News for 'Lower House of Parliament'

Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar to be Pakistan's caretaker PM

Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar to be Pakistan's caretaker PM

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Kakar, a lawmaker belonging to Balochistan Awami Party (BAP), will lead a caretaker government until a new election later this year.

It was Rajiv ji's dream: Sonia backs women's bill in Lok Sabha

It was Rajiv ji's dream: Sonia backs women's bill in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Initiating the debate from the opposition's side in the Lok Sabha, Gandhi said, "I stand here in support of Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam."

Winter Session: LS productivity 116%; RS about 100%

Winter Session: LS productivity 116%; RS about 100%

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

14 bills were passed by the Lower House while 15 bills were passed by Rajya Sabha.

Lok Sabha witnesses continuous ruckus over Pegasus

Lok Sabha witnesses continuous ruckus over Pegasus

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

More than five questions and supplementaries, mostly related to agriculture and horticulture, were taken up before the proceedings were first adjourned till noon. The Question Hour went on for nearly 40 minutes.

Parliament sees least productive session in 15 years, courtesy note ban

Parliament sees least productive session in 15 years, courtesy note ban

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

The only other legislative action was the approval of the Supplementary Demands for Grants.

Fresh jolt to Uddhav as 12 Sena MPs in Shinde group; Shewale named LS leader

Fresh jolt to Uddhav as 12 Sena MPs in Shinde group; Shewale named LS leader

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday said Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has recognised Rahul Shewale as the Shiv Sena leader in the Lower House of Parliament.

2 key farm bills get Parliament nod; Oppn creates ruckus in RS

2 key farm bills get Parliament nod; Oppn creates ruckus in RS

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

The two bills -- Farmer's Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020, and the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020 -- were passed by Lok Sabha on Thursday.

Imran Khan loses majority as key ally strikes deal with Oppn

Imran Khan loses majority as key ally strikes deal with Oppn

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

The PTI government lost the majority in the lower house of the parliament following the late-night development ahead of the no-confidence motion against Imran Khan on April 3.

Party colleagues rally behind Imran as Pak set to elect new PM

Party colleagues rally behind Imran as Pak set to elect new PM

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Despite the government's hectic efforts to avoid voting on the no-confidence motion against Khan, the joint Opposition succeeded in its month-long efforts to oust Khan from the prime minister's office as 174 members of the 342-member National Assembly voted against him in the wee hours of Sunday after a day of high drama.

Parliament passes Enemy Property bill

Parliament passes Enemy Property bill

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Successors of those who migrated to Pakistan and China during Partition will have no claim over the properties left behind in India, with Parliament on Tuesday passing a bill to amend a 49-year-old law.

Modi govt faces Opposition heat in Parliament over black money

Modi govt faces Opposition heat in Parliament over black money

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

The issue of black money created uproar in Lok Sabha on the first working day of Winter session with Opposition asking the government to fulfil its promise of bringing it back from abroad.

PM couldn't introduce new ministers to Parliament amid Oppn ruckus

PM couldn't introduce new ministers to Parliament amid Oppn ruckus

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The prime minister said he was expecting members of the House to show enthusiasm by thumping their desks as a large number of those from the Dalits, Scheduled Tribes and OBC communities as well as sons of farmers and those from economically backward and rural backgrounds have become ministers in the recent rejig.

Parliament pays rich tributes to India's 'true son' Abdul Kalam

Parliament pays rich tributes to India's 'true son' Abdul Kalam

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Parliament on Tuesday hailed A P J Abdul Kalam as the "real gem" of India, saying the death of the former President has taken away its "true son" who became the driving force behind the country's space and missile programme.

On day 14 of Parliament, adjournments continue to be the norm

On day 14 of Parliament, adjournments continue to be the norm

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Protests continued to stall the monsoon session of Parliament, as it entered the last week on Monday.

Pak govt asked to declare Malala as 'Daughter of Pakistan'

Pak govt asked to declare Malala as 'Daughter of Pakistan'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

The parliament unanimously adopted a resolution asking the government to declare teenage rights activist Malala Yousufzai, the target of a recent assassination attempt by the Taliban, as the "Daughter of Pakistan".

India's new sexual violence law: What does it say?

India's new sexual violence law: What does it say?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

A new law passed by the Indian Parliament aimed at addressing sexual violence, while positive in some respects, has several deficiencies and also violates India's international law obligations, the Amnesty International has said.

Only minister raided, no search at resort housing MLAs: Jaitley

Only minister raided, no search at resort housing MLAs: Jaitley

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Jaitley said the resort was not an area where the Karnataka minister can get 'immunity from the law'.

Lok Sabha adjourns sine die

Lok Sabha adjourns sine die

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday said it was the most productive session since 1952.

Parliament fails to transact business for 16th day

Parliament fails to transact business for 16th day

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

The second leg of the budget session is virtually heading towards a complete washout.

Nusrat Jahan, Mimi Chakraborty, 1st time MPs, take oath

Nusrat Jahan, Mimi Chakraborty, 1st time MPs, take oath

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

The two actors-turned-politicians could not take oath as Nusrat Jahan recently got married to businessman Nikhil Jain and Chakraborty also attended the ceremony in Turkey.

BJP will win over 300 LS seats in 2024, says Amit Shah

BJP will win over 300 LS seats in 2024, says Amit Shah

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party will win more than 300 Lok Sabha seats across the country in next year's general elections and return to power for the third consecutive term with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the helm.

Modi to dilute pro-business changes to land bill

Modi to dilute pro-business changes to land bill

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Modi to dilute pro-business changes to land bill.

Mallikarjun Kharge to be Leader of Opposition in RS

Mallikarjun Kharge to be Leader of Opposition in RS

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Azad was elected to the Upper House from Jammu and Kashmir, which does not have an assembly currently after it was made a Union Territory with the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution.

Sonia makes key party appointments; forms panels of floor leaders

Sonia makes key party appointments; forms panels of floor leaders

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Ahmed Patel, K C Venugopal and Jairam Ramesh will be part of the Rajya Sabha Committee, which will also include Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad and party's deputy leader Anand Sharma. Azad and Sharma are signatories to the letter that demanded an overhaul of the Congress party and a new 'full-time and visible' party president.

Owaisi tears copy citizenship bill in Lok Sabha

Owaisi tears copy citizenship bill in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Owaisi alleged the bill was worse than the discriminatory laws brought by Hitler in Germany.

Stalemate in Parliament continues for 15th day

Stalemate in Parliament continues for 15th day

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

It's been 15 straight days that opposition parties have created a ruckus, forcing adjournment of proceedings.

GST: The game changer

GST: The game changer

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Each state will have to pass its own GST law

Violence feared as Imran Khan faces no-trust vote today

Violence feared as Imran Khan faces no-trust vote today

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

There are reports that the government may try to physically prevent opposition members and nearly two dozen PTI dissidents from reaching the Parliament House through protestors.

Nawaz Sharif to be sworn in as Pak PM tomorrow

Nawaz Sharif to be sworn in as Pak PM tomorrow

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Nawaz Sharif is expected to be sworn in for a record third term as Pakistan's prime minister Wednesday with a very small cabinet comprising close aides shortly after he is formally elected to the post.

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.

Let's pull Pakistan out of problems together: Sharif

Let's pull Pakistan out of problems together: Sharif

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday made a triumphant return as Pakistan's prime minister, calling on all parties and stakeholders to be on the same page for tackling the country's massive political and economic challenges.

Plea in Islamabad HC to put Imran on exit control list

Plea in Islamabad HC to put Imran on exit control list

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Islamabad high court will hear the petition seeking to include the former Pakistan Minister Imran Khan in the exit control list (ECL) on Monday.

BJP MLA files objection in Guj court over Rahul plea for stay on conviction

BJP MLA files objection in Guj court over Rahul plea for stay on conviction

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The MLA appeared before the court of additional sessions judge RP Mogera and filed a 30-page objection to the former Congress president's plea for staying his conviction, his lawyer Ketan Reshamwala said.

Lok Sabha passes bill to cut salaries of MPs by 30%

Lok Sabha passes bill to cut salaries of MPs by 30%

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Replying to the debate on the bill, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said that funds are needed to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and "charity should begin from home".

Pak SC sacks another PPP leader from National Assembly

Pak SC sacks another PPP leader from National Assembly

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

The Pakistan Supreme Court on Monday suspended a Pakistan Peoples Party leader's membership of Parliament on the ground that he possesses dual nationality, taking the number of lawmakers suspended so far to six.

Monsoon session ends 4 days ahead of schedule

Monsoon session ends 4 days ahead of schedule

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Generally, before adjourning the house sine die the chair reads out the statistics about the business transacted in the house in detail.

Cong reacts to Rahul 'flying kiss' row, says he never...

Cong reacts to Rahul 'flying kiss' row, says he never...

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

The Congress on Wednesday came out in defence of Rahul Gandhi saying he never disrespects women and the Bharatiya Janata Party is indulging in an 'indecent' act of accusing him of 'misconduct' as it does not want a debate on Manipur violence.

How Parliament agreed to Anna Hazare's demands

How Parliament agreed to Anna Hazare's demands

Rediff.com27 Aug 2011

Anna Hazare's fast entered into the 12th day on Saturday as Parliament is all set to discuss the Lokpal issue which could lead to the Gandhian calling off his hunger strike.

UCC Can Wait, Personal Law Reforms Can't

UCC Can Wait, Personal Law Reforms Can't

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Crucial reforms in Muslim personal law, especially laws related to inheritance and adoption, need to be initiated forthwith; historically speaking, without the State's backing, hardly has any reform taken place or allowed to prevail, asserts Mohammad Sajjad.

Imran Khan skips no-confidence assembly session

Imran Khan skips no-confidence assembly session

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Very few members of the treasury benches were seen in attendance.