On Thursday, dramatic scenes unfolded in Parliament as BJP and Opposition MPs marched in protest of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s statements against Dr. BR Ambedkar. As the demonstrations grew in intensity, both groups swapped accusations of “assault”. Pratap Chandra Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput, two BJP MPs, were reportedly injured during the tense BJP-Congress impasse … Read more
In the Indian Parliament, the Zero Hour is a specific time during legislative sessions during which Members of Parliament (MPs) can address topics of urgent public significance. Although not legally established in parliamentary rules, Zero Hour is an informal method used by MPs. During this half-hour session, each MP is normally given three minutes to … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday received a huge round of applause amid thunderous “ek hai toh safe hai” chants by Bharatiya Janata Party’s MPs in Lok Sabha as a token of appreciation for the PM’s leadership that led to the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance’s thumping victory in the recently held Maharashtra assembly elections. The treasury … Read more
The winter session of Parliament begins today, with the administration introducing 16 legislation, one of which seeks to modify the Waqf Act. Five of these measures are set to be introduced and passed, while eleven are up for discussion and passage. The five new bills include the Merchant Shipping Bill, Coastal Shipping Bill, Indian Ports … Read more
During the winter session of Parliament, which begins on Monday, the Modi administration plans to propose 15 bills, five of which would be new laws. It has also scheduled the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 for debate and passage by the two Houses when the joint parliamentary committee delivers its report during the session. The … Read more
According to sources, the government called an all-party conference on July 21 in advance of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, which begins on Monday. If Rahul Gandhi, the Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition, shows up for the traditional session-evening meeting of floor leaders from all parties, it will be his first time. Sources … Read more
A record number of around 26 Indian-origin members of Parliament have been elected to the House of Commons in the UK’s general election as results were announced on Friday, with several Conservatives surviving an overall brutal outcome for their party. Outgoing prime minister Rishi Sunak leads the Tory charge of British Indians holding on to … Read more
Amid student protests over alleged irregularities in the medical entrance exam NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) and other competitive exams, the opposition INDIA bloc is set to raise the issue in both houses of Parliament today. The Opposition will try to corner the government, even though the day is dedicated to a discussion on … Read more
A total of 262 newly elected MPs, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, took oath on Monday, the inaugural session of the 18th Lok Sabha. The remaining 281 new members will take their oaths today. The swearing-in ceremony marked the commencement of the 18th Lok Sabha’s first session, which began with the oath-taking of the new … Read more
Before the first Parliament session following this year’s general election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a statement that this June 25 will mark the 50th anniversary of the Emergency and referred to it as a “black spot” on the nation’s democracy, seemingly in an assault on the main Opposition Congress. After an election that denied … Read more
According to data presented in Parliament by the Union government on Tuesday, 66% of universities and 78% of colleges in Gujarat are currently operating without National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) accreditation. All universities and colleges must be NAAC-accredited, according to a regulation from the University Grants Commission (UGC). According to the UGC, 66% of … Read more
TMC MP Mahua Moitra voiced her criticism towards the Centre following the inauguration of the new Parliament, expressing concerns about the state of the republic. In a symbolic gesture, she shared a picture of PM Narendra Modi holding the ‘sengol’ (the traditional weapon of Bengal) with the caption “God save the king,” highlighting her apprehension … Read more
In an act of solidarity, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Trinamool Congress (TMC), and Communist Party of India (CPI) have jointly declared their decision to boycott the upcoming inauguration ceremony of the new Parliament building, slated for May 28. Citing concerns over the exclusion of the President from the invitee list, the AAP expressed its … Read more
New Delhi: A huge row erupted in parliament today as the ruling BJP demanded an apology from the Congress over controversial comments by its chief Mallikarjun Kharge. Mr Kharge made the comments yesterday while hitting back at the BJP for mocking Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra as “Bharat todo (Divide India)”. READ | Does Modi … Read more