Parliament Session

Pesticides Management Bill needs more consultations, say farm experts

The bill, which was introduced in the Rajya Sabha in March this year, seeks to protect the interest of farmers and ensure they get safe and effective pesticides

Harivansh goes on fast over oppn's 'humiliation', Cong cites Bihar politics

In a tweet, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh said the shadow of the forthcoming Bihar elections has fallen over Parliament now

RS passes 7 key bills in three and half hours after oppn boycotts House

In most bills, the members participation was sparse and the minister's reply brief

RS passes bills to set up Forensic Sciences and Rashtriya Raksha University

The National Forensic Sciences University Bill seeks to establish it by upgrading the one in Gujarat; The Rashtriya Raksha University Bill, also seeks to establish the university in Gujarat

Parliament passes bill giving national importance tag to five new IIITs

Nishank said there are 25 IIITs in the country, of which five are run by the Union government and 15 operate under the public-private-partnership model

Parliament passes bill providing relief to taxpayers on compliance front

The reliefs in the bill include extending deadlines for filing returns and for linking PAN and Aadhaar

RS passes bill to amend companies law; various offences decriminalised

Around 48 sections of the Companies Act, 2013 are being amended to decriminalise various offences

RS passes amendments to essential commodities law; stock limits removed

The bill is also aimed at removing fears of private investors of excessive regulatory interference in their business operations

Suspended Rajya Sabha MPs announce indefinite dharna in Parliament premises

Terming the suspension of eight MPs from Rajya Sabha for one week as "unfortunate", Bengal CM today said that her party will fight against the "fascist" government in Parliament and on the streets

SAD delegation to meet President over passage of farm bills in Parliament

On September 17, SAD leader and Lok Sabha MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal resigned from the Union Cabinet, displaying her opposition to the three Bills

Rajya Sabha adjourned till Tuesday after uproar over 8 MPs' suspension

The Rajya Sabha was first adjourned till 10 am. When it reconvened, the opposition lawmakers suspended from the House refused to leave and indulged in sloganeering

Over 32,200 paramilitary personnel infected by coronavirus so far: Govt

Rai said the highest death rate has been reported in CISF (0.43 per cent), followed by the Assam Rifles (0.40 per cent) CRPF (0.39 per cent)

Monsoon session may be curtailed as Covid-19 cases rise among MPs: Report

The government has also mandated daily tests for journalist entering parliament to cover the session from Saturday.

LIVE: Punjab farmers announce 'rail roko' agitation from Sept 24 to 26

China claims approximately 90,000 sq km of Indian territory in the Eastern Sector of the India-China boundary in Arunachal, Rajnath Singh informed the parliament. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

Latest News LIVE: US Fed hints at low interest rates until at least 2023

The 18-day Monsoon Session of the Parliament is being held amid unprecedented precautionary measures against coronavirus. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

LIVE: LS passes Bill to suspend MPLAD funds, 30% salary cut for MPs

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed Parliament today over the ongoing stand-off between Indian and Chinese troops along the LAC in eastern Ladakh. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

LIVE: No data available on deaths of labourer during migration, says govt

This is the first Parliament session being held after 20 soldiers lost their loves in the line of duty in Ladakh amid clashes with China. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

Centre lists 23 new Bills for monsoon session of Parliament: Report

One of the ordinances the govern­ment plans to pass as a bill during the 18-day-long session relates to providing preventive measures against violence on healthcare personnel

Why can't Parliament meet virtually: Jairam Ramesh questions govt

The Congress has been demanding a Parliament session to discuss the current political situation and has been accusing the government of running away from parliamentary oversight

Amid anti-China sentiments, police use TikTok to spread Covid-19 awareness

Besides Covid-related information, the Bengaluru police has used TikTok to highlight issues related to women's safety and online frauds.