Parliament Panel
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Cash discovery row: Justice Varma submits reply before parliamentary panel, cites lapses by police
India | Jan 14, 2026, 04:36 PM ISTThe impeachment proceedings stem from events following the discovery of burnt currency notes at Justice Varma’s official residence on March 14 last year, after which he was repatriated to the Allahabad High Court.
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Foreign Secretary briefing to Parliament panel on Canada and China issues postponed: Report
World | Nov 06, 2024, 07:41 PM ISTSeveral MPs suggested that the next meeting be scheduled after the state elections and by-elections to ensure maximum participation, as some members may be occupied with campaign duties.
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Parliamentary panel on Home Affairs adopts three reports on bills replacing criminal laws
India | Nov 06, 2023, 03:43 PM ISTOn October 27, the standing committee on Home Affairs could not adopt the three draft reports as some opposition members pressed for more time to study it.
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Parl panel asks govt to prepare policy document on India’s soft power projections
India | Dec 13, 2022, 06:23 AM ISTThe PP Chaudhary-led panel, in the report tabled in Parliament, asked the government to develop objective metrics for evaluating soft power outcomes through a ‘Soft Power Matrix’.
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Parliament committee examining 'Marriage Bill' gets another three months extension
India | Oct 22, 2022, 07:23 AM ISTMarriage Bill India: The Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha during the last Winter Session. The Government referred it to a Standing Committee for Parliamentary Scrutiny soon after its introduction.
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Parliament panel recommends AIIMS Delhi redevelopment Master Plan
India | Sep 13, 2022, 12:05 PM ISTAIIMS-Delhi news: The project was about to create 50 new operation theatres and over 3,000 patient care beds, including 300 emergency beds in the present Institute of the campus for the re-development of the institute, as per the direction of AIIMS, Dr Randeep Guleria.
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Twitter, IRCTC representatives to appear before Parliamentary panel today
India | Aug 26, 2022, 07:45 AM ISTThe committee will hear the views of individuals, stakeholders and experts on issues related to digital platforms, technology and gig economy relating to the subject citizens' data security and privacy.
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Women in Police 'abysmally' low, set up 1 all-women Police Station in each district: Par panel
India | Feb 12, 2022, 04:57 PM ISTThe Parliamentary Standing Committee on Ministry of Home Affairs, headed by Congress leader Anand Sharma, said that a roadmap should be laid out to increase women's representation in the police force to 33 percent.
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Parl panel that will examine bill to raise legal age of marriage has one woman member out of 31
India | Jan 02, 2022, 06:30 PM ISTThe bill, piloted by the Women and Child Development Ministry, seeks to increase the legal age of marriage from 18 to 21.
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Something 'seriously wrong' with counter-terror establishment, no lessons learnt from Pathankot attack: Parliamentary panel
National | Feb 08, 2017, 10:19 PM ISTA Parliamentary committee has said that lessons have not been learnt from Pathankot attack and that there was something Seriously wrong with the counter-terror establishment.
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'Don't put him to odd questions': How Manmohan Singh saved Urjit Patel from grilling
National | Jan 18, 2017, 09:26 PM ISTRBI Governor Urjit Patel on Wednesday appeared before a parliamentary committee to answer questions on demonetisation issue but was saved by former PM Manmohan Singh from possible grilling.
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Appoint regular CVO of unblemished credentials at AIIMS soon: Parliament Panel to govt
National | Aug 17, 2015, 04:38 PM ISTNew Delhi: Deploring the "non-serious" approach of the Union Health Ministry towards tackling corruption cases at the AIIMS, a parliamentary panel has recommended appointment of a regular Chief Vigilance Officer of "unblemished" credentials in the
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Congress to file dissent, as Parliament panel readies report on GST bill
National | Jul 17, 2015, 04:17 PM ISTNew Delhi: Congress is preparing a dissent note on the long-pending GST bill as a Parliamentary panel looking into the legislation gets ready to adopt its report on Monday for presentation to the Rajya Sabha
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Parliament panel seeks regulator for FDI in multi-brand retail
Jul 23, 2013, 05:34 PM ISTNew Delhi, July 23: Cautioning that the entry of foreign retail giants could create joblessness, a Parliamentary panel today asked the government to set up a 'Retail Regulatory Authority' to deal with issues concerning foreign
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Mega cities may turn dangerous place for women: Par Panel
India | May 09, 2013, 09:11 PM ISTNew Delhi, May 9 : Against the backdrop of gruesome rape of a young Delhi girl in a moving bus, a Parliamentary panel has warned that mega cities could become a “dangerous place” for women
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Parliament Panel Takes Up Draft Bill To Grant Constitutional Status To Lokpal
India | Oct 16, 2011, 02:37 PM ISTNew Delhi, Oct 16 : A move to grant constitutional status to Lokpal has gained momentum with a Parliamentary Committee considering a draft legislation to this effect with a provision which will not require ratification
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Parliament Panel May Surprise All: Singhvi
India | Aug 21, 2011, 03:46 PM ISTNew Delhi, Aug 21: Amid Anna Hazare's agitation on the Lokpal issue, a Parliamentary Standing Committee going into the Lokpal Bill today gave signals that it could “surprise” all those skeptical or cynical about the