Monsoon Session of Parliament

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla chairs all-party meeting ahead of monsoon session of Parliament

The first day of the monsoon session of Parliament will see voting for the presidential election 2022.

Jul 16, 2022, 19:01 PM IST

Monsoon session of Parliament: Govt calls all-party meet on Sunday; Om Birla, Venkaiah Naidu to meet floor leaders

According to sources, the customary meeting of all parties has been called by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi on Sunday morning to discuss the agenda and seek their support for the smooth functioning of the Parliament session. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be present.

Jul 14, 2022, 09:26 AM IST

Monsoon session of Parliament: Lok Sabha to have 19 business days, check other details

The Monsoon session of Parliament is slated to commence from July 19 and is likely to conclude on August 13.

Jul 04, 2021, 06:13 AM IST

Monsoon session of Parliament to commence from July 19, likely to conclude on August 13

In 2020, the monsoon session had begun in September due to the coronavirus situation in the country.

Jul 03, 2021, 06:54 AM IST

Monsoon Session of Parliament on schedule in July, says Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi

The Parliamentary Standing Committee meetings are also likely to resume from June third week. 

Jun 09, 2021, 06:32 AM IST

Parliament passes 3 historic, path breaking new Labour Codes; Check details

Gangwar said, "we have included people working in the digital media sector under the category of a working journalist." 

Sep 23, 2020, 19:27 PM IST

Rajya Sabha passes Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill; Check other bills passed on September 22

Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs Danve Raosaheb Dadarao assured the House that the Bill is in the interest of farmers and consumers, adding "It is for the benefit of farmers, and consumers. Doubling farmers` income is our pledge, and this bill is an important step towards fulfilling it." 

Sep 22, 2020, 18:39 PM IST

DNA Exclusive: Passage of farm bills in Lok Sabha exposes politics of opposition parties

Defending the bills, PM Modi said, "This misinformation is now being spread that the government will not give MSP benefits to farmers. Manufactured claims are being made the government will no longer purchase wheat, rice, and other grains. This is a blatant lie aimed at deceiving farmers." 

Sep 19, 2020, 01:48 AM IST

Chinese buildup of troops first noticed in April, says Rajnath Singh in Rajya Sabha; Check other key points

In mid-May, Rajnath Singh said, the Chinese troops had made several attempts to transgress the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in other parts of the Western Sector, which includes Kongka La, Gogra, and North Bank of Pangong Lake, which were detected and befittingly responded to by the Armed Forces.

Sep 17, 2020, 19:56 PM IST

Rajya Sabha passes Ayurveda Bill 2020; MP Subhash Chandra applauds government move

Stating that China has taken 28 per cent market share of Ayurveda products globally, Independent MP Subhash Chandra demanded that promotion of Ayurveda be made a national mission to cut on billions of dollars on western allopathic medicines and strengthen the Indian economy.

Sep 16, 2020, 21:11 PM IST

DNA Exclusive: Rajnath Singh assures nation about safety of borders as Indian Army gears up to brave winters in Ladakh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that China has been conveyed that any attempt to "unilaterally" change the status quo along the LAC is not at all acceptable while acknowledging that India is facing a "challenge" in the region.

Sep 16, 2020, 01:07 AM IST

Parliament update: Both Houses meet amid COVID-19 pandemic; Rajya Sabha re-elects Harivansh as Dy Chairman

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to make a statement in Parliament on Tuesday on the continuing standoff between Indian and Chinese troops along the LAC in eastern Ladakh, Parliamentary sources said.

Sep 15, 2020, 01:15 AM IST

Congress to put up joint candidate for Rajya Sabha deputy chairman post

The decision to put a joint candidate for the post of Rajya Sabha deputy chairman post comes ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament starting September 14 and was taken at the Congress Parliamentary strategy group meeting chaired by party chief Sonia Gandhi.

Sep 08, 2020, 14:56 PM IST

No Question Hour in Monsoon session of Parliament; Opposition flays move

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor tweeted, "Questioning the government is the oxygen of parliamentary democracy. This Govt seeks to reduce Parliament to a notice-board and uses its crushing majority as a rubber-stamp for whatever it wants to pass. The one mechanism to promote accountability has now been done away with." 

Sep 02, 2020, 19:04 PM IST

Will request MPs to get tested for coronavirus 72 hours before start of Monsoon Session of Parliament: Lok Sabha Speaker

The Lok Sabha speaker has said that whoever comes inside the Parliament will come only after taking the coronavirus test, whether it is a member of Parliament, a minister or his staff.

Aug 28, 2020, 19:24 PM IST

Necessary protocols are being prepared for members and their staff: Speaker Om Birla

The Speaker directed all the agencies concerned to work diligently for sanitisation and other arrangements.

Aug 27, 2020, 23:11 PM IST

Parliament declares holiday on Guru Poornima

Parliament will not be in session tomorrow on account of Guru Poornima.

Jul 27, 2018, 08:49 AM IST

LIVE: No-confidence motion against Narendra Modi government defeated in Lok Sabha

In a major victory for PM Narendra Modi, the no-confidence motion brought against his government was defeated by a voice vote in Lok Sabha.

Jul 20, 2018, 07:37 AM IST

Every Indian has a right to know: Rahul Gandhi opposes proposed changes in RTI Act, accuses BJP of hiding truth

The proposed amendments allegedly seek to do away with the parity given to information commissions with the EC in terms of salary and allowances.

Jul 19, 2018, 12:04 PM IST

Venkaiah Naidu speaks in 10 languages in Rajya Sabha as Monsoon Session begins

The Monsoon Session, which concludes on August 10, will have 18 sittings amid much-expected drama in both the houses - Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha.

Jul 18, 2018, 18:10 PM IST