Parliamentary Affairs
Parliamentary Affairs
The Congress-led opposition submitted a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha (Upper House) Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar today. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh, speaking for the Opposition alliance - Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) - said the motion was submitted due to Dhankhar's "extremely partisan" conduct of the
by Amal AnzariLok Sabha Lok Sabha (Lower House) proceedings were disrupted today as the Opposition continued protests following the introduction of the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024. The Bill, aimed at consolidating laws on merchant shipping and ensuring compliance with international maritime obligations, was introduced by Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal.
by Amal AnzariIn the Rajya Sabha (Upper House), the controversy over Sonia Gandhi’s alleged links to the Soros Foundation dominated the proceedings, leading to frequent adjournments as both sides engaged in sloganeering. Despite attempts by the Chairman to move forward with the agenda, the House was repeatedly disrupted. Similarly, in the
by Amal AnzariLok Sabha The Lok Sabha (Lower House), which reconvened at 3:00 p.m., was adjourned minutes later following protests. Officiating Chair Sandhya Ray struggled to regain order and was unable to allow Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw to respond to the Railways Bill. Proceedings in the lower house will
by Amal AnzariThe third week of the Winter Session of Parliament resumes today, with three important bills expected to be passed. The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 are up for consideration. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will move the Banking Laws Bill in
by Amal AnzariThe Lok Sabha (Lower House) was adjourned for the day on Friday following a heated exchange after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey accused Congress of having links with US-based billionaire George Soros. Dubey’s remarks, linking the Congress party to Soros, led Congress leader KC Venugopal to object,
by Amal AnzariLok Sabha The opposition presented two adjournment notices under Rule 267 over Rahul Gandhi being stopped on his way to Sambhal and issues of fishermen in Kanyakumari. The Congress MPs held a protest on the Adani issue inside the Parliament House complex before the parliament session began. Proceedings begin. Transport
by Daanish NarayanThe Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 are the two important legislation that the Lok Sabha is scheduled to consider. Today, the Rajya Sabha will discuss the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024.
by Daanish NarayanThe Congress-led opposition submitted a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha (Upper House) Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar today. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh, speaking for the Opposition alliance - Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) - said the motion was submitted due to Dhankhar's "extremely partisan" conduct of the
by Amal AnzariThe Congress-led opposition submitted a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha (Upper House) Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar today. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh, speaking for the Opposition alliance - Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) - said the motion was submitted due to Dhankhar's "extremely partisan" conduct of the
by Amal AnzariLok Sabha Lok Sabha (Lower House) proceedings were disrupted today as the Opposition continued protests following the introduction of the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024. The Bill, aimed at consolidating laws on merchant shipping and ensuring compliance with international maritime obligations, was introduced by Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal.
by Amal AnzariIn the Rajya Sabha (Upper House), the controversy over Sonia Gandhi’s alleged links to the Soros Foundation dominated the proceedings, leading to frequent adjournments as both sides engaged in sloganeering. Despite attempts by the Chairman to move forward with the agenda, the House was repeatedly disrupted. Similarly, in the
by Amal AnzariLok Sabha The Lok Sabha (Lower House), which reconvened at 3:00 p.m., was adjourned minutes later following protests. Officiating Chair Sandhya Ray struggled to regain order and was unable to allow Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw to respond to the Railways Bill. Proceedings in the lower house will
by Amal AnzariThe third week of the Winter Session of Parliament resumes today, with three important bills expected to be passed. The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 are up for consideration. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will move the Banking Laws Bill in
by Amal AnzariThe Lok Sabha (Lower House) was adjourned for the day on Friday following a heated exchange after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey accused Congress of having links with US-based billionaire George Soros. Dubey’s remarks, linking the Congress party to Soros, led Congress leader KC Venugopal to object,
by Amal AnzariLok Sabha The opposition presented two adjournment notices under Rule 267 over Rahul Gandhi being stopped on his way to Sambhal and issues of fishermen in Kanyakumari. The Congress MPs held a protest on the Adani issue inside the Parliament House complex before the parliament session began. Proceedings begin. Transport
by Daanish NarayanThe Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 are the two important legislation that the Lok Sabha is scheduled to consider. Today, the Rajya Sabha will discuss the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024.
by Daanish NarayanBengaluru-based startup Pixxel announced the launch of three of the world's highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral satellites from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday. The Firefly constellation satellites were integrated via Exolaunch and launched aboard the Transporter-12 rideshare mission with SpaceX. The launch took place around 1
by PTIA Republican lawmaker has asked the US Department of Justice to preserve all records in connection with the "selective prosecution" of billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani and his group of companies by the Biden administration. The demand comes less than a week before the Donald Trump administration takes office.
by PTIThe Union Home Ministry has granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute former Delhi chief minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy linked money laundering case, officials said. The federal agency has filed a chargesheet against the 56-year-old politician before a special Prevention of Money
by PTIPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Indian Army for its determination, professionalism and dedication, and underlined his government's commitment to the welfare of armed forces and their families. In posts on X on Army Day, he said, "Today, on Army Day, we salute the unwavering
by PTIOdisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said he is hopeful that the MoU for establishment of a "mega" steel plant in mineral-rich Keonjhar district would be signed during a business conclave in the state on January 28-29. Majhi said he is focusing on signing of the
by PTIPresident of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam arrived here on Tuesday night on a five-day visit that aims to further boost bilateral ties in a range of areas. Shanmugaratnam, accompanied by a high-level delegation, was received at the airport by Union Minister Jitin Prasada. It is his first visit to India as
by PTIExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on Spanish President Pedro Sanchez and reiterated the "long-standing" India-Spain partnership, updating him on the progress in bilateral cooperation. Separately, he also called on the King of Spain Felipe VI. Jaishankar arrived in Spain on Monday for a two-day official
by PTIA thick layer of very dense fog covered New Delhi on Wednesday morning. The national capital's air quality fell into the "very poor" range. The Central Pollution Control Board reports that at 7 a.m. today, the AQI was measured at 344 in Delhi. It was
by PublisherBengaluru-based startup Pixxel announced the launch of three of the world's highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral satellites from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday. The Firefly constellation satellites were integrated via Exolaunch and launched aboard the Transporter-12 rideshare mission with SpaceX. The launch took place around 1
A Republican lawmaker has asked the US Department of Justice to preserve all records in connection with the "selective prosecution" of billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani and his group of companies by the Biden administration. The demand comes less than a week before the Donald Trump administration takes office.
The Union Home Ministry has granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute former Delhi chief minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy linked money laundering case, officials said. The federal agency has filed a chargesheet against the 56-year-old politician before a special Prevention of Money
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Indian Army for its determination, professionalism and dedication, and underlined his government's commitment to the welfare of armed forces and their families. In posts on X on Army Day, he said, "Today, on Army Day, we salute the unwavering
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said he is hopeful that the MoU for establishment of a "mega" steel plant in mineral-rich Keonjhar district would be signed during a business conclave in the state on January 28-29. Majhi said he is focusing on signing of the
President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam arrived here on Tuesday night on a five-day visit that aims to further boost bilateral ties in a range of areas. Shanmugaratnam, accompanied by a high-level delegation, was received at the airport by Union Minister Jitin Prasada. It is his first visit to India as
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on Spanish President Pedro Sanchez and reiterated the "long-standing" India-Spain partnership, updating him on the progress in bilateral cooperation. Separately, he also called on the King of Spain Felipe VI. Jaishankar arrived in Spain on Monday for a two-day official
A thick layer of very dense fog covered New Delhi on Wednesday morning. The national capital's air quality fell into the "very poor" range. The Central Pollution Control Board reports that at 7 a.m. today, the AQI was measured at 344 in Delhi. It was