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Can AAP's Raghav Chadha be suspended as MP indefinitely, SC wants to know

Can AAP's Raghav Chadha be suspended as MP indefinitely, SC wants to know

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The top court said the exclusion of a member of the Opposition from the House just because of a perspective which may not be consistent with the viewpoint of the government is a serious issue.

Hung verdict in Pak, Sharif bids to form govt with Army backing

Hung verdict in Pak, Sharif bids to form govt with Army backing

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

The three main political parties in Pakistan on Sunday intensified their efforts for the formation of a coalition government after it became clear that the coup-prone country faced a hung Parliament after general elections marred by allegations of rigging.

Uproar in Parliament over journalist meeting Hafiz Saeed

Uproar in Parliament over journalist meeting Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

The reported meeting of a journalist considered close to yoga guru Ramdev, a staunch BJP supporter, with 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed generated heat in Parliament on Monday with Rajya Sabha witnessing two adjournments during Question Hour.

Parliament washed out for sixth straight day due to protests

Parliament washed out for sixth straight day due to protests

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

NDA ally, the TDP continued to disrupt the both Houses of the Parliament over demand for special status to Andhra Pradesh.

Resolution introduced in US House to block sale of F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan

Resolution introduced in US House to block sale of F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

A top United States lawmaker has introduced a "joint resolution" in the House of Representatives to express Congress's disapproval over an arms deal with Pakistan which includes the sale of eight nuclear-capable F-16 fighter jets to the latter.

Victory will be fitting reply to my LS expulsion: Mahua Moitra

Victory will be fitting reply to my LS expulsion: Mahua Moitra

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Mahua asserted that despite all efforts by the Bharatiya Janata Party to "sound the death knell" for constitutional democracy, India is too great a country to be destroyed by the fascists.

Speaker Birla anguished, day after Moitra's jibe at chair

Speaker Birla anguished, day after Moitra's jibe at chair

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Birla did not name Moitra and urged members not to cast aspersions on the chair as it amounted to disrespect of the House.

Rituals performed during Parl opening far away from...: Sena

Rituals performed during Parl opening far away from...: Sena

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The Sena further accused the BJP of "putting locks" on the old Parliament where the Prime Minister had taken oath in 2014.

12 days and counting... Ruckus forces adjournment of Parliament

12 days and counting... Ruckus forces adjournment of Parliament

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

The no-confidence motion against the government could not be introduced amid the din in the Lok Sabha.

Anti-Muslim Attacks: Why Are Rahul, Akhilesh Silent?

Anti-Muslim Attacks: Why Are Rahul, Akhilesh Silent?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

'Episodes of targeted attacks on Muslims established that for a section of people and, sadly, even officials of the State, the election results conveyed no lessons.' 'Opposition parties must not be hesitant in speaking out whenever the mob with tacit State support targets Muslims,' asserts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, author of Narendra Modi: The Man, The Times.

Rahul's disqualification: Cong leaders detained during march near Red Fort

Rahul's disqualification: Cong leaders detained during march near Red Fort

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Congress leaders accused the government of "murdering democracy" after police stopped them from reaching the Red Fort to start their 'Loktantra Bachao Mashal Shanti March' at 7 pm.

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.

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.

Women's quota to run for 15 years, includes SC/ST, unlikely for 2024 polls

Women's quota to run for 15 years, includes SC/ST, unlikely for 2024 polls

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

The government on Tuesday introduced a constitutional amendment bill reserving 33 per cent seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, reviving a proposal pending for years and blending history, politics and societal imperatives on the first day in the new Parliament building.

Political Savvy Nirmalaji's Bold Budget

Political Savvy Nirmalaji's Bold Budget

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Few finance ministers announce any taxation measure that could upset the stock market. Ms Sitharaman decided to take that risk, observes A K Bhattacharya.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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