Zero Hour

Parliament Hungama: Opposition uproar in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned till Monday

Parliament Hungama: Opposition created ruckus in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till Monday. Let us tell you that in Manipur, the opposition is continuously besieging the government regarding the cruelty with women.

Jul 28, 2023, 15:12 PM IST

Just two judges cannot decide on same sex marriage: Sushil Modi in RS

He alleged that some liberals are following the West blindly.

Dec 19, 2022, 19:55 PM IST

Bring population control law to ensure two-child norm, BJP MP Uday Pratap Singh urges Centre

BJP MP Uday Pratap Singh represents Hoshangabad Lok Sabha constituency in Madhya Pradesh.

Aug 02, 2018, 17:22 PM IST

Rajya Sabha boycott: Arun Jaitley terms Opposition's act unprecedented

The Opposition on Tuesday accused the Rajya Sabha Chair of ignoring the "rules, regulations, procedures and traditions" by not allowing its members to raise some crucial issues and by giving long adjournments.

Feb 07, 2018, 00:52 AM IST

Venkaiah Naidu writes letter to Rajya Sabha members after Opposition boycotts proceedings

The Opposition on Tuesday accused the Rajya Sabha Chair of ignoring the "rules, regulations, procedures and traditions" by not allowing its members to raise some crucial issues.

Feb 07, 2018, 00:18 AM IST

Venkaiah Naidu refers privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi to Lok Sabha

Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday referred a privilege notice served by BJP MP Bhupinder Yadav against Congress President Rahul Gandhi to Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan.

Jan 06, 2018, 13:41 PM IST

Ban liquor for poor across the country, consumption resulting in crimes: YSR Congress MP

Liquor should be banned across the country for the poor people as its consumption was resulting in crimes, a Lok Sabha member said today.

Mar 27, 2017, 16:29 PM IST

MPs favour 'classical language' status to Marathi

A demand to according 'classical language' status to Marathi was on Tuesday supported by the Speaker in the Lok Sabha who called for a collective effort to achieve the objective.

Mar 21, 2017, 15:27 PM IST

BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi calls for unique ID for defence equipment

BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi on Tuesday called for implementation of NATO like numbering of defence equipments in the inventory of Indian armed forces, and highlighted that this will result in a 30 per cent decrease in procurements.

Mar 21, 2017, 15:10 PM IST

Include Bhojpuri in 8th Schedule of Constitution: Janta Dal (United) MP Ali Anwar Ansari

Janta Dal (U) MP Ali Anwar Ansari on Thursday made a strong pitch in Rajya Sabha to include Bhojpuri in the 8th Schedule of Constitution, saying the language was spoken by 20-25 crore people.

Mar 16, 2017, 14:13 PM IST

Rajya Sabha passes Disability Bill, first legislative action in Winter Session

For the first time since the Winter session began on November 16, Rajya Sabha on Wednesday saw a legislative action as it passed the Disabilities Bill.

Dec 14, 2016, 20:16 PM IST

Govt misleading nation over 39 Indian youths missing in Iraq: Cong

Congress members in Rajya Sabha on Monday accused the government of misleading Parliament on the issue of 39 Indian youths going missing in Iraq two years ago, with an Akali Dal member also seeking an update on the matter.

Aug 08, 2016, 15:29 PM IST

BJP to raise Bulandshahr gangrape issue in Parliament during zero hour?

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to raise the rape issue of UP's Bulandshahr on Monday in Lok Sabha during zero hour.

Aug 01, 2016, 10:02 AM IST

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi's remarks irk Opposition which forces brief adjournment in Rajya Sabha

Irked over a remark by Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in Rajya Sabha on Friday, Opposition members including those from Congress stormed into the Well demanding an apology from him, leading to a near washout of the crucial Zero Hour.

Jul 29, 2016, 15:30 PM IST

Opposition attacks government over "increasing" attacks on dalits, muslims

Opposition on Friday hit out at BJP over an attack on two Muslim women in Madhya Pradesh on the beef issue and alleged that dalits and Muslims were being increasingly targeted, prompting Home Minister Rajnath Singh to assert that justice will be done in the case.

Jul 29, 2016, 14:20 PM IST

Unemployment issue disrupts Rajya Sabha

 The Rajya Sabha was disrupted on Friday after the problem of unemployment was raised during zero hour.

Jul 29, 2016, 14:12 PM IST

Demand to ban advertisements on fairness creams in RS

A demand for banning the advertisements of fairness creams was made in the Rajya Sabha.

Jul 26, 2016, 13:49 PM IST

BJP, Congress demand derecognition of AAP

 BJP and Congress on Thursday joined hands to demand derecognition of Aam Aadmi Party by the Election Commission over using the image of the Golden Temple on its youth manifesto and the recent case of suicide of by its woman activist over an alleged case of sexual exploitation.

Jul 21, 2016, 18:53 PM IST

Shiv Sena wants 'Sindh' to be removed from national anthem

Shiv Sena member Arvind Sawant on Tuesday sought that the word 'Sindh' be removed from the national anthem and replaced with an appropriate word adding that India had no state by that name.

Mar 01, 2016, 19:56 PM IST

Zero hour offer as Greece lurches towards default

Tsipras has urged Greeks to reject creditors' tough reform demands in a referendum on Sunday, but has also pleaded for an bailout extension to keep Athens afloat.

Jun 30, 2015, 21:30 PM IST