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Only 10 agencies, including CBI and ED, authorised to tape phone: Govt

The government's reply came in response to questions related to tapping of WhatsApp calls and messages

Only 10 agencies, including CBI and ED, authorised to tape phone: Govt
Updated On : 19 Nov 2019 | 6:48 PM IST

Congress raises Gandhi family's SPG cover withdrawal issue in Lok Sabha

A Congress leader said the previous NDA government led by Atal Bihari Vajpayee also did not remove the SPG cover of the Gandhis.

Congress raises Gandhi family's SPG cover withdrawal issue in Lok Sabha
Updated On : 19 Nov 2019 | 2:46 PM IST

Amid Cong uproar, LS Speaker warns of action against MPs protesting in Well

Birla repeatedly requested the protesting members to go back to their seats as the questions were about farmers' issues.

Amid Cong uproar, LS Speaker warns of action against MPs protesting in Well
Updated On : 19 Nov 2019 | 1:36 PM IST

MPs ride bicycles, e-vehicles to Parliament on first day of Winter Session

Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar arrived in an electric car

MPs ride bicycles, e-vehicles to Parliament on first day of Winter Session
Updated On : 19 Nov 2019 | 12:03 AM IST

Didn't get opportunity to raise Farooq Abdullah's detention issue: Tharoor

Opposition members in Lok Sabha sought the presence of Abdullah as Speaker Om Birla informed them he has written information that he was in custody.

Didn't get opportunity to raise Farooq Abdullah's detention issue: Tharoor
Updated On : 18 Nov 2019 | 5:39 PM IST

Parliament highlights: Rajya Sabha second House, not secondary, says Modi

Parliament session Highlights: Citizenship Bill, Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019, Transgender (Protection of Rights) Bill among the 47 items expected to be taken up in the parliament

Parliament highlights: Rajya Sabha second House, not secondary, says Modi
Updated On : 18 Nov 2019 | 5:09 PM IST

Ram Vilas Paswan's son Chirag to be new Lok Janshakti Party president

Chirag Paswan is the second term Lok Sabha member and has been the key decision maker in the party for a while

Ram Vilas Paswan's son Chirag to be new Lok Janshakti Party president
Updated On : 05 Nov 2019 | 4:29 PM IST

Why poll results may spell trouble for Cong leaders who are close to Rahul

In the run-up to the polling for the Assembly polls, some Congress leaders said associates of Rahul had asked them to pick a side in the imminent battle between the younger leadership and the veteran

Why poll results may spell trouble for Cong leaders who are close to Rahul
Updated On : 25 Oct 2019 | 2:50 AM IST

Parliament, Central Secretariat may get a new look on 75th Independence Day

The government is yet to arrive at the estimated cost for the project

Parliament, Central Secretariat may get a new look on 75th Independence Day
Updated On : 13 Sep 2019 | 1:00 AM IST

First PAC meeting of 17th LS to be held today

Today's meeting will be chaired by Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury.

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Updated On : 26 Aug 2019 | 12:27 PM IST

First Public Accounts Committee meeting of 17th Lok Sabha to be held today

The PAC has 22 members and is headed by Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

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Updated On : 26 Aug 2019 | 12:09 PM IST

Over 200 former MPs yet to vacate their official bungalows allotted in 2014

According to the rules, former MPs have to vacate their respective bungalows within one month of dissolution of the previous Lok Sabha

Over 200 former MPs yet to vacate their official bungalows allotted in 2014
Updated On : 18 Aug 2019 | 6:55 PM IST

Opposition wilted, broke ranks as govt pushed record number of Bills

In the beginning of the session -- which registered over 100 per cent productivity -- the opposition was seen united, but failed in maintaining it

Opposition wilted, broke ranks as govt pushed record number of Bills
Updated On : 10 Aug 2019 | 1:52 PM IST

LS passes amendments to Bankruptcy Code; 7 sections to be amended

Responding to the debate on the bill, Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the liquidation of a company is not the sole agenda of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

LS passes amendments to Bankruptcy Code; 7 sections to be amended
Updated On : 01 Aug 2019 | 8:09 PM IST

After LS, triple talaq bill passed in Rajya Sabha with 99 votes in favour

With Rajya Sabha now approving it, the practice of instant divorce by Muslim men will be punishable by jail term of up to three years

After LS, triple talaq bill passed in Rajya Sabha with 99 votes in favour
Updated On : 01 Aug 2019 | 2:50 PM IST

Yediyurappa is everything an ideal Modi-Shah chief minister isn't

Yediyurappa has provided the first challenge to the unfettered, unquestioned authority of Modi & Shah. BJP leaders in other states could take inspiration from him

Yediyurappa is everything an ideal Modi-Shah chief minister isn't
Updated On : 31 Jul 2019 | 7:44 PM IST

Lok Sabha passes bill to scrap 58 laws mostly dating back to British era

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said that efforts of the government were laudable but expressed concern that "sometimes this government passes a bill in haste and then repeals it"

Lok Sabha passes bill to scrap 58 laws mostly dating back to British era
Updated On : 30 Jul 2019 | 1:48 AM IST

Bill proposes that firms seek employees' written consent for overtime work

Bill introduced in Parliament removes provision on specific overtime work hours

Bill proposes that firms seek employees' written consent for overtime work
Updated On : 29 Jul 2019 | 2:53 AM IST

Lok Sabha amends Act on unlawful activities amid Congress walkout

The Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, however, listed the Bill as one of the seven the government should agree to refer to select/standing committees for detailed scrutiny

Lok Sabha amends Act on unlawful activities amid Congress walkout
Updated On : 25 Jul 2019 | 3:03 AM IST

Congress demands reply from PM Modi on Trump's remarks on Kashmir mediation

Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said the prime minister is not talking on the issue

Congress demands reply from PM Modi on Trump's remarks on Kashmir mediation
Updated On : 24 Jul 2019 | 12:34 PM IST