Parliament
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Kiren Rijiju Slams UPA Government For Not Working For Muslim Upliftment Despite Huge Waqf Property
News | Apr 02, 2025, 01:45 PM ISTKiren Rijiju slams UPA government for not working for Muslim upliftment despite huge waqf property
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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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Delhi Police tightens security ahead of Waqf Bill discussion in Lok Sabha, UP Police on high alert
India | Apr 01, 2025, 11:28 PM ISTWaqf Bill: The Central government will table the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The bill will be tabled after the Question Hour for consideration and passing and following which an 8-hour discussion will be held which is also subjected to increased.
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Delhi HC allows J-K MP Engineer Rashid to attend parliament 'in-custody' under police escort
Delhi | Mar 26, 2025, 04:13 PM ISTThe Delhi High Court has allowed Jammu and Kashmir MP Engineer Rashid, jailed in a terror funding case, to attend Parliament under police custody from March 26 to April 4. He will remain under strict restrictions, including a ban on mobile phone use and media interactions.
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PM Modi, Union Ministers, MPs expected to attend 'Chhaava' screening in Parliament on March 27
India | Mar 24, 2025, 11:50 PM ISTReleased on February 14, the Laxman Utekar-directed film is based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, son of Maratha Empire founder Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
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Why is the Rajya Sabha decked red and the Lok Sabha green? The story behind Parliament’s colour code
India | Mar 24, 2025, 07:59 PM ISTThe distinct colour schemes of India's Parliament - red for the Rajya Sabha and green for the Lok Sabha - carry deep symbolic meaning rooted in parliamentary tradition. These colours were retained in the new Parliament building in 2023, reaffirming the continuity of institutional tradition.
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Rs 258 crore spent between May 2022 and Dec 2024: Centre tells Parliament on PM Modi's foreign trips
India | Mar 21, 2025, 12:49 PM ISTPM Modi foreign trips: The data on country-wise expenditure on foreign visits by the prime minister, including the expenditure on official, accompanying, security and media delegations, in 2022, 2023 and 2024 was shared in a tabulated form in his response.
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Opposition doesn't want to have discussion in Parliament on welfare of farmers: Shivraj Chouhan
India | Mar 21, 2025, 01:12 PM ISTUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also urged the Opposition to let discussion take place today in the Parliament so that they can take forward work for farmers' welfare.
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BJP issues 'three-line whip' for all Lok Sabha MPs to be present in House tomorrow
India | Mar 20, 2025, 05:09 PM ISTParliament Budget Session: The second part of the budget session of Parliament began on March 10 and will continue till April 4.
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Parliament Budget Session: Proceedings in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha resume after four-day Holi break
India | Mar 17, 2025, 03:34 PM ISTThe Budget Session of Parliament resumes today with discussions on key reports, Railways grants, and ongoing tensions over recent remarks by Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge.
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India will cooperate in building a new Parliament in Mauritius: PM Modi in Port Louis
World | Mar 12, 2025, 12:58 PM ISTPM Modi stated that India and Mauritius are not only linked by the Indian Ocean but also connected by traditions and culture. “We are partners in the journey of economic and social growth. We have always stood by each other,” he said.
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DMK MPs stage protest in Parliament complex against NEP, demand apology from Dharmendra Pradhan
Delhi | Mar 11, 2025, 09:04 PM ISTThe Tamil Nadu government and the Centre have been at loggerheads over implementation of the new National Education Policy and three-language formula proposed in the policy.
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Parliament Budget Session: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day
India | Mar 11, 2025, 09:31 PM ISTThe Budget Session of Parliament resumed with heated debates expected on issues like electoral roll manipulation, violence in Manipur, introduction of Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025, with the government focusing on securing grants and passing key other bills.
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Central GST officers detect tax evasion of Rs 1.95 lakh crore during April-January
Business | Mar 10, 2025, 04:11 PM ISTDuring the Budget Session Lok Sabha proceedings, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary told the House that in this fiscal year till January, 25,397 cases of GST evasion have been detected. The net value of evaded tax stood at Rs 1.95 lakh crore.
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Rahul Gandhi demands discussion on voter list discrepancies in Lok Sabha: 'Question being raised...'
India | Mar 10, 2025, 02:25 PM ISTVoter list discrepancies: Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, have demanded a debate on alleged discrepancies in the voter lists, pointing out irregularities in states such as Maharashtra, Haryana, and West Bengal.
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Parliament Budget Session: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned till Tuesday 11 am
India | Mar 10, 2025, 06:58 PM ISTParliament Budget Session 2025: The Budget Session resumes today with a packed agenda. Heated debates and sharp exchanges are likely as both sides prepare to assert their narratives in Parliament.
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Budget Session: Parliament expected to begin with massive showdown over EPIC issue on Monday
India | Mar 09, 2025, 04:19 PM ISTThe second phase of the Budget Session is set to begin on Monday. The first part of the Budget session of Parliament was from January 31 to February 13. The second part will commence and continue till April 4.
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Delimitation row: DMK MPs resolve to raise matter in Parliament, will coordinate with other parties
Tamil Nadu | Mar 09, 2025, 03:58 PM ISTDelimitation row: This meeting resolves to support CM MK Stalin in all his efforts in this issue and take it up in the Parliament and ensure Tamil Nadu does not lose a single Lok Sabha seat.
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Waqf Amendment Bill: Modi Cabinet approves key changes, to be tabled in Parliament soon, say reports
India | Feb 27, 2025, 12:37 PM ISTThe Union Cabinet, led by PM Narendra Modi, has approved the revised Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 with key changes recommended by the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC). The bill, which sought to reform Waqf property management, will be tabled in Parliament's Budget Session.
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Watch: Thunderous applause in Mauritius Parliament as PM Modi set to be National Day Chief Guest
World | Feb 22, 2025, 06:31 PM ISTPM Modi and Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam share a personal rapport. Last year, PM Modi congratulated Ramgoolam on his electoral victory.