Parliament of India

Man sets himself on fire near Parliament, sustains 90% burns

December 26, 2024 3:01 am

According to the fire department, a call was received around 3.30 pm regarding the incident.

In Winter Session, LS productivity ninth lowest since 2014, from 135% in Budget Session to 52%

December 24, 2024 2:12 pm

Of the time spent functioning, just 23 hours in Lok Sabha and 9 in Rajya Sabha were dedicated to legislative business. Much of the time was spent on a discussion marking 75 years of the Constitution

Tavleen Singh writes: 'It was both Congress and BJP hypocrisy on display in Parliament'

December 22, 2024 9:52 pm

It is my view that the Home Minister spoke carelessly about Dr Ambedkar. But it is true that it had become fashionable to chant Ambedkar’s name by those who only sought to use it as a political tool at election time.

Parliament session has exposed BJP's double face, says Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

December 21, 2024 8:15 pm

Compared to the BJP members, the DMK MPs performed better during the just concluded winter session, emerging as "heroes in raising the people's voice," the chief minister claimed.

Decode Politics: In Parliament debate, why Rajnath Singh brought up this little-known Constitution

December 22, 2024 8:26 am

Adopted by the Hindu Mahasabha, the 'Hindusthan Free State Constitution' espoused liberal values such as freedom to practise religion, as the right-wing outfit sought larger acceptability in the run-up to Independence.

Amid protests, Speaker issues warning, Dhankhar flags ‘severe criticism’

December 21, 2024 1:03 am

In his address to the House on Friday, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said Parliament deserves ‘conduct that honours our oath and not theatrics that betray it’.

Colombian Congresswoman caught vaping in parliament amid healthcare debate; apologises after backlash

December 20, 2024 11:55 am

The leader was discreetly using a vape pen mid-session, unaware that the camera was on her.

Lok Sabha adjourned, Speaker warns of ‘appropriate action’ against MPs for protests inside Parliament premises

December 20, 2024 12:34 pm

‘Under no circumstance hold a protest at the (Parliament) gates or in the premises,’ Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla warned MPs on Friday.

Today in Politics: All eyes on Parliament as curtains fall on ‘explosive’ Winter Session

December 20, 2024 7:35 am

The last day of the session comes in the backdrop of ruling and Opposition MPs clashing over Amit Shah’s “insulting” remarks on Dr B R Ambedkar

'Not in his nature to be rude': Omar Abdullah defends Rahul Gandhi against allegations of pushing BJP MPs in Parliament

December 19, 2024 4:04 pm

BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi claimed he was injured when Gandhi pushed a senior BJP member, leading to Sarangi falling.

Moments from today's Parliament Winter Session: Opposition protests over Adani issue, Sambhal

December 05, 2024 5:13 pm

Congress and other Opposition leaders continued their protests over the recent US indictment of Adani in a bribery and fraud case. As part of the protest, MPs, including Rahul Gandhi and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi, wore jackets with the slogan "Modi Adani Ek Hai, Adani safe hai" printed on them.

From 'jai samvidhan' to 'jai bhim', Rahul Gandhi, other MPs raise slogans in LS during oath

June 25, 2024 10:30 pm

The oath-taking of newly elected members of the 18th Lok Sabha resumed on Tuesday, the second day of the first session of the Lower House of Parliament.

MPs walk from old Parliament building to new: A transition in photos

September 19, 2023 1:54 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address, said, "As we move to new Parliament building, we should maintain prestige of old building."

From Nehru's speech to Vajpayee's floor test: Historic moments witnessed by old Parliament building

September 18, 2023 3:07 pm

From Rahul Gandhi's return to heated discussion on Manipur violence: Highlights from Parliament this week

August 11, 2023 8:27 am

This week marked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's return to the Parliament after being suspended as an MP over a defamation case.

Parliament impasse drags on as Oppn stages protest over Manipur violence

July 24, 2023 9:49 pm

The Opposition parties are planning to hold an overnight protest in the Parliament complex against the AAP MP Sanjay Singh's suspension from the Rajya Sabha and to press for Prime Minister’s statement on the Manipur issue.

Scenes from the Parliament: Amit Shah, Mahua Mitra, Shashi Tharoor and others attend Winter Session

December 09, 2022 8:13 pm

See photos of Amit Shah, Derek O'Brien, Mahua Moitra and others as they attend the Winter Session of Parliament.

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: Opposition turns up the heat on Government

February 24, 2016 10:28 pm

With the row over the JNU sedition case and the death of Dalit scholar Rohith Vemula setting the stage for a stormy start to the Budget session.

Ravi Shankar Prasad tells Parliament about the plan to control WhatsApp rumours

June 22, 2020 6:20 pm

The Union Minister made an elaborate speech in the Rajya Sabha where he listed out the various incidents of violence - like lynching - which were reported because of rumour-mongering on WhatsApp and laid out the plan to tackle it.

If you want to test your allies, find a better way to do it: Narendra Modi on no-confidence motion

June 22, 2020 6:21 pm

The much-awaited speech by PM Narendra Modi packed the usual punches for the Congress and its President Rahul Gandhi. One such was Modi's statement that the no-confidence motion was a test for Opposition unity, not his government's strength.

HIGHLIGHTS: When Rahul Gandhi defined jhumla, talked about Jay Shah, Rafale deal and more

June 22, 2020 6:21 pm

In his long speech on the floor of the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi defined jhumla, attacked the government on the issues of farmers, women's safety, lack of jobs and accused the BJP of playing divisive politics. And it all ended with a hug and a wink.

When Rahul hugged Modi: Call me Pappu, insult me. But I have no hate for you

June 22, 2020 6:21 pm

At the end of an impassioned speech, Rahul Gandhi tells the Parliament that he has no hatred towards the BJP or RSS or anyone else who call him names and insult him. He said, that's what it is to be a Congressman, an Indian.

Budget Session: Naidu says ready to discuss all issues

February 22, 2016 2:50 pm

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Briefing the media after the all-party meet, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs M. Venkaiah Naidu on Monday said today's meeting helped to build consensus to make parliament function smoothly. He added that some people wanted to discuss governor's issue, agriculture crisis, Jat reservation whereas some people suggested the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to be the top priority. He cleared the air by saying that they are ready to discuss all the burning issues.

BJP Parliamentary party meeting held in Parliament

December 22, 2015 2:39 pm

New Delhi, Dec 22 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Parliamentary meeting is underway in the Parliament. The meeting is being attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Senior BJP leader LK Advani, Parliamentary Affairs minister Venkaiah Naidu are also attending the meeting among others.