News for 'Monsoon Session of Parliament'

SIR row: RS Chair warns against sharing expunged speeches online

SIR row: RS Chair warns against sharing expunged speeches online

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Rajya Sabha Chair addresses the issue of expunged proceedings being shared on social media amidst ongoing stalemate between the government and opposition regarding a discussion on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar.

Opposition questions Dhankhar's sudden resignation as VP

Opposition questions Dhankhar's sudden resignation as VP

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

The opposition has raised questions regarding Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation as the vice president, with concerns about the reasons behind his decision and its timing.

Why no farewell for Dhankhar even after 100 days, asks Congress

Why no farewell for Dhankhar even after 100 days, asks Congress

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

The Congress party has criticized former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for his silence following his resignation, questioning the circumstances and demanding a farewell.

Parliament's winter session from Nov 22 to Dec 20

Parliament's winter session from Nov 22 to Dec 20

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

The winter session of the Parliament will begin on November 22, it was officially announced on Friday.

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Opposition members continue to protest in both Houses over various issues.

Parliament session not to be curtailed: Govt

Parliament session not to be curtailed: Govt

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

The government on Tuesday scotched speculation that the monsoon Session of Parliament will be curtailed and both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha will adjourn sine die.

Opposition to push for PM's statement on Manipur in Parliament

Opposition to push for PM's statement on Manipur in Parliament

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Sources said leaders of various opposition parties who have now formed the INDIA alliance will meet in the chamber of Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and will discuss their further strategy in Parliament.

Parliament's winter session to commence from November 26

Parliament's winter session to commence from November 26

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Important legislations like the Goods and Service Tax Bill, Land Acquisition bill, the Real Estate Regulation and Development Bill and Negotiable Instruments Arbitration Bill will be taken up.

Modi urges dialogue with open mind in Parliament

Modi urges dialogue with open mind in Parliament

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The PM urged parliamentarians to must make full use of this session

Longest Parliament session in recent times ends

Longest Parliament session in recent times ends

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

The longest session of Parliament in recent times concluded on Tuesday in the shadow of the A R Antulay controversy with the opposition unrelenting in its demand for the sacking of the minority affairs minister. The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die after a ten-day sitting in the third and final phase of the Monsoon session of Parliament which had begun way back on July 21 for the trust vote.

NCERT developing special module on Operation Sindoor

NCERT developing special module on Operation Sindoor

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is developing a special classroom module on Operation Sindoor to help students learn about India's defence strategy and diplomatic response, according to sources.

PHOTOS: Inside Mahua Moitra-Pinaki Misra wedding reception

PHOTOS: Inside Mahua Moitra-Pinaki Misra wedding reception

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Moitra was seen in a red saree with zari butis and traditional gold jewellery, while husband Misra was dressed in a classic white traditional dhoti and kurta with a distinct Odiya bomkai borers.

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

This session is important because elections for the office of President and Vice President are taking place

Only Modi's statement on Manipur can end Parliament deadlock: Congress

Only Modi's statement on Manipur can end Parliament deadlock: Congress

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the opposition parties are only reflecting the sentiments of the people of Manipur and of the country.

'Important items' on agenda: Govt on special session of Parliament

'Important items' on agenda: Govt on special session of Parliament

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

"There is enough time, and required mandatory time for the circulation of agenda will be followed", the Parliamentary Affairs Minister said.

Protests over Manipur violence continue to rock Parliament

Protests over Manipur violence continue to rock Parliament

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Members from various opposition parties, including the Congress, sought to raise the Manipur issue immediately after the House convened and some of them shouted slogans.

Maulana slapped after TV show for remark on Dimple Yadav

Maulana slapped after TV show for remark on Dimple Yadav

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Youths claiming to be from the Samajwadi Party assaulted Maulana Sajid Rashidi after a news debate in Noida for allegedly making a derogatory comment against party MP Dimple Yadav. The incident sparked controversy, with a purported video posted on social media by one of the accused.

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.

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.

No question hour, private members' business in special Parliament session

No question hour, private members' business in special Parliament session

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

A session of both Houses of Parliament will be held from September 18-22 without Question Hour or private members' business, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha secretariats said on Saturday.

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Watch all the action from both Houses of Parliament.

No hard copies of ordinances in next Parliament session

No hard copies of ordinances in next Parliament session

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

'Members are informed that in view of the prevailing situation of COVID-19 pandemic and in order to check the spread of infection which may occur due to handling of physical papers, it has been decided to discontinue circulation of hard copies of ordinances with effect from the ensuing 4th Session of 17th Lok Sabha,' the secretariat said in a notification.

Women's quota? One nation, one poll? Speculation rife over special Parliament meet

Women's quota? One nation, one poll? Speculation rife over special Parliament meet

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

There was no official word on the agenda of the session which will be held days after the G20 Summit in the national capital on September 9 and 10.

Why Tejashwi Threatened To Boycott Bihar Polls

Why Tejashwi Threatened To Boycott Bihar Polls

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

'Talking about boycotting polls is simply a move to galvanise party leaders, workers, and supporters for the big political fight.'

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The first-of-its-kind monsoon session will see Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha sitting in two different shifts, while special seating arrangements have been made for MPs in adherence to social distancing guidelines.

Congress issues 3-day LS whip ahead of Pahalgam, Op Sindoor debate

Congress issues 3-day LS whip ahead of Pahalgam, Op Sindoor debate

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

The ruling alliance and the Opposition are set to lock horns over the two issues steeped in national security and foreign policy imperatives.

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Watch all the action from both Houses of Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

The stalemate between government and the Opposition to continue.

What if the land bill is not passed this Parliament session?

What if the land bill is not passed this Parliament session?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

'Re-issuing ordinances is against convention. Courts have said that re-promulgation of an ordinance is against the Constitution.'

'Maunvrat, maunvrat': Tharoor evades question on Op Sindoor

'Maunvrat, maunvrat': Tharoor evades question on Op Sindoor

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Tharoor led a multi-party delegation, visiting various countries, to apprise the world about India's stand against cross-border terrorism following Operation Sindoor, which was launched in retaliation against the ghastly Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives.

Modi to address NDA parliamentary party meet amid Oppn protests

Modi to address NDA parliamentary party meet amid Oppn protests

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the BJP-led NDA parliamentary party meeting, focusing on current issues, the upcoming vice president's election, and likely addressing opposition concerns.

Cash row: Resignation only option before Justice Varma to avoid impeachment

Cash row: Resignation only option before Justice Varma to avoid impeachment

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Officials aware of the procedure to appoint and remove Supreme Court and high court judges pointed out that while defending his case before lawmakers in any of the House, Justice Varma can announce that he is quitting and his verbal statement will be considered as his resignation.

Government planning a short winter session of Parliament

Government planning a short winter session of Parliament

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to take a final call on October 19.

Cong asked Tharoor if he wants to speak during Op Sindoor debate, he said...

Cong asked Tharoor if he wants to speak during Op Sindoor debate, he said...

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

There has been intense speculation on whether Tharoor, who led the delegation to the United States among other countries, will be picked as a speaker by the Congress given that his enthusiastic endorsement of the government's action following the terror attack has soured his ties with tge party.

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Watch all the action from both Houses of Parliament.

Cash haul row: Justice Yashwant Varma moves SC against inquiry report

Cash haul row: Justice Yashwant Varma moves SC against inquiry report

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

High court judge Yashwant Varma has denied before the SC-appointed inquiry panel his involvement in the discovery of huge cache of burnt currency notes from a storeroom in his official residence. A fire broke out at the judge's official bungalow at 30 Tughlak Crescent on the night of March 14, leading the cash discovery.

Monsoon failure in Parliament

Monsoon failure in Parliament

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

With barely a week left, the session has been able to accomplish next to no legislative business, says Aditi Phadnis

All-party meet on Thursday ahead of Parliament session

All-party meet on Thursday ahead of Parliament session

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

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.

Dhankhar has been keeping unwell, but was mostly seen energetic in RS

Dhankhar has been keeping unwell, but was mostly seen energetic in RS

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

In June, on a visit to Nainital in Uttarakhand, Dhankhar had collapsed at the Kumaon University.

Where is ex-VP Dhankhar?: Raut writes to Amit Shah

Where is ex-VP Dhankhar?: Raut writes to Amit Shah

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir reiterated Pakistan's stance on Kashmir, calling it the country's 'jugular vein' during an address to the Pakistani diaspora in Tampa, Florida. He also discussed Pakistan-US relations and the potential for increased investment.