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No biz in Parliament for 20th day, RS adjourned 11 times

No biz in Parliament for 20th day, RS adjourned 11 times

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

In Rajya Sabha, the Opposition and the government clashed over technicalities of the passage of an anti-graft amendment bill with the latter insisting that it should be adopted without debate.

Note ban, Rijiju controversy stall Parliament

Note ban, Rijiju controversy stall Parliament

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Rare unanimity was witnessed as the members passed the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2014.

Protests continue in Parliament; Budget passed without discussion

Protests continue in Parliament; Budget passed without discussion

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

The bills were passed by voice vote.

PNB scam, demand for special status for AP stall Parliament

PNB scam, demand for special status for AP stall Parliament

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Noisy protests disrupted the both houses of the Parliament on the first day of the second part of the budget session

Jaitley opposes Communal Violence Bill in Rajya Sabha

Jaitley opposes Communal Violence Bill in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

The opposition on Wednesday scuttled the introduction of the controversial Communal Violence Prevention Bill in the Rajya Sabha, contending that Parliament does not have the competence to legislate this law, as it will violate the spirit of Federalism.

Rajya Sabha washed out over currency notes issue

Rajya Sabha washed out over currency notes issue

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Congress forced four adjournments of the proceedings in the RS over what it called as 'biggest scam of this century'.

RS disrupted over vacancies in commissions for weaker sections

RS disrupted over vacancies in commissions for weaker sections

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Information and Broadcasting Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said all the commissions were functioning and the process of filling up the vacancies was on.

Uproar in RS after Swamy drags Sonia's name into chopper deal

Uproar in RS after Swamy drags Sonia's name into chopper deal

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Sparks flew in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday after BJP leader Subramanian Swamy dragged Sonia Gandhi's name in the AgustaWestland helicopter bribery case

Parliament witnesses chaotic scenes as opposition takes on government

Parliament witnesses chaotic scenes as opposition takes on government

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

The opposition battled it out with the Centre over farmer issues, the suspension of 6 MPs and the privileges of MPs.

First working day of monsoon session sees a washout

First working day of monsoon session sees a washout

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Members from parties like the Congress, the Trinamool Congress, the Left parties and the Rashtriya Janata Dal created uproar in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha as soon as the Houses met for the day.

TMC in a tight corner over bribery sting

TMC in a tight corner over bribery sting

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

The government favours a probe into the alleged bribery charges against some of its MPs.

Amid anti-Modi sloganeering Speaker refuses to adjourn Lok Sabha

Amid anti-Modi sloganeering Speaker refuses to adjourn Lok Sabha

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Speaker refuses to adjourn Lok Sabha despite the ruckus, in the Rajya Sabha it was the same old story.

'PM have some shame' protests washout Parliament proceedings

'PM have some shame' protests washout Parliament proceedings

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Noisy protests by the members of the Congress and other opposition parties seeking an apology from the prime minister continued unabated throughout the day since the proceedings began.

Aadhaar not must, says Centre as Opposition forces RS adjournment

Aadhaar not must, says Centre as Opposition forces RS adjournment

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Venkaiah Naidu said Aadhaar will not be made mandatory till the entire population gets such cards or UID numbers.

RS clears 3 bills within minutes, Left walks out

RS clears 3 bills within minutes, Left walks out

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

K N Balagopal (Communist Party of India -Marxist) said the Congress and the BJP were acting as A-Team and B-Team and not allowing the House to discuss the bills.

Rajya Sabha clears 3 bills within minutes without debate

Rajya Sabha clears 3 bills within minutes without debate

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

After days of adjournments, the Rajya Sabha unanimously passed the crucial Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Bill along with two bills on supplementary demands for 2015-16, within minutes without any debate.

MPs find odd-even 'insulting', seek exemption

MPs find odd-even 'insulting', seek exemption

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Congress leader Anand Sharma said the scheme was coming in the way of MPs discharging their duties and not being able to attend the meetings of Parliamentary Committees due to it.

House remains paralysed for 9th day, LS passes 2 bills

House remains paralysed for 9th day, LS passes 2 bills

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

The Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill and The Specific Relief (Amendment) Bill passed amid din.

Turmoil in Parl, both Houses adjourned for 5th consecutive day

Turmoil in Parl, both Houses adjourned for 5th consecutive day

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Turmoil in Parliament over Telangana and other issues took a toll on the proceedings for the fifth consecutive day on Tuesday, resulting in transaction of no substantial business in both Houses.

Congress MPs' suspension: 'Shame on you dictator' chants break out at Parliament

Congress MPs' suspension: 'Shame on you dictator' chants break out at Parliament

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh, former defence minister AK Antony, senior leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad and Anand Sharma also took part in the protest sporting black bands.

Kashmir unrest: Oppn forces Centre's hand; issue to be discussed in RS

Kashmir unrest: Oppn forces Centre's hand; issue to be discussed in RS

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

India's 70th Independence Day at the UN will feature A R Rahman, only the second Indian artist after M S Subbulakshmi to perform at the UN.

Govt faces embarrassment in RS as amendments moved by Opposition passed

Govt faces embarrassment in RS as amendments moved by Opposition passed

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

The Rajya Sabha on Monday saw high drama and embarrassment for the government as a Constitution amendment bill on backward classes was changed after some amendments moved by the Opposition were passed by the House.

Parliament work washed out for 5th day over demonetisation

Parliament work washed out for 5th day over demonetisation

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Opposition members kept on shouting 'Pradhan Mantri sadan me aao'.

Uproar over demonetisation continues to disrupt LS

Uproar over demonetisation continues to disrupt LS

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

While BJP members moved into aisles shouting slogans and demanding an apology from Azad, Congress members too rushed into the Well raising slogans demanding an apology from the prime minister.

Rajya Sabha paralysed again: Opposition targets V K Singh, Bhagwat

Rajya Sabha paralysed again: Opposition targets V K Singh, Bhagwat

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

The Upper House witnessed two adjournments before noon.

Fierce debate in Rajya Sabha over AgustaWestland issue

Fierce debate in Rajya Sabha over AgustaWestland issue

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The AgustaWestland issue was fiercely debated in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday with members of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress blaming each other.

Telangana, demand for other states stalls Day 1 of Parliament

Telangana, demand for other states stalls Day 1 of Parliament

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

The first day of the monsoon session of Parliament was marred by uproarious scenes over the decision to form Telangana even as the government said substantive and procedural issues related to the new state would be dealt with in a Cabinet note being prepared.

Oppn walkout of LS, RS adjourns twice over MP suspension issue

Oppn walkout of LS, RS adjourns twice over MP suspension issue

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

The suspension of 25 Congress members on Friday again led to protests by MPs from the Left, Samajwadi Party and Rashtriya Janata Dal, who raised slogans and staged a walkout of the Lok Sabha proceedings.

Parliament's extended winter session off to a stormy start

Parliament's extended winter session off to a stormy start

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

The extended Winter session of Parliament got off a stormy start on Wednesday with uproar over the Telangana and caste-reservation issue stalling proceedings.

2G, Telangana, price rise issues stall Parliament for 2nd day

2G, Telangana, price rise issues stall Parliament for 2nd day

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Proceedings in Parliament were washed out for the second consecutive working on Tuesday as Opposition members created pandemonium on a host of issues including JPC report on 2G, Telangana, price rise and death of children in relief camps for Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh) riot victims.

Bugging issue: Opposition demands judicial probe, PM statement

Bugging issue: Opposition demands judicial probe, PM statement

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Opposition led by Congress on Thursday upped the ante against the government on the bugging issue demanding a judicial probe and a statement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the matter which, they said, has put NDA's credibility at stake.

Rajnath says no truth in bugging reports; uproar in Parliament

Rajnath says no truth in bugging reports; uproar in Parliament

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

The issue of alleged bugging at Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's residence rocked Parliament on Wednesday with Congress alleging that the methods used in Gujarat to keep tabs on ministers and MPs were being employed at the Centre, a charge stoutly rejected by Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

Opposition attacks Centre on Sri Sri Ravi Shankar event

Opposition attacks Centre on Sri Sri Ravi Shankar event

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

In an attempt to corner the Centre, the Opposition raised the issue of the Indian Army's involvement in the Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living event.

Opposition derails Parliament after PM takes a dig at them

Opposition derails Parliament after PM takes a dig at them

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

The winter session of Parliament witnessed another round of protests by the opposition as they demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's apology over his remarks.

Start discussion on Lalitgate immediately, says govt in Parliament

Start discussion on Lalitgate immediately, says govt in Parliament

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Adamant on External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's resignation, Congress forced three adjournments in pre-lunch session of Rajya Sabha

Oppn derails pre-lunch sitting of Rajya Sabha, house adjourned twice

Oppn derails pre-lunch sitting of Rajya Sabha, house adjourned twice

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

For the fifth day in succession, a united opposition led by the Congress party on Friday created turmoil in Rajya Sabha demanding a reply from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on forcible religious conversions, leading to two adjournments before lunch.

Centre dares for note ban debate; Opposition firm on PM's apology, voting

Centre dares for note ban debate; Opposition firm on PM's apology, voting

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Jaitley said the Opposition has been using the zero hour to raise the issue for 'getting footage on TV'.

Sharam Karo, yells Opposition a day after PM's dig at Manmohan

Sharam Karo, yells Opposition a day after PM's dig at Manmohan

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Opposition ranks united on Thursday to disrupt proceedings of Parliament over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dig at his predecessor Manmohan Singh in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, stating that the latter knew the art of taking bath wearing a raincoat as there were many scams during his government but he had remained untainted.

Congress a liability on economy: Jaitley after GST drama

Congress a liability on economy: Jaitley after GST drama

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Accusing the Congress of creating obstacles in the path of growth and economy, he declared that the government would try to get the bill passed with the help of parties

Congress hits Swamy obstacle in Rajya Sabha

Congress hits Swamy obstacle in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

'This man has aged, but does not know the difference between words spoken on the streets from those of spoken in Parliament.' 'He does not allow his hair to turn gray, so he hasn't learned or matured.' Rashme Sehgal reports on how Subramanian Swamy has riled the Congress yet again.