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The report was tabled in Parliament by the Shashi Tharoor-chaired committee and draws on inputs from government officials and non-governmental experts.

JPC Report on Waqf Bill Sparks Uproar in Rajya Sabha as Opposition Alleges Erasure of Dissent

Report on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill was tabled on Thursday by the joint committee in the Rajya Sabha amid an uproar in Parliament by opposition parties, leading to their walkout from the House.The Rajya Sabha was briefly adjourned amid the chaos caused by the opposition. The report was tabled by BJP member Medha Vishram Kulkarni, who is a member of the Waqf JPC. Opposition MPs, led by Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, alleged that dissent notes were deleted from the report. This charge was later denied by Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.

PM Modi Lauds Former PM Manmohan Singh In Rajya Sabha Farewell Speech | “The Way He Guided…”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday bid farewell to the retiring Rajya Sabha MPs. During his speech, the prime minister praised former PM and veteran Congress leader, Manmohan Singh, for his contribution to the democracy. Addressing the upper house during the Parliament’s Budget session, he said, “I want to remember Dr Manmohan Singh today, his contribution has been immense. For such a long time, the way he has guided this House and the country, he will always be remembered for it.”

PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, and Top Leaders Pay Tribute to Martyrs of Parliament Attack 2001

On the 23rd anniversary of the 2001 Parliament Attack, top leaders including PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Vice President Dhankhar, and others paid tribute to the brave martyrs who sacrificed their lives to protect the nation. Watch the leaders' solemn remembrance at Parliament in this emotional tribute

Parliament's standing committees announced; Bhartruhari Mahtab to head panel on finance

While BJP’s Radha Mohan Singh will head the committee on defence, external affairs will be chaired by Congress' Shashi Tharoor

Old Parliament building set for drainage revamp after monsoon waterlogging incident: Report

As part of the project, the CPWD has invited bids for several surveys, including a topographical survey, a ground-penetrating radar (GPR) survey, a vertical electrical resistivity test, and a robotic survey.

India's journey from 11th to 5th largest economy came about in record time, says PM Modi

PM Modi also attacked the Congress by quoting former finance minister P Chidambaram, who had presented the Interim Budget for 2014–15.

Weekly Numerics | Suspension spree in the Parliament, Indian students’ spending abroad soars, and the rise in credit demand

With the 2024 Budget session left, the 17th Lok Sabha has already seen the most number of suspensions in India’s legislative history. Meanwhile, expenditure of Indian students going abroad is on the rise and is expected cross USD 70 billion annually by 2025, according to estimates.

In Pics | US climate envoy John Kerry in Delhi for climate and clean energy discussions

The US climate envoy will meet key members of the government in New Delhi, and then travel to Chennai for the G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Ministers Meeting, according to the announcement.

Swadesh Darshan 2.0: Did this ancient temple inspire the design of the Indian Parliament?

Locals in Mitaoli, Madhya Pradesh, will have you believe this temple inspired Edwin Lutyens’ design of the Indian Parliament building.

Parliamentary discussions related to climate change are largely missing in India, finds study

Scientists engage with Indian legislators in curated meetings and workshops to discuss local impacts of climate change, policy mechanisms to address impacts and offer clarity on the attribution of events to climate change.

Explained | Why India needs a new parliament building

Prime Miniser Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for the new parliament building on December 10. The project given to Tata Projects Limited is estimated to cost Rs 971 crore and the construction would complete by 2022. But why India needs a new building for parliamentarians at this point. These slides will give you the answer.

Parliament Monsoon Session: In a first, MPs won't get weekend breaks

This is not the first time Parliament special sessions will be held on Saturdays; however, it will be the first time that such a session will be routine and not a special one.

Coronavirus impact | Germicidal UV lights, polycarbonate sheets installed in Parliament ahead of Monsoon Session

The number of media personnel allowed will also have to be regulated this time as the Press Gallery will be able to accommodate 15 persons only; reporters holding temporary and session passes will not be allowed inside.

New Parliament design | Unimpressed MPs say new resembles a 7-Star hotel: Report

A few lawmakers reportedly complained that the design of the new structure resembles a seven-star hotel and lacks the gravitas that the original parliament building has

Insight18 | How a bill becomes an Act?

A bill first needs to be introduced in either the Rajya Sabha or Lok Sabha, where it is discussed by parliamentarians and if need be, it can be recommended to a select committee or a joint committee.

Rajya Sabha reports productivity of over 90% in first week of Winter Session

The Winter Session of Parliament started on November 18 and is scheduled to conclude on December 13.

Women continue to occupy 1 in 10 seats in Lok Sabha despite high success rate in 2014 polls: Book

Titled "Women Members in the Indian Parliament", the book edited by Shirin M Rai and Carole Spary, demonstrates the barriers faced by women in accessing the lower house of the parliament.

US welcomes passage of GST bill

The US Ambassador to India Richard Verma congratulated the Prime Minister and Parliament on passage of the GST bill. It is "an important reform and boost to growth in India", he said in a tweet.

India can boycott; won't invite J&K Assembly Speaker: Pak

Pakistan will not invite the speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly to the (CPC) (in September). The assembly of Kashmir is not legitimate so we will not accept it, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq said on Monday.

Indo-US strategic and commercial dialogue to be held in Sep

From the US side, the dialogue, the announcement for which was made in New Delhi in January during the India visit of US President Barack Obama, would be co-chaired by Secretary of State John Kerry and the Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker.

Joint session could be called if no unity on land bill: FM

Refraining from giving a time line for convening a joint session of the Parliament, Jaitley exuded hope that the land reforms bill in its new shape would be able to get through the Rajya Sabha, where the ruling party and its coalition partners do not have a majority.

CIL to finalise bankers for overseas mining biz plans soon

State-run Coal India Limited will finalise merchant bankers for overseas mining business. It had proposed an ad-hoc provision of Rs 35,000 crore for acquisition and development of mines abroad by 2017.

Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2012: More Power To RBI

By: Naresh Makhijani, KPMG

FDI in retail: US welcomes Parliament's decision

The United States has welcomed the decision of the Indian Parliament to allow FDI in multi-brand retail, noting that this is a win-win for all from small businesses to farmers and consumers as well; besides deepening economic co-operation between the two countries.