Rajya Sabha
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Trinamool Congress calls for renaming West Bengal to 'Bangla'
Kolkata | Feb 04, 2025, 06:25 PM ISTThe Trinamool Congress (TMC) urged the renaming of West Bengal to 'Bangla' in the Rajya Sabha, emphasising the state's cultural heritage and history while highlighting the central government's inaction on the 2018 resolution.
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Budget 2025: Lok Sabha gets Rs 903 crore, Rajya Sabha allocated over Rs 400 cr by Centre
India | Feb 02, 2025, 06:59 PM ISTBudget 2025: The Lok Sabha budget allocated Rs 338.79 crore for members. Lok Sabha has 543 members, while Rajya Sabha has 245.
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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.
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One Nation One Election: K Laxman, Surjewala, Sanjay Singh among 12 Rajya Sabha MPs nominated to JPC
India | Dec 20, 2024, 01:13 PM ISTEarlier this week, 21 Lok Sabha members were nominated to the committee, bringing together lawmakers from both Houses of Parliament to evaluate the feasibility and framework for synchronised elections across the country.
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BJP vs Congress: Unfolding the heated scuffle between MPs in Parliament in pictures
India | Dec 19, 2024, 10:52 PM ISTParliament scuffle: A face-off between the opposition and NDA MPs in Parliament premises over the alleged insult to B R Ambedkar left BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi injured.
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BJP files 'attempt to murder' complaint against Rahul Gandhi over alleged physical assault on MPs
India | Dec 19, 2024, 05:14 PM ISTParliament on Thursday turned into a battleground after ruing BJP MPs and Opposition Congress members clashed at the entry gate of the House during a protest on the Ambedkar row.
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Opposition's no-confidence motion against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar rejected: Sources
India | Dec 19, 2024, 04:44 PM ISTNo-confidence motion rejected: The Opposition on December 10 gave notice to move a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar. The resolution was signed by 61 MPs.
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Rahul Gandhi misbehaved with me, felt extremely uncomfortable: BJP woman MP from Nagaland
India | Dec 19, 2024, 03:46 PM ISTEarlier in the day, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi alleged that he was hurt after getting a push from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
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Parliament erupts: BJP, INDIA bloc clash after BJP MP alleges being pushed by Congress leader
India | Dec 19, 2024, 01:58 PM ISTOpposition-BJP clashed in Parliament escalated as Rahul Gandhi is accused of pushing a senior BJP MP. Protests over Ambedkar remarks intensified, leaving the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned.
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Parliament scuffle: What Rahul Gandhi did today is unimaginable by civilised society, says Shivraj
India | Dec 19, 2024, 10:00 PM ISTParliament Winter Session: The government and the Opposition MPs are at loggerheads over the Ambedkar issue. Both protesting sides created a ruckus in the Parliament blaming each other for insulting Babasaheb.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, December 18, 2024
India | Dec 18, 2024, 11:16 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi defended Amit Shah's remarks on Babasaheb Ambedkar and said that Shah exposed the Congress' dark history of insulting Ambedkar after which they were clearly stung and stunned by the facts he presented.
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Amit Shah must apologise to people of country: Kharge on home minister's remarks on BR Ambedkar
India | Dec 18, 2024, 05:08 PM ISTCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge said Amit Shah has insulted Babasaheb Ambedkar and the Constitution as his ideology of Manusmriti and RSS makes it clear that he does not want to respect Baba Saheb Ambedkar's Constitution.
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OPINION | How Amit Shah showed the mirror to Congress
India | Dec 19, 2024, 06:07 AM ISTThe Home Minister specifically targeted the Congress in his speech. In a lighter mood, he gave Congress the formula to win elections. Shah said, Congress can win only if casts off dynastic politics, appeasement of minorities and corruption in governance.
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One Nation, One Election: What's the road ahead for bill to become an act? EXPLAINED
Explainers | Dec 18, 2024, 12:00 PM ISTThe One Nation, One Election Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. The Bill will be sent to the JPC for further deliberations before it is debated in either house of the Parliament.
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Parliament Session HIGHLIGHTS: Rahul, Kharge meet PM in Parliament over NHRC chairman appointment
India | Dec 19, 2024, 10:05 AM ISTIn the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, the Congress party has intensified its demand for a discussion on Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent remarks concerning Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Congress MP Manickam Tagore has submitted an adjournment motion notice to address the issue.
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Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha: Congress amended Constitution 77 times in its 55-year rule | Top Quotes
India | Dec 17, 2024, 08:02 PM ISTAmit Shah in Rajya Sabha: Amit Shah was speaking on the Constitution debate in the Rajya Sabha. A special discussion on the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution is being held in both Houses of Parliament.
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Amit Shah targets Nehru, Indira Gandhi over Constitution: 'Congress curtailed freedom of expression'
India | Dec 18, 2024, 06:04 AM ISTThe two-day marathon debate in Rajya Sabha on the 75 years of the Constitution started on Monday. The Lok Sabha held a two-day discussion last week. The winter session of Parliament will continue till December 20.
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Parliament Session: Amit Shah targets Rahul, says 54-year-old 'yuva' roams around with Constitution
India | Dec 17, 2024, 08:29 PM ISTParliament Winter Session LIVE Updates: Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal tabled the Constitutional Amendment Bill for the simultaneous elections. The bill was opposed by opposition including Congress, TMC and SP among others.
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Will new cities be added under 'Smart Cities Mission'? Check Modi govt's response
India | Dec 16, 2024, 10:59 PM ISTThe Smart Cities Mission has played a pivotal role in redefining urban spaces by integrating technology, enhancing infrastructure, and addressing the challenges of urbanisation.
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Priyanka Gandhi carries bag with Palestine written on it, BJP calls it 'Muslim appeasement'
India | Dec 16, 2024, 01:15 PM ISTCongress MP Priyanka Gandhi was seen carrying a handbag with the word 'Palestine' on it. Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed posted the image on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Monday (December 16).