Page 3 - Monsoon Session Of Parliament

PM Modi meets top ministers to discuss strategy for Monsoon session

PM Narendra Modi held a meeting with cabinet members to discuss the government's strategy in Parliament amid face-off with the opposition

Why govt not allowing debate on price rise, GST in Parliament: Congress

Amid a stalemate in Parliament, the Congress asked why the government is not allowing an urgent debate on price rise and GST when the entire opposition was demanding it

Rajya Sabha: 14 points of order raised during 1-hour discussion on bill

The Rajya Sabha witnessed a record 14 'points of order' raised during the long debate on The Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Bill

RS: MoS Rai may move motion for election to committee on Official Language

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai is likely to move a motion in the Rajya Sabha later on Monday for election to the Committee of Parliament on Official Language.Rai is set to move the motion during the business of the Upper House after it will assemble for the day at 2 pm.Union Home Minister Amit Shah is the Chairperson of the Official Language Committee."In pursuance of sub-section (2) of Section 4 of the Official Languages Act, 1963 (19 of 1963), this House does proceed to elect, in the manner as directed by the Chairman, two Members from amongst the Members of the House to be members of the Committee on Official Language in an existing vacancy and another that will arise on the 1 August 2022, due to the retirement of Dr Subhash Chandra from the membership of the Rayya Sabha," mentions revised list of business of Rajya Sabha.Under Article, 344 (4) of the Constitution, a Committee of Parliament on Official Language was constituted with 30 members (20 from Lok ...

New SEZ law to focus on job creation and research, not foreign exchange

The Bill shall propose the re-introduction of certain direct tax benefits, under which units set up in these development hubs shall attract a 15 per cent corporate tax until 2032

It's pouring adjournments in Parliament; RS spends 27% time working, LS 16%

Proceedings of Monsoon session of Parliament during the first seven days were yet again marred by Opposition protests which led to a decrease in overall functioning of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

Pledge 'not in order': Kapil Sibal to re-take oath in Rajya Sabha

Newly elected Independent Member of Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh Kapil Sibal will repeat his oath as an MP on Friday after his earlier pledge was found to be not in order

Centre considering extension of PMAY-Urban Mission up to March 2024

The extension of government's flagship urban housing scheme, Prime Minister Awas Yojana (PMAY) Urban up to March 2024 is under consideration by the Ministry of Housing

Nearly 159,000 people recruited for govt jobs during Covid pandemic: Centre

Nearly 1.59 lakh people were recruited for government jobs during the coronavirus pandemic period of the last two years, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday

Founders of Paytm, Oyo to meet parliamentary panel over competition issues

Top executives of 8 domestic tech firms, including founders of Paytm and Oyo, to meet parliamentary panel to discuss the market behaviour of technology platforms amid rising anti-competition concerns

Oppn disrupts LS proceedings; protests price rise, ED summons to Sonia

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned briefly as Opposition parties voiced their protest against rising prices, ED summons to Congress president Sonia Gandhi for questioning in a money laundering case

No proposal in Trai to raise revenue share rate payable by tel operators

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) is not considering any proposal at present to raise the revenue sharing rate payable by telecom operators, Parliament was informed on Wednesday

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day as Oppn continues to protest price hike

Rajya Sabha proceeding washed out completely and was adjourned for the day amid continued protest by the Opposition parties led by the Congress over price rise and levy of GST on daily essentials

Lok Sabha adjourned till 4 pm amid Opposition protests over price rise

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 4 pm on Wednesday amid vociferous protests by Opposition members over price rise and the imposition of the Goods and Services Tax on some daily-use items

UPSC recommends 4,119 candidates for govt jobs in 2021-22, lowest in 10 yrs

UPSC recommended 4,119 candidates for different central government jobs during 2021-22, the lowest in 10 years, according to a Personnel Ministry data made public in Lok Sabha on Wednesday

Unproductive politically: BJP slams Rahul for curbing Parliament efficiency

BJP took a swipe at Rahul Gandhi saying the Congress leader may have been "unproductive politically" but he should not try to curb the legislature's productivity

Opposition protests on GST hike, raises slogans against govt in Parliament

Opposition parties on Wednesday staged a protest in Parliament premises against inflation and the hike in the Goods and Services Tax on certain commodities of daily use. Leaders of opposition parties including the Congress, NCP, DMK and Left raised slogans against the government demanding a roll back of the hike in GST rates on commodities like curd, bread and paneer. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and others were present during the protest in front of Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Parliament premises. The Congress and other parties have been seeking a discussion in Parliament on the issue of inflation and GST rates. Parliament has witnessed disruptions over the issue ever since the start of the Monsoon Session on Monday. The protesting opposition MPs also held banners and placards, saying "Gabbar Singh Tax Strikes again". The opposition has been describing the GST as Gabbar Singh Tax, referring to the Bollywood blockbuster Sholay's villain

PT Usha to take oath as RS MP today, Oppn to continue raising its demands

Renowned former athlete PT Usha will take oath as Member of the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday

554 sq km forest area diverted for non-forestry purposes in last 3 years

A total of 554.3 square kilometres of forest area in the country has been diverted for non-forestry purposes in the last three years, government data presented in Lok Sabha showed

Substantial decline in terrorist attacks from 2018 to 2021: Centre

There has been a substantial decline in terrorist attacks in the country from 2018 to 2021, the parliament was told