Parliamentary Affairs
Parliamentary Affairs

The Congress-led opposition submitted a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha (Upper House) Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar today. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh, speaking for the Opposition alliance - Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) - said the motion was submitted due to Dhankhar's "extremely partisan" conduct of the
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Lok Sabha Lok Sabha (Lower House) proceedings were disrupted today as the Opposition continued protests following the introduction of the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024. The Bill, aimed at consolidating laws on merchant shipping and ensuring compliance with international maritime obligations, was introduced by Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal.
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In the Rajya Sabha (Upper House), the controversy over Sonia Gandhi’s alleged links to the Soros Foundation dominated the proceedings, leading to frequent adjournments as both sides engaged in sloganeering. Despite attempts by the Chairman to move forward with the agenda, the House was repeatedly disrupted. Similarly, in the
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Lok Sabha The Lok Sabha (Lower House), which reconvened at 3:00 p.m., was adjourned minutes later following protests. Officiating Chair Sandhya Ray struggled to regain order and was unable to allow Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw to respond to the Railways Bill. Proceedings in the lower house will
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The third week of the Winter Session of Parliament resumes today, with three important bills expected to be passed. The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 are up for consideration. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will move the Banking Laws Bill in
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The Lok Sabha (Lower House) was adjourned for the day on Friday following a heated exchange after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey accused Congress of having links with US-based billionaire George Soros. Dubey’s remarks, linking the Congress party to Soros, led Congress leader KC Venugopal to object,
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Lok Sabha The opposition presented two adjournment notices under Rule 267 over Rahul Gandhi being stopped on his way to Sambhal and issues of fishermen in Kanyakumari. The Congress MPs held a protest on the Adani issue inside the Parliament House complex before the parliament session began. Proceedings begin. Transport
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The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 are the two important legislation that the Lok Sabha is scheduled to consider. Today, the Rajya Sabha will discuss the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024.
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The Congress-led opposition submitted a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha (Upper House) Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar today. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh, speaking for the Opposition alliance - Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) - said the motion was submitted due to Dhankhar's "extremely partisan" conduct of the
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The Congress-led opposition submitted a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha (Upper House) Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar today. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh, speaking for the Opposition alliance - Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) - said the motion was submitted due to Dhankhar's "extremely partisan" conduct of the
by Publisher
Lok Sabha Lok Sabha (Lower House) proceedings were disrupted today as the Opposition continued protests following the introduction of the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024. The Bill, aimed at consolidating laws on merchant shipping and ensuring compliance with international maritime obligations, was introduced by Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal.
by Publisher
In the Rajya Sabha (Upper House), the controversy over Sonia Gandhi’s alleged links to the Soros Foundation dominated the proceedings, leading to frequent adjournments as both sides engaged in sloganeering. Despite attempts by the Chairman to move forward with the agenda, the House was repeatedly disrupted. Similarly, in the
by Publisher
Lok Sabha The Lok Sabha (Lower House), which reconvened at 3:00 p.m., was adjourned minutes later following protests. Officiating Chair Sandhya Ray struggled to regain order and was unable to allow Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw to respond to the Railways Bill. Proceedings in the lower house will
by Publisher
The third week of the Winter Session of Parliament resumes today, with three important bills expected to be passed. The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 are up for consideration. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will move the Banking Laws Bill in
by Publisher
The Lok Sabha (Lower House) was adjourned for the day on Friday following a heated exchange after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey accused Congress of having links with US-based billionaire George Soros. Dubey’s remarks, linking the Congress party to Soros, led Congress leader KC Venugopal to object,
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Lok Sabha The opposition presented two adjournment notices under Rule 267 over Rahul Gandhi being stopped on his way to Sambhal and issues of fishermen in Kanyakumari. The Congress MPs held a protest on the Adani issue inside the Parliament House complex before the parliament session began. Proceedings begin. Transport
by Publisher
The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 are the two important legislation that the Lok Sabha is scheduled to consider. Today, the Rajya Sabha will discuss the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024.
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India’s economy expanded at a faster-than-expected annual rate of 7.4% in the quarter ended in March, despite mounting global economic uncertainty. Gross domestic product of the fourth quarter of the government’s fiscal year 2025 came in sharply higher than the 6.7% growth forecast by economists in
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India, which was ranked tenth in the world in 2014, continues to be the fastest-growing major economy. B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO of India’s state-run think tank Niti Aayog said, “we are the fourth-largest economy as I speak ... and this is not my data. This is IMF [international monetary
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If PM Modi licenses SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service, India will be risking national sovereignty and security in handing over the keys to its skies to Elon Musk.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India is becoming a major maritime power and is being recognised as a reliable and responsible partner in the world. Speaking after the commissioning of three naval warships here, Modi said India has always supported an open, secure, inclusive and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.
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Bengaluru-based startup Pixxel announced the launch of three of the world's highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral satellites from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday. The Firefly constellation satellites were integrated via Exolaunch and launched aboard the Transporter-12 rideshare mission with SpaceX. The launch took place around 1
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A Republican lawmaker has asked the US Department of Justice to preserve all records in connection with the "selective prosecution" of billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani and his group of companies by the Biden administration. The demand comes less than a week before the Donald Trump administration takes office.
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The Union Home Ministry has granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute former Delhi chief minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy linked money laundering case, officials said. The federal agency has filed a chargesheet against the 56-year-old politician before a special Prevention of Money
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Indian Army for its determination, professionalism and dedication, and underlined his government's commitment to the welfare of armed forces and their families. In posts on X on Army Day, he said, "Today, on Army Day, we salute the unwavering
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India’s economy expanded at a faster-than-expected annual rate of 7.4% in the quarter ended in March, despite mounting global economic uncertainty. Gross domestic product of the fourth quarter of the government’s fiscal year 2025 came in sharply higher than the 6.7% growth forecast by economists in

India, which was ranked tenth in the world in 2014, continues to be the fastest-growing major economy. B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO of India’s state-run think tank Niti Aayog said, “we are the fourth-largest economy as I speak ... and this is not my data. This is IMF [international monetary

If PM Modi licenses SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service, India will be risking national sovereignty and security in handing over the keys to its skies to Elon Musk.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India is becoming a major maritime power and is being recognised as a reliable and responsible partner in the world. Speaking after the commissioning of three naval warships here, Modi said India has always supported an open, secure, inclusive and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.

Bengaluru-based startup Pixxel announced the launch of three of the world's highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral satellites from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday. The Firefly constellation satellites were integrated via Exolaunch and launched aboard the Transporter-12 rideshare mission with SpaceX. The launch took place around 1

A Republican lawmaker has asked the US Department of Justice to preserve all records in connection with the "selective prosecution" of billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani and his group of companies by the Biden administration. The demand comes less than a week before the Donald Trump administration takes office.

The Union Home Ministry has granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute former Delhi chief minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy linked money laundering case, officials said. The federal agency has filed a chargesheet against the 56-year-old politician before a special Prevention of Money

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Indian Army for its determination, professionalism and dedication, and underlined his government's commitment to the welfare of armed forces and their families. In posts on X on Army Day, he said, "Today, on Army Day, we salute the unwavering