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Ahead of Budget session, BJP plans nationalism campaign for masses

Ahead of Budget session, BJP plans nationalism campaign for masses

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Party leaders and workers will try to build up public opinion against the alleged anti-national activities in the central varsity and in support of action against people involved in it.

Pak SC finds Imran's arrest illegal, orders his immediate release

Pak SC finds Imran's arrest illegal, orders his immediate release

Rediff.com11 May 2023

In a major relief for Imran Khan, Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday declared the former prime minister's arrest "illegal" and ordered his immediate release after he was produced before a bench on its orders.

Rahul seals no-confidence speech with 'jaadu ki jhappi' for PM; Speaker takes objection

Rahul seals no-confidence speech with 'jaadu ki jhappi' for PM; Speaker takes objection

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

He also said his opponents may hate him, call him 'Pappu' but he has no anger, hatred against the PM and the BJP.

Cong, AIADMK clash in LS on move to release Rajiv assassins

Cong, AIADMK clash in LS on move to release Rajiv assassins

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

The move of the Tamil Nadu government to release seven convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case generated heat in Lok Sabha on Thursday with Congress and AIADMK members clashing on the issue.

Women's quota to run for 15 years, includes SC/ST, unlikely for 2024 polls

Women's quota to run for 15 years, includes SC/ST, unlikely for 2024 polls

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

The government on Tuesday introduced a constitutional amendment bill reserving 33 per cent seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, reviving a proposal pending for years and blending history, politics and societal imperatives on the first day in the new Parliament building.

Monsoon session ends 4 days ahead of schedule

Monsoon session ends 4 days ahead of schedule

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Generally, before adjourning the house sine die the chair reads out the statistics about the business transacted in the house in detail.

Govt for 3-day gap between Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha sitting

Govt for 3-day gap between Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha sitting

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Though the Bharatiya Janata Party is not overly worried about getting the amended land acquisition bill through in the Upper House, it has nevertheless decided to have a three-day gap between the dates of the sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha for the Budget session.

Rahul launches 'jumla strike' on BJP during no-trust motion debate

Rahul launches 'jumla strike' on BJP during no-trust motion debate

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

The Congress president questioned the government over unfulfilled promises and questioned the Rafale deal.

Sparks set to fly during Monsoon session beginning Monday

Sparks set to fly during Monsoon session beginning Monday

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

The passing of the GST bill and the failure of India to acquire NSG membership is set to rule the agenda in Parliament.

Record 19 Oppn MPs suspended from RS for week after ruckus over price rise

Record 19 Oppn MPs suspended from RS for week after ruckus over price rise

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

While seven of the suspended MPs belonged to the TMC, six were from the DMK, three from the Telangana Rashtra Samithi, two from the Communist Party of India-Marxist and one from the Communist Party of India.

RS wants Maya to withdraw resignation

RS wants Maya to withdraw resignation

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Kurien, with whom Mayawati had got angry, said the episode was a result of a 'misunderstanding'.

A Lok Sabha of contrasts!

A Lok Sabha of contrasts!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

It was a changed scenario in the new Lok Sabha with the churning brought out by the elections throwing in contrasts.

Democracy killed: Oppn slams 'No Question Hour' plan

Democracy killed: Oppn slams 'No Question Hour' plan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

There will be no Question Hour and private members' bills will not be taken up in the Monsoon session, while the Zero Hour will be restricted.

READ: Mahua Moitra's takedown of UAPA amendments

READ: Mahua Moitra's takedown of UAPA amendments

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

"Features of the Bill are anti-people and anti-Constitution...it is a very dangerous act," the fiery TMC MP said.

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.

Amit Shah emerges stronger after delivering on BJP's agenda

Amit Shah emerges stronger after delivering on BJP's agenda

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

His successful piloting of the move to strip Jammu and Kashmir of its special status is undoubtedly the highlight of his ministerial stint since the Modi 2.0 government assumed office on May 30.

PoK, Aksai Chin part of JK; will give life for it: Shah

PoK, Aksai Chin part of JK; will give life for it: Shah

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Shah said nobody can stop him from introducing a resolution on Kashmir in Parliament.

Oppn attacks govt in Lok Sabha for making 'tall promises'

Oppn attacks govt in Lok Sabha for making 'tall promises'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

The opposition on Wednesday lambasted the government in the Lok Sabha for making "tall promises" which were "difficult to achieve" to garner votes and asked the Bharatiya Janata Party-led ruling dispensation to explain how they would fulfill the aspirations of the people.

Rajya Sabha issues code of conduct for members ahead of budget session

Rajya Sabha issues code of conduct for members ahead of budget session

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

As per the rules and regulations, members must not do anything that brings disrepute to the Parliament and affects their credibility, and members must utilise their position as Members of Parliament to advance general well-being of the people.

Bihar: Jitan Ram Manjhi quits assembly seat

Bihar: Jitan Ram Manjhi quits assembly seat

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

In a surprise move, former Bihar chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi resigned on Tuesday as member of the state legislative assembly, according to his close aide Danish Rizwan.

No business in RS, LS passes two bills as ruckus in House continues

No business in RS, LS passes two bills as ruckus in House continues

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Both Houses have been witnessing a ruckus over the Rafale fighter jet deal and Cauvery river issue, among other matters.

Coal scam is monumental, says BJP; targets PM in Rajya Sabha

Coal scam is monumental, says BJP; targets PM in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday once again targeted Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Rajya Sabha on missing files pertaining to coal mines allocation saying the scam is "monumental" and demanded that he clarify on it.

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.

PIX: Parliament moves into its new home

PIX: Parliament moves into its new home

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

In a historic transition, the Parliament moved into a swanky new complex on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging MPs to forget all past bitterness and start a new chapter and the introduction of the women's reservation bill taking centre stage.

Why Urjit Patel said, 'I quit'

Why Urjit Patel said, 'I quit'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

The resignation is sure to create more political firestorms for the government as it comes on the eve of the winter session of Parliament where the Opposition has already made it clear to the treasury benches that infringing on the RBI autonomy would be a big talking point for them.

Imran Khan to hold office till caretaker PM is appointed

Imran Khan to hold office till caretaker PM is appointed

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Imran Khan will continue to be the prime ninister of Pakistan until the appointment of a caretaker premier, according to a notification issued by President Arif Alvi on Monday.

TMC in a tight corner over bribery sting

TMC in a tight corner over bribery sting

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

The government favours a probe into the alleged bribery charges against some of its MPs.

'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.

Om Birla unanimously elected as new Lok Sabha Speaker

Om Birla unanimously elected as new Lok Sabha Speaker

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

A total of 13 motions were moved in support of Birla.

Will protect Article 370 and 35-A: J-K govt

Will protect Article 370 and 35-A: J-K govt

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday said it will protect the special status granted to the state under Indian Constitution.

Karnataka minister, Congress chief nearly come to blows in House over 'insult to flag'

Karnataka minister, Congress chief nearly come to blows in House over 'insult to flag'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Pandemonium prevailed in the Karnataka assembly on Wednesday with Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj K S Eshwarappa and State Congress president D K Shivakumar charging towards each other stopping short of coming to blows.

Lesson For Rahul and Priyanka...

Lesson For Rahul and Priyanka...

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Measure each word you utter in public, advises Virendra Kapoor.

Attacking Congress in RS, Modi invokes 1984 riots, Kashmiri Pandits

Attacking Congress in RS, Modi invokes 1984 riots, Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

"The Congress in a way is in the grip of urban Naxals. That is why its thought has become negative," Modi alleged in his 90-minute speech.

Bihar police bill passed by assembly amid unprecedented chaos

Bihar police bill passed by assembly amid unprecedented chaos

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Unprecedented chaos erupted inside the Bihar assembly on Tuesday when police was called inside to assist the marshals in evicting unruly opposition members who tried to physically prevent the Speaker from taking his Chair.

Congress takes on 'biased' Speaker in Lok Sabha

Congress takes on 'biased' Speaker in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Congress cornered Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, accusing her of 'bias' in the House.

Outrage over Mumbai gang rape resonates in Lok Sabha

Outrage over Mumbai gang rape resonates in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

The outrage over the Mumbai gang rape of a young photojournalist resonated in Lok Sabha on Saturday with members voicing concern that such incidents continue despite laws being made stringent, a view shared by the government.

RS disrupted over vacancies in commissions for weaker sections

RS disrupted over vacancies in commissions for weaker sections

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Information and Broadcasting Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said all the commissions were functioning and the process of filling up the vacancies was on.

Smriti Irani in line of fire again in LS

Smriti Irani in line of fire again in LS

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

HRD Minister Smriti Irani was again in the line of fire in the Lok Sabha with opposition members forcing Speaker Sumitra Mahajan to allow them to speak on their notice for the privilege motion against the minister.

Kamal Nath defends self on migrant comment; Complaint lodged in Bihar court

Kamal Nath defends self on migrant comment; Complaint lodged in Bihar court

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Some Bharatiya Janata Party MPs also raised the issue in Parliament, accusing Madhya Pradesh's new chief minister of inciting hatred against people of other states.

Protests in LS over Anurag Thakur's Nehru-Gandhi remarks

Protests in LS over Anurag Thakur's Nehru-Gandhi remarks

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

The ruckus began during the procedure for the introduction of the Taxation and Other Laws (Relaxation and Amendment of Certain Provisions) Bill, 2020.