Government appeals for discussion in Lok Sabha amid opposition uproar on CAA
Feb 03, 2020, at 01:18 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Amid protests by Opposition parties including the Congress, DMK and the Trinamool Congress against the Citizenship Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday appealed to them to allow discussion.
Women BJP MPs protest against Rahul Gandhi's 'Rape in India' remark, demand apology
Dec 13, 2019, at 12:44 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The women Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs in the Lok Sabha torn apart Congress leader Rahul Gandhi protesting against his "Rape in India" remark at a Jharkhand rally and also demanded an apology from the Wayanad parliamentarian.
LS nods Bill to convert three Sanskrit deemed varsities into central ones
Dec 12, 2019, at 08:18 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed a Bill that seeks to convert three Sanskrit deemed universities presently functioning in the country into central universities.
Northeast observes 11-hour bandh as protest against Citizenship (Amendment) Bill intensifies
Dec 10, 2019, at 12:08 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: The 11-hour bandh (strike) called by the umbrella organisation of the students' bodies is underway in northeast on Tuesday to mark the protest against the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019 which was passed by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comfortably in Lok Sabha last night, media reports said.
Lok Sabha approves Citizenship Amendment Bill by thumping majority, NE parties back govt.
Dec 10, 2019, at 02:29 am
New Delhi/UNI: The Lok Sabha created history on Monday mid-night as it gave the crucial nod to the much talked about Citizenship Amendment Bill by an overwhelming majority.
Amid heated debate Asaduddin Owaisi tears Citizenship Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha
Dec 09, 2019, at 10:13 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid chaos over the Citizenship Amendment Bill in Parliament, Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday tore up a copy of the legislation and wrapped up the heated debate.
Passing CAB will be a 'big mistake': Congress
Dec 09, 2019, at 06:07 pm
New Delhi/UNI/IBNS: In a heated debate in the Parliament, the Congress party on Monday strongly opposed the Citizenship Amendment Bill by saying that it violates the basic features of the Constitution.
There is no political agenda behind Citizenship (Amendment) Bill: Amit Shah
Dec 09, 2019, at 05:00 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday participated in a debate related to the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019 and said there is no political agenda behind it.
Citizenship (Amendment) Bill needed because Congress divided India: Amit Shah
Dec 09, 2019, at 01:53 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In a sharp attack on the country's oldest political party, Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Lok Sabha on Monday said the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019 is needed because Congress divided the nation on the basis of religion.
Amit Shah tables Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha
Dec 09, 2019, at 12:32 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday tabled the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha.
Citizenship bill to be tabled in Lok Sabha today
Dec 09, 2019, at 09:39 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In what might trigger another showdown in the Parliament, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is all set to introduce the citizenship (amendment) bill in the Lok Sabha on Monday.
Stage set for tabling of revised Citizenship Amendment Bill in LS tomorrow
Dec 08, 2019, at 01:15 pm
New Delhi/UNI: All eyes will be in the Lok Sabha proceedings on Monday when Union Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce the high-profile and the much talked about Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2019.
Hyderabad rape-murder: Govt ready to amend laws, Rajnath assures LS
Dec 02, 2019, at 03:30 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Condemning the rape and murder of a 26-year-old veterinarian in Telangana, Government on Monday assured the Lok Sabha members that it was ready to debate and make necessary amendments in the law with the consensus of the House.
Lok Sabha Secretariat to examine 'privilege notice' from Pragya Thakur against Rahul Gandhi
Nov 30, 2019, at 11:51 am
New Delhi/UNI: The Lok Sabha Secretariat will be examining the merit of the complaint and privilege notice from BJP MP Pragya Thakur against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for calling her a "terrorist".
Patriot Godse row: Congress demands 'unqualified apology' from Pragya, Speaker calls meeting
Nov 29, 2019, at 02:06 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: After launching an unsparing attack on the Bhopal MP, the Congress on Friday demanded an "unqualified apology" from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Pragya Thakur though she tendered an apology for her reference to Nathuram Godse as a "patriot" in the parliament.
Nov 27, 2019, at 05:45 pm
New Delhi/UNI/IBNS: Amid walk out by Congress members, the Lok Sabha on Wednesday gave its nod to the much talked Special Protection Group (Amendment) Bill 2019 with Home Minister Amit Shah making it clear that the BJP-led dispensation has 'no vindictive approach' on matters concerning security of VVIPs.
Govt introduces bill to merge union territories Daman and Diu, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Nov 26, 2019, at 05:57 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre on Tuesday introduced the bill to merge the union territories of Daman and Diu, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
Women MPs manhandled in Lok Sabha, alleges Congress
Nov 25, 2019, at 02:41 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: After a clash with the marshals in Lok Sabha on Monday, the Congress has alleged that two of its women MPs were manhandled in the lower house of the parliament, media reports said.
Democracy has been murdered in Maharashtra: Rahul Gandhi
Nov 25, 2019, at 11:47 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s seizure of power in Maharashtra saying democracy has been murdered.
Uproar in Lok Sabha over para teachers' agitation in West Bengal
Nov 22, 2019, at 05:22 pm
New Delhi, Nov 22 (UNI) The Lok Sabha witnessed uproar on Friday during the Zero Hour after BJP MPs from West Bengal raised the issue of the death of a female teacher, one of the para teachers, who had been agitating for ten days over salary and service conditions in the State.
Cong stages walkout from LS over issue of privatisation of PSUs
Nov 22, 2019, at 03:04 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Congress on Friday staged a walkout in the Lok Sabha during Zero Hour over the issue of the privatisation of Public Sector Undertaking (PSUs). Issue of disinvestment of PSUs was raised during the Zero Hour by Congress floor leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury.
Congress stages walkout in Lok Sabha over electoral bonds scheme issue
Nov 21, 2019, at 01:51 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Congress on Thursday staged a walkout in the Lok Sabha during the Zero Hour over the issue of the 'misuse' of electoral bonds scheme.
Lok Sabha debates on pollution:Â Farmers solely should not be blamed
Nov 19, 2019, at 06:01 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Lok Sabha members, cutting across party affiliations, on Tuesday said that farmers who were burning their stubble in the fields were not the only one responsible for causing air pollution and they should not be solely blamed for it.
Cong, DMK members stage walkout from Lok Sabha over withdrawal of Gandhi family's SPG cover
Nov 19, 2019, at 01:48 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Congress and DMK members on Tuesday staged a walkout from Lok Sabha during the Zero Hour over withdrawal of Special Protection Group (SPG) cover of the Gandhi family.
Congress attacks government over removal of Gandhi family's SPG cover in Lok Sabha
Nov 19, 2019, at 12:39 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress on Tuesday hit out at the government over the removal of Special Protection Group (SPG) cover of the Gandhi family in Lok Sabha.
Uproar in Lok Sabha over detention of Farooq Abdullah
Nov 18, 2019, at 01:45 pm
New Delhi/UNI/IBNS: The first day of the parliament's winter session in Lok Sabha on Monday commenced on a stormy note with opposition leaders demanding the release of detained former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah.
Nov 17, 2019, at 05:39 pm
New Delhi/UNI/IBNS: The Winter session of Parliament begins on Monday with the Government seeking the opposition's cooperation for a productive session even as Congress and other opposition parties look to attack the government on issues including economic slowdown, Jammu and Kashmir situation and imposition of President's rule in Maharashtra.
LS passes J&K Reorganisation Bill, Amit shah says historic blunder corrected
Aug 06, 2019, at 08:11 pm
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): After the Upper House clearance, the Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the contentious bill to bifurcate the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories.
Lok Sabha is set to take up Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Bill 2019 today
Aug 06, 2019, at 09:19 am
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): The Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Bill 2019 is all set to be taken for consideration in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.
Lok Sabha gives its nod to The Dam Safety Bill
Aug 02, 2019, at 08:50 pm
New Delhi, Aug 2 (UNI) The bill which aims to provide for the surveillance, inspection, operation, and maintenance of specified dams across the country was passed in the Lok Sabha on Friday.