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Defeat of humanity: Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury on Delhi violence

Initiating the discussion, Congress leader in Lok Sabha Chowdhury said while some claimed Hindus won, the others said Muslims won in the violence.

Oppn leader Adhir Ranjan may initiate Delhi violence debate in Lok Sabha

The government had said last week to repeated demands of opposition that it is prepared for it on March 11 after Holi in Lok Sabha and on March 12 in the Rajya Sabha

Fast-track lawmaking: Guillotine on budget debates happen far too often

Each year, the Lok Sabha Business Advisory Committee, which includes leaders of various parties, takes up five of the 52 ministries for discussion

50% of MPs didn't attend Standing Committee meetings on demands for grants

Almost 50 per cent Members of Parliament did not attend Parliamentary Standing Committee meetings on the Demands for Grants with over two dozen of them not attending a single meeting. According to sources, 57 per cent of TMC MPs, 36 pc of BJP MPs, 15 pc from Congress and 50 pc from other parties did not attend any meeting of the eight committees of Rajya Sabha on Demands for Grants. These meetings were held between February 12 and March 1, the recess of the two-phase Budget Session of Parliament. The prominent absentees include Satish Chandra Mishra (BSP), Derek O'Brien (TMC), RCP Singh (JD-U), Rajiv Pratap Rudy (BJP), Sukhbir Singh Badal (SAD), Asaddudin Owaissi (AIMIM), Nakul Nath (Congress) and Mimi Chakraborty (TMC). Some other members from Rajya Sabha with zero attendance include Majeed Memon of NCP (Personnel, Public Grievances and Law & Justice committee), SR Balasubramoniyan (Home), Sasikala Pushpa Ramaswamy of AIADMK (HRD), Vandana Chavan of NCP (Science & ...

Lok Sabha passes Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Bill amid noisy protests

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman sought the cooperation of the members to pass the Bill in the House.

CBDT asks govt to tell PSUs to opt for 'Vivad se Vishwas' scheme

So far, no PSU has shown interest in the scheme

Suspending Cong MPs like sending pickpocket to gallows: Adhir Chowdhury

Reacting to the remark, Union minister Pralhad Joshi termed the analogy strange and unfortunate

Lok Sabha adjourned till noon as Opposition protests against Delhi violence

Speaker Om Birla told agitating members that issues can be raised during the Zero Hour and wanted to take up the Question Hour

Parliament LIVE: Why is Amit Shah silent on Delhi violence, asks Oppn

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman would move 'The Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Bill, 2020, for consideration. Stay tuned for LIVE updates on Parliament session in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

Congress MP says BJP lawmaker assaulted her as parties clash in Lok Sabha

BJP and Congress members pushed and shoved each other in Lok Sabha as opposition members vehemently protested over the issue of violence in Delhi

Parliament will not run until Delhi riots are discussed: Congress MP

"We (Congress), as well as all opposition parties, are in consensus over the issue. We will not let Parliament proceedings run until the government holds debate on Delhi violence," he said.

Hardeep Singh Puri to move Aircraft Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha today

The amendments would fulfil the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organisation

Lok Sabha suspends 7 Congress MPs for remaining period of Budget Session

The motion was passed by a voice vote amid protests by opposition members

Govt formulating National Retail Trade policy to make sector more conducive

The policy aims to create conducive environment for retail trade including by simplifying rules and regulations

320 corrupt officials given premature retirement in past 5 years: Govt

The provisions lay down the policy of periodic review and premature retirement of government servants

Balance AGR dues of telcos pegged at Rs 1,30,440 crore: Govt in Lok Sabha

On speculations regarding shutting down of Vodafone Idea, Dhotre said no such information is available with the government

Vivaad Se vishwas Bill to settle tax disputes passes LS test amidst din

Opposition has been protesting over the issue of Delhi violence and demanding an immediate discussion

1,500 incidents in J&K, but no big terror attack in last 3 years: MHA in LS

The grenade attack in Amritsar took place at a prayer hall in Adliwal village on November 18, 2018, wherein three persons were killed, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy said

63.5 mn ITRs e-filed till mid-Feb in FY20, up from 62.8 crore in FY19

The ITRs of AY 2019-20 can be submitted up to March 31, 2020, and hence this number is expected to go up further

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned till Tuesday amid Opposition protests

Members of the Rajya Sabha shortly after commencement of the session stood up on their feet raised slogans against the government accusing it of failing its duty