Parliamentary Affairs
Parliamentary Affairs
The Lok Sabha has extended the Joint Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill's deadline to the end of the Budget session next year. Committee Chairman Jagdambika Pal, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, moved the resolution, which was adopted by voice vote. The committee, formed on 8 August,
by Amal AnzariBoth houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day following opposition protests over allegations of irregularities against the Adani Group and violence in Sambhal. In the Lok Sabha, proceedings were disrupted during Question Hour and later adjourned after opposition members raised slogans demanding discussions. The Rajya Sabha was similarly disrupted,
by Amal AnzariBoth Houses of Parliament were adjourned today following protests over Gautam Adani’s indictment in the US. The Rajya Sabha (Council of States, upper house) Chair rejected 18 adjournment motions, leading to a walkout and adjournment for the day. In the Lok Sabha (House of the People, lower house), Speaker
by Amal AnzariOpposition leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, have called for a two-day debate on the Constitution in both Houses of Parliament. Letters have been sent to the Rajya Sabha Chair and Lok Sabha Speaker requesting time to discuss constitutional principles and recent developments, Kharge said. Congress leader Digvijay Singh
by Amal AnzariOn the first day of the Winter Session of the Parliament, opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) demanded a discussion on the recent violent clashes in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, which resulted in at least five deaths and injuries to over 20 police personnel. The unrest followed a court-ordered survey of the
by Amal AnzariThe Lok Sabha (House of the People, lower house) and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States, upper house) was adjourned to Wednesday following disruptions over demands to discuss the Adani allegations , the Manipur crisis, clashes in Sambhal, and the disaster in Wayanad. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar rejected 13 notices under
by Amal AnzariPrime Minister Narendra Modi called for constructive debates during Parliament's Winter Session, marking 75 years since the Constitution’s adoption. Addressing the media, he criticised opposition disruptions and urged Parliament to use the session to strengthen India's global standing. PM Modi highlighted India’s rare opportunities
by Amal AnzariCongress MP K C Venugopal submitted an adjournment notice ahead of Parliament's winter session, demanding a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) investigation into alleged bribery charges against the Adani Group. Congress MP Hibi Eden and MP Manickam Tagore B also moved for discussions in Lok Sabha. Aam Aadmi Party
by Amal AnzariThe Lok Sabha has extended the Joint Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill's deadline to the end of the Budget session next year. Committee Chairman Jagdambika Pal, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, moved the resolution, which was adopted by voice vote. The committee, formed on 8 August,
by Amal AnzariThe Lok Sabha has extended the Joint Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill's deadline to the end of the Budget session next year. Committee Chairman Jagdambika Pal, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, moved the resolution, which was adopted by voice vote. The committee, formed on 8 August,
by Amal AnzariBoth houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day following opposition protests over allegations of irregularities against the Adani Group and violence in Sambhal. In the Lok Sabha, proceedings were disrupted during Question Hour and later adjourned after opposition members raised slogans demanding discussions. The Rajya Sabha was similarly disrupted,
by Amal AnzariBoth Houses of Parliament were adjourned today following protests over Gautam Adani’s indictment in the US. The Rajya Sabha (Council of States, upper house) Chair rejected 18 adjournment motions, leading to a walkout and adjournment for the day. In the Lok Sabha (House of the People, lower house), Speaker
by Amal AnzariOpposition leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, have called for a two-day debate on the Constitution in both Houses of Parliament. Letters have been sent to the Rajya Sabha Chair and Lok Sabha Speaker requesting time to discuss constitutional principles and recent developments, Kharge said. Congress leader Digvijay Singh
by Amal AnzariOn the first day of the Winter Session of the Parliament, opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) demanded a discussion on the recent violent clashes in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, which resulted in at least five deaths and injuries to over 20 police personnel. The unrest followed a court-ordered survey of the
by Amal AnzariThe Lok Sabha (House of the People, lower house) and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States, upper house) was adjourned to Wednesday following disruptions over demands to discuss the Adani allegations , the Manipur crisis, clashes in Sambhal, and the disaster in Wayanad. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar rejected 13 notices under
by Amal AnzariPrime Minister Narendra Modi called for constructive debates during Parliament's Winter Session, marking 75 years since the Constitution’s adoption. Addressing the media, he criticised opposition disruptions and urged Parliament to use the session to strengthen India's global standing. PM Modi highlighted India’s rare opportunities
by Amal AnzariCongress MP K C Venugopal submitted an adjournment notice ahead of Parliament's winter session, demanding a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) investigation into alleged bribery charges against the Adani Group. Congress MP Hibi Eden and MP Manickam Tagore B also moved for discussions in Lok Sabha. Aam Aadmi Party
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