Parliamentary Affairs
Parliamentary Affairs
Home Minister Amit Shah will move the Bill to amend the Disaster Management Act, 2005 for consideration and passing in Lok Sabha (Lower House). The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 will be introduced in the Lok Sabha by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, to increase the Railways Board's authority and
by Daanish NarayanLok Sabha The Question Hour in Lok Sabha (Lower House) progressed into a discussion on the implementation of PM-KISAN, and the disbursement of the Minimum Support Price (MSP) to farmers. The opposition argued about the MSP prices still being low. This transpired the leaders from the INDIA bloc (united opposition)
by Daanish NarayanOn December 2, the Government and Opposition agreed to hold a discussion on the Constitution in both Houses, breaking the more than week-long impasse in Parliament. The ruling party did not consent to any debate on the Adani indictment subject, but they did agree to allow other topics to be
by Daanish NarayanThe Rajya Sabha (Upper House) and Lok Sabha (Lower House) were adjourned once again as opposition continued to protest in both the Houses. The Parliament will resume at 11 AM on December 3, 2024. In Lok Sabha, Sarbananda Sonowal, the Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, attempted to present the
by Daanish NarayanThe Winter Session of Parliament resumed today after a disrupted first week caused by Opposition protests over allegations against the Adani group and the Manipur situation. INDIA bloc leaders, chaired by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, have decided to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to request his intervention for smoother
by Amal AnzariCongress President and Rajya Sabha's (Upper House) Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge's chamber served as the venue for the meeting of the INDIA alliance's (the united opposition of India) floor leaders to discuss the deadlock in Parliament. The Lok Sabha's (Lower House)
by Daanish NarayanCongress MP Manickam Tagore filed an adjournment notice in Lok Sabha (Lower House) to address allegations of corruption, bribery, and securities fraud involving the Adani Group. Tagore described the issue as one of "public importance," criticising the government’s lack of investigation despite evidence from the United States
by Amal AnzariThe Rajya Sabha (Upper House) and Lok Sabha (Lower House) were adjourned on Friday as opposition members protested over issues including the Adani case, Sambhal violence, and conflicts in Manipur. Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, rejecting 17 notices for adjournment debates, expressed concern over disruptions, stating Parliament risks becoming "
by Amal AnzariHome Minister Amit Shah will move the Bill to amend the Disaster Management Act, 2005 for consideration and passing in Lok Sabha (Lower House). The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 will be introduced in the Lok Sabha by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, to increase the Railways Board's authority and
by Daanish NarayanHome Minister Amit Shah will move the Bill to amend the Disaster Management Act, 2005 for consideration and passing in Lok Sabha (Lower House). The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 will be introduced in the Lok Sabha by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, to increase the Railways Board's authority and
by Daanish NarayanLok Sabha The Question Hour in Lok Sabha (Lower House) progressed into a discussion on the implementation of PM-KISAN, and the disbursement of the Minimum Support Price (MSP) to farmers. The opposition argued about the MSP prices still being low. This transpired the leaders from the INDIA bloc (united opposition)
by Daanish NarayanOn December 2, the Government and Opposition agreed to hold a discussion on the Constitution in both Houses, breaking the more than week-long impasse in Parliament. The ruling party did not consent to any debate on the Adani indictment subject, but they did agree to allow other topics to be
by Daanish NarayanThe Rajya Sabha (Upper House) and Lok Sabha (Lower House) were adjourned once again as opposition continued to protest in both the Houses. The Parliament will resume at 11 AM on December 3, 2024. In Lok Sabha, Sarbananda Sonowal, the Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, attempted to present the
by Daanish NarayanThe Winter Session of Parliament resumed today after a disrupted first week caused by Opposition protests over allegations against the Adani group and the Manipur situation. INDIA bloc leaders, chaired by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, have decided to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to request his intervention for smoother
by Amal AnzariCongress President and Rajya Sabha's (Upper House) Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge's chamber served as the venue for the meeting of the INDIA alliance's (the united opposition of India) floor leaders to discuss the deadlock in Parliament. The Lok Sabha's (Lower House)
by Daanish NarayanCongress MP Manickam Tagore filed an adjournment notice in Lok Sabha (Lower House) to address allegations of corruption, bribery, and securities fraud involving the Adani Group. Tagore described the issue as one of "public importance," criticising the government’s lack of investigation despite evidence from the United States
by Amal AnzariThe Rajya Sabha (Upper House) and Lok Sabha (Lower House) were adjourned on Friday as opposition members protested over issues including the Adani case, Sambhal violence, and conflicts in Manipur. Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, rejecting 17 notices for adjournment debates, expressed concern over disruptions, stating Parliament risks becoming "
by Amal AnzariBengaluru-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