PM Narendra Modi's speech in Parliament: Five key takeaways
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday participated in a discussion on 'Commitment to the Constitution' in the Lok Sabha. The discussion was part of the 125th birth anniversary celebrations of Bhimrao Ambedkar, considered the chief architect of the Constitution.
Nov 27, 2015, 19:46 PM IST
Watch: PM Narendra Modi's speech in Parliament on Constitution debate
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took part in a discussion on 'Commitment to the Constitution' in the Lok Sabha.
Nov 27, 2015, 19:27 PM IST
Govt open to intolerance debate in Parliament: Arun Jaitley
The government is open to a debate on intolerance in Parliament, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Thursday, emphasising India was liberal enough to not only allow dissent but also "manufactured and fake dissent."
Nov 26, 2015, 22:23 PM IST
Winter Session of Parliament begins Thursday; opposition to corner govt but prospects of thaw on GST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to the Opposition for cooperation as he made a strong pitch for early passage of the GST bill at an all party-meet.
Nov 25, 2015, 23:16 PM IST
Speaker Sumitra Mahajan launches revamped Lok Sabha website
Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Wednesday launched the house's refurbished website which has a number of new features including easy access to categories such as "today's debate", "bill search", "committee meetings" and "business (today and tomorrow)".
Nov 25, 2015, 22:57 PM IST
Members keen on maximum discussion, says Lok Sabha Speaker
Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, who on Wednesday evening met leaders of parties in Lok Sabha, said there had been an agreement to have as much discussions as possible in the house during the winter session which begins on Thursday.
Nov 25, 2015, 22:46 PM IST
'NDA united to ensure smooth Winter Session'
Members of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Wednesday expressed unity in ensuring that the Winter Session of Parliament beginning on Thursday functions smoothly.
Nov 25, 2015, 21:01 PM IST
Resolution in Parliament must come from Chair: Congress
The Congress on Wednesday proposed a constitutional amendment to ensure that any resolution brought up on the floor of House should be introduced by the Chair, not the government.
Nov 25, 2015, 20:59 PM IST
SC discharging constitutional obligation, not tyranny of unelected: Justice Ganguly
Even as Finance Minister Arun Jaitley sought to brand the Supreme Court judgement striking down the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act and the enabling 99th Constitution amendment as "tyranny of the unelected", former apex court judge Asok Kumar Ganguly said that what it did was its "duty", which it is mandated to discharge under the Constitution.
Oct 24, 2015, 13:57 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi talks about democracy, but forgets farmers: Rahul Gandhi
Ahead of a 'victory rally' planned by the party over its land Bill agitation, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he talks about democracy but "forgets" about the farmers and labourers who make up its foundation.
Sep 12, 2015, 14:29 PM IST
