News for 'Joint Session'

Debutant Hartley's Figures Best In 78 Years!

Debutant Hartley's Figures Best In 78 Years!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Tom Hartley ended the Test with 9/193, the best figures for an England spinner on Test debut since 1945.

Surat's Ready For Navratri! Are You?

Surat's Ready For Navratri! Are You?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The city is in garba and dandiya practice mode.

Women's quota bill likely to be tabled in Lok Sabha today

Women's quota bill likely to be tabled in Lok Sabha today

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

The women's Reservation Bill is likely to be introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday during the ongoing special session of the Parliament and in Rajya Sabha on September 21, government sources said.

Tech, defence, energy: Key agenda for Modi-Biden talks

Tech, defence, energy: Key agenda for Modi-Biden talks

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Modi will arrive in New York on June 20 and will lead the 9th International Yoga Day celebrations at the UN headquarters on June 21.

Ashwin equals Murali's record; joint fastest to 350 wickets

Ashwin equals Murali's record; joint fastest to 350 wickets

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Ravichandran Ashwin on Sunday became the joint fastest to take 350 wickets, matching Sri Lankan great Muttiah Muralitharan's feat in his 66th Test.

WATCH LIve: Budget session of Parliament begins

WATCH LIve: Budget session of Parliament begins

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

The controversial VVIP chopper scam is set to turn the three-month-long Budget session of Parliament beginning Thursday into a troubled affair for the government with the Opposition raring for an attack eyeing the Lok Sabha polls which are not far away.

Amit Shah mum in Parliament, giving interview on TV: Kharge

Amit Shah mum in Parliament, giving interview on TV: Kharge

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday asked Union Home Minister Amit Shah why he was not giving a statement in Parliament on the security breach issue but was giving interviews to TV channels.

USISPF Or USIBC? Who Gets Modi's Vote?

USISPF Or USIBC? Who Gets Modi's Vote?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra D Modi's itinerary for his June 21-24 US visit could include an address to a fledgling business advocacy group, the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum.

Modi govt talks a lot about democracy but...: Kharge

Modi govt talks a lot about democracy but...: Kharge

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Addressing a joint press conference of opposition leaders at the Constitution Club after a 'Tiranga March' from Parliament House to Vijay Chowk, he said the government's intention was to get the Budget Session washed out.

President Mukherjee cautions government on frequent ordinances

President Mukherjee cautions government on frequent ordinances

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday asked ruling and opposition parties to put their heads together and find out a workable solution, apparently to avoid frequent issuing of ordinances.

'Modi phenomenon' captures US ahead of state visit

'Modi phenomenon' captures US ahead of state visit

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Chanting slogans of "Modi Modi" and India-US friendship, Indian Americans walked in a procession for over an hour towards the historic Lincoln Memorial where the participants busted into an impromptu dance.

Jasball Floors Bazball in Vizag

Jasball Floors Bazball in Vizag

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Bumrah finished with figures of 6 for 45 -- his 10th five wicket haul in Test cricket -- while also becoming the fastest Indian pacer to take 150 Test wickets.

JPC logjam to continue in budget session?

JPC logjam to continue in budget session?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2010

The standoff between the government and the Opposition over the issue of Joint Parliamentary Committee on 2G spectrum, which led to the washing out of Parliamentary business in the entire winter session, could cast its shadow even on the budget session. And indication to this was given by Janata Dal-United chief Sharad Yadav on Saturday.

LS session brought to sudden end, 2 days ahead of schedule

LS session brought to sudden end, 2 days ahead of schedule

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The Lok Sabha session was on Wednesday brought to a sudden end, two days before the scheduled culmination of the session during which the budgetary exercise was the highlight.

Artist Chintan Upadhyay gets life imprisonment for killing wife

Artist Chintan Upadhyay gets life imprisonment for killing wife

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Hema and her lawyer Haresh Bhambhani were killed on December 11, 2015, and the bodies were stuffed into cardboard boxes and thrown into a ditch in Kandivali area of Mumbai.

India joins inaugural session of intra-Afghan peace talks

India joins inaugural session of intra-Afghan peace talks

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

In his brief address, the external affairs minister said India's friendship with Afghanistan is "strong and unshaken" and that no part of the country is untouched by New Delhi's development programmes.

Sonia talks to PM, urges him to discuss Manipur in Parliament

Sonia talks to PM, urges him to discuss Manipur in Parliament

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Gandhi made the demand during her brief conversation with the prime minister in the Lok Sabha on the first day of the Monsoon session Just before the House met for the day, Modi took a round to greet various leaders.

News Events That Shook The World In 2023

News Events That Shook The World In 2023

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

From the landing of Chandrayaan 3 to the bombardment of Palestine by Israel, a look at some events that shaped the world in the second half of 2023.

2024 Challenge For INDIA Grows Every Day!

2024 Challenge For INDIA Grows Every Day!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

If they wish to have any chance next year, the Congress and the alliance must quickly settle all issues, draw up an alternative agenda, and create a cohesive campaign.

Budget session of Parliament to begin from Jan 31

Budget session of Parliament to begin from Jan 31

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

While the session will begin with the President's address to the joint sitting of the two Houses, the same day the pre-budget economic survey will be tabled.

'Canada is deeply sorry': Trudeau apologises for honouring Nazi veteran

'Canada is deeply sorry': Trudeau apologises for honouring Nazi veteran

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has apologised for the Canadian Parliament's recognition of a man who fought for a Nazi unit during World War II, an incident that drew global condemnation and was termed by the Opposition as the 'biggest single diplomatic embarrassment' in the country's history.

Lokpal bill may be referred to Joint Select Committee

Lokpal bill may be referred to Joint Select Committee

Rediff.com20 May 2012

With the Budget session set to conclude on Tuesday, the much debated Lokpal Bill, instead of being brought in the Rajya Sabha, could be referred to a Joint Select Committee amid lack of consensus on its key provisions.

Sasikiran jumps into joint lead

Sasikiran jumps into joint lead

Rediff.com19 Apr 2005

The Indian GM beat Curt Hansen of Denmark in the fourth round to top the tables.

Interim Budget: No, Just A True Vote On Account!

Interim Budget: No, Just A True Vote On Account!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

She has shown shrewdness, sensitivity, and courage. All of these will be needed in ample quantities for the real challenge that will emerge after the elections, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

'INDIA is prepared for any surprises coming out of Mr Modi's bag'

'INDIA is prepared for any surprises coming out of Mr Modi's bag'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'The government has been anti our civilisational values.' 'My fear would be that they erode that some more to have their way and to consolidate their power.'

No budget session without JPC, threatens BJP

No budget session without JPC, threatens BJP

Rediff.com5 Feb 2011

Ahead of Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee's meeting with opposition parties on Tuesday, Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday said there would be no dilution in its stand on a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe into the 2G spectrum scam and threatened to disrupt the budget session of Parliament if the demand was not met.

Modi embarks on historic US visit, says this before departure

Modi embarks on historic US visit, says this before departure

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Modi said this 'special invitation' from President Joseph Biden and First Lady Jill Biden for a state visit is a reflection of the vigour and vitality of the partnership between the democracies.

RS adjourned for day amid sloganeering by ruling, Opposition MPs

RS adjourned for day amid sloganeering by ruling, Opposition MPs

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The Upper House was earlier adjourned twice in the afternoon session when it took up the discussion on the Budget after Prime Minister Narendra Modi finished his speech on the motion of thanks on the President's address and the motion was passed.

OoP bill goes to joint parliamentary

OoP bill goes to joint parliamentary

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

Demand to discussion Manipur in Parliament non-negotiable: Jairam

Demand to discussion Manipur in Parliament non-negotiable: Jairam

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Ramesh stressed that the prime minister should participate in the debate on Manipur.

LS speaker calls all-party meet before budget session

LS speaker calls all-party meet before budget session

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar has convened an all-party meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday to ensure smooth functioning of the Budget Session of Parliament, which begins on February 21.

Land bill: Rajya Sabha names 10 members to Joint Committee

Land bill: Rajya Sabha names 10 members to Joint Committee

Rediff.com13 May 2015

On Tuesday, the government had agreed to refer it to the committee.

BJP brainstorming session begins

BJP brainstorming session begins

Rediff.com31 Jul 2004

After 92 years... New Zealand finally beat South Africa!

After 92 years... New Zealand finally beat South Africa!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Kane Williamson hit an unbeaten century as New Zealand beat South Africa by seven wickets on the fourth day of the second Test

Be ready to deal with new, emerging threats: Modi to armed forces

Be ready to deal with new, emerging threats: Modi to armed forces

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

The prime minister was briefed by Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan about the various discussions conducted at this year's Combined Commanders' conference.

Violence never wins, says US Vice President Pence

Violence never wins, says US Vice President Pence

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

'To those who wreaked havoc in our Capitol today, You did not win. Violence never wins. Freedom wins. And this is still the people's house.'

INDIA to hold next meet in Mumbai on August 25, 26

INDIA to hold next meet in Mumbai on August 25, 26

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Opposition parties will hold the next meeting of their 26-member INDIA coalition in Mumbai on August 25 and 26, sources said on Thursday.

There's no democracy in India, it's only in imagination: Rahul

There's no democracy in India, it's only in imagination: Rahul

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

If the prime minister does not repeal these laws, the country will suffer, he said.

LS passes exam malpractices bill, students exempted, says govt

LS passes exam malpractices bill, students exempted, says govt

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

AAP leader and Delhi minister Atishi made the allegations against the agency at a press conference and called the entire probe a "scam" in itself.

Budget Session likely to begin from January 31

Budget Session likely to begin from January 31

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

The early tabling of the financial Budget ends a 70-year tradition.