Parliament monsoon session

Monsoon Session may conclude tomorrow amid surge in COVID-19 cases among MPs

The Monsoon Session of Parliament began on September 14, and witnessed passage of several bills in both Houses, including those which sought to replace ordinances issued recently. 

Sep 22, 2020, 20:19 PM IST

Kind of attack on Chair of Dy Chairman is saddening incident, says Union Minister Smriti Irani

The ruling party BJP has total 86 members in Rajya Sabha, Congress has 40, TMC 13, Samajwadi Party 8, TRS 7, BJD 9, JDU 5, AIADMK 9, DMK 7 and RJD 5.

Sep 20, 2020, 08:02 AM IST

Rajya Sabha passes bill to punish those attacking healthcare workers

The Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Bill, 2020 was introduced by Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan in the Upper House on Saturday to replace an ordinance issued by the government in April.

Sep 19, 2020, 14:43 PM IST

FM Sitharaman moves Bill to amend Banking Regulation Act, 1949 in Lok Sabha

The 18-day monsoon session of the Parliament has begun and on September 15, the government in Rajya Sabha introduced as many as five bills, including on reduction in the remuneration of ministers and protection of healthcare professional in epidemic.

Sep 16, 2020, 10:17 AM IST

B-Town celebs backs Jaya Bachchan after her Parliament speech alleging Bollywood being defamed

Jaya Bachchan's Parliament speech is an indirect jibe at actress Kangana Ranaut and actor-politician Raji Kishan who claimed that drug addiction exists in the film industry.

Sep 15, 2020, 15:55 PM IST

Ravi Kishan hits back at Jaya Bachchan, says 'will raise Bollywood drug abuse issue even at cost of my life'

Ravi Kishan added that consumption of drugs in Bollywood has become a fashion now, a trend which was not seen during the 90s. He said that the reputation of the film industry is being tarnished due to the few people and; the backbone of drug cartels and mafias need to be broken. 

Sep 15, 2020, 13:40 PM IST

Would you say the same if your daughter Shweta was beaten, drugged and molested as a teenager: Kangana Ranaut to Jaya Bachchan

Jaya Bachchan, without taking any names, slammed BJP MP and actor Ravi Kishan for his drugs conspiracy remark in the Lok Sabha on Monday. 

Sep 15, 2020, 13:14 PM IST

Jis thali me khate hai usi me chhed karte hain: Jaya Bachchan hits back at Ravi Kishan, gives Zero Hour notice in Rajya Sabha over 'defaming film industry'

Jaya Bachchan also gave a Zero Hour notice in Rajya Sabha over the alleged attempt to defame the film industry. 

Sep 15, 2020, 10:47 AM IST

Lockdown helped in preventing 14-29 lakh COVID-19 cases, says Health Minister

On the second day of the Parliament's Monsoon Session, LOK SABHA will discuss three Bills for consideration and passing. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely  to make a statement on 'Developments on our borders in Ladakh' in the lower house.

Sep 15, 2020, 09:23 AM IST

Parliament's Monsoon session begins today, 18 sittings to be conducted till October 1

This is the first parliament session after the coronavirus outbreak in the country. Therefore all safety measures have been taken to conduct the session to ensure no health risk to parliamentarians and staff.

Sep 14, 2020, 06:39 AM IST

Parliament's Monsoon session to begin tomorrow, 47 items to be taken up during 18 sittings — Read here

Since this is the first Parliament session being held amid the coronavirus pandemic, all safety measures have been taken to conduct the session as per guidelines issued for COVID-19.

Sep 13, 2020, 16:25 PM IST

No all-party meeting ahead of Parliament's monsoon session due to COVID-19

No all-party meeting will be held this year prior to the monsoon session of the Parliament due to coronavirus, said government. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi was scheduled to hold the all-party meeting which is now canceled to avoid any kind of health risk due to the coronavirus.

Sep 13, 2020, 11:47 AM IST

No question hour in Parliament's monsoon session due to coronavirus

In the wake of ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no question hour and private members' business during the monsoon session, according to a notification issued by the Rajya Sabha Secretariat. 

Sep 02, 2020, 09:45 AM IST

Parliament's monsoon session to commence from September 14

Rajya Sabha Secretariat on Monday issued a notification for the Monsoon Session of Parliament to commence from September 14.

Sep 01, 2020, 07:00 AM IST

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha likely to sit on alternate days during monsoon session of Parliament amid COVID-19 crisis

The sittings of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are likely to be held on an alternate day basis during the forthcoming monsoon session of Parliament scheduled to begin from the second week of September.

Aug 21, 2020, 14:44 PM IST

Staggered seating, bacteria-killing device: Parliament Monsoon Session to witness several firsts in view of COVID-19

Measures such as large display screens, consoles for participation from galleries, ultraviolet germicidal irradiation, special cables between the two Houses, polycarbonate separators will be implemented.

Aug 16, 2020, 16:57 PM IST

Monsoon Session of Parliament, Day 11: Live updates

Here are the latest updates from the Parliament.

Aug 02, 2018, 11:30 AM IST

Monsoon Session of Parliament, Day 10: Live updates

Uproar by opposition parties over Assam NRC is expected to continue in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on the 10th day of Monsoon Session of Parliament.

Aug 01, 2018, 10:18 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi set to reply to no confidence motion in Lok Sabha

PM Modi's response may be expected to take the fight to the opposition, especially over pressing for a no confidence motion that is extremely likely to fail.

Jul 20, 2018, 17:13 PM IST

Watch: PM Modi addresses media on first day of Parliament Monsoon session

The Monsoon Session of Parliament session begins on Monday with PM Narendra Modi addressing the members. PM Modi said with the success of GST, this session will be full of freshness and hopes.

Jul 17, 2017, 13:57 PM IST