Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new parliament building and installed a historic sceptre ‘Sengol’ near the Lok Sabha Speaker’s chair. Speaking at the building for the first time, the PM said that the new Parliament is a temple of democracy. A puja and a multi-faith prayer were held on the occasion. He also unveiled a commemorative plaque for the… Continue reading "New Parliament is a temple of democracy: PM Modi"
A special ₹ 75 coin will be launched to commemorate the inauguration of the new parliament building, the Ministry of Finance said on Thursday. The coin will also serve as a tribute to India celebrating 75 years of independence. One side of the coin will feature the Lion Capital of the Ashoka Pillar, with the words “Satyamev Jayate” below it.… Continue reading "Special ₹ 75 coin to be launched to commemorate inauguration of new parliament building"
Lok Sabha on Thursday approved the Union Budget envisaging an expenditure of around Rs 45 lakh crore for the fiscal year starting April 1 without any discussion, as the Opposition continued to create ruckus over demand for a JPC probe into allegations against the Adani Group. The Lower House of Parliament took up the Demands for Grants and Appropriation Bills… Continue reading "Lok Sabha passes Rs 45 lakh crore Budget 2023-24 without debate"
Opposition parties, following a meeting at the chamber of Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, in the parliament building today, decided to raise the demand for discussion on the report by US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research on Adani Group companies, and a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe in both the houses, sources said. They decided to not allow any… Continue reading "Opposition parties to disrupt Parliament today"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of his Council of Ministers at the Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in the national capital on Sunday and stressed the need for “effective communication” with the public including on social media. According to the sources, the Prime Minister also directed the Ministers to take the work done by the Centre to the people and… Continue reading "Tell people about government schemes: PM to Ministers"
With Parliament’s Budget Session beginning on Tuesday Chief Minister MK Stalin held a meeting with DMK’s Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members to decide on State-specific issues to be raised in Parliament. CM Stalin, who discussed the Centre’s 2023-24 financial report and the President’s speech, also instructed party MPs to place strong arguments over the BBC documentary and the Adani… Continue reading "Stalin asks DMK MPs to place arguments over BBC documentary in Parliament"
Parliament on Thursday passed the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill which seeks better management of protected areas and also provides for certain permitted activities like grazing or movement of livestock and bona fide use of drinking and household water by local communities. The bill was passed in Rajya Sabha by a voice vote. Lok Sabha had cleared the legislation in… Continue reading "Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill passed in Parliament"
Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar in his maiden speech in the House on Wednesday criticised the judiciary for scrapping the NJAC bill, terming it as an instance of “severe compromise of parliamentary sovereignty”, and said the government’s three organs should respect the “Laxman Rekha”. Asserting that the National Judicial Appointment Commission (NJAC) bill had “unprecedented” support of Parliament and members… Continue reading "Separation of powers must be respected: Jagdeep Dhankar"
The Opposition is likely to demand a discussion on the Agnipath defence recruitment scheme in Parliament next week after the debate on price rise is taken up in both the Houses, sources said Sunday. A discussion on price rise has been listed in the Lok Sabha for Monday and in the Rajya Sabha the next day. Opposition leaders said while… Continue reading "Opposition to demand a discussion on Agnipath scheme in Parliament"
The Monsoon Session of Parliament will begin on Monday with the election for the 15th President of India. During the session, the Centre is likely to announce 24 Bills including the Press Registration Periodicals Bill, 2022. The Opposition has listed 16 issues for discussion which include federalism coming under strain, the Agnipath scheme, rising prices and uncontrolled inflation. National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) presidential… Continue reading "Centre To Introduce 24 Bills, Opposition 16 in Monsson Session of Parliament today"