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The second phase of the budget session of Parliament may be shortened, may end on March 25-26

The second phase of the budget session of Parliament can be shortened after the demands of MPs from several parties. This session may be shortened due to elections in 5 states. In fact, a letter has been sent by the TMC to the Chairman and Rajya Sabha Speaker of the Rajya Sabha regarding this demand.

Mar 08, 2021, 14:38 PM IST

DNA Exclusive: New Parliament may pave the way for 'New India', add new chapter of nationalism

A new chapter in the history of 'New India' was added on Thursday with the foundation laying ceremony of the new Parliament House by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 

Dec 11, 2020, 01:49 AM IST

Govt seeks Parliament's nod for Rs 980 crore equity infusion into Air India

The amount is part of the total gross additional expenditure of Rs 11,697.92 crore, for which approval has been sought from the Parliament.

Jul 31, 2018, 16:52 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi giving farewell speech to MP's from Rajya Sabha

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May 13, 2016, 15:58 PM IST

Wish GST had passed during your tenure: PM Modi tells retiring Rajya Sabha MPs

Conveying his best wishes to members of Rajya Sabha who are retiring on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it would have been good for the states had the GST Bill been passed during their tenure.

May 13, 2016, 11:33 AM IST

Arun Jaitley introduces Aadhaar Bill in Rajya Sabha; says privacy not absolute right

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley introduced the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Bill, 2016 in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.

Mar 16, 2016, 14:24 PM IST

Blow to Modi govt's reform push; GST Bill not likely to go through current session of Parliament

The bills include amendment to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, a legislation to set up commercial courts and bankruptcy code.

Dec 19, 2015, 12:44 PM IST

Everyone has a right to express views: Jaitley on Parliament logjam

Debunking criticism of India Inc of launching an online signature campaign for proper functioning of Parliament, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said people, students, and industrialists have right to express their views.

Aug 12, 2015, 15:48 PM IST

India Inc joins 17,000-strong online plea to end Parliament logjam

'Disheartened' by the continuing disruptions in Parliament, top industrialists including Rahul Bajaj, Adi Godrej and Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw have signed an online petition along with 17,000 persons to end the gridlock.

Aug 12, 2015, 14:15 PM IST

Parliament passes Mines and Minerals, Coal Mines Bill

Parliament approved two crucial bills, which form part of NDA government's reforms agenda.

Mar 20, 2015, 21:08 PM IST

MTNL raises Rs 3,768.97 cr through bonds this fiscal: Govt

State-run MTNL has so far raised Rs 3,768.97 crore through bonds in the current financial year, Parliament was informed on Friday.

Dec 19, 2014, 18:13 PM IST

Jaitley to meet state FMs tomorrow on GST

The GST will subsume indirect taxes like excise duty and service tax at the central level and VAT and local levies on the states front.

Dec 10, 2014, 12:39 PM IST

Govt to introduce GST Bill in current Parl session: Jaitley

Government will bring the much- awaited GST Bill, which provides for a uniform indirect tax structure, in the current session of Parliament, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Thursday.

Nov 27, 2014, 22:03 PM IST

Govt plans to bring 'Comprehensive Fertilizer Policy'

The government is planning to come out with a Comprehensive Fertilizer Policy, Parliament was informed on Friday.

Jul 18, 2014, 18:18 PM IST