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Rajya Sabha adjourned as Naidu asks AIADMK, DMK members to leave

Rajya Sabha adjourned as Naidu asks AIADMK, DMK members to leave

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

The House had to be adjourned twice in the afternoon amid din over the issue and finally for the day, minutes after it reassembled at 3 pm.

Lok Sabha adopts Kashmir resolution; 'will restore confidence of youth'

Lok Sabha adopts Kashmir resolution; 'will restore confidence of youth'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

The resolution asserted that the House "is of the firm and considered view that there cannot be any compromise on unity, integrity and national security.

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.

Uproar in Lok Sabha over 'neglect' of Hindi in UPSC exams

Uproar in Lok Sabha over 'neglect' of Hindi in UPSC exams

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

The Lok Sabha was adjourned briefly during Question Hour on Friday after uproar over "neglect" of Hindi and other regional languages in the Union Public Service Commission examinations, with the Samajwadi Party and Rashtriya Janata Dal members trooping into the Well to register their protest.

Shivraj Patil cremated with state honours

Shivraj Patil cremated with state honours

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

The last rites of veteran Congress leader and former Union minister Shivraj Patil were performed with full state honours in his home district, Latur, in Maharashtra on Saturday, with many top leaders in attendance.

'Insult to House': Uproar in RS over absence of Cabinet ministers

'Insult to House': Uproar in RS over absence of Cabinet ministers

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Chairman C P Radhakrishnan said he will take it up with the government and asked a junior minister to request the presence of a Cabinet minister in the House.

Lok Sabha chaos: One member tears newspapers, another falls ill

Lok Sabha chaos: One member tears newspapers, another falls ill

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Lok Sabha on Monday witnessed another low with a member tearing a newspaper and throwing its pieces in the House, drawing strong condemnation from the Chair.

Protests in Lok Sabha over 'police action' in Belgaum

Protests in Lok Sabha over 'police action' in Belgaum

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Shiv Sena members on Wednesday created uproar in Lok Sabha over alleged police action against Marathi-speaking people in Belgaum district in Karnataka, leading to disruption of the Question Hour.

Ho-hum, so the Lok Sabha discussed black money, what's new?

Ho-hum, so the Lok Sabha discussed black money, what's new?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Can a corrupt revenue system be trusted to keep confidences when oodles of money are involved, asks Mahesh Vijapurkar

Stone attack on Rahul Gandhi derails Lok Sabha

Stone attack on Rahul Gandhi derails Lok Sabha

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

The HM said that Rahul went on foreign tours and informed the SPG at the eleventh hour, creating problems for it to provide proper security.

LS adjourned amid ruckus over BJP's bid to link Cong with Soros

LS adjourned amid ruckus over BJP's bid to link Cong with Soros

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Lok Sabha proceedings were on Friday adjourned for the day amid protests by opposition members over Bharatiya Janata Party's attempts to link the Congress party to United States-based billionaire investor George Soros.

Telangana issue hijacks Food Bill debate in Lok Sabha

Telangana issue hijacks Food Bill debate in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

The much-touted Food Security Bill was taken up in Lok Sabha on Tuesday but the discussion was scuttled by disruptions over Telangana issue caused by Telugu Desam Party members storming the Well.

Opposition forces repeated Parliament adjournments over NEET issue

Opposition forces repeated Parliament adjournments over NEET issue

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The opposition caused repeated disruptions in Parliament Friday over the NEET paper leak issue, with both Houses being adjourned for the day without transacting much business apart from the Rajya Sabha taking up the Motion of Thanks for the President's address amid protests including by the Biju Janata Dal, which almost always supported the BJP in the previous Lok Sabha.

Monsoon session of Parl ends amid uproar; Modi hits out at Cong

Monsoon session of Parl ends amid uproar; Modi hits out at Cong

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

The Monsoon session of Parliament concluded after facing disruptions and protests over the revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. Despite the disruptions, the government managed to pass key legislations.

Tempers run high in Lok Sabha over Gorkhaland

Tempers run high in Lok Sabha over Gorkhaland

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Tempers ran high over Gorkhaland issue in the Lok Sabha on Thursday with a Trinamool Congress member attacking senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jaswant Singh for making a strong plea for a political solution to the issue but later expressed regret.

T-bill moved in Lok Sabha amid uproar, Andhra CM likely to quit

T-bill moved in Lok Sabha amid uproar, Andhra CM likely to quit

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

The government on Tuesday moved the volatile Telangana Bill for consideration in Lok Sabha but the pandemonium created by opponents to the legislation prevented a discussion as the House was repeatedly adjourned.

Alam release: 'PM jawab do' chants rock Lok Sabha

Alam release: 'PM jawab do' chants rock Lok Sabha

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Opposition on Monday created ruckus in the Lok Sabha over the release of separatist leader Masarat Alam

Modi to open Vande Mataram debate in LS on Dec 8, Amit Shah in RS on Dec 9

Modi to open Vande Mataram debate in LS on Dec 8, Amit Shah in RS on Dec 9

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Parliament is set to debate the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram and election reforms, with key discussions led by Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah.

Lok Sabha passes bill to ensure 10% quota for poor in general category

Lok Sabha passes bill to ensure 10% quota for poor in general category

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Social Justice Minister Thaavarchand Gehlot sought to allay doubts raised by several opposition members about the legislation's fate if challenged in the Supreme Court, saying he can say with confidence that the apex court will accept it.

'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.

Assault on PM: 'Lies, Rubbish, Preposterous'

Assault on PM: 'Lies, Rubbish, Preposterous'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

'The prime minister didn't come to Parliament.' 'But the BJP MP is charging that you wanted to assault the prime minister.' 'Only a person who has the intellect and ideology of the BJP can come up with such bizarre charges.'

Marshals cordon Amit Shah in LS as Oppn protest turns ugly

Marshals cordon Amit Shah in LS as Oppn protest turns ugly

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

The Lok Sabha witnessed chaotic scenes as opposition members protested the introduction of three draft laws, leading to torn bills, sloganeering, and adjournments.

Bribe money allegations rock Lok Sabha

Bribe money allegations rock Lok Sabha

Rediff.com22 Jul 2008

The House witnessed high drama when a Bharatiya Janata Party member shocked the House by walking into the well with a bag full of currency notes, which he claimed was given by a Samajwadi Party leader in return for his support in the trust vote.

Monsoon session sees 12 bills passed in LS, 15 in RS

Monsoon session sees 12 bills passed in LS, 15 in RS

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

The Monsoon session of Parliament saw the passage of several key bills in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, despite repeated disruptions and adjournments.

New Criminal Laws Set Timelines for Faster Trials: Centre Tells Parliament

New Criminal Laws Set Timelines for Faster Trials: Centre Tells Parliament

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The Centre has informed the Lok Sabha that the new criminal laws introduce specific timelines for various stages of investigation and trial to ensure faster and fair resolution of cases.

DDCA issue rocks Lok Sabha, Kirti Azad joins Congress protest

DDCA issue rocks Lok Sabha, Kirti Azad joins Congress protest

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Kirti Azad, a known detractor of Jaitley, egged on the Congress to seek a time-bound SIT probe.

Parliament adjourned as Shah refusing to make statement: Cong

Parliament adjourned as Shah refusing to make statement: Cong

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

The Congress on Monday said Parliament is getting adjourned repeatedly as Home Minister Amit Shah 'refuses' to make a statement on the Lok Sabha security breach issue which is his duty and responsibility.

Four takeaways from Lok Sabha's Lalitgate debate

Four takeaways from Lok Sabha's Lalitgate debate

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

'One won't find a lawyer in any court in the country willing to believe that a talented lawyer like Bansuri Swaraj would appear in a case for free, that too in a metropolis like Delhi.' These and other Sheela Bhatt takeways from the August 12 proceedings in the Lok Sabha.

Parliament adjourns sine die a day in advance

Parliament adjourns sine die a day in advance

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The special session saw the women's reservation bill being passed by both Houses.

Winter session of Lok Sabha ends, 13 bills passed amid din

Winter session of Lok Sabha ends, 13 bills passed amid din

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

In the session which concluded on Wednesday, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan preferred to carry on with the listed business even as protesting Congress members stormed the Well and shouted slogans, many times walking out of the House for the day.

Jan Lokpal to be Kejriwal's Lok Sabha campaign agenda

Jan Lokpal to be Kejriwal's Lok Sabha campaign agenda

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

The Delhi assembly witnessed unprecedented noise and cacophony on Friday as Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal made a fervent attempt to table the Jan Lokpal Bill.

25 Cong MPs suspended from Lok Sabha; Sonia says 'black day for democracy'

25 Cong MPs suspended from Lok Sabha; Sonia says 'black day for democracy'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Confrontation between government and opposition is set to escalate with Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Monday suspending 25 Congress members for five days for "persistently, wilfully obstructing" the House".

Parliament adjourned sine die a day before schedule

Parliament adjourned sine die a day before schedule

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned sine die on Thursday, a day ahead of the scheduled end of the Winter session, that saw a security breach in the lower house, suspension of over 140 MPs and the expulsion of Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra.

EXCLUSIVE! Lok Sabha polls in 5 phases in April; counting on May 16

EXCLUSIVE! Lok Sabha polls in 5 phases in April; counting on May 16

Rediff.com4 Jan 2014

Renu Mittal details the roadmap till June 1 when the new administration takes over.

Uproar in Parl over Oppn's 'T-shirt with slogan' protest

Uproar in Parl over Oppn's 'T-shirt with slogan' protest

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Thursday as opposition members protested wearing T-shirts with slogans on the issue of delimitation of parliamentary and assembly constituencies. The Speaker, Om Birla, objected to the DMK members wearing T-shirts with slogans written on them, saying such actions were against the rules of procedure of the House. He directed the members to go out of the House and come back with proper dress maintaining dignity. The DMK members have been trying to raise the issue of delimitation in the Lok Sabha, but the Speaker had rejected their pleas contending that the issue is nowhere on the government radar as the census of population was yet to be conducted.

'Just reading statement without...': Oppn demands debate on Iran war

'Just reading statement without...': Oppn demands debate on Iran war

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Opposition parties are demanding a full Parliament discussion on the West Asia conflict, criticising the government's silence and calling for a contingency plan to protect India's energy security and citizens.

16th Lok Sabha witnesses first protest over Polavaram ordinance

16th Lok Sabha witnesses first protest over Polavaram ordinance

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

The ordinance over the Polavaram irrigation project triggered the first protest in the 16th Lok Sabha with Telangana Rashtra Samiti members storming the Well against the measure.

4 days on and Lok Sabha fails to carry out any business

4 days on and Lok Sabha fails to carry out any business

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Members from parties, including National Democratic Alliance partner Telugu Desam Party, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Trinamool Congress, continued their protests on various issues.

Demand in Lok Sabha for rollback of fuel price hike

Demand in Lok Sabha for rollback of fuel price hike

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Several members had moved adjournment motions to raise the issue, but Speaker Meira Kumar said she has not accepted the demand.

Govt may not discuss Bihar SIR in Parliament

Govt may not discuss Bihar SIR in Parliament

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju defends Parliament's inability to discuss the Election Commission's functioning, citing a former speaker's ruling. The Opposition's demand to discuss the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls continues to disrupt the Monsoon session.