News for 'monsoon session'

Nitish-led new govt in Bihar brings no-trust vote against assembly speaker

Nitish-led new govt in Bihar brings no-trust vote against assembly speaker

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

A notice signed by several legislators of the Grand Alliance was submitted to the assembly secretariat.

Shinde defends revolt against Sena, says will unveil vision document for Maha

Shinde defends revolt against Sena, says will unveil vision document for Maha

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Replying to an Opposition sponsored debate on various issues facing the state on the last day of the monsoon session, the chief minister said he has been often described as a "contract CM" by his opponents.

TMC MPs aged over 65 yrs likely to skip Parliament

TMC MPs aged over 65 yrs likely to skip Parliament

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Although there has been no official communication by the party leadership in this regard, the sources said MPs over 65 years of age have been advised not to attend the session.

Both houses of Parliament prorogued

Both houses of Parliament prorogued

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Both houses of Parliament were prorogued on Friday, almost a month after being adjourned sine die, ending the possibility of an extension of the Monsoon session in the face of continued stand-off between government and opposition.

Why Did Rajnath Chair All-Party Meet?

Why Did Rajnath Chair All-Party Meet?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

In the chair was Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, a Bharatiya Janata Party leader of the old school with friends across parties unlike the duo who currently run the BJP.

MPs will need COVID negative report for Parliament

MPs will need COVID negative report for Parliament

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

The COVID-19 test of the MPs need to be done 72 hours before the start of the session and it can be done either in their constituencies or at the Parliament complex.

If Manipur-like incident happens here...: Sharad Pawar

If Manipur-like incident happens here...: Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

NCP president Sharad Pawar on Wednesday said members of the women's wing of the party should take to the streets if a Manipur-like instance happens, without worrying about the registration of cases against them.

Centre asks states for data on deaths due to oxygen shortage

Centre asks states for data on deaths due to oxygen shortage

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Last week, opposition parties had hit out at the government after it told Parliament that no deaths due to oxygen shortage have been specifically reported by states and Union Territories during the second COVID-19 wave.

Adhir writes to President Murmu, apologises for 'rashtrapatni' remark

Adhir writes to President Murmu, apologises for 'rashtrapatni' remark

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

In a letter to the President, he said that he mistakenly used an incorrect word for her and it was a slip of tongue.

JD-U among NDA allies back Waqf Amendment Bill, say not anti-Muslim

JD-U among NDA allies back Waqf Amendment Bill, say not anti-Muslim

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The TDP and the LJP also supported the Bill being sent to a parliamentary committee for further examination.

Gaming site MPL lays off 350 people after GST rate hike

Gaming site MPL lays off 350 people after GST rate hike

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Online sports platform Mobile Premier League has laid off around 350 people or about half of India team to cut down on expenses and bear the burden of increased GST of 28 per cent, according to an internal company email. The GST Council has decided to levy a 28 per cent GST on online gaming and casinos on the face value of bets at the entry level. The Centre will bring amendments to the Central GST law in the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament, following which states will pass the amendments in their respective assemblies to pave the way for the introduction of changes in the law by October 1.

Chhattisgarh Cong tussle: Now, Singh Deo skips legislature party meet

Chhattisgarh Cong tussle: Now, Singh Deo skips legislature party meet

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Chhattisgarh minister T S Singh Deo on Sunday didn't attend the Congress legislature party meeting being held at the official residence of Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel in Raipur.

INDIA bloc to observe Gandhi Jayanti across country, says Nitish Kumar

INDIA bloc to observe Gandhi Jayanti across country, says Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Without revealing details of the proposed programmes, the leader of the Janata Dal-United, a constituent of INDIA, said that a decision in this regard was taken at the just concluded conclave of the opposition alliance in Mumbai.

Chai, biscuits on me: Rahul claims ED raid being planned against him

Chai, biscuits on me: Rahul claims ED raid being planned against him

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Gandhi said he was "waiting with open arms".

No HC relief for Tharoor in 'scorpion' remark against Modi

No HC relief for Tharoor in 'scorpion' remark against Modi

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

The high court said the defence, if any, needs to be considered by the trial court on the basis of evidence.

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar to move Farmers' and Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020 and Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020, in Rajya Sabha on Sunday.

Dhankar terms coaching centre culture as gas chamber

Dhankar terms coaching centre culture as gas chamber

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

He also pointed out the high sums earned by the coaching centres leading to the commercialisation of education.

Oppn protest over price rise, Sonia at ED disrupts Parl proceedings for 3rd day

Oppn protest over price rise, Sonia at ED disrupts Parl proceedings for 3rd day

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Thursday following a request from the government that the Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022 be taken up for consideration when Opposition members are also present in the House.

When Hema Met Shashi...

When Hema Met Shashi...

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

A couple of scenes outside Parliament as the Houses adjourned for the summer.

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is expected to make a statement on 'Pegasus Project' issue in the Rajya Sabha.

How govt could still meet April 2016 deadline on GST

How govt could still meet April 2016 deadline on GST

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Govt can advance the dates of the convening of the monsoon session of Parliament to early July

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will make a statement at 12 noon in the Rajya Sabha on the border row with China in eastern Ladakh.

Shinde faction, opposition MLAs come to blows at Maha assembly

Shinde faction, opposition MLAs come to blows at Maha assembly

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

An MLA from Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena faction and a legislator of the Nationalist Congress Party virtually came to blows in the Vidhan Bhavan premises in Mumbai on Wednesday after shouting slogans against each other.

Guess Who Scuttled Karnataka Job Quota Bill?

Guess Who Scuttled Karnataka Job Quota Bill?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

A Congress source termed the process of drafting and presenting of the Bill before the state cabinet on Monday as a "unilateral" effort by the chief minister's office and ministers that are close to him.

Lok Sabha secretariat revokes Adhir's suspension

Lok Sabha secretariat revokes Adhir's suspension

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

The privileges committee of the Lok Sabha on Wednesday unanimously adopted a resolution to revoke the suspension of Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury from the lower house.

Art 370 repeal, women's quota, security breach among key highlights of 17th LS

Art 370 repeal, women's quota, security breach among key highlights of 17th LS

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

It also saw the suspension of 100 members in a span of four days for unruly conduct and a major security breach on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament terror attack.

Ajit Pawar Will Be CM After August 11

Ajit Pawar Will Be CM After August 11

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narvekar will likely disqualify the 16 Shiv Sena MLAs, including Eknath Shinde, who will then be asked to resign as chief minister. 'Once this is done, Ajit dada will be sworn in chief minister.'

Stall Parliament till govt agrees to our demands: Farmers to Oppn MPs

Stall Parliament till govt agrees to our demands: Farmers to Oppn MPs

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, which is spearheading the protest against the Centre's three new agri-marketing laws, told the MPs the 'Voters' Whip' overrides their party whips.

CCTV shows Oppn RS MPs jostling with marshals

CCTV shows Oppn RS MPs jostling with marshals

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

In the video footage, marshals can be seen forming a human shield to block Opposition MPs from going towards the Chairman's podium.

Opposition likely to move resolution to remove Dhankhar as Veep

Opposition likely to move resolution to remove Dhankhar as Veep

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The turbulent relations between Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and INDIA bloc parties came to a head on Friday with sources saying that the opposition is considering submitting a notice for moving a resolution to remove the vice president from his office.

Modi chairs 1st meeting of Cabinet after expansion

Modi chairs 1st meeting of Cabinet after expansion

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

As many as 43 leaders took oath on Wednesday in the first Union Cabinet reshuffle and expansion after Prime Minister Modi returned to power for a second term in May 2019.

Govt wants to pass SC/ST bill in current session: Rajnath

Govt wants to pass SC/ST bill in current session: Rajnath

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The bill to restore the original provisions of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act was approved by the Cabinet on Wednesday, acceding to a key demand of Dalit groups ahead of their call for a 'Bharat Bandh' on August 9.

Mamata reaches Delhi on 5-day visit; to meet PM, oppn leaders

Mamata reaches Delhi on 5-day visit; to meet PM, oppn leaders

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

According to a schedule of her five-day visit provided by her Trinamool Congress, Banerjee is slated to meet Modi at 4 pm on Tuesday.

Malegaon blast: I don't know, replies Pragya to 60 questions in NIA court

Malegaon blast: I don't know, replies Pragya to 60 questions in NIA court

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Thakur, seated in the witness box, got visibly emotional at one point and the proceedings were halted for ten minutes.

'Nirav Modi' means...: Kharge defends Adhir's remark in RS

'Nirav Modi' means...: Kharge defends Adhir's remark in RS

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Chowdhury, the leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha, was suspended on Thursday for allegedly attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and disturbing the ministers.

3 criminal law bills get Presidential assent

3 criminal law bills get Presidential assent

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

The three new laws -- the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Act -- will replace the colonial era Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872.

Himachal Pradesh CM tests positive for COVID-19

Himachal Pradesh CM tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Thakur, in a tweet, said he had quarantined himself at his residence last week after coming in contact with someone who had coronavirus.

BJP asks why Rahul didn't open debate on no-trust motion, Cong says...

BJP asks why Rahul didn't open debate on no-trust motion, Cong says...

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

The last minute decision of the Congress to withdraw Rahul Gandhi's name as the lead speaker on the no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha led to heated exchanges between the opposition and treasury benches on Tuesday.

'Chronology samajhiye': Amit Shah on Pegasus scandal

'Chronology samajhiye': Amit Shah on Pegasus scandal

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

In a hard-hitting statement, Shah said that the report about the alleged snooping has been amplified by a few whose only aim is to do whatever is possible to humiliate India at the world stage.

Maha ex-CM Chavan gets threat mail after he demands Sambhaji Bhide's arrest

Maha ex-CM Chavan gets threat mail after he demands Sambhaji Bhide's arrest

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Chavan's aide also said police security has been increased for the senior Congress leader.