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.
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.
Currency ban: Rajya Sabha adjourned till noon
Dec 08, 2016, at 05:10 pm
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Amid uproar over the issue of currency ban, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned till noon on Thursday.
Whistle Blower’s Amendment Bill pending in RS
Nov 30, 2016, at 09:29 pm
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IBNS): To make amendments to the Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014, the Government has introduced the Whistle Blowers Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2015 in the Lok Sabha on 11-05-2015 which has been passed by the Lok Sabha on 13-05-2015.
Process of demonetisation monumental mismanagement has taken place: Singh
Nov 24, 2016, at 06:05 pm
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS): Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday said demonetisation process has led to monumental mismanagement.
Higher level of assistance to those setting up food processing industry in north-east India
Nov 18, 2016, at 09:29 pm
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): The Ministry of Food Processing Industries is implementing a number of Central Sector Schemes for promotion and development of food processing sector in the country, including North-East India.
Currency ban: Left leader Sitaram Yechury slams Modi
Nov 16, 2016, at 10:50 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Left leader Sitaram Yechury on Wednesday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and used a meme being shared on social media to criticise the currency ban move by the Centre.
Khadi products sale on the rise, central schemes to boost manufacturing and sales units
Nov 16, 2016, at 08:38 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Central Minister of State for MSME, Giriraj Singh, in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday said that his ministry is implementing central government schemes to modernise Khadi units through the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC).
Imports from China affecting Indian MSMEs
Nov 16, 2016, at 08:20 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Giriraj Singh, Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) said on Wednesday that Indian MSMEs are facing tough competition from cheap Chinese products and it is evident from the high growth of India’s imports from China.
BJP's L Ganeshan files nomination for lone RS seat from Madhya Pradesh
Sep 30, 2016, at 09:01 pm
New Delhi, Sep 30 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP’s) L Ganeshan filed nomination for the Rajya Sabha bypoll from Madhya Pradesh on Friday. according to media reports.
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.
RS passes amendments to Maternity Benefits Act, women to get 26 weeks leave
Aug 12, 2016, at 02:16 am
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IBNS): The Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the amendments to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, which will now enable working women to take 26 weeks of maternity leave besides providing for 12 weeks of maternity leave for commissioning mothers.
Opposition slams Modi Government on Kashmir issue in Rajya Sabha
Aug 10, 2016, at 06:14 pm
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS) : A day after Narendra Modi commented for the first time on the present situation in Kashmir, the Congress on Wednesday asked why it took for the Prime Minister so long to break the silence and asked him to make a statement on the issue in Parliament.
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.
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
India took strong stand against terror at SAARC meet : Rajnath Singh at Parliament
Aug 05, 2016, at 06:15 pm
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS) : Taking a strong stand against terror, India has called upon all SAARC nations to take harshest measures not only against the perpetrators, but also the supporters of terrorism, Home Minister Rajnath Singh told parliament on Friday.
Nitish Kumar calls Jaitley, offers to do his bit for GST
Aug 05, 2016, at 04:57 am
Patna, Aug 4 (IBNS): Setting aside political rivalry, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday called up Finance Minister Arun Jailey and said he is ready to do his bit for the GST Bill, that was passed by the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.
PM Modi thanks lawmakers over passage of GST Bill by Rajya Sabha
Aug 04, 2016, at 03:21 pm
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked lawmakers for the passage of the GST Bill in the Rajya Sabha.
Aug 04, 2016, at 02:50 am
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IBNS): Creating history, the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the crucial GST Bill.
GST Bill : BJP issues whip to members
Aug 01, 2016, at 07:41 pm
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IBNS) : As the Government races against the clock to give push for the ambitious Goods and Services Tax bill, the ruling BJP has issued a whip asking all its MPs to be present in the Rajya Sabha for the next three days, reports said.
Aug 01, 2016, at 06:49 pm
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IBNS) : The opposition in Parliament on Monday tore into Manohar Parrikar for his comment against the Muslim community through Aamir Khan, as Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad demanded to know what lesson the Defence Minister is going to teach the minorities in the country.
GST Bill listed in Rajya Sabha agenda for consideration
Jul 29, 2016, at 07:13 pm
New Delhi, Jul 29 (IBNS): The government has listed the GST Constitutional Amendment Bill in the Rajya Sabha on Friday for consideration next week, according to media reports.
Attacks on Dalits and Muslims by cow protectors : Rajya Sabha in turmoil
Jul 27, 2016, at 08:41 pm
New Delhi, July 27 (IBNS) : The Rajya Sabha witnessed a huge ruckus on Wednesday when many opposition members raised an uproar and stormed the well to protest Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "silence" on violence against Dalits and Muslims by self styled cow protectors in different parts of the country.
Opposition slams central government on Dalit issue
Jul 20, 2016, at 05:55 pm
Ahmedabad/Una, Jul 20 (IBNS): The Rajya Sabha temporarily adjourned on Wednesday as members of the Opposition stormed the well to protest against the stripping and beating of four Dalit men by self-styled cow protectors in Gujarat last week, according to media reports.
Jaitley, Yechury and others voice their opinion on Kashmir unrest in RS
Jul 18, 2016, at 09:41 pm
New Delhi, Jul 18 (IBNS): Talking to the Rajya Sabha on the Kashmir issue, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that the situation in Kashmir is grave and that the fight is between the country and the separatists, according to media reports.
Rajya Sabha begins post lunch session with discussion on Kashmir
Jul 18, 2016, at 08:02 pm
New Delhi, Jul 18 (IBNS): The Rajya Sabha resumed its post-lunch session on Monday with a short discussion on the recent violence and turmoil in Kashmir, according to media reports.
Rajya Sabha: Session commences after brief adjournment
Jul 18, 2016, at 06:45 pm
New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): The Rajya Sabha, on Monday, resumed its session after it was adjourned for a brief period following a controversy created by a statement by BSP chief Mayawati, reports said.
RS polls: BJP clinches all seats in Rajasthan
Jun 12, 2016, at 02:07 am
New Delhi, June 11 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) put up a strong show in Rajasthan as it won all the four Rajya Sabha seats in the state on Saturday.
Congress alleges BJP trying to influence RS polls by arresting MLAs
Jun 11, 2016, at 09:41 pm
New Delhi, Jun 11 (IBNS) As voting for the 27 Rajya Sabha seats in seven states continues, the Congress has alleged that arrest warrants have been issued against a few MLAs to influence the result of the votes, according to media reports.