New Delhi, Apr 07: The Budget session of Parliament concluded on Thursday, a day ahead of schedule, sources told PTI. The Budget Session of Parliament began on January 31 and the first half ended on February 11 after the presentation of the Union Budget.
The second half of the Budget Session began on March 14. According to the original schedule, the session was to conclude on April 8.
Apr 07, 2022, 11:46 AM IST
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Apr 07, 2022, 10:58 AM IST
The Budget session of Parliament is likely to conclude on Thursday, a day ahead of schedule, sources told PTI.
Apr 07, 2022, 10:58 AM IST
Congress MP in Lok Sabha Manickam Tagore gave an adjournment motion notice to discuss the hike in petrol and diesel prices in the country.
Apr 07, 2022, 10:58 AM IST
The Prime Minister said, such bipartisanship augurs well for India at the world stage. Mr Modi added that it is our collective duty to care for the safety and well-being of our fellow citizens and the Government of India will leave no stone unturned to ensure our people do not face any troubles in adverse situations.
Apr 07, 2022, 10:57 AM IST
In a tweet, Modi said that he is grateful to all MP colleagues who enriched this discussion with their views.
Apr 07, 2022, 10:57 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that over the last few days Parliament has witnessed a healthy discussion on the situation in Ukraine and India’s efforts to bring back its citizens through Operation Ganga.
Apr 06, 2022, 9:35 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the discussion on the situation in Ukraine in Lok Sabha, saying the rich level of debate illustrates there is bipartisanship on the matters of foreign policy which augurs well for India at the world stage.
Apr 06, 2022, 9:35 PM IST
Parliament passed a bill on Wednesday for the inclusion of the Darlong community as a sub-tribe of Kuki in the list of Scheduled Tribes of Tripura. Rajya Sabha passed the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill-2022 with a voice vote. Lok Sabha had cleared the bill on March 28.
Apr 06, 2022, 9:34 PM IST
BJP MP Brij Lal mentioned the Godhra issue during a debate on the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill and questioned formation of the U C Banerjee Commission by then railway minister Lalu Prasad Yadav in September 2004 to investigate the incident. While referring to the Godhra incident, Lal said a coach of the Sabarmati Express was put on fire on February 27, 2002, killing 59 people.
Apr 06, 2022, 9:34 PM IST
Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday accused former railway minister Lalu Prasad Yadav of trying to paint the Godhra train carnage of 2002 as an accident and not a conspiracy by appointing a new committee to probe into it.
Apr 06, 2022, 6:17 PM IST
Budget session of Parliament to be adjourned sine die tomorrow: Reports.
Apr 06, 2022, 6:17 PM IST
Lok Sabha passes the Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Bill, 2022.
Apr 06, 2022, 5:10 PM IST
In the Selvi case, the court said that the polygraphy, narcoanalysis & brain electrical activation profile (BEAP) violate an individual's rights: Congress leader P Chidambaram in Rajya Sabha on Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022 (2/2)
Apr 06, 2022, 5:10 PM IST
It's unconstitutional. It violates liberty, privacy & dignity of people. Bill wasn't referred to a select committee. Govt's not taken into account the historic verdicts of SC in Selvi & Puttaswamy cases: P Chidambaram in RS on Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022 (1/2)
Apr 06, 2022, 4:58 PM IST
I brought to the notice of the PM the matter regarding (ED) attaching properties of Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut. If a central agency takes a step like this, then they've to take responsibility for it..this action against him because he speaks against the Govt?: NCP Chief Sharad Pawar
Apr 06, 2022, 4:56 PM IST
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar met Prime Minister Narendra Modi today in Parliament.
Apr 06, 2022, 4:55 PM IST
Union Electronics & IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces formation of the advisory committee of experts, comprising senior govt officials & established academicians, for Semicon India, in a partnership b/w govt, industry & academia to power 'India Semiconductor Mission (ISM)'.
Apr 06, 2022, 3:02 PM IST
4G mobile coverage provided to 98% of the population of India. This massive 4G roll- out has boosted economic activities across country, which has resulted in growth & creation of job opportunities: MoS Communications, Devusinh Chauhan in a written reply to question in Lok Sabha
Apr 06, 2022, 2:47 PM IST
A total of 11 people from minority communities were killed in Jammu and Kashmir in 2017 followed by three killings in 2018, six in 2019, three in 2020 and 11 in 2021: MoS Nityanand Rai told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply
Apr 06, 2022, 1:17 PM IST
What should India do in these circumstances? At a time when energy costs have spiked, clearly, we need to ensure that the common person in India is not subject to an additional and unavoidable burden: EAM Dr S Jaishankar in Lok Sabha, on Ukraine.
Apr 06, 2022, 1:15 PM IST
The conflict in Ukraine has had significant consequences for the global economy and for our national economy. Like all countries, we too are assessing the implications and deciding what is best for our national interest: EAM Dr S Jaishankar in Lok Sabha
Apr 06, 2022, 1:10 PM IST
This should bear in mind that contemporary global order has been built on UN Charter, on respect for international law, and for the sovereignty & territorial integrity of all States. If India has chosen a side, it is a side of peace & it is for an immediate end to violence: EAM
Apr 06, 2022, 1:09 PM IST
What is India advocating in Ukraine?
We're, first & foremost, strongly against the conflict. We believe that no solution can be arrived at by shedding blood & at the cost of innocent lives. In this day & age, dialogue & diplomacy are the right answers to any disputes: EAM in LS
Apr 06, 2022, 1:09 PM IST
Many MPs brought up the incident in Bucha & I want to say that we're deeply disturbed by the reports. We strongly condemn the killings which have taken place there. It's an extremely serious matter & we support the call for an independent investigation: EAM in LS on Ukraine
Apr 06, 2022, 1:05 PM IST
The conflict in Ukraine has had significant consequences for the global economy and for our national economy. Like all countries, we too are assessing the implications and deciding what is best for our national interest: EAM Dr S Jaishankar in Lok Sabha
Apr 06, 2022, 11:35 AM IST
Governor of Telangana Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan called on PM Narendra Modi today in Delhi.
Governor of Telangana Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan called on PM Narendra Modi today in Delhi.
EAM Jaishankar to reply on debate over Ukraine crisis today in LS
Apr 05, 2022, 9:00 PM IST
Lok Sabha adjourned till 11 am tomorrow, April 6.
Apr 05, 2022, 8:59 PM IST
The Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Second Amendment) Bill, 2022, passed in Lok Sabha
Apr 05, 2022, 7:34 PM IST
Rajya Sabha passed the Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022, with voice vote.
The Bill seeks amendment to the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, to unify three municipal corporations of Delhi into a single entity.
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Mar 14, 2022, 8:38 am IST
The Budget session of Parliament resumes after a month-long recess during which the Department Related Parliamentary Standing Committees examined the Demands for Grants of various Ministries and Departments.
Mar 14, 2022, 8:38 am IST
Rajya Sabha Chairman M.Venkaiah Naidu is likely to give an account of the working of the 8 Standing Committees of Rajya Sabha in the House today.
Mar 14, 2022, 8:38 am IST
Several important bills are likely to be taken up during the second phase of the budget session of Parliament. These include Finance Bill 2022, Competition Amendment Bill, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Amendment Bill, National Dental Commission Bill, Energy Conservation Amendment Bill 2022. The budget session of Parliament began on 31st January with President Ram Nath Kovind's address.
Mar 14, 2022, 8:38 am IST
The first phase of the Parliament session lasted till 11th February and a total of 10 sittings were held during this period.
Mar 14, 2022, 8:38 am IST
During the first phase, discussions were held on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address and the Union Budget 2022-23. The work productivity of Rajya Sabha was more than 101 percent during the session, while the productivity of Lok Sabha was recorded at 121 percent.
Mar 14, 2022, 8:39 am IST
Meanwhile, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will also present the budget of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in Parliament today. She will present a statement of estimated receipts and expenditure of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for the year 2022-23. Discussion and voting on the Supplementary Demands for Grants for Jammu and Kashmir for the financial year 2021-22 and General discussion on the Budget of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for 2022-23 are also listed in today's business of the Lok Sabha.
Mar 14, 2022, 8:39 am IST
Besides, the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2022 will be taken up for consideration and passing. The Bill will be moved by Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda to further amend the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 for inclusion of certain community in the list of Scheduled Tribes in relation to the State of Tripura.
Mar 14, 2022, 8:39 am IST
In the Rajya Sabha, the Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Amendment) Bill, 2022 is listed for consideration and passing in today's business of the House. Besides, discussion on the working of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region is also listed.
Mar 14, 2022, 8:51 am IST
Tribal Affairs Min Arjun Munda to move The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2022 today in LS
Mar 14, 2022, 8:52 am IST
It seeks further to amend the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 for inclusion of certain communities in list of STs in relation to Tripura.
Mar 14, 2022, 8:52 am IST
Business Advisory Committee (BAC) meeting of Rajya Sabha to be held today in Parliament at 10 am.
Mar 14, 2022, 8:52 am IST
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharama to present the Budget for Jammu and Kashmir in Lok Sabha today.
Mar 14, 2022, 8:54 am IST
CPI Rajya Sabha MP Binoy Viswam has given Suspension of Business Notice under rule 267 to discuss the decision of slashing EPFO interest rate to 8.1% from 8.5%, a 43 year low.
Mar 14, 2022, 8:54 am IST
AAP MP Sanjay Singh has given Zero hour notice in Rajya Sabha regarding not changing the original building of Mahatma Gandhi in Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad
Mar 14, 2022, 9:18 am IST
Congress MP Manish Tewari gives Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha to discuss Russia Ukraine Crisis and the plight & future of Indian students evacuated from Ukraine.
Mar 14, 2022, 9:41 am IST
Meeting of the Business Advisory Committee for both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha at 10 AM today.
Mar 14, 2022, 10:08 am IST
Both Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha will sit from 11 AM to 6 PM and will continue to use their chambers and galleries. The decision has been taken in the wake of decline in COVID-19 cases in the country. In view of the third wave of the pandemic, the two Houses worked in shifts in the first phase.
Mar 14, 2022, 10:08 am IST
Budget copies of Jammu and Kashmir brought to Parliament
#WATCH | Delhi: Copies of the Budget of Jammu and Kashmir brought to the Parliament. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget for J&K in Lok Sabha today. pic.twitter.com/6NwRwabnEL
Punjab CM-designate Bhagwant Mann on Monday said he will submit his resignation as a member of Parliament. He is a two-time Lok Sabha MP from Sangrur parliamentary constituency in the state.
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will make a statement on Ukraine in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha tomorrow.
Mar 14, 2022, 10:33 am IST
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla chairs the meeting of the Business Advisory Committee. The second part of the Budget Session to commence shortly.
Mar 14, 2022, 10:34 am IST
Congress MP Manickam Tagore gives Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha, to discuss the interest rate cuts in provident fund deposits.
Mar 14, 2022, 10:35 am IST
Congress MP KC Venugopal gives Suspension of Business notice under Rule 267 in Rajya Sabha, to discuss Russia Ukraine Conflict and its impact, including the education of Indian students returned for the war zone.
Mar 14, 2022, 10:36 am IST
Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi gives Zero Hour Submission in Rajya Sabha to discuss the depreciating value of the Indian Rupee.
Mar 14, 2022, 11:05 am IST
I will miss this House.Punjab has given me huge responsibility. But I promise people of Sangrur that a bold voice will echo in the House soon. I thank people who trusted & voted for their son: Punjab CM designate Bhagwant Mann as he arrives to resign from membership of Parliament
Mar 14, 2022, 11:09 am IST
BJP chief JP Nadda, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi, Union Ministers Anurag Thakur, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Jitendra Singh, Arjun Ram Meghwal & other MPs of the party arrive at Parliament.
Delhi | BJP chief JP Nadda, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi, Union Ministers Anurag Thakur, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Jitendra Singh, Arjun Ram Meghwal & other MPs of the party arrive at Parliament.#BudgetSessionpic.twitter.com/suGN72MMF5
I request people to reach Khatkar Kalan on March 16th (for the swearing-in ceremony). I request my brothers to wear yellow turbans that day and sisters to drape yellow shawls/stoles. We will colour Khatar Kalan in 'Basanti rang' that day: Punjab CM-designate Bhagwant Mann
Mar 14, 2022, 11:10 am IST
Congress, CPI(M), RSP, YSRCP have given Adjournment motion Notice in Lok Sabha and demanded a discussion over the education of Indian students evacuated from Ukraine due to conflict with Russia.