Parliament passes Finance Bill 2021, FM Nirmala Sitharaman accuses UPA govt of mismanaging the economy
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, "Things were a mess and the economy was mismanaged under the tenure of UPA. As of now, Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) have declined to Rs 8.99 lakh crore as of March 2020."
Mar 24, 2021, 19:15 PM IST
Parliament to witness uproar over price rise, farmers protest, MEA Jaishankar to address both the houses
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar would make a statement in both houses of Parliament regarding recent developments pertaining to welfare abroad of Indians, NRIs, and PIOs in the COVID situation.
Mar 15, 2021, 10:30 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi to reply on Motion of Thanks in Rajya Sabha on President Ram Nath Kovind's address
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to answer opposition questions on agricultural laws as leaders of many opposition parties, including the Congress, are constantly demanding that the government should withdraw the latest agricultural laws. The Budget Session has witnessed uproar in the Lok Sabha on the new farm laws almost every day which led to the adjournment of the House several times.
Feb 08, 2021, 07:22 AM IST
DNA Exclusive: Rakesh Tikait's tears draw huge support, stir gets new lease of life; check 'Realpolitik'
After the 26 January violence, questions were asked as to what would be the next course of action of the leaders who extended support to the farmers' protest, and on what basis the leaders of farmer unions will justify their movement? How will they respond to the question being raised on the hoisting of the flag of a particular religion on the Red Fort?
Jan 30, 2021, 00:19 AM IST
Parliament to hold Budget Session from Jan 29 to Feb 15, Union Budget presentation on Feb 1
President Kovind will address the joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament on Jan 29, while the Union Budget will be presented on Feb 1.
Jan 05, 2021, 17:34 PM IST
Rajya Sabha poll: BJP expects to win 12-13 seats in March 26 election
In the Rajya Sabha polls on March 26, DMK and AIADMK are expected to get three seats each. JDU, BJD, and RJD are expected to get two seats each. TMC is expected to get 5 seats, YSRCP 4, and TRS is expected to get one seat.
Mar 02, 2020, 09:01 AM IST
Budget Session of Parliament resumes today; Congress to press for Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation for failure to contain Delhi violence
The Budget Session of Parliament is resuming on Monday (March 2) amid violence in the national capital that claimed at least 46 lives and injured about 350 others.
Mar 02, 2020, 07:29 AM IST
PM Modi reiterates 'sabka saath, sabka vikaas' mantra ahead of Interim Budget 2019
Modi said that the government is ready to debate on all issues.
Jan 31, 2019, 12:43 PM IST
Watch: PM Modi addresses media ahead of budget session of Parliament
PM Modi addresses media ahead of a budget session of Parliament and urges Opposition to cooperate. Watch this video to know more.
Jan 31, 2019, 12:10 PM IST
Second part of Budget Session of Parliament to begin shortly
The Budget Session of Parliament will resume today. The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will meet after a month-long recess in the session. The second part of Parliament's Budget Session is likely to start on a stormy note with the Congress giving an adjournment notice on nearly Rs 12700 crore PNB scam.
Mar 05, 2018, 12:16 PM IST
Morning Breakfast: Second part of Budget Session of Parliament will resume today
The Budget Session of Parliament will resume today. The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will meet after a month-long recess in the session. The second part of Parliament's Budget Session is likely to start on a stormy note with the Congress giving an adjournment notice on nearly Rs 12700 crore PNB scam.
Mar 05, 2018, 09:44 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi's speech in Lok Sabha was not the longest: List of other recent long speeches
Budget speeches are usually the longest in Parliament.
Feb 07, 2018, 17:10 PM IST
Live: We don't need new economic policies, just focus on what we started, says CEA
he Survey has pegged 2018-19 GDP growth at 7-7.5 percent saying that current high oil prices remains a major concern.
Jan 29, 2018, 09:42 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi hopes for breakthrough on GST legislation
As the Budget session of Parliament resumed Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoped there will be a breakthrough on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) bill and that issues will be discussed in a democratic manner.
Mar 09, 2017, 21:38 PM IST
Note ban shaves off GDP growth rate by up to 0.5% in FY'17
Demonetisation will shave off the economic growth for the current fiscal by 0.25 percent to 0.50 percent though it will have long-term benefits for the economy by reducing interest rates and eliminating corruption, besides bringing in more activities in the formal sector.
Jan 31, 2017, 14:26 PM IST
Labour, tax reforms to boost apparel, leather sectors: Economic Survey 2017
Labour and tax reforms are needed to boost employment creation in apparel and leather sectors as the two segments can become vehicles for broader social transformation in the country, the Economic Survey for 2016-17 said on Tuesday.
Jan 31, 2017, 14:01 PM IST
Economic Survey 17: Here are the key highlights
Following are the highlights of Economic Survey 2016-17 tabled in Parliament.
Jan 31, 2017, 13:58 PM IST
Economic Survey moots formation of public sector asset rehabilitation agency
The Economic Survey 2016-17 tabled in Parliament on Tuesday by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has mooted the formation of a centralised public sector asset rehabilitation agency (PARA).
Jan 31, 2017, 13:50 PM IST
Economic Survey 2017 advocates reforms to unleash economic dynamism, social justice
India needs an evolution in the underlying economic vision across the political spectrum and further reforms are not just a matter of overcoming vested interests that obstruct them, the Survey said.
Jan 31, 2017, 13:14 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi hopes for comprehensive discussions during Budget session
Ahead of the start of the Budget session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hoped for a comprehensive discussion in Parliament.
Jan 31, 2017, 12:00 PM IST
