With barely a week left, the session has been able to accomplish next to no legislative business, says Aditi Phadnis
Amid indications of a stormy Winter session of Parliament, an all-party meeting has been convened by Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar on Thursday to ensure that the sittings were held smoothly.
'I want to ask the entire nation and the opposition. Can a Chief Minister, Prime Minister, or any leader run the country from jail?'
Opposition parties are likely to continue their disruptions over the Pegasus snooping and farmers' protest issues.
Opposition parties are likely to continue their disruptions over the Pegasus snooping and farmers' protest issues.
Opposition parties are likely to continue their disruptions over the Pegasus snooping and farmers' protest issues.
Opposition parties are likely to continue their disruptions over the Pegasus snooping and farmers' protest issues.
Opposition parties are likely to continue their disruptions over the Pegasus snooping and farmers' protest issues.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced bills in Lok Sabha addressing the removal of arrested PMs, CMs, and ministers, sparking opposition protests. Shah emphasized the need for public decision on whether leaders should govern from jail, criticizing the Congress party's stance on the matter.
Opposition parties are likely to continue their disruptions over the Pegasus snooping and farmers' protest issues.
The monsoon session has seen frequent disruptions over the opposition's demand for a discussion on the Pegasus issue.
Opposition parties are likely to continue their disruptions over the Pegasus snooping and farmers' protest issues.
The monsoon session has seen frequent disruptions over the opposition's demand for a discussion on the Pegasus issue.
Opposition parties are likely to continue their disruptions over the Pegasus snooping and farmers' protest issues.
Opposition parties are likely to continue their disruptions over the Pegasus snooping and farmers' protest issues.
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.
Opposition parties are likely to continue their disruptions over the Pegasus snooping and farmers' protest issues.
How can you issue an ordinance along with summoning the Parliament session, the President is learnt to have asked the government.
Ahead of the monsoon session of Parliament, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday sought cooperation of all parties for the smooth conduct of proceedings with "decency, dignity and discipline", even as the Opposition demanded discussion on the Agnipath scheme, unemployment and farmers' issues.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju feels that the National Sports Governance Bill, which is set to be tabled in the monsoon session beginning on Monday, will usher in a 'new era' for sports in India.
Watch all the debates and discussions here
Watch all the debates and discussions here
Watch all the debates and discussions here
Dominic Xavier wonders if the decision to abandon the winter session of Parliament is a harbinger of events to come.
'Experts and stakeholders have raised concern over the refund provision in the draft Bill. That was a drafting error, which will be rectified,' a government official said.
Opposition parties are likely to continue their disruptions over the Pegasus snooping and farmers' protest issues.
Rajiv Pratap Rudy secured another term as Secretary (Administration) of the Constitution Club of India, defeating Sanjeev Balyan in a closely watched election that saw participation from prominent political figures.
Sources said so far 89 hours have been wasted in the ongoing session which started on July 19 and is scheduled to conclude on August 13.
Oppn to take on govt in Parliament session
'There is no retrospective changing of the law, only its simplification.'
The government has identified 50 public-private partnership (PPP) projects worth over Rs 60,000 crore, significantly surpassing the original targets of the National Monetisation Pipeline, said Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal at the Business Standard Infrastructure Summit on Thursday.
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The beginning of the month-long session will coincide with the vice presidential election, in which the victory of United Progressive Alliance-Left nominee Hamid Ansari appears to be certain.
The Indian government has introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to ban online games played with money, aiming to curb addiction, money laundering, and financial fraud. The bill also targets advertisements and financial transactions related to such games.
The Congress party has launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of being unable to deny US President Donald Trump's claims of mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan due to a 'weak wicket' and potential cover-ups. Congress leaders assert that Modi's silence implies a tacit acceptance of Trump's assertions, potentially driven by pressure for a favorable trade deal.
'He never mentioned his whereabouts who are in his family or not. I have not seen him being violent personally'
'Something very drastic must have happened.'
The Rajya Sabha session was marred by heated exchanges between the opposition and treasury benches regarding the deployment of security personnel in the House. The session was adjourned amidst protests and accusations of undemocratic conduct.
In 2022, Lalit Jha, Sagar Sharma, 26, and Maoranjan D, 34, met in Mysuru where they made a plan to barge into the parliament to attract the attention of the country.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discusses India's approach to cross-border terrorism following the Pahalgam attack, emphasizing a firm response and no compromise on nuclear blackmail.
