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How Modi govt brought economy back on track: White Paper

How Modi govt brought economy back on track: White Paper

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The 54-page document tabled in Parliament detailed how the Modi-government pull the economy from being counted among the most fragile-five in the world to being the fasted growing and the most attractive investment destination.

RS adjourned for day amid sloganeering by ruling, Opposition MPs

RS adjourned for day amid sloganeering by ruling, Opposition MPs

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The Upper House was earlier adjourned twice in the afternoon session when it took up the discussion on the Budget after Prime Minister Narendra Modi finished his speech on the motion of thanks on the President's address and the motion was passed.

Parliament washed out for 13th day

Parliament washed out for 13th day

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

For the fourth day, the Lok Sabha House fails to take up trust vote notices.

How to get Parliament to debate the Budget

How to get Parliament to debate the Budget

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Let there be a rule that if the Budget is not passed and funds cannot be drawn from the Consolidated Fund of India, there will be a government shutdown as it happens in the United States, says A K Bhattacharya.

Watch LIVE! The Demonetisation Debate in Parliament

Watch LIVE! The Demonetisation Debate in Parliament

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

As the government attempts to find a truce with a united opposition, which has disrupted both the Houses of Parliament since the beginning of the Winter Session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to participate in the discussion on demonetisation in Rajya Sabha.

House should debate, not disrupt: Newly-elected RS Chairman Naidu

House should debate, not disrupt: Newly-elected RS Chairman Naidu

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

Known for his witty one-liners, Naidu said "after all, the culture of India is agriculture."

Soren issue stalls Parliament

Soren issue stalls Parliament

Rediff.com22 Jul 2004

The National Democratic Alliance members and the treasury benches almost came to blows with each other.

NDA leaders to discuss strategy for Parliament's winter session

NDA leaders to discuss strategy for Parliament's winter session

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

The NDA leadership is set to meet on Wednesday to discuss a Parliament floor strategy for what is expected to be a difficult winter session for the government.

Modi govt talks a lot about democracy but...: Kharge

Modi govt talks a lot about democracy but...: Kharge

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Addressing a joint press conference of opposition leaders at the Constitution Club after a 'Tiranga March' from Parliament House to Vijay Chowk, he said the government's intention was to get the Budget Session washed out.

Govt ready to discuss Manipur: Shah writes to Opposition leaders

Govt ready to discuss Manipur: Shah writes to Opposition leaders

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Proceedings in both Houses of Parliament remain disrupted from day one of the Monsoon session with the opposition parties demanding a statement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Manipur violence before a discussion.

NDA stalls Parliament over price rise issue

NDA stalls Parliament over price rise issue

Rediff.com24 Apr 2008

The National Democratic Alliance's agitation on price rise issue rocked Parliament on Thursday with both the Houses being adjourned for two hours, as the Opposition disrupted proceedings over the United Progressive Alliance government's failure to contain inflation.

Farmers' march: Sec 144 imposed in Delhi for a month

Farmers' march: Sec 144 imposed in Delhi for a month

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

There will be a complete ban on gathering, processions or rallies and entry of tractor trolleys carrying people in the national capital as the Delhi Police has imposed Section 144 for a month in the view of intended widespread tension and 'social unrest' due to the farmers' 'Delhi Chalo March' on Tuesday.

Watch Live! All the action from Parliament

Watch Live! All the action from Parliament

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Watch all the proceedings and live debates.

Watch Live! All the action from Parliament

Watch Live! All the action from Parliament

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Watch all the proceedings and live debates.

Rajya Sabha productivity falls further to 16% in 2nd week, passes no bill

Rajya Sabha productivity falls further to 16% in 2nd week, passes no bill

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu has expressed disappointment saying "obstruction is destruction of parliamentary democracy".

Another Parliament session washed out today

Another Parliament session washed out today

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

Angry BJP and other opposition members stormed the well disrupting proceedings for the 17th working day to press for a JPC to go into allocation of radio-waves -- a demand consistently rejected by government.

12 days and counting... Ruckus forces adjournment of Parliament

12 days and counting... Ruckus forces adjournment of Parliament

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

The no-confidence motion against the government could not be introduced amid the din in the Lok Sabha.

'Unruly' MPs: NDA goes silent in Parliament

'Unruly' MPs: NDA goes silent in Parliament

Rediff.com5 May 2008

Speaker Somnath Chatterjee has called for an all-party meeting to resolve the impasse over the privilege notice issue.

Winter session of Parl ends early amid demands for discussion on Tawang clash

Winter session of Parl ends early amid demands for discussion on Tawang clash

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

However, members requested the government and the presiding officers of both the House to end the proceedings early citing the festive season and New Year celebrations ahead.

Opposition parties to meet ahead of 2nd phase of Budget session

Opposition parties to meet ahead of 2nd phase of Budget session

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

The opposition leaders are expected to meet at Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge's office in the Parliament complex around 10 am, sources said.

GST a disruptive change and tribute to India's democracy: Prez

GST a disruptive change and tribute to India's democracy: Prez

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

GST will also make our exports more competitive and also provide a level playing field to domestic industry to compete with imports, the President said.

SC asks Ajit Pawar group to say Clock symbol is disputed in campaign

SC asks Ajit Pawar group to say Clock symbol is disputed in campaign

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

It asked the Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar-led faction to issue a public notice in newspapers in English, Hindi and Marathi saying that the 'clock' symbol is sub-judice and its use is subject to adjudication.

'Sloganeering' by visitors in RS: Oppn writes to chairman

'Sloganeering' by visitors in RS: Oppn writes to chairman

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Rajya Sabha members Mausam Noor and Priyanka Chaturvedi have written to Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, complaining about 'sloganeering' from the visitors' gallery of the House on September 21 and requesting him to take action in the matter.

Parliament adjourned over price rise, Telangana

Parliament adjourned over price rise, Telangana

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

Proceedings in both the houses of the Parliament were disrupted on Wednesday with the entire opposition creating uproar over price rise, while the Telugu Desam Party members protested against the creation of Telangana state.

Cong demands President's rule in Manipur over women's video

Cong demands President's rule in Manipur over women's video

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The Congress on Thursday slammed the Centre after a May 4 video of two women being paraded naked in Manipur surfaced, with party president Mallikarjun Kharge accusing the Narendra Modi government of turning democracy into 'mobocracy'.

How The Heat Wave Will Affect Your Kitchen

How The Heat Wave Will Affect Your Kitchen

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Apart from the human body, human food will bear direct repercussions. From staples such as wheat, to coffee, dairy, and even the great Hilsa face the threat of reduced supply due to the extreme heat.

Another day of protests in Parliament

Another day of protests in Parliament

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

Soon after Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee made obituary references to former members Baldev Singh Jasrotia and Ashfaq Hussain, Bharatiya Janata Party members were on their feet demanding resignation of Antulay and criticising the government for not making a statement on the issue. BJP members continued sloganeering over the Antulay issue, while Left members led by Basudeb Acharia were on their feet demanding withdrawal of the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill.

Opposition did not allow discussion on Manipur: Modi

Opposition did not allow discussion on Manipur: Modi

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

'The opposition parties didn't want voting as it would have exposed the cracks in their alliance. They ran away from the House'

Nepal PM's remark on India stirs up storm; Oppn demands his resignation

Nepal PM's remark on India stirs up storm; Oppn demands his resignation

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

The main Opposition party Communist Party of Nepal-(Unified Marxist-Leninist) (CPN-UML) disrupted the National Assembly meeting on Wednesday, demanding the prime minister's resignation. The meeting has been postponed to 1 pm Thursday.

Monsoon session of Parliament likely from July 20

Monsoon session of Parliament likely from July 20

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

On the agenda during the session will be getting the Land Acquisition Bill, GST and other important bills passed.

LS passes 22 legislations in 17 sittings lasting 44 hrs, RS met for 50 hrs

LS passes 22 legislations in 17 sittings lasting 44 hrs, RS met for 50 hrs

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha did not see a debate on the Manipur violence, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah spoke on it during their addresses on the no-confidence motion.

Victory will be fitting reply to my LS expulsion: Mahua Moitra

Victory will be fitting reply to my LS expulsion: Mahua Moitra

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Mahua asserted that despite all efforts by the Bharatiya Janata Party to "sound the death knell" for constitutional democracy, India is too great a country to be destroyed by the fascists.

Parliament washed out for the day following protests

Parliament washed out for the day following protests

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

No sooner had the House paid its respects to the nine persons who laid down their lives 17 years back when terrorist attacked the Parliament House complex and the listed papers presented, members belonging to the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam trooped into the well of the House shouting slogans.

Anna detention throws Parliament out of gear

Anna detention throws Parliament out of gear

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

The government objected to the demand throwing the Lok Sabha into turmoil, while the Rajya Sabha witnessed ruling party members opposing permission by the Chair to Leader of the Opposition Arun Jaitley to raise the matter.

Parliament must assert its role

Parliament must assert its role

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

More ruckus at taxpayers' expense in Parliament

More ruckus at taxpayers' expense in Parliament

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

Amid uproar, the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day.

Centre rules out sine die adjournment of Parliament

Centre rules out sine die adjournment of Parliament

Rediff.com3 May 2013

The Centre on Friday ruled out sine die adjournment of Parliament before the last day of Budget Session and made a veiled attack on main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party for the disruption of House proceedings.

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.

This is Parliament, not bazaar: RS adjourned over protests

This is Parliament, not bazaar: RS adjourned over protests

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

The opposition parties did not yield, and the Chairman adjourned proceedings for the day