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Parliament monsoon session

04 Jun 2025

Parliament Monsoon Session To Commence From July 21, Announces Kiren Rijiju

The Monsoon session of the Parliament is scheduled to commence on July 21 and will run till August 12, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Wednesday. Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will convene on July 21, marking the start of the session after a gap of over three months.

28 May 2025

Kamal Haasan To Make Parliament Debut

Veteran actor, filmmaker and politician Kamal Haasan entered politics with the launch of his party, Makkal Nidhi Mayyam (MNM) on February 21, 2018, in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

Parliament budget session

05 Apr 2025

Waqf Bill Among 16 Bills Passed During Parliament Budget Session

The Budget Session 2025 of Parliament which commenced on Friday, the 31st of January adjourned sine-die on Friday.

04 Apr 2025

Dhankar Calls Raghav Chadha 'Severely Obsessed' With US Tariffs, RS MP Says...

In response to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's "obsessed" remarks, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha asserted that he was "severely obsessed" with issues that hurt the Indian interest and the country's economic interest. He said that he would continue to raise issues that hurt the country.

04 Apr 2025

'Yaar Ne Hi Loot Liya...': Raghav Chadha Questions Modi Govt On US Tariffs

While speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Raghav Chadha sought clarification from the government on national security, data privacy, and the potential misuse of Starlink before granting it approval.

Waqf Amendment Bill

03 Apr 2025

Waqf Amendment Bill: Can NDA Get It Passed In Rajya Sabha? Check Number Maths

In the Rajya Sabha, which currently has 236 members, the NDA holds 117 seats, falling just two short of the 119 needed for a majority.

Waqf Amendment Bill

03 Apr 2025

Boost For NDA? BJD's U-Turn Ahead of Crucial Voting On Waqf Bill In RS

The BJD has seven members in the Rajya Sabha and is crucial to both the opposition bloc as well as the ruling NDA.

Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025

02 Apr 2025

Parliament Passes Immigration And Foreigners Bill With Rajya Sabha Nod

Replying to the discussion on the Bill, Rai, Minister of State for Home Affairs, attacked the previous Congress government and the TMC dispensation in West Bengal for "aiding" illegal immigrants enter the country and "facilitating" their stay by including their names in voters' list and ration cards.

28 Mar 2025

'From Birth To Death': MP Raghav Chadha Highlights Pain Of Middle Class

MP Chadha said that the common man faces a 'tax to live, tax to die – and tax on every breath.' He said that the burden of tax begins even before a child opens their eyes.

24 Mar 2025

Massive 24% Salary Hike For Members Of Parliament: Check New Payout, Allowance

Apart from salaries, the Central government has also hiked pension of former MPs. The former Members of Parliament have also received a payout hike as their pension has been increased from Rs 25,000 to Rs 31,000.

Mallikarjun Kharge

11 Mar 2025

Rajya Sabha Witnesses Uproar Over LoP Kharge's Unparliamentary Expression

As the Upper House took up a discussion on the working of the Education Ministry soon after the Question Hour, several opposition members were on their feet demanding an apology from minister Dharmendra Pradhan for his remarks against the Tamil Nadu government.

Arvind Kejriwal

26 Feb 2025

Arvind Kejriwal To Enter Rajya Sabha? AAP Clears Air Amid Buzz

The buzz around Kejriwal’s likely entry into the Rajya Sabha erupted after the AAP decided to field its Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora in an assembly by-poll.

Waqf Amendment Bill

13 Feb 2025

Waqf Bill In Rajya Sabha: Opposition Protests Over Removal Of Dissent Note

The Waqf Act of 1995, enacted to regulate Waqf properties, has long been criticised for issues such as mismanagement, corruption, and encroachments.

07 Feb 2025

Why Booking Train Tickets Online Costlier Than Counter Fare? — Govt Explains

Responding to questions raised by Sanjay Raut regarding discrepancies in IRCTC ticket pricing, the government explained the reasons why the prices of tickets are higher when booked online.

06 Feb 2025

'Cong Dedicated To Family, Can't Understand 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas': Modi

PM Narendra Modi said that it would be a blunder to expect 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikash' from Congress.

no confidence motion

20 Dec 2024

'No-Confidence Notice' In RS Against Dhankhar Again? Jairam Ramesh Says...

Jairam Ramesh said the opposition parties could again submit a similar notice during the Budget Session.

Parliament winter session

18 Dec 2024

Congress Demands Amit Shah’s Resignation Over Ambedkar Remarks

Congress demanded Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation on Wednesday, accusing him of insulting BR Ambedkar.

Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha

17 Dec 2024

'Love Is Not Sold': Amit Shah's Jibe At Rahul Over 'Mohabbat ki Dukan' Slogan

Speaking at the conclusion of the debate in Rajya Sabha on 75 years of the Constitution, Amit Shah said that the love and affection are not something to be sold in a shop.

Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha

17 Dec 2024

India's Democracy Deep-Rooted, Arrogance Of Dictators Shattered: Shah In RS

Winter Session Of Parliament: Concluding the discussion in the Rajya Sabha on the 75 years of adoption of the Constitution, Amit Shah lashed out at the Congress and other opposition parties over allegations against the use of EVMs during elections.

Central government

16 Dec 2024

Centre Has No Plans To Add New Cities Under Smart Cities Mission

Under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM), the central Government has a total outlay of Rs 48,000 crore for the 100 cities.

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