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Uproar in LS over Israeli attack in Gaza Strip

Uproar in LS over Israeli attack in Gaza Strip

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Uproar was witnessed on Tuesday in the Lok Sabha as several parties got together to demand a resolution to condemn Israeli raids in Gaza Strip but the government did not oblige.

When stars were kids...

When stars were kids...

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Love, memorable, throwback pix to celebrate Mother's Day.

India says no to onland gas pipeline

India says no to onland gas pipeline

Rediff.com29 Jul 2003

India on Tuesday ruled out importing natural gas from Iran through an onland pipeline.

For fourth straight day, Congress stalls Lok Sabha proceedings

For fourth straight day, Congress stalls Lok Sabha proceedings

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Belligerent Congress members trooped into the Well during the Question Hour and raised slogans, even as Speaker Sumitra Mahajan went ahead with the proceedings.

Speaker writes to MPs: Maintain discipline, decorum of House

Speaker writes to MPs: Maintain discipline, decorum of House

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan has written to all MPs appealing to them to maintain discipline and decorum of the House and refrain from rushing to the well.

If necessary, govt to enact law to curb lynchings: Rajnath

If necessary, govt to enact law to curb lynchings: Rajnath

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

Singh also said that lynching incidents have been happening for years and mentioned that the biggest lynchings happened in 1984.

Parliament washed out for 3rd day due to Opposition's uproar

Parliament washed out for 3rd day due to Opposition's uproar

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

The opposition has been protesting over various issues, including the Punjab National Bank scam, since Monday when Parliament had reconvened after a month-long recess in the Budget session.

In his final address to 16th LS, Modi mocks Rahul over Rafale, hug

In his final address to 16th LS, Modi mocks Rahul over Rafale, hug

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Modi said the House did not witness any earthquake, an apparent reference to claims of Rahul Gandhi that his revelation on Rafale would create tremors.

Heated exchange in Lok Sabha over 'misuse' of CBI

Heated exchange in Lok Sabha over 'misuse' of CBI

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Principal opposition Congress too staged a walk out saying its members should have been the first ones to speak but were being denied a chance.

Rushdie does his bit for Jaisalmer

Rushdie does his bit for Jaisalmer

Rediff.com24 Sep 2003

MNCs should focus more in R&D: Govt

MNCs should focus more in R&D: Govt

Rediff.com11 Jan 2003

MNCs should focus more in R&D: Govt

IOC to shed 1000 surplus employees

IOC to shed 1000 surplus employees

Rediff.com29 Jul 2003

Indian Oil Corporation will shed about 1000 surplus employees by giving them voluntary retirement, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

Monsoon session ends: 7 things you should know

Monsoon session ends: 7 things you should know

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Passage of the long-pending Goods and Services Tax bill and a unanimous resolution on Kashmir were the highlights of the "highly productive" Monsoon session of Parliament which was adjourned sine die on Friday after 20 sittings.

'I feel like resigning', says Advani over deadlock in Parliament

'I feel like resigning', says Advani over deadlock in Parliament

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

The veteran parliamentarian gave vent to his pain and anguish soon after Speaker Sumitra Mahajan adjourned the House for the day amid trading of charges between the government and the Opposition on smooth functioning of proceedings.

HPCL plans Rs 1,040 cr investment in 2004-05

HPCL plans Rs 1,040 cr investment in 2004-05

Rediff.com4 Dec 2003

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd will invest Rs 1,040 crore (Rs 10.40 billion) in 2004-05 in its refineries and pipeline projects to attain organic growth, the Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday.

MHA to suggest enhanced security for Parl complex over Mann video row

MHA to suggest enhanced security for Parl complex over Mann video row

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

"There is a need for complete overall of the security system in the Parliament complex on a priority basis," a senior Home ministry official said.

BSNL loses Rs 9,000 cr on village telephony

BSNL loses Rs 9,000 cr on village telephony

Rediff.com12 Mar 2003

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd lost Rs 9,000 crore (Rs 90 billion) for providing telephones in villages and remote areas, between its corporatisation in October, 2000 and December 31, 2002, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Note ban, Rijiju controversy stall Parliament

Note ban, Rijiju controversy stall Parliament

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Rare unanimity was witnessed as the members passed the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2014.

Mann barred from Parl till 9-member panel submits report

Mann barred from Parl till 9-member panel submits report

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The enquiry committee has been asked to file its report by August 3 and Mann has been asked to make a statement on Tuesday at 10:30 am.

No-trust debate: Best and Worst performers

No-trust debate: Best and Worst performers

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

The biggest winner was Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan who ran her ship with self-confidence and aplomb.

LPG, kerosene subsidies to go by 2007

LPG, kerosene subsidies to go by 2007

Rediff.com19 Aug 2003

The government will phase out subsidies on LPG and kerosene by March 2007, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Sumitra Mahajan said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.\n\n\n\n

OVL sells crude to China for $25.01 mn

OVL sells crude to China for $25.01 mn

Rediff.com19 Aug 2003

ONGC Videsh Ltd has sold one million barrels of crude oil out of its share from a Sudan oil project to China for over $25 million, Minister of State for Petroleum & Natural Gas Sumitra Mahajan told Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

LS to be adjourned on opening day after tributes to Munde

LS to be adjourned on opening day after tributes to Munde

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

The first sitting of the 16th Lok Sabha on Wednesday will be adjourned for the day after paying tributes to Union minister Gopinath Munde who died in a road mishap on Tuesday.

What BJP's Uttar Pradesh win means for Indian politics

What BJP's Uttar Pradesh win means for Indian politics

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

Political Pundit R Rajagopalan lists his big takeaways from the election results.

Parliament proceedings disrupted again; Surrogacy bill passed by LS

Parliament proceedings disrupted again; Surrogacy bill passed by LS

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

The Telugu Desam Party, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam continued to raise the issue of the dam over the River Cauvery and special status for Andhra Pradesh in both the Houses. While the Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day soon after it met at 11.00 am, the Lok Sabha saw repeated adjournments, but managed to pass the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill amid the din.

Modi's 'Pakistan conspiracy' remark washes out Parliament

Modi's 'Pakistan conspiracy' remark washes out Parliament

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

Parliament proceedings were adjourned for a second day on Monday over the insinuations by Prime Minister Narendra Modi against his predecessor Manmohan Singh.

PM Modi offers water to AAP MP protesting against CBI raids

PM Modi offers water to AAP MP protesting against CBI raids

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

PM Modi offered a glass of water to Aam AAP member Bhagwant Mann, who was protesting in Lok Sabha against the CBI raids on Delhi government secretariat.

From Tharoor's new book: How Modi mocks Parliament

From Tharoor's new book: How Modi mocks Parliament

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

'In his 2014 election campaign, Mr Modi had boasted that he would apply the Gujarat model to the rest of India. We just have to ensure he doesn't start with Parliament,' says Shashi Tharoor in this fascinating excerpt from his new book, The Paradoxical Prime Minister: Narendra Modi And His India.

'PM have some shame' protests washout Parliament proceedings

'PM have some shame' protests washout Parliament proceedings

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Noisy protests by the members of the Congress and other opposition parties seeking an apology from the prime minister continued unabated throughout the day since the proceedings began.

Ahead of winter session, govt calls all-party meeting today

Ahead of winter session, govt calls all-party meeting today

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan will also hold a meeting with leaders of all political parties on Wednesday evening to seek their cooperation in proper functioning of the House.

Opposition, govt clash in LS over church attacks

Opposition, govt clash in LS over church attacks

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Recent attacks on religious places led to a verbal clash in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Giriraj Singh denies weeping or meeting PM for remarks on Sonia

Giriraj Singh denies weeping or meeting PM for remarks on Sonia

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

So strong and caustic was the PM's reprimand, sources say that Singh broke down as the former looked on. But Singh denied it.

Land Ordinance tabled in Lok Sabha amid opposition uproar

Land Ordinance tabled in Lok Sabha amid opposition uproar

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

The controversial Land Ordinance was tabled in the Lok Sabha on Monday by Union Minister of State for Skill Development Rajiv Pratap Rudy.

'There should be a retirement age for politicians'

'There should be a retirement age for politicians'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

'Politics is not a post for retired people to enjoy.'

Row over NRC list in Assam echoes in Parliament

Row over NRC list in Assam echoes in Parliament

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The govt asserted the Centre has no role in the preparation of the draft list.

Revealed: The many things Jaitley will do on Budget Day

Revealed: The many things Jaitley will do on Budget Day

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Finance Minister Arun Jailtey's time table on Budget day.

Ready to discuss LoP issue if Cong approaches: Speaker

Ready to discuss LoP issue if Cong approaches: Speaker

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

With Congress raising the pitch on the issue of Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Monday said she was ready to discuss the issue with the party if approached.

UPA MPs to write to LS Speaker seeking quick call on LoP issue

UPA MPs to write to LS Speaker seeking quick call on LoP issue

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Upping the ante on the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition issue, Congress and its allies on Monday said they will write to Speaker Sumitra Mahajan seeking an immediate decision in the matter.