News for 'monsoon session'

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.

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Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

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Opposition demands Parliament discussion on Agnipath at Birla's all-party meet

Opposition demands Parliament discussion on Agnipath at Birla's all-party meet

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Ahead of the monsoon session of Parliament, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday sought cooperation of all parties for the smooth conduct of proceedings with "decency, dignity and discipline", even as the Opposition demanded discussion on the Agnipath scheme, unemployment and farmers' issues.

Rahul will have to reveal his caste if...: Assam CM

Rahul will have to reveal his caste if...: Assam CM

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

On Tuesday, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi accused BJP MP Anurag Thakur of "abusing and insulting" him during the Lok Sabha discussion on the Union Budget.

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Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

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Maharashtra to hold 2-day assembly session, BJP cries foul

Maharashtra to hold 2-day assembly session, BJP cries foul

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

A two-day monsoon session of the Maharashtra legislature will begin from July 5 amid the coronavirus outbreak, the state government said on Tuesday.

4 Congress MPs suspended from LS for entire session after protests

4 Congress MPs suspended from LS for entire session after protests

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Amid continuous disruptions, the Chair named Congress MPs Manickam Tagore, TN Prathapan, Jothimani and Ramya Haridas.

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Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

With suspension of business notices given by several members of the Opposition, the third day of monsoon session is also set to be stormy.

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Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

The stalemate between government and the Opposition to continue.

Pranab delays calling Parliament session, saves the day for govt

Pranab delays calling Parliament session, saves the day for govt

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

How can you issue an ordinance along with summoning the Parliament session, the President is learnt to have asked the government.

Chirag reaching out to Dalit MPs to challenge SC verdict

Chirag reaching out to Dalit MPs to challenge SC verdict

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas leader Chirag Paswan is planning to convene a meeting of Scheduled Caste MPs of different parties as he works to mobilise support ahead of his party filing a review plea in the Supreme Court against its judgment allowing sub-categorisation of reservation within the community.

Farmers will hold protest at Jantar Mantar from July 22

Farmers will hold protest at Jantar Mantar from July 22

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Rashtriya Kisan Mazdoor Mahasangh national president Shiv Kumar Kakka said that every day from July 22, 200 farmers, wearing identification badges, will go to Jantar Mantar from the Singhu border to hold the protest.

Parl Budget Session ends amid uproar over Adani row, Rahul's remark

Parl Budget Session ends amid uproar over Adani row, Rahul's remark

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

on Thursday adjourned sine die, ending the four-week-long second leg of the Budget session, during which treasury and opposition members locked horns over Rahul Gandhi's 'democracy' remark and the Adani issue.

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.

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Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

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

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.

Indo-US nuke deal to figure in Parliament session

Indo-US nuke deal to figure in Parliament session

Rediff.com9 Aug 2007

The beginning of the month-long session will coincide with the vice presidential election, in which the victory of United Progressive Alliance-Left nominee Hamid Ansari appears to be certain.

28% GST on online gaming, casinos, horse race clubs get Cabinet nod

28% GST on online gaming, casinos, horse race clubs get Cabinet nod

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved changes to GST laws to levy a 28 per cent tax on the full face value of bets in online gaming, casinos and horse race clubs, sources said. The amendments to the Central GST (CGST) and Integrated GST (IGST) acts, which were approved by the GST Council last week, are likely to be introduced in the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament, which will end on August 11. The GST Council in its 51st meeting on August 2 recommended amendments to the Schedule III of the CGST Act, 2017, to provide clarity on the taxation of supplies in casinos, horse racing and online gaming.

Punjab gives nod to prosecute Ram Rahim in sacrilege cases

Punjab gives nod to prosecute Ram Rahim in sacrilege cases

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

The move came days after the Supreme Court vacated the stay imposed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court on the trial in three sacrilege cases.

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.

Parliament's Budget session comes to an end

Parliament's Budget session comes to an end

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

The session started on January 29 and was originally slated to end on April 8 but several members had urged Speaker Om Birla to end the session earlier as they focus on electioneering for the five assemblies.

For UPA govt, 'it was a refer and defer session'

For UPA govt, 'it was a refer and defer session'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday clarified that the party did not have any deal with the United Progressive Alliance government on the crucial nuclear liability bill passed by Parliament in the just-concluded Monsoon session.

Oppn to take on govt in Parliament session

Oppn to take on govt in Parliament session

Rediff.com24 Jul 2005

Oppn to take on govt in Parliament session

Focus on Kohli as IPL resumes with RCB-KKR face-off

Focus on Kohli as IPL resumes with RCB-KKR face-off

Rediff.com16 May 2025

The unexpected 10-day break has left both the RCB and the KKR with different goals to achieve and common challenges to hurdle over.

'Muslims Have Been Misled By Opposition'

'Muslims Have Been Misled By Opposition'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

'Muslims need to work according to strategy and not fall into the trap of Opposition parties.'

Lok Sabha adjourned sine die 2 days before schedule

Lok Sabha adjourned sine die 2 days before schedule

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Opposition protests over the Pegasus snooping row, farm laws and other issues had continuously marred the proceedings since the start of the session on July 19.

'Bharat Mata' apparently unparliamentary word now: Rahul

'Bharat Mata' apparently unparliamentary word now: Rahul

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said 'Bharat Mata' is apparently an unparliamentary word in the country, a day after some of his remarks made in the Lok Sabha during the no-trust motion were expunged by Speaker Om Birla.

'Mahaul' in our favour, but...: Sonia to Congressmen

'Mahaul' in our favour, but...: Sonia to Congressmen

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Noting that elections will be held in four states, she urged party leaders to sustain the momentum and goodwill that had been generated for the party in the Lok Sabha elections.

Atiq Ahmad among former members mourned by UP assembly

Atiq Ahmad among former members mourned by UP assembly

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Ahmad was elected to the assembly as an Independent in 1989, 1991, 1993 and on a Samajwadi Party ticket in 1996. He returned to the House in 2002 on an Apna Dal ticket. He was elected as an MP in 2004.

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Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

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Women's bill to be presented in LS this session

Women's bill to be presented in LS this session

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

The government said on Friday that the controversial Women's Reservation Bill would be brought for consideration in the Lok Sabha in the Monsoon Session of Parliament -- a move apparently aimed at dividing opposition unity.

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Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

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

Bengaluru flooded after 24 hr rain; Oppn slams Cong over city infra

Bengaluru flooded after 24 hr rain; Oppn slams Cong over city infra

Rediff.com19 May 2025

The city received about 104 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours, inundating many low-lying areas and leading to traffic pile-up, prompting the BJP to launch a scathing attack on the ruling Congress.

No pension for MLAs who defect: Himachal passes new bill

No pension for MLAs who defect: Himachal passes new bill

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Himachal is first state in the country to pass such a bill under which "A person shall not be entitled for pension under the Act, if he has been disqualified at any point of time under the tenth schedule of the Constitution".

25 govt bills including two-child norm dating back to 1992 pending in RS

25 govt bills including two-child norm dating back to 1992 pending in RS

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

However, Rajya Sabha being a continuing chamber is not subject to dissolution, and bills introduced and pending in this House remain on the live register, unless withdrawn by the government.

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Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Opposition parties are likely to continue their disruptions over the Pegasus snooping and farmers' protest issues.

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Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Opposition parties are likely to continue their disruptions over the Pegasus snooping and farmers' protest issues.

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Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Opposition parties are likely to continue their disruptions over the Pegasus snooping and farmers' protest issues.

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Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Opposition parties are likely to continue their disruptions over the Pegasus snooping and farmers' protest issues.

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Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Opposition parties are likely to continue their disruptions over the Pegasus snooping and farmers' protest issues.