monsoon session

'RJD to support TDP's proposed no-confidence motion against Modi govt'

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) will support the Telugu Desam Party's proposed no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government in Parliament's Monsoon Session, a confidant of Lalu Prasad said on Tuesday.

Jul 17, 2018, 23:15 PM IST

Is BJP having second thoughts? Rahul Gandhi writes to PM Narendra Modi on passage of Women's Reservation Bill

The women's reservation bill was passed during the UPA rule in Rajya Sabha in March 2010, but could not be passed in Lok Sabha. 

Jul 16, 2018, 13:21 PM IST

Opposition meet on Monday to discuss monsoon session strategy

Amid indications that they will join hands in an election to elect the new Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman, opposition parties will meet here on Monday evening to discuss their strategy for the Monsoon Session of Parliament beginning Wednesday.

Jul 15, 2018, 22:18 PM IST

Left to corner PM Modi on communal violence, lynching in Monsoon Session of Parliament

The CPI(M) and the CPI alleged that recent incidents of lynching and communal violence have "claimed" many lives in the country.

Jul 15, 2018, 11:39 AM IST

Just 3 sessions left before 2019 polls, lot of work still unfinished: Sumitra Mahajan writes to MPs

She also lamented on how business has been affected by the conduct of members of Parliament and recurring protests.

Jul 10, 2018, 12:57 PM IST

Bihar liquor ban: Nitish Kumar govt to amend act to prevent its misuse

Liquor ban was enforced in Bihar in April 2016.

Jun 27, 2018, 10:51 AM IST

Parliament Monsoon Session from July 18 to August 10

The session will comprise of 18 working days

Jun 25, 2018, 13:49 PM IST

Odisha Assembly's monsoon session likely to be stormy

The monsoon session will continue till September 16.

Sep 06, 2017, 20:44 PM IST

Rajasthan government to raise OBC quota to give reservation to Gujjars

The government has assured the Gujjar leaders that the OBC quota will be split after increasing it to 26 per cent to grant them 5 per cent reservation.

 

Aug 18, 2017, 16:22 PM IST

Odisha Assembly session begins on September 7

The 8-day Monsoon Session of the Odisha Assembly will begin on September 7, during which the opposition is set to corner the government which plans to table several bills.

Aug 16, 2017, 18:36 PM IST

Monsoon Session ends: Lok Sabha registers 77.94% productivity, Rajya Sabha 79.95% ; Modi government terms it success

The month-long Monsoon Session of Parliament ended on Friday, with the two houses recording a dip in productivity compared with the last session.

Aug 12, 2017, 06:49 AM IST

Delhi assembly's Monsoon Session to begin on Tuesday

The AAP government had increased minimum wages for unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled workers by 37 per cent in March.

Aug 06, 2017, 23:32 PM IST

3 opposition MLAs stage 11-hour dharna in Chhattisgarh Assembly

The government is trying to avoid a discussion over charges of corruption against the chief minister and therefore the monsoon session was concluded hurriedly much ahead of the schedule, Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi said.

Aug 04, 2017, 09:30 AM IST

New consumer protection bill could be next big game changer

A new consumer protection bill that is likely to be tabled during parliament`s ongoing monsoon session is seen as the next big game-changer for the common man, replacing as it will legislation that has been in force since 1986 when the economic landscape and consumer awareness were in their infancy.

Jul 29, 2017, 13:55 PM IST

Dawn of a new era in Bihar: Devendra Fadnavis

Nitish Kumar unexpectedly resigned yesterday, but hours later joined hands with the BJP to reclaim the government in a stunning political manoeuvre that relegated his alliance partner RJD to the opposition.

Jul 27, 2017, 15:51 PM IST

PM Modi displeased over absence of BJP members from Parliament

Prime Minister on Tuesday expressed his displeasure over BJP members' absence from the both Houses of Parliament.

Jul 25, 2017, 18:43 PM IST

Ready to discuss loan waiver for farmers with oppn leaders: Maharashtra CM

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Monday said his government was ready to discuss the loan waiver scheme for farmers with opposition Congress-NCP leaders.

Jul 24, 2017, 13:22 PM IST

Cow vigilantism matter: Supreme Court asks states to file affidavit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in June, had condemned the attacks in the name of cow vigilantism saying, "Killing people in the name of cow is unacceptable.

Jul 21, 2017, 18:09 PM IST

Noisy protests in Parliament over mob lynching, agrarian crisis; govt hits back

Noisy protests rocked both houses of Parliament as they convened for normal business on Wednesday after members from the Opposition created a ruckus over farmers' plight, spate of lynching incidents, communal clashes and Kashmir unrest.

Jul 19, 2017, 10:02 AM IST

Washout in Parliament on first working day of Monsoon session

Members from parties like the Congress, the Trinamool Congress, the Left parties and the RJD created uproar in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha as soon as the Houses met for the day.

Jul 18, 2017, 22:55 PM IST