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'No shortage of petrol, diesel': Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri says panic on LPG driven by consumer anxiety
March 12, 2026 7:20 pm
India is navigating the 'most severe global energy disruption in recorded history,' Union Minister Puri said in Parliament.
Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh admits new Raikot hospital non-functional without lifts and AC
March 09, 2026 9:47 pm
Hearing Balbir Singh’s reply in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, even Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan could not resist commenting on the state of affairs in public health.
New Seed Bill likely in second part of budget session; proposes mandatory registration, penalty and imprisonment
February 24, 2026 2:38 pm
The new Seed Bill proposes mandatory registration of seed varieties and a penalty of Rs 30 lakh and three years’ imprisonment for offences such as the sale of spurious and non-registered seeds.
Mantralaya graft to Indo-US deal to Davos MoUs to Ajit Pawar death: Opp prepares to corner Govt during budget session
February 22, 2026 6:07 pm
Ahead of the budget session, the Opposition also declined the government's high tea invite citing its 'ambiguous stand' on the death of Ajit Pawar in a plane accident.
Session of many firsts: From Sunday Budget to ‘no reply’ by PM in LS on Motion of Thanks
February 14, 2026 7:47 am
Acrimonious scenes witnessed in both Houses; as Speaker claimed ‘threat to PM safety’, Opp moved no-confidence notice against him
'I want to clarify': Hardeep Puri fires back after Rahul Gandhi’s Epstein files charge in Lok Sabha
February 13, 2026 3:00 pm
Earlier in the Lok Sabha session, Gandhi had alleged that businessman Anil Ambani was linked to the Epstein files and questioned why he was not in jail.
Allow Indians to 'fire a neta': Raghav Chadha demands ‘Right to Recall’ law
February 11, 2026 6:16 pm
Speaking in the House on Day 11 of the session, Chadha pointed out that while Indian citizens have the right to elect their representatives, they currently lack a formal process to hold them directly accountable in mid of the term.
Rahul Gandhi alleges PM Modi signed ‘one-sided’ US trade deal
February 11, 2026 10:19 pm
Rahul Gandhi also claimed that India had “buckled on tariffs, handed over our data, given up control over digital trade rules”.
Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live Updates | Both Houses adjourned; Opposition MPs stage protest outside Parliament
February 06, 2026 3:37 pm
Budget Session in Parliament 2026 Live Updates: Opposition MPs staged a walkout and continued to protest outside Makar Dwar alleging disrespect to Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi. Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day after the Motion of thanks to President's address was passed.
Rahul Gandhi dares PM Modi with copy of Gen Naravane’s memoir: ‘I don’t think he has guts to come to Lok Sabha today’
February 05, 2026 5:00 am
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s statement comes a day after eight Opposition MPs were suspended from Lok Sabha after he was not allowed to read excerpts from former Army Chief General M M Naravane’s memoir.
BUDGET SESSION PHOTOS
PM Modi hails President Murmu’s address, highlights India–EU trade deal
January 29, 2026 5:16 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the media ahead of the Budget Session 2026 at Parliament, highlighting President Murmu’s address, India’s reform agenda, and the EU Free Trade Agreement
PM meets Sonia Gandhi, Mulayam Yadav, Farooq Abdullah as Parliament Budget Session concludes
April 07, 2022 8:52 pm
The Budget Session of Parliament was curtailed by a day on the request of Opposition leaders, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Thursday, while asserting that the government was ready to conclude the session on the last day.
Budget Session 2018: Amit Shah slams Congress for calling GST Gabbar Singh Tax
February 05, 2018 5:39 pm
In his maiden speech in Rajya Sabha, BJP President Amit Shah attacked Congress for naming GST as Gabbar Singh Tax and applauded his government for the Namo healthcare scheme and Triple Talaq bill. Meanwhile, Opposition Leader Ghulam Nabi Azad targets BJP for the recent incidents of rape in Haryana and Amit Shah's son's Jay sudden gain in income
Parliament session begins on a stormy note
April 25, 2016 6:49 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flanked by Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu, MoSes Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Jitendra Singh and Rajiv Pratap Rudy arrive to address media on the first day of the second part of budget session at Parliament House in New Delhi.
President takes buggi to kick off Budget session
February 23, 2015 6:48 pm
"My Government will constantly endeavour for smooth conduct of legislative business and enactment of progressive laws in the Parliament which reflects the will and aspirations of the people," President Mukherjee said in his address.
Today in pics: Budget Session begins amid protest over price rise
July 07, 2014 7:05 pm
The protest was against hike in rail fares, food prices and other essential commodities.
BUDGET SESSION VIDEOS
Irani slams Rahul Gandhi over Rohith Vemula case
February 24, 2016 4:49 pm
New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Accusing the main opposition of practicing "political opportunism" Union Human Resource and Development Minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday sought to know as to where was Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi when more than 600 students died during the Telangana movement. Irani said "Today I am being accused of discrimination. One student dies and there is political battle over it. In my 20 months as minister, I have served my country, people without any prejudice. I did my duty, and I won't apologise for it," said Irani in response to Vemula's suicide in Parliament's Budget Session. She added "I have been accused that with which authority, do I to write letters Universities? Just because I contested from Amethi, you would crucify me."
Raising 'anti-national' slogans is not Freedom of Speech: Amit Shah
February 24, 2016 12:43 pm
Bahraich (UP), Feb 24 (ANI): Addressing a rally in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah on Wednesday attacked the Congress for disrupting the Budget session over JNU row. He said the party should stop supporting 'anti-national' activities in the name of freedom of speech. Shah further asked the political parties sitting in Parliament that people who raise slogans like 'Bharat tere tukre honge', is freedom of speech or an act of sedition?
Treasury benches scared of what I will speak in Parliament: Rahul
February 24, 2016 7:57 am
New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Reaching the Parliament to attend the ongoing Budget Session, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said he will raise the JNU issue in the Parliament but the treasury benches are scared of what he will speak and won’ t let him speak. Speaking to reporters, Rahul said that the government said they are open to a discussion but they will not let him speak as they are “scared” of him. Gandhi had yesterday accused the Modi government and RSS of crushing voices of dissent of college and university students across the country.
PM Modi welcomes positive criticism ahead of Budget Session
February 23, 2016 8:29 am
New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): Addressing the media ahead of the Budget Session on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said all parties have assured for smooth functioning of the session, adding that the positive criticism would make it a success. The first phase of the Budget Session will come to an end on March 16 and the second phase will begin from 25 April and conclude on 13 May.
Budget Session: President Mukherjee leaves for Parliament
February 23, 2016 6:34 am
New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday left his official residence to attend the Budget Session. Mukherjee will address both Houses on his government's plans, policies and vision for the year ahead. The Budget Session of Parliament is commencing today and is expected to have a stormy start over a host of issues, including the JNU row, Rohith Vemula suicide case and Pathankot terror attack.
PM Modi calls all-party meet to discuss Budget Session
February 16, 2016 4:57 am
New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called an all-party meet of the leaders of Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha to discuss upcoming budget session. The Budget Session of Parliament will commence on February 23. The Rail Budget will be presented on February 25 and the Economic survey on February 26. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will present the Union Budget for 2016-17 on February 29.
Opposition boycotts budget session in Kerala Assembly
February 12, 2016 7:14 am
Trivandrum, Feb 12 (ANI): Protests broke out inside the Kerala Assembly while Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy was presenting the interim budget on Friday. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) protested inside and outside the Kerala Assembly against the Kerala Government, saying the interim budget was leaked. The LDF members holding banners and placards raised slogans against Chandy. Thereafter, the LDF members marched out of the House and boycotted the budget session.
Govt. to prepone Budget Session if Congress supports GST: Naidu
January 17, 2016 12:00 pm
New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday said that he suggested Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan of advancing the Budget Session if the Congress supports Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill. He added that Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had earlier discussed three conditions put by the Congress regarding GST with the party leaders.
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