms to modernise laws and regulate foreigners
India | Mar 11, 2025, 02:31 PM ISTThe new law is designed to replace a patchwork of colonial-era legislations, including the Foreigners Act of 1946, the Passport (Entry into India) Act of 1920, the Registration of Foreigners Act of 1939, and the more recent Immigration (Carriers’ Liability) Act of 2000.
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Lok Sabha expands translation services, six new languages added for better inclusivity | Check here
India | Feb 11, 2025, 04:31 PM ISTWith the introduction of six new languages, the translation services are now available in 16 languages in the Lok Sabha. Meanwhile, DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran objected to the Lok Sabha Speaker's announcement.
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How many Indian prisoners are in foreign jails at present? Check govt's reply in Parliament
India | Feb 07, 2025, 06:44 PM ISTThe Ministry of External Affairs said India has also entered into prisoner transfer treaties with many nations that allow a person convicted of a crime to be transferred to his or her home country to serve the prison sentence.
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From 'family first' to 'appeasement policy' jibe, PM's blitz on Congress in Rajya Sabha | Top Quotes
India | Feb 06, 2025, 05:00 PM ISTIn his reply in Rajya Sabha to the debate on the motion of thanks on the President's Address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress party. Over 70 members took part in the debate on the motion of thanks on the President's Address in Rajya Sabha.
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Parliament Session HIGHLIGHTS: 'Congress model is a mixture of lies and cheating,' says PM Modi
India | Feb 06, 2025, 06:24 PM ISTParliament Budget Session HIGHLIGHTS: Replying to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address in Rajya Sabha, PM Modi attacked Congress.
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PM Modi in Lok Sabha: We gave real development, not false 'Garibi Hatao' slogans | Top Quotes
India | Feb 05, 2025, 12:00 AM ISTIn his reply in Lok Sabha to the debate on the motion of thanks on the President's Address, PM Modi said the President spoke about building trust among people regarding the coming 25 years.
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Rajnath Singh hits out at Rahul Gandhi for making 'false allegations' on Army chief's statement
India | Feb 04, 2025, 04:50 PM ISTIn his speech Monday in Lok Sabha during the discussion on the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address, Rahul Gandhi had claimed that the Chinese have intruded on Indian land but Prime Minister Narendra Modi has denied it.
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Budget Session 2025: From digital infrastructure to employment, top quotes from President's speech
Budget | Jan 31, 2025, 01:01 PM ISTParliament Budget Session 2025: Before starting her address, President Droupadi Murmu paid homage to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away recently. She also offered tributes to those who died at the Maha Kumbh.