BJP's masterstroke of triple talaq bill throws Opposition in "secularism" dilemma
Jan 04, 2018, at 10:05 pm
A party which is often accused of being the proponent of 'Hindutva' delivered a masterstroke to the opposition groups by introducing the much awaited triple talaq bill in the winter session of Parliament in early 2018. And what followed in the upper house with the united opposition hullabaloo is a Shah Bano redux of 1986, reigniting India's pseudo-secularism debate.
Rajya Sabha adjourned following ruckus over Ananth Kumar Hegde's comment on constitution
Dec 27, 2017, at 07:01 pm
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IBNS) : The Rajya Sabha was adjourned twice on Wednesday following an uproar by the opposition over Union Minister Ananth Kumar Hegde's controversial remark on the constitution.
Those questioning recognition of India's feat were in the World Bank:Modi
Nov 04, 2017, at 08:23 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS) : Claiming that India made a "stupendous work" by jumping the index ladder for ease of doing business, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lashed out at the opposition for questioning the country's progress, saying the critics themselves were in the World Bank, the institution which has recognised the feat.
Opposition attacks NDA over farmers' issue in RS, govt appeals not to stall the proceedings
Jul 19, 2017, at 05:54 pm
New Delhi, July 19 (IBNS): The Opposition attacked the ruling BJP-led NDA government in Parliament on Wednesday raising the farmer's issue that rocked Madhya Pradesh several weeks ago after a police firing on agitating peasants left several dead.
Opposition parties meet to decide on Presidential candidate
Jun 22, 2017, at 11:31 pm
New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS): Preceded by a hectic parley with NCP chief Sharad Pawar, whose move was in doubt before the Presidential election, a meeting of the opposition parties to decide on their candidate began at the Parliament House in Delhi on Thursday.
EVM tampering allegation by Opposition forces Rajya Sabha adjournment
Apr 05, 2017, at 08:09 pm
New Delhi, Apr 5 (IBNS) : The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday was briefly adjourned after the Opposition parties raised an uproar over the alleged tampering of electronic voting machines to favour the BJP., reports said.
Demonetisation: Mamata Banerjee departs for Delhi to unite oppositions against Modi-govt
Dec 26, 2016, at 09:53 pm
Kolkata, Dec 26 (IBNS): With an aim to continue the fight against the BJP-led-Central government over its move of demonetisation, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee flew to Delhi on Monday afternoon to meet the opposition leaders.
Dec 16, 2016, at 10:20 pm
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IBNS) : In a scathing counter attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday accused the Opposition of being against the Government's war against corruption and black money, alleging that the previous Congress Governments had shirked the responsibility even though recommendations were made for demonetisation.
Prez Mukherjee chides opposition, says disruption absolutely unacceptable in Parliamentary system
Dec 08, 2016, at 09:44 pm
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Chiding the opposition over frequent disruptions in Parliamentary proceedings, President Pranab Mukherjee said on Thursday that it is absolutely unacceptable.
We won't let Modi run inside the House, says Rahul Gandhi
Dec 08, 2016, at 06:51 pm
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi said on Thursday that his party won't let the former run away any more.
Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day as Opposition presses for PM's statement on note ban
Dec 07, 2016, at 08:56 pm
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IBNS) : The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day amid uproar and slogan shouting as the Opposition put its foot down for a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on demonetisation and its cascading effects.
Nagrota terror attack : RS adjourned,Cong stages walkout in LS
Nov 30, 2016, at 05:40 pm
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IBNS) : In a shift of focus from note ban to the Nagrota incident in which seven army personnel were killed, the Opposition on Wednesday raised a storm in both Houses of Parliament, refusing to let the proceedings continue and demanding a debate on repeated terror attacks on the country's military bases.
Note ban row: PM Modi will not apologise, govt tells oppositions
Nov 26, 2016, at 03:04 am
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IBNS): Even as the opposition parties disrupted the Parliament proceedings seeking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's apology over his speech on black money on Friday morning, the government has completely ruled out the demand.
Opposition demands apology from PM Modi, Parliament adjourned till Nov 28
Nov 25, 2016, at 08:55 pm
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IBNS): Parliament proceedings were disrupted for the seventh straight day as the opposition leaders demanded an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his speech on black money on Friday morning.
Demonetisation protests : Opposition forces multiple adjournments in RS, LS adjourned for day
Nov 17, 2016, at 08:44 pm
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS) : Opposition parties, led by the Congress, on Thursday, forced multiple adjournments in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha as the demonetisation issue kicked up a storm in Parliament.