News for 'monsoon session parliament'

Dhankhar has been keeping unwell, but was mostly seen energetic in RS

Dhankhar has been keeping unwell, but was mostly seen energetic in RS

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

In June, on a visit to Nainital in Uttarakhand, Dhankhar had collapsed at the Kumaon University.

'Kya kar rahe hai aap': Jaya Bachchan loses temper at selfie-seeker

'Kya kar rahe hai aap': Jaya Bachchan loses temper at selfie-seeker

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

After the incident, actor and Bharatiyha Janata Party MP from Mandi, Kangana Ranaut, has reacted to it and called Jaya the "most spoilt and privileged woman"

No claim or objection on Bihar draft voter list: EC amid political row

No claim or objection on Bihar draft voter list: EC amid political row

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

The window to submit claims and objections to rectify any errors on draft electoral rolls opened on August 1.

Oppn MPs protest in T-shirts featuring '124-year-old Minta Devi'

Oppn MPs protest in T-shirts featuring '124-year-old Minta Devi'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

INDIA bloc MPs protest against the Election Commission's voter roll revision in Bihar, alleging irregularities and disenfranchisement of voters.

Modi urges dialogue with open mind in Parliament

Modi urges dialogue with open mind in Parliament

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The PM urged parliamentarians to must make full use of this session

Parliament's winter session from Nov 22 to Dec 20

Parliament's winter session from Nov 22 to Dec 20

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

The winter session of the Parliament will begin on November 22, it was officially announced on Friday.

What Dhankar Said In The Rajya Sabha On Monday

What Dhankar Said In The Rajya Sabha On Monday

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

'Dialogue and discussion, not conflict, are the way forward.' 'Internal fighting strengthens our enemies and provides material to divide us.'

'Important items' on agenda: Govt on special session of Parliament

'Important items' on agenda: Govt on special session of Parliament

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

"There is enough time, and required mandatory time for the circulation of agenda will be followed", the Parliamentary Affairs Minister said.

Only Modi's statement on Manipur can end Parliament deadlock: Congress

Only Modi's statement on Manipur can end Parliament deadlock: Congress

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the opposition parties are only reflecting the sentiments of the people of Manipur and of the country.

Rahul gets bail in defamation case for remarks against Shah

Rahul gets bail in defamation case for remarks against Shah

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

A case of defamation was filed against Gandhi by a person named Pratap Kumar for allegedly making defamatory statements against Shah at a rally in Chaibasa in 2018.

Parliament session not to be curtailed: Govt

Parliament session not to be curtailed: Govt

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

The government on Tuesday scotched speculation that the monsoon Session of Parliament will be curtailed and both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha will adjourn sine die.

Protests over Manipur violence continue to rock Parliament

Protests over Manipur violence continue to rock Parliament

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Members from various opposition parties, including the Congress, sought to raise the Manipur issue immediately after the House convened and some of them shouted slogans.

All 3 Pahalgam terrorists shot in the head: Amit Shah in RS

All 3 Pahalgam terrorists shot in the head: Amit Shah in RS

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Home Minister Amit Shah stated in the Rajya Sabha that the terrorists responsible for the Pahalgam attack were killed in Operation Mahadev. He also criticized the Congress party's stance on national security.

Parliament's winter session to commence from November 26

Parliament's winter session to commence from November 26

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Important legislations like the Goods and Service Tax Bill, Land Acquisition bill, the Real Estate Regulation and Development Bill and Negotiable Instruments Arbitration Bill will be taken up.

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

This session is important because elections for the office of President and Vice President are taking place

MCA Rethinks PM Internship Scheme

MCA Rethinks PM Internship Scheme

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

With less than six months left for this financial year and poor response from applicants, launching the scheme this year is unlikely.

Longest Parliament session in recent times ends

Longest Parliament session in recent times ends

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

The longest session of Parliament in recent times concluded on Tuesday in the shadow of the A R Antulay controversy with the opposition unrelenting in its demand for the sacking of the minority affairs minister. The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die after a ten-day sitting in the third and final phase of the Monsoon session of Parliament which had begun way back on July 21 for the trust vote.

No question hour, private members' business in special Parliament session

No question hour, private members' business in special Parliament session

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

A session of both Houses of Parliament will be held from September 18-22 without Question Hour or private members' business, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha secretariats said on Saturday.

Women's quota? One nation, one poll? Speculation rife over special Parliament meet

Women's quota? One nation, one poll? Speculation rife over special Parliament meet

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

There was no official word on the agenda of the session which will be held days after the G20 Summit in the national capital on September 9 and 10.

Parliament set to witness stormy budget session

Parliament set to witness stormy budget session

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The session will begin with the address of the President to the joint sitting of the two Houses on Friday morning followed by the presentation of the Union Budget on February 1.

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Watch all the action from both Houses of Parliament.

Jumbled seating 'new normal' as Parliament commences

Jumbled seating 'new normal' as Parliament commences

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

While nearly 200 members were present in the Lok Sabha chamber, a little over 30 were seated in the visitors' gallery located above the main chamber.

Unlimited cases like Minta Devi: Rahul on 'vote chori' claim

Unlimited cases like Minta Devi: Rahul on 'vote chori' claim

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of failing to uphold the 'one man, one vote' principle, citing irregularities in voter lists. He claims the issue is widespread and systematic, with the opposition protesting the Election Commission's voter roll revision in Bihar.

Modi, Shah call on President Murmu, reasons unknown

Modi, Shah call on President Murmu, reasons unknown

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday called on President Droupadi Murmu separately within hours at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

No hard copies of ordinances in next Parliament session

No hard copies of ordinances in next Parliament session

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

'Members are informed that in view of the prevailing situation of COVID-19 pandemic and in order to check the spread of infection which may occur due to handling of physical papers, it has been decided to discontinue circulation of hard copies of ordinances with effect from the ensuing 4th Session of 17th Lok Sabha,' the secretariat said in a notification.

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Watch all the action from both Houses of Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

The stalemate between government and the Opposition to continue.

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The first-of-its-kind monsoon session will see Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha sitting in two different shifts, while special seating arrangements have been made for MPs in adherence to social distancing guidelines.

Govt moves to ease business rules, tables Jan Vishwas Bill in LS

Govt moves to ease business rules, tables Jan Vishwas Bill in LS

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill 2025, aimed at decriminalizing minor offenses to promote ease of living and business, was introduced in the Lok Sabha and referred to a Select Committee.

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Watch all the action from both Houses of Parliament.

Kalyan Banerjee quits as TMC chief whip in LS amid coordination issues

Kalyan Banerjee quits as TMC chief whip in LS amid coordination issues

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Senior Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee resigned as the party's chief whip in the Lok Sabha, citing unfair blame for lack of coordination among MPs and internal party conflicts.

What if the land bill is not passed this Parliament session?

What if the land bill is not passed this Parliament session?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

'Re-issuing ordinances is against convention. Courts have said that re-promulgation of an ordinance is against the Constitution.'

When A Plane Crashes Into A School...

When A Plane Crashes Into A School...

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Government planning a short winter session of Parliament

Government planning a short winter session of Parliament

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to take a final call on October 19.

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

On Day 2, many leader have given suspension of business notices over price rise and Agnipath scheme.

Monsoon failure in Parliament

Monsoon failure in Parliament

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

With barely a week left, the session has been able to accomplish next to no legislative business, says Aditi Phadnis

'All options open': Cong on Bihar 'poll boycott'

'All options open': Cong on Bihar 'poll boycott'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

The Congress party has voiced its opposition to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, calling it a 'Tughlaqi process'. The party stated that all options are open for the INDIA bloc to collectively decide on the issue.

All-party meet on Thursday ahead of Parliament session

All-party meet on Thursday ahead of Parliament session

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Amid indications of a stormy Winter session of Parliament, an all-party meeting has been convened by Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar on Thursday to ensure that the sittings were held smoothly.

Govt approaches all parties to impeach cash row judge

Govt approaches all parties to impeach cash row judge

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday underlined the government's resolve to take all political parties on board in moving an impeachment motion against Justice Yashwant Varma, saying corruption in the judiciary cannot be approached through a 'political prism'.

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

The monsoon session has seen frequent disruptions over the opposition's demand for a discussion on the Pegasus issue.