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Monsoon session to be held from July 20 to August 11

Monsoon session to be held from July 20 to August 11

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

The monsoon session is expected to commence in the old Parliament building and later move to the new building, sources said. The new building was inaugurated by Modi on May 28.

Yogi, Fadnavis among BJP's 40 star campaigners for Karnataka election

Yogi, Fadnavis among BJP's 40 star campaigners for Karnataka election

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party president J P Nadda, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and a strong team of Union ministers figure in the list of the party's 40 star campaigners for Karnataka assembly elections next month.

Modi flags off south India's first Vande Bharat Express

Modi flags off south India's first Vande Bharat Express

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

The train connects Mysuru and Chennai via Bengaluru.

Police complaint against TMC MP for mimicry of V-P

Police complaint against TMC MP for mimicry of V-P

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The complaint said the video was made with an "intention to insult and defame the Vice-President of India, his caste as well as his background of farmer and as a lawyer".

Govt calls all-party meeting ahead of monsoon session of Parliament

Govt calls all-party meeting ahead of monsoon session of Parliament

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The government has convened an all-party meeting on Wednesday to deliberate on a host of issues related to Parliament's monsoon session, which will begin from July 20.

Ahead of polls, ex-U'khand Congress chief joins BJP

Ahead of polls, ex-U'khand Congress chief joins BJP

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

'I think Uttarakhand's development is only possible under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and I want to work towards making Uttarakhand a better state'

Modi to campaign in about 20 places in K'taka: Bommai

Modi to campaign in about 20 places in K'taka: Bommai

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Karnataka would vote on May 10, and the results will be declared on May 13.

Actions of MPs called for punishment: Joshi on Rajya Sabha ruckus

Actions of MPs called for punishment: Joshi on Rajya Sabha ruckus

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Condemning opposition MPs for attacking Harivansh, Joshi said the Congress and other opposition parties are frustrated with the rise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and have lost their balance.

Govt Agency Loses 3 Crore In Cyber Attack

Govt Agency Loses 3 Crore In Cyber Attack

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

'The hacker replaced original emails and planted fraudulent emails with a request letter and invoices to be paid to fraudulent bank accounts.'

SC defers hearing on Mahua Moitra's plea against expulsion

SC defers hearing on Mahua Moitra's plea against expulsion

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday deferred the hearing on a plea of Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra challenging her expulsion from the Lok Sabha till January 3 next year.

Hopeful of holding Monsoon Session of Parliament in July: Govt

Hopeful of holding Monsoon Session of Parliament in July: Govt

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

The government is hopeful that the Monsoon Session of Parliament will begin on its normal schedule in July, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Tuesday amid the second wave of COVID-19.

BJP leaders hail 'Modi's guarantees' for election win

BJP leaders hail 'Modi's guarantees' for election win

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan gave Modi's aggressive campaign ahead of the assembly election for the party's performance.

Haryana removes barricades at Shambhu border after farmers' eviction

Haryana removes barricades at Shambhu border after farmers' eviction

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Following the eviction of protesting farmers from the Shambhu border, Haryana security personnel began removing cemented barricades erected to prevent Punjab farmers from reaching Delhi. The Shambhu-Ambala road, closed for over a year, is being cleared with JCBs and other machinery. Meanwhile, the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha announced dharnas outside deputy commissioners' offices in protest against the Punjab Police crackdown. The groups criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab for evicting the protesters and detaining farmer leaders on Wednesday. The police action was justified by Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, who said industries and businesses were hit hard due to the prolonged closure of the highways. The protesting farmers, led by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, had been camping at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points since February 13, 2022.

'Jai Shri Ram, NEET-NEET': Slogans fly in Lok Sabha on Day 1

'Jai Shri Ram, NEET-NEET': Slogans fly in Lok Sabha on Day 1

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The Lok Sabha witnessed a display of linguistic diversity on Monday, with the newly-elected MPs taking their oaths in English and Indian languages, including Sanskrit, Hindi, Dogri, Bengali, Assamese and Odia.

Ram idol by Karnataka sculptor picked for consecration in Ayodhya

Ram idol by Karnataka sculptor picked for consecration in Ayodhya

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi confirmed as much on his social media handle on Monday, saying a renowned idol-maker from the 'land of Hanuman' will see his piece of creation find pride of place at the Ram Temple on January 22.

Govt convenes all party meet on Saturday

Govt convenes all party meet on Saturday

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament, the government has convened a meeting of floor leaders of political parties in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on Saturday.

Drubbed Oppn reworks strategy for Parliament's winter session

Drubbed Oppn reworks strategy for Parliament's winter session

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

The leaders of the Opposition INDIA bloc are meeting on Monday morning ostensibly to redraw their strategies to take on Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP both inside the Parliament and in the electoral arena.

Modi votes as polling underway for 93 seats in 3rd phase

Modi votes as polling underway for 93 seats in 3rd phase

Rediff.com7 May 2024

The states and union territories where the elections are being held in this phase are Assam (4), Bihar (5), Chhattisgarh (7), Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (2), Goa (2), Gujarat (25), Karnataka (14), Maharashtra (11), Madhya Pradesh (8), Uttar Pradesh (10) and West Bengal (4). The BJP has bagged the Surat seat unopposed.

Amit Shah to make statement on Nagaland firing in Parliament

Amit Shah to make statement on Nagaland firing in Parliament

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

On Sunday, the Army expressed deep regret over the incident and ordered a Court of Inquiry.

Govt declines Oppn's demand for debate on LAC standoff

Govt declines Oppn's demand for debate on LAC standoff

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The govt said that the issue is sensitive and related to national security and thus can't be made public.

Not resigning, Karnataka CM puts rumours to rest

Not resigning, Karnataka CM puts rumours to rest

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Bommai on Saturday made it clear that he is not travelling to any foreign country and that there is no question of any new chief minister in Karnataka.

Govt to bring Delhi services bill in Rajya Sabha on Monday

Govt to bring Delhi services bill in Rajya Sabha on Monday

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Senior Congress leader and Supreme Court lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi is likely to initiate the debate from the opposition side, the sources said.

Time-tested alliance, says PM as 38 NDA parties meet

Time-tested alliance, says PM as 38 NDA parties meet

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Prime Minister Modi was welcomed by BJP president J P Nadda, Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, former Tamil Nadu chief minister and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader K Palaniswami and Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio.

After MP, BJP may field Union ministers in Rajasthan poll

After MP, BJP may field Union ministers in Rajasthan poll

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Union minister and the BJP's election in-charge for Rajasthan Pralhad Joshi, co-in-charge Nitin Patel, the party's in-charge for Rajasthan Arun Singh, state president C P Joshi, Union ministers Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Arjun Ram Meghwal and Kailash Chaudhary, Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly Rajendra Rathore, Deputy Leader of Opposition and former state president Satish Poonia and other leaders were present at the meeting, which is likely to continue till late, the sources said.

SIT won't go abroad to bring Prajwal Revanna back: Karnataka HM

SIT won't go abroad to bring Prajwal Revanna back: Karnataka HM

Rediff.com12 May 2024

He also cautioned political leaders about making public statements or sharing information in connection with the case, which is sensitive.

Union minister says 'no word barred from use' in Parliament

Union minister says 'no word barred from use' in Parliament

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Addressing reporters after the all-party meeting ahead of the Monsoon session of Parliament which was attended by leaders of various parties, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi also said that the government was open for discussion on all issues under rules and procedures of Parliament.

UP, Bihar, Maharashtra bag most ministerial berths

UP, Bihar, Maharashtra bag most ministerial berths

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Uttar Pradesh and Bihar appear to have got the maximum representation in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new council of ministers, while assembly poll-bound Maharashtra also found a significant presence.

PM unveils national emblem on new Parliament building

PM unveils national emblem on new Parliament building

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday unveiled the national emblem cast on the roof of the new Parliament building.

Denying me ticket can cost...: Shettar's ultimatum to BJP

Denying me ticket can cost...: Shettar's ultimatum to BJP

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Shettar said he has not lost his hopes and would wait till the evening.

Modi 3.0 mantris off to quick start, priority for 100-day action plan

Modi 3.0 mantris off to quick start, priority for 100-day action plan

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Signalling both change and continuity, India's new government, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a third consecutive term, got into work gear on Tuesday with cabinet ministers and ministers of state filing into their respective offices to assume charge.

Parliament passes bill to cut salaries of MPs by 30%

Parliament passes bill to cut salaries of MPs by 30%

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Rajya Sabha passed the Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2020. It had got the approval of Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Why Union ministers thank Rahul for Ladakh bike trip

Why Union ministers thank Rahul for Ladakh bike trip

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Rijiju complimented Rahul for promoting the excellent roads built in the Himalayan region under Modi's leadership.

Monsoon Session: Oppn plans to corner govt on Agnipath, price rise

Monsoon Session: Oppn plans to corner govt on Agnipath, price rise

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Leaders of various opposition parties on Sunday demanded that issues of price rise, 'Agnipath' scheme as well as the alleged misuse of investigative agencies be taken up in Parliament and also raised objections to the list of 'unparliamentary words' at an all-party meeting convened by the government ahead of the Monsoon Session.

Can't discuss some matters in Parliament: Govt on China

Can't discuss some matters in Parliament: Govt on China

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The government on Monday said that matters regarding Chinese intrusion can't be discussed in Parliament as it concerns the security of the country.

2 more MPs suspended from House, total 143 so far

2 more MPs suspended from House, total 143 so far

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

This takes the number of suspended MPs in the Lok Sabha to 97.

AAP's sole Lok Sabha MP suspended for monsoon session

AAP's sole Lok Sabha MP suspended for monsoon session

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

The Lok Sabha on Thursday suspended newly-elected AAP member Sushil Kumar Rinku for the remaining part of the monsoon session for unruly behaviour in the house.

Govt forms cabinet committees on security, economic affairs; includes allies

Govt forms cabinet committees on security, economic affairs; includes allies

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The members of the cabinet committees included Union ministers from the Bharatiya Janata Party and its National Democratic Alliance partners like Janata Dal-United, Telugu Desam Party, Janata Dal-Secular, Shiv Sena and Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas.

6 bills tabled in Lok Sabha amid uproar over Manipur

6 bills tabled in Lok Sabha amid uproar over Manipur

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Six bills, including the one to amend the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, were introduced in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday amid protests by opposition members over the violence in Manipur.

Mahua Moitra's expulsion plea not maintainable: LS secretariat to SC

Mahua Moitra's expulsion plea not maintainable: LS secretariat to SC

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

It referred to Article 105 of the Constitution which deals with powers, privileges etc, of the Houses of Parliament and of the members and committees thereof.

When People Cried Seeing Modi

When People Cried Seeing Modi

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

There was not a dry eye in sight as 3,024 beneficiaries of a slum rehabilitation project were overwhelmed by emotion as Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi handed them the keys to their new homes at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.