News for 'Central Hall of Parliament'

Test of democracy is will I be allowed to reply, says Rahul Gandhi

Test of democracy is will I be allowed to reply, says Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

If they will allow I will speak inside the parliament, the Wayanad MP said.

Major security breach in Lok Sabha, 2 intruders release smoke

Major security breach in Lok Sabha, 2 intruders release smoke

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

In a major security breach on the anniversary of the deadly 2001 Parliament terror attack, two persons on Wednesday jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the visitors' gallery, shouted slogans and released yellow smoke from canisters that triggered panic and chaos in the House.

WATCH! President Pranab Mukherjee's swearing in ceremony

WATCH! President Pranab Mukherjee's swearing in ceremony

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Scripting a new chapter in his illustrious career, Pranab Mukherjee will on Wednesday take over as India's 13th President. Watch the momentous ceremony LIVE on rediff.com

WATCH: President Pranab Mukherjee's swearing-in

WATCH: President Pranab Mukherjee's swearing-in

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Scripting a new chapter in his illustrious career, Pranab Mukherjee will on Wednesday take over as India's 13th President.

This is how economic reforms have transformed India

This is how economic reforms have transformed India

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Jagdish Bhagwati, University Professor, Economics and Law, Columbia University, delivered the Third Hiren Mukerjee Memorial Annual Parliamentary Lecture in the Central Hall of Parliament House on December 2, 2010. Here are the edited excerpts of his excellent analysis of how the economic reforms have benefited India:

Phase 4: At 38%, Srinagar records highest voter turnout since 1996

Phase 4: At 38%, Srinagar records highest voter turnout since 1996

Rediff.com14 May 2024

This was the first general election in the valley after the abrogation of Article 370 and the enactment of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the EC said in a statement.

Manmohan, Arjun, Advani, Jaswant honoured

Manmohan, Arjun, Advani, Jaswant honoured

Rediff.com21 Mar 2005

President A P J Abdul Kalam presented the awards in Central Hall of Parliament.

Pranab to be sworn-in as President on July 25

Pranab to be sworn-in as President on July 25

Rediff.com22 Jul 2012

Pranab Mukherjee will be sworn in as the 13th President of the country on July 25.

Time to focus on our duties: PM on Constitution Day

Time to focus on our duties: PM on Constitution Day

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Paying tributes to Bhimrao Ambedkar, the architect of Constitution, the prime minister said he would be happy to see that India has strengthened and empowered its democracy in the last 70 years.

How India and the US can enhance relations

How India and the US can enhance relations

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

As the two democracies India and the US-- come closer, increased parliamentary exchanges will help consolidate the relationship, says Rup Narayan Das.

GST to keep its tryst with destiny at midnight of June 30

GST to keep its tryst with destiny at midnight of June 30

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

"There will be some challenges" in the switchover to GST in the short term, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has warned.

Modi's 3rd Term Isn't A Done Deal

Modi's 3rd Term Isn't A Done Deal

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

With the general election campaign less than six months away, the BJP has more to think about than it had on the eve of 2019. It's the states that will be robbing BJP strategists of their sleep at this point, not the Lok Sabha, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

'I didn't want to spend the rest of my life as Om Birla's slave'

'I didn't want to spend the rest of my life as Om Birla's slave'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

'The people of Kota will show Om Birla his place.'

Suspended TMC MPs broke door glass in RS, injured security officer: Sources

Suspended TMC MPs broke door glass in RS, injured security officer: Sources

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Minutes after the Rajya Sabha Secretariat asked the six MPs to withdraw from the proceedings, they tried to enter the Rajya Sabha gallery but were stopped by security officials, sources in the secretariat said.

Amartya Sen speaks on social justice

Amartya Sen speaks on social justice

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

A democratic government has to adhere to the 'niti' and 'nyaya' in delivering social justice and must respond to on-going priorities in public criticism and political condemnation, advised eminent economist and Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen.

PM to lay foundation stone for new Parliament building on Dec 10

PM to lay foundation stone for new Parliament building on Dec 10

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

The existing Parliament building will be conserved as it is an archaeological asset of the country.

Celebrations, joy as Droupadi Murmu becomes India's President

Celebrations, joy as Droupadi Murmu becomes India's President

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

The tribal leader, India's youngest president at 64 and the first to be born after Independence, took oath of office in the name of god to 'preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and the law'.

Tribute paid to Veer Savarkar on 125th birth anniv

Tribute paid to Veer Savarkar on 125th birth anniv

Rediff.com28 May 2008

Among other dignitaries who paid tributes toSavarkar were Sushma Swaraj, S S Ahluwalia, V K Malhotra, Shri Santosh Kumar Gangawar, Maya Singh, Syed Shahnawaz Hussain, members of Parliament and many former members of Parliament. Lok Sabha Secretary-General P D T Achary and Rajya Sabha Secretary-General V K Agnihotri, also paid floral tributes at the portrait of Savarkar.

Great step forward for women: Sonia

Great step forward for women: Sonia

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

When asked if there would be instability in Lok Sabha after the differences over the bill , she said, "I can't say. I am not an astrologer. Let's see."

How Nitish turned the tide in his favour

How Nitish turned the tide in his favour

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

Kumar managed to turn popular opinion in his favour by doing just two things: ensuring he took over the work of ministers -- like Bijendra Yadav -- whose charge had befallen some disaster and posting trusted bureaucrats in the ministry.

Coalition govt headed by Congress in 2024: Sanjay Raut

Coalition govt headed by Congress in 2024: Sanjay Raut

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

"No government can be formed without Congress, which is a major and deeply-rooted party in the country. Congress is the main opposition party too. Others are regional parties," Raut said in Pune

Lalu Prasad ko gussa kyun aata hai

Lalu Prasad ko gussa kyun aata hai

Rediff.com15 Mar 2005

PM, Advani pay tribute to Vallabhbhai Patel

PM, Advani pay tribute to Vallabhbhai Patel

Rediff.com31 Oct 2005

PM, Advani pay tribute to Vallabhbhai Patel

India's flags from 1947 go missing

India's flags from 1947 go missing

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

60 years down the line no one knows where these flags are. There is no official record available about the whereabouts of these flags nor is there any move to trace them

Pratibha Patil sworn in as President

Pratibha Patil sworn in as President

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

Patil was administered oath of office and secrecy by Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan.

Swearing-in in consultation with President-elect

Swearing-in in consultation with President-elect

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

The timing of the swearing-in of the 13th President on July 25 would be decided in consultation with the President-elect, official sources said on Friday.

Cramp forces V-P to end address midway

Cramp forces V-P to end address midway

Rediff.com17 Feb 2003

Bhairon Singh Shekhawat’s personal physician R S Rathore said his pulse rate and blood pressure were normal.

Solanki encashes his Bofors IOU

Solanki encashes his Bofors IOU

Rediff.com1 Feb 2006

PHOTOS: PM Modi hosts farewell dinner for Pranab

PHOTOS: PM Modi hosts farewell dinner for Pranab

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

On the occasion, the PM presented a memento to the outgoing president.

Kalam criticises horsetrading

Kalam criticises horsetrading

Rediff.com21 Mar 2005

Kalam said when politics degraded itself to political adventurism, the nation would be on the road to ruin.

GST is a good and simple tax: PM's top quotes

GST is a good and simple tax: PM's top quotes

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation at the Central Hall of Parliament ahead of the GST launch at midnight. Here are highlights from the PM's speech

Is Shivraj Chouhan Going To War?

Is Shivraj Chouhan Going To War?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Pranab, Modi, Demonetisation

Pranab, Modi, Demonetisation

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

'Modi had not discussed demonetization with me prior to his announcement on 8 November 2016. 'I learnt of it along with the rest of the country. 'I was not surprised when he did not discuss the issue with me prior to making the public announcement. 'It fitted in with his style of making dramatic announcements.' A fascinating excerpt from Pranab Mukherjee's The Presidential Years: 2012-2017.

What's the govt policy to deter China, asks Sonia

What's the govt policy to deter China, asks Sonia

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Addressing party MPs at the general body meeting of the Congress Parliamentary Party in the central hall of Parliament, she said when facing a significant national challenge, it has been the tradition in our country to bring Parliament into confidence.

Pranab raps MPs: Parl is Gangotri of democracy, don't pollute it

Pranab raps MPs: Parl is Gangotri of democracy, don't pollute it

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Voicing concern over disruptions in Parliament, President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday asked Parliamentarians to do "some introspection" over functioning of the House.

Savarkar portrait creates controversy

Savarkar portrait creates controversy

Rediff.com25 Feb 2003

The opposition has requested President Kalam not to attend a ceremony in Centra Hall of Paliament where the portrait will be unveiled.

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral to be held on Sep 19 in London

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral to be held on Sep 19 in London

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Prior to the state funeral, the late British monarch will lie-in-state at Westminster Hall nearby for four days to allow the public to pay their respects.