Triple Talaq bill might be a 'test' for the government in the Rajya Sabha
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.