News for 'Lower House of Parliament'

3 more MPs suspended, taking total number to 146

3 more MPs suspended, taking total number to 146

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

With this, the total number of MPs suspended for unruly behaviour from the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha stands at an unprecedented 146 since December 14.

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to reply to the debate on on Motion of Thanks to the President's address.

People will now see battle of Mahabharata: Mahua Moitra

People will now see battle of Mahabharata: Mahua Moitra

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Ethics Committee Chairman Vinod Kumar Sonkar tabled the panel's first report when the House re-convened at noon after an adjournment during the Question Hour.

Pegasus spyware 'non-issue', says minister amid Parliament logjam

Pegasus spyware 'non-issue', says minister amid Parliament logjam

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

As yet another day of Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned due to vociferous protests, Joshi, the Union parliamentary affairs minister, urged the protesting members to allow the House to function while speaking during the Question Hour.

'India Must Not Support Nepal's Ex-King'

'India Must Not Support Nepal's Ex-King'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

'Gyanendra back on the throne would be bad news for the Nepali people. He may not have learnt from his experience, but we have.'

HC junks Mahua Moitra's plea for relief against defamatory content

HC junks Mahua Moitra's plea for relief against defamatory content

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The expelled Lok Sabha member from Krishnanagar in West Bengal, in her plea filed in October last year, sought permanent injunction against Dubey, Dehadrai, social media platforms X, search engine Google, YouTube and 15 media houses from making, publishing, circulating per se defamatory, ex facie false and malicious statements against her. She has also sought damages.

Jumbled seating 'new normal' as Parliament commences

Jumbled seating 'new normal' as Parliament commences

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

While nearly 200 members were present in the Lok Sabha chamber, a little over 30 were seated in the visitors' gallery located above the main chamber.

Toronto: Parliament backs Indian politician

Toronto: Parliament backs Indian politician

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

Members of Canada's House of Commons unanimously voted to condemn the recent death threats against their colleague, Indo-Canadian MP Ujjal Dosanjh, who had voiced concern over Sikh extremism in the country.

Ruckus in Parliament continues over Rahul disqualification

Ruckus in Parliament continues over Rahul disqualification

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The ruling front and the opposition members are at loggerheads over the Adani issue and the disqualification of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from the Lower House.

Parliament set to witness stormy budget session

Parliament set to witness stormy budget session

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The session will begin with the address of the President to the joint sitting of the two Houses on Friday morning followed by the presentation of the Union Budget on February 1.

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Lok Sabha will take up general discussion on the Union Budget for 2019-2020 on Monday.

Watch LIVE! All the action from Parliament

Watch LIVE! All the action from Parliament

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

The first session of 17th Lok Sabha will commence on Monday, which will see the passing of the Union Budget and some key legislations like triple talaq bill being on top of the government agenda.

Parliament approves bill on process to appoint CEC, ECs

Parliament approves bill on process to appoint CEC, ECs

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

The Rajya Sabha has already given its nod to the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023.

Mahua writes to Speaker, alleges breach of privilege

Mahua writes to Speaker, alleges breach of privilege

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Posting a copy of her letter to the speaker on 'X', Moitra said, 'Have not received any replies from my previous letter to Hon'ble Lok Sabha Speaker but am placing this on record anyway.'

Winter Session: Opposition seeks discussion on Mahua's case

Winter Session: Opposition seeks discussion on Mahua's case

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

The impending expulsion of Trinamool Congress (TMC) member Mahua Moitra from the Lok Sabha, three bills to replace criminal laws and a proposed law for the appointment of election commissioners are issues set to dominate the Winter Session of Parliament, with the government urging the Opposition to ensure a conducive environment for discussions in the House.

Birla's challenger's election was cancelled in 2009, restored by SC

Birla's challenger's election was cancelled in 2009, restored by SC

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Kodikunnil Suresh, the Opposition's pick for the Lok Sabha speaker who will go up against the Bharatiya Janata Party's Om Birla, is a Congress veteran, an eight-term MP and one whose election in 2009 was declared invalid by the Kerala high court before being restored by the Supreme Court.

Pak Parliament set to vote on no-trust vote against PM Imran Khan

Pak Parliament set to vote on no-trust vote against PM Imran Khan

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

The Opposition parties need 172 members in the 342-member house to orchestrate the downfall of Prime Minister Khan.

'Jai Shri Ram, NEET-NEET': Slogans fly in Lok Sabha on Day 1

'Jai Shri Ram, NEET-NEET': Slogans fly in Lok Sabha on Day 1

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The Lok Sabha witnessed a display of linguistic diversity on Monday, with the newly-elected MPs taking their oaths in English and Indian languages, including Sanskrit, Hindi, Dogri, Bengali, Assamese and Odia.

Govt ready for healthy discussion in Parliament: PM

Govt ready for healthy discussion in Parliament: PM

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

At the meeting attended by 33 parties, the prime minister said suggestions from public representatives, especially from the Opposition, are valuable as they make the discussion rich.

Watch LIVE! Opposition vs Government in Parliament

Watch LIVE! Opposition vs Government in Parliament

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Will Parliament function? Catch all the debates and discussions from the Upper and Lower House.

Art 370 repeal, women's quota, security breach among key highlights of 17th LS

Art 370 repeal, women's quota, security breach among key highlights of 17th LS

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

It also saw the suspension of 100 members in a span of four days for unruly conduct and a major security breach on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament terror attack.

Musharraf avoids addressing hostile parliament

Musharraf avoids addressing hostile parliament

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

The Pakistan People's Party-led coalition comprising Musharraf's opponents came to power after his ally Pakistan Muslim League-Qaid was routed in the February 18 election. But the former General, who is being sidelined by the new dispensation, has apparently decided to keep a distance from the Parliament by not convening a joint session, which he would have addressed.Under the previous government, Musharraf had addressed parliament once during its five-year term.

India-Pakistan: 'China Could Create Problems'

India-Pakistan: 'China Could Create Problems'

Rediff.com7 May 2025

'If there is a military standoff eyeball to eyeball on the western border, the Chinese could create problems by making movements in the north, in our northeast, which could involve us tying down some forces there so that could stretch our military actions.'

BJP talks to allies on Speaker's post, Opposition to force contest

BJP talks to allies on Speaker's post, Opposition to force contest

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party has begun consultations with its allies on the ruling National Democratic Alliance's candidate for the Lok Sabha Speaker's post while the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) is considering its options and may force a contest to score political points, sources said on Monday, a day before the filing of nomination for the key position.

Pak parliament passes resolution against Guru's hanging

Pak parliament passes resolution against Guru's hanging

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

Trying to fish in troubled waters, Pakistan's parliament on Thursday passed a resolution condemning the hanging of Afzal Guru and demanded the return of his body to his family.

'Overconfidence' hurt BJP's expectations in LS polls: Yogi

'Overconfidence' hurt BJP's expectations in LS polls: Yogi

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The opposition, which had earlier accepted defeat, is again jumping around today, the UP CM said.

Covid: Parliament adjourned sine die 11 days before schedule

Covid: Parliament adjourned sine die 11 days before schedule

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The session, which was earlier scheduled to conclude on April 3, is now likely to be adjourned sine die on March 23, sources said.

Pakistan SC suspends another MP from Parliament

Pakistan SC suspends another MP from Parliament

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry took action against Awan in response to a petition seeking the disqualification of lawmakers with dual nationality.

Gilani wins trust vote, says Parliament is supreme

Gilani wins trust vote, says Parliament is supreme

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday called on the military and judiciary to defend democracy and not to "pack up the system" as Pakistan's beleaguered government got a morale booster when Parliament passed a pro-democracy resolution.

'Supreme Court Must Clarify Justice Chandrachud's Places Of Worship Remark'

'Supreme Court Must Clarify Justice Chandrachud's Places Of Worship Remark'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

'It was a disaster on his part to give an oral remark which allowed ascertainment of the religious character of places of worship.' 'This disrupted the social harmony of the country.'

The Regret About This Budget Is...

The Regret About This Budget Is...

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

'... that it once again shies away from renewing its commitment to strategic divestment,' points out A K Bhattacharya.

Gilani invites Musharraf to address Parliament

Gilani invites Musharraf to address Parliament

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday asked President Pervez Musharraf to address a joint sitting of the parliament as it is mandatory for him to do so under the constitution.

'Save Democracy': INDIA bloc protests against MPs' suspension

'Save Democracy': INDIA bloc protests against MPs' suspension

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

INDIA bloc leaders will protest at Jantar Mantar Friday against suspension of MPs and nationwide protests will also be held in all district headquarters against the government's "immoral and illegal" behaviour of this government, the Leader of the opposition in Rajya Sabha said.

INDIA bloc leaders protest in Parl with Constitution copies in hands

INDIA bloc leaders protest in Parl with Constitution copies in hands

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Several opposition parties have claimed that the mandate of 2024 Lok Sabha elections was against the ruling haratiya Janata Party, even though it was able to form the government with support of other parties.

Nepal's Parliament passes bill to redraw political map

Nepal's Parliament passes bill to redraw political map

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

India last month reacted angrily to Nepal showing the three areas as Nepalese territory in the new map and cautioned the country that saying such "artificial enlargement" of territorial claims will not be acceptable to it. India has been maintaining that these three areas belong to it.

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Catch all the action from the Upper and Lower House of Parliament.

Pak parliament passes bill to protect leaders from contempt

Pak parliament passes bill to protect leaders from contempt

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

Pakistan's parliament has passed a bill aimed at protecting top government leaders from contempt of court proceedings and countering the Supreme Court's efforts to pressure the premier to revive graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.The Senate or upper house approved the Contempt of Court Bill of 2012 by a majority after a heated debate late on Wednesday night. The bill was passed by the National Assembly or lower house of parliament on Monday.

WATCH LIVE: All the action from Parliament

WATCH LIVE: All the action from Parliament

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Catch all the latest action from the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha here.

Adani stocks rout: Opposition stalls Parliament, seeks probe

Adani stocks rout: Opposition stalls Parliament, seeks probe

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Adani Group stocks have taken a beating on the bourses after Hindenburg Research made a litany of allegations in its report, including fraudulent transactions and share price manipulation at the Gautam Adani-led group.

Pakistan Parliament approves Shariah in Swat

Pakistan Parliament approves Shariah in Swat

Rediff.com13 Apr 2009

Pakistan's parliament on Monday endorsed a move to enforce Islamic laws in the restive northwestern Swat valley, which is largely controlled by the Taliban, and asked President Asif Ali Zardari to accord approval to the measure to usher in peace across the country.The National Assembly or lower house of the parliament adopted a resolution recommending that President Zardari should accord approval to the Nizam-e-Adal Regulation to implement Shariah or Islamic laws in Swat.