Triple Talaq bill might be a 'test' for the government in the Rajya Sabha
Jul 25, 2019, at 02:52 pm
New Delhi, July 25 (IBNS): The triple talaq bill has been tabled in the lower house of the Parliament today. Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad introduced the bill in the Lok Sabha. It is expected that the lower house will be witnessing unruly scenes as the opposition parties led by Congress is vehemently opposing the bill in it's current form.
BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya courts controversy on her maiden appearance in Lok Sabha
Jun 17, 2019, at 05:25 pm
New Delhi, Jun 17 (UNI) First timer BJP Member Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur courted controversy on her first day in Parliament as her mandatory oath taking occasion was marred by vociferous protest from the Opposition Congress members.
Both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm over Mamata's dharna
Feb 04, 2019, at 01:48 pm
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IBNS): Both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha were adjourned till 2 pm on Monday amid ruckus after TMC MPs protested against BJP for allegedly using CBI for political gains in West Bengal ahead of the General Elections.
Parliament passes Finance Bill as Lok Sabha rejects RS amendments
Mar 30, 2017, at 10:57 pm
New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS) : Backed by the dominant BJP and allied party members in the Lok Sabha, Parliament on Thursday approved the Finance Bill 2017 after the lower house rejected five amendments by the Rajya Sabha with regard to curbing more powers to taxmen and a cap on donation by companies to political parties.
Lok Sabha passes bill to replace note ban ordinance
Feb 08, 2017, at 03:11 am
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IBNS): The Lok Saba on Tuesday passed the Specified Bank Notes (Cessation of Liabilities) Bill, 2017.
Lok Sabha: PM Modi gives reply to motion of thanks on the President’s Address
Feb 07, 2017, at 11:06 pm
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday replied to the motion of thanks on the President’s Address in the Lok Sabha.
LS adjourned for the day on Thursday, veteran leader LK Advani disappointed with logjam
Dec 15, 2016, at 07:26 pm
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IBNS): Lok Sabha has been adjourned for the day on Thursday following a noisy showdown between the government and the opposition members, according to media reports.
Lok Sabha adjourned until two pm on Monday
Dec 05, 2016, at 07:05 pm
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IBNS): The Lok Sabha has been adjourned until 2pm on Monday following protests by the Opposition on the demonetisation scheme, according to media reports.
Sumitra Mahajan launches cashless facility in Parliament canteens
Nov 30, 2016, at 09:32 pm
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IBNS): Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Wednesday inaugurated cashless facility at the canteens in the Parliament House.
Union minister replies to queries on shipping industry and national waterways
Nov 17, 2016, at 10:21 pm
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS): Minister of State for Shipping, Pon. Radhakrishnan, on Thursday apprised the Lok Sabha about the various aspects of the Shipping Industry in India through written replies to queries.
PM Modi mourns TMC MP Renuka Sinha's demise
Aug 18, 2016, at 02:59 pm
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday mourned the demise of All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) MP Renuka Sinha.
Monsoon Session of Parliament concludes
Aug 13, 2016, at 12:18 am
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IBNS): The Monsoon Session, 2016 of the Parliament which commenced on July 18 concluded on Aug 12 where 20 sittings were held over a period of 26 days.
Rajya Sabha,Lok Sabha adjourned sine die
Aug 12, 2016, at 09:31 pm
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IBNS): The Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha were adjourned sine die on Friday.
Lok Sabha passes RS amendments on Constitutional Amendment Bill (122nd)
Aug 09, 2016, at 02:11 am
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS): The Lok Sabha on Monday unanimously passed the 122nd Constitutional Amendment Bill as amended by the Rajya Sabha with even Prime Minister Narendra Modi participating in the debate related to the GST Bill and saying that the move will help the country in gaining freedom from tax terrorism.
GST is a move to free nation from tax terrorism: Modi
Aug 09, 2016, at 12:01 am
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS): Joining the debate in the Lok Sabha over the GST bill issue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the move will help the country in gaining freedom from tax terrorism.
GST Bill taken up in Lok Sabha for ratification, PM likely to speak
Aug 08, 2016, at 09:00 pm
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS) : The Goods and Services Tax Bill is likely to be ratified by the Lok Sabha where it has been taken up for discussion.
Lok Sabha: GST Bill to be taken up today
Aug 08, 2016, at 03:13 pm
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS): The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Second Amendment) Bill, 2014 relating to Goods & Services Tax (GST) is all set to be taken up by the Lok Sabha on Monday, reports said.
Lok Sabha: GST Bill to be taken up today
Aug 08, 2016, at 03:13 pm
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS): The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Second Amendment) Bill, 2014 relating to Goods & Services Tax (GST) is all set to be taken up by the Lok Sabha on Monday, reports said.
Lok Sabha to consider the Constitutional Amendment bill relating to GST next week
Aug 07, 2016, at 01:56 am
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): The passing of the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Second Amendment) Bill, 2014 relating to Goods & Services Tax (GST) by huge consensus in the Rajya Sabha was the hallmark of the third week of Monsoon Session of Parliament.
Lok Sabha to consider the Constitutional Amendment bill relating to GST next week
Aug 07, 2016, at 01:56 am
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): The passing of the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Second Amendment) Bill, 2014 relating to Goods & Services Tax (GST) by huge consensus in the Rajya Sabha was the hallmark of the third week of Monsoon Session of Parliament.
Monsoon Session of Parliament: A look at Bills passed and in queue
Aug 06, 2016, at 06:51 pm
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Second Amendment) Bill, 2014 relating to Goods & Services Tax (GST) -- the GST Bill in short -- which was passed by the Rajya Sabha during the third week of the Monsoon Session of the Parliament, has been laid on the Table of the Lok Sabha and will be taken up by the House in the week starting August 8, informed the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs on Saturday
Jaitley counters Rahul, says bluster no substitute for statistics
Jul 29, 2016, at 05:02 am
New Delhi, July 28 (IBNS): It seemed to be a day of war of words with Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley countering Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi's attack on PM Narendra Modi over inflation issue aided by his "statistics".
Rahul Gandhi hits out at PM Modi over 'inflation'
Jul 28, 2016, at 10:32 pm
New Delhi, July 28 (IBNS): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government's policies and highlighted the severe impact of inflation on common man.
Pakistan trying to destabilise India : Rajnath Singh
Jul 21, 2016, at 07:04 pm
New Delhi, July 21 (IBNS) : Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday accused Pakistan of trying to destablise India by sponsoring terrorist activities and urged all political parties to work together to improve the situation in Kashmir.
Rahul Gandhi caught 'napping' in LS
Jul 20, 2016, at 09:53 pm
New Delhi, July 20 (IBNS): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi was caught on camera taking 'nap' inside the Lok Sabha on Wednesday when the House was discussing the crucial issue of Dalit protests in Gujarat.
Rajnath Singh says the Una Dalit incident has upset PM Modi
Jul 20, 2016, at 07:31 pm
New Delhi, Jul 20 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, while replying to the Opposition's queries on the Gujarat Dalit case, in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, said that the government strongly condemned the attack and that the incident has upset Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the media reported.
Sushma Swaraj expects China may come around on India's NSG bid
Jul 20, 2016, at 07:25 pm
New Delhi, Jul 20 (IBNS): India will not sign the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) but the engagement with China regarding India's bid to enter the Nuclear Suppliers' Group (NSG) continues, said External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj at the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
Congress members walk out of Lok Sabha protesting Rajnath's accusation
Jul 19, 2016, at 08:32 pm
New Delhi, July 19 (IBNS) : Congress members staged a walkout from the Lok Sabha on Tuesday in protest against Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh's statement accusing the previous UPA regime of destabilising several state Governments.
Parliament adjourned after repeated ruckus
Mar 01, 2016, at 05:55 pm
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IBNS) After repeated noisy scenes and ruckus, the Lok Sabha, lower house of Parliament, was adjourned till 2 pm on Tuesday.
Lok Sabha adjourned following ruckus over intolerance debate
Nov 30, 2015, at 07:51 pm
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IBNS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 05 pm on Monday as it witnessed an uproarious scene over the debate on "rising intolerance" in the country.