News for 'Monsoon Session'

Sonia calls meet on June 24 to discuss Cong's plans for protests

Sonia calls meet on June 24 to discuss Cong's plans for protests

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

In the meeting, which will be held virtually, party leaders will also discuss the current Covid and political situations.

Farmers to hold 'Kisan Parliament' at Jantar Mantar from Thursday

Farmers to hold 'Kisan Parliament' at Jantar Mantar from Thursday

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

A group of 200 farmers will travel to Jantar Mantar from the Singhu border in buses with a police escort and hold protests there from 11 am to 5 pm, sources in the Delhi Police said.

Sharad Pawar asks nephew Ajit to 'find a solution'

Sharad Pawar asks nephew Ajit to 'find a solution'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Monday asked the NCP faction led by his nephew Ajit Pawar how a way out can be found in the current political scenario as demanded by them when they had already cleared their stand in public.

RS to meet in the morning, LS in the afternoon

RS to meet in the morning, LS in the afternoon

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said that social distancing norms will be strictly followed in the monsoon session of Parliament in view of the Covid-19 pandemic and 257 MPs of the House will sit in Lok Sabha chamber, 172 in the visitors gallery and the remaining members in the Rajya Sabha chamber and its gallery.

Revised DTC to address 9 areas of concern

Revised DTC to address 9 areas of concern

Rediff.com19 May 2010

The government has identified nine areas of concern in the Direct Taxes Code (DTC) draft, and they would be taken into consideration while it is being redrafted.

Intolerance issue to hit winter session of Parliament

Intolerance issue to hit winter session of Parliament

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Opposition parties have closed ranks to target the government on a range of issues from intolerance to rising prices as the winter session begins on November 26.

On AAP's threat to boycott Opposition meet, Congress says...

On AAP's threat to boycott Opposition meet, Congress says...

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday said a decision on whether to oppose the Centre's ordinance on the control of administrative services in Delhi would be taken before the Parliament session.

Back from US, Sonia may attend Parliament

Back from US, Sonia may attend Parliament

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

The UPA chairperson had left for the US before the monsoon session of Parliament, which commenced on July 26. Her son and party general secretary Rahul Gandhi, too, had gone along with her but returned a week back.

Watch LIVE! Government vs Opposition battle it out

Watch LIVE! Government vs Opposition battle it out

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

Watch Opposition vs government duel in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha LIVE.

Reshuffle buzz: Praful Patel likely to be made central minister

Reshuffle buzz: Praful Patel likely to be made central minister

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting of the Union Council of Ministers on Monday amid a heightened buzz about the likelihood of a Cabinet reshuffle following a series of meetings of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's top brass.

Manipur tribal body disappointed over Shah's LS remarks on ethnic clashes

Manipur tribal body disappointed over Shah's LS remarks on ethnic clashes

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

The ITLF said Mizoram has welcomed more than 40,000 refugees from Myanmar and displaced people from Manipur, and it is still the most peaceful state in India.

Bharat Jodo Yatra 2.0: Rahul to walk from Gujarat to Meghalaya

Bharat Jodo Yatra 2.0: Rahul to walk from Gujarat to Meghalaya

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi will embark on a fresh padayatra (foot march) from Gujarat to Meghalaya and during that period leaders and workers of the party's Maharashtra unit would criss-cross the state, Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee president Nana Patole said on Tuesday.

Lok Sabha adjourned after passage of 2 bills amid uproar

Lok Sabha adjourned after passage of 2 bills amid uproar

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Discussion on the two bills could not take place as Opposition members continued to stage protests demanding a discussion on the Pegasus snooping allegations and the farmers' demand of repealing the three new agri laws.

Time to find out who Maharashtra's maha gaddar is: Shinde takes on Uddhav

Time to find out who Maharashtra's maha gaddar is: Shinde takes on Uddhav

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Without naming his predecessor Uddhav Thackeray, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday launched a scathing attack on him, stating that it must be found out who betrayed the people's mandate, Bal Thackeray's ideology and an ally of 25 years.

Ask tough questions, but let govt respond: PM to Oppn

Ask tough questions, but let govt respond: PM to Oppn

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Speaking with reporters ahead of the start of the session, Modi said he wants meaningful discussions in Parliament over the Covid pandemic which has gripped the entire world.

6 sitting, ex-Cong MPs in touch with TMC: Sources

6 sitting, ex-Cong MPs in touch with TMC: Sources

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

They are actively engaging with the party leadership for the past some time but the party is yet to take a call, the sources said, adding the MPs include one from the north of the country and one from south.

Jayalalithaa chairs first cabinet meet since becoming CM again

Jayalalithaa chairs first cabinet meet since becoming CM again

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Monday convened a meeting of her cabinet, the first after she returned to the top post following her acquittal in a wealth case in May this year.

INDIA to hold next meet in Mumbai on August 25, 26

INDIA to hold next meet in Mumbai on August 25, 26

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Opposition parties will hold the next meeting of their 26-member INDIA coalition in Mumbai on August 25 and 26, sources said on Thursday.

COVID-19: Senior MPs keen on skipping Parliament

COVID-19: Senior MPs keen on skipping Parliament

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

With 200 MPs out of 785 above the age of 65, there is a serious shadow of COVID-19 looming over the monsoon session Of Parliament.

LS okays bill to set up zoos, safaris and eco-tourism in forests

LS okays bill to set up zoos, safaris and eco-tourism in forests

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Forest land that will also be exempted includes land situated within 100 km along the international borders, Line of Control, or Line of Actual Control, proposed to be used for construction of strategic linear projects for national importance or security.

Parliament session may be extended to push important bills

Parliament session may be extended to push important bills

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

The current session of Parliament may be extended to enable the passage of bills, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu told Bharatiya Janata Party MPs in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Congress changes tack for Parliament

Congress changes tack for Parliament

Rediff.com30 May 2005

Watch LIVE! All the action in Parliament

Watch LIVE! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

Watch all debates LIVE from both the Houses.

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Day 5 of Parliament's monsoon session 2020. Watch all the action in both houses LIVE here.

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

On Day 2 of Parliament's monsoon session 2020, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to make a statement on the continuing standoff between Indian and Chinese troops along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh.

Athawale seeks cabinet berth for party in Maharashtra expansion

Athawale seeks cabinet berth for party in Maharashtra expansion

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

He said the RPI-A will also demand tickets to contest at least two Lok Sabha seats (out of the total 48 in Maharashtra) and 10 to 15 assembly segments in the 2024 elections from the NDA quota.

Parliament adjourned as Oppn remains firm on PM's statement on Manipur

Parliament adjourned as Oppn remains firm on PM's statement on Manipur

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Both houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day on Friday after an uproar over the violence in Manipur.

Lumpy disease: UP bans cattle trade with 4 states, slaps internal curbs too

Lumpy disease: UP bans cattle trade with 4 states, slaps internal curbs too

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Singh said the lumpy skin disease has spread to animals in 14 states of the country and it is "fatal to animals like coronavirus" is to human.

Outsiders brought in to manhandle MPs in RS: Oppn

Outsiders brought in to manhandle MPs in RS: Oppn

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

The Opposition alleged that without any provocation from the Opposition, "outsiders who were not part of Parliament security were brought in to manhandle the Opposition leaders and members, including women Parliamentarians who were only protesting against the Government's conduct, highhandedness and muzzling of the voice".

NDA vs INDIA at Parliament over crimes against women

NDA vs INDIA at Parliament over crimes against women

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Holding placards and banners that read "INDIA for Manipur" and "INDIA demands PM's statement on Manipur", the opposition parties raised slogans against the government in front of Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Parliament complex.

Modi Sarkar may re-promulgate land ordinance for record 4th time

Modi Sarkar may re-promulgate land ordinance for record 4th time

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

With consensus eluding it, the land bill is unlikely to be presented in Parliament during the Monsoon Session beginning Tuesday and the related ordinance would be promulgated for an unprecedented fourth time, government sources said.

Cong ally IUML rejects CPM invite to UCC seminars

Cong ally IUML rejects CPM invite to UCC seminars

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

The overtures by CPI-M state secretary MV Govindan had upset the Congress that had, subsequently, accused the Left party of turning the UCC into a Hindu versus Muslim issue for gaining political mileage.

BSE: Top losers and gainers

BSE: Top losers and gainers

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

The S&P BSE Sensex shed 119 points to close at 27,977 and the Nifty50 dropped 45 points to finish at 8,591.

Protests in Assam against delimitation report, BJP ally AGP's MLA quits party

Protests in Assam against delimitation report, BJP ally AGP's MLA quits party

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Hazarika, a former minister, said that he resigned from all posts in the AGP, including that of the general secretary.

Amit Shah admitted to AIIMS again

Amit Shah admitted to AIIMS again

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

The 55-year-old Bharatiya Janata Party leader had tested positive for coronavirus on August 2 when he was taken to private hospital Medanta in Gurgaon.

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.

Orissa wants to change its name to Odisha

Orissa wants to change its name to Odisha

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

Stating the disparities due to 'wrong spelling of state's name', Home Secretary T K Mishra said though it was being written as Udisa in Hindi and Orissa in English, the real name was Odisha. Similarly, the name of the state's language is written as Udiya in Hindi and Oriya in English when it should be Odia.

Amit Shah discharged from AIIMS

Amit Shah discharged from AIIMS

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

On August 2, Shah, 55, had said on Twitter that he had tested positive for COVID-19.

BJP 'harmed Bharat Mata' in Manipur: Rahul in Lok Sabha

BJP 'harmed Bharat Mata' in Manipur: Rahul in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

In a blistering attack against the BJP over the violence in Manipur, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that its politics had "murdered Bharat Mata" in the northeastern state and termed members of the ruling party "traitors".

PM seeks names of BJP MPs absent during voting for statutory resolution in RS

PM seeks names of BJP MPs absent during voting for statutory resolution in RS

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The statutory resolution demanded that the Tribunals Reforms Bill be send to the select committee of the House, however, it got negated.