Parliament

Opposition accuses Centre of forcing special session, raises alarm over 'delimitation agenda'

Jairam Ramesh argued that the government had already decided to hold the special session between April 16 and 18, during election campaigns in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, thereby bypassing the opposition’s request.

Budget Session of Parliament to reconvene on April 16, likely for three days

The government is learnt to have conveyed to the opposition parties that the Houses are likely to meet for three days beginning April 16.

Budget Session: Parliament to sit over next weekend

The Chair informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that the House will not sit on Thursday and Friday.

Lok Sabha likely to revoke suspension of 8 opposition MPs; issue may be taken up on March 17

The MPs were barred for the remainder of the Budget Session after a resolution was adopted in the Lok Sabha during the first phase of the session.

Govt seeks Parliament’s nod for additional Rs 201,143 crore spending in FY26

Around Rs 59,000 crore is being sought for the "Economic Stabilization Fund". The ESF was set up by the Centre in 2025-26 specifically to meet unanticipated expenditure arising from "volatile global dynamics".

OPINION | India’s Parliament embodies form over substance as distrust and bitterness prevail

The manner in which relations between the BJP-led governing coalition and opposition soured in the recent days offers little room for any meaningful reconciliation. The breakdown is complete and the spirit of accommodation in Parliament is conspicuous by its absence 

Parliament Session: Rahul Gandhi to intervene in ongoing discussion on Budget in Lok Sabha

Both Houses of Parliament are scheduled to continue discussion on the Union Budget today

Ravneet Bittu refuses to shake hands with Rahul Gandhi after 'traitor friend' jibe, fires 'desh ka dushman' salvo | Watch

A sharp war of words broke out between the two leaders during an opposition protest before the Budget Session began.

'India-EU trade deal shows future is bright, opens big market': PM Modi ahead of Economic Survey

"India-EU mother of all deals opens big market. We are on board reform express and it is gaining speed. India is moving to long-term solutions," PM Modi said.

From Budget session, attendance in Lok Sabha to be marked from members' seats: LS speaker Om Birla

The Budget Session of Parliament will begin on January 28 and the Union Budget will be presented on February 1.

How the SHANTI Bill redraws nuclear safety, security and liability rules

As private companies enter nuclear power generation, the new atomic energy bill lays down new rules on safety oversight, control of nuclear materials, liability caps and penalties.

Bills passed in Winter Session will make India 'Viksit Bharat': Kiren Rijiju

The Union Minister highlighted that this was the first time that the Election Commission and electoral reforms were separately discussed, outlining the readiness of the central government for any future deliberations.

Stiglitz, Piketty, other economists urge Centre to restore MGNREGA: 'To dismantle it now would be a historic error'

The 20-year-old law has now been replaced with Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025. The Parliament passed the new Bill on December 18

Parliament’s Winter Session wrapped: Vaping row, a nuclear push and air pollution debate that never happened

The Parliament saw an elaborate discussion on Vande Mataram but failed to take a discussion on the air pollution crisis in the national capital, despite discussion demands from the Opposition camp.

Debate over fog-hit India Vs South Africa T20I reaches Parliament as Tharoor questions fixtures: 'Will shift all...'

Tharoor suggested the game should have been scheduled in Thiruvananthapuram, sighting significantly better air quality conditions there.

Securities Market Code Bill may be introduced in Parliament in Winter session

The Code endeavours to build a principle-based legislative framework to reduce compliance burden, improve regulatory governance and enhance dynamism of the technology-driven securities markets,

Parliament panel pulls up IREL over board-level vacancies, Odisha mining JV stuck awaiting clearances

The minerals and rare earths company under the Department of Atomic Energy is under review for slow progress on key fronts.

INDIA bloc allies SP, AAP slam Rahul Gandhi over Germany visit: 'Casual absenteeism'

Taking a potshot at the leader of the opposition, AAP leader Priyanka Kakkar asked if this is result of born enlightenment

Parliament panel seeks faster clearances of coal mine, flags delays in green approvals

The Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel has recommended overhaul of clearance framework as forest approvals stretch up to 34 months

Govt likely to table revised IBC Amendment Bill in Budget session, says official

The Select Committee on the IBC Amendment Bill is expected to present its report in Parliament, with suggestions on the draft of the bill towards the end of winter session

BJP's 'Leader of Paryatan' swipe at LoP Rahul Gandhi over Germany visit amid Parliament session

Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to attend a major Indian Overseas Congress event in Berlin on December 17, where he will meet IOC leaders from across Europe.

Why Rahul Gandhi ditched white t-shirt for khadi kurta during SIR debate in Parliament

Rahul Gandhi was spotted wearing a khadi kurta, ditching his trademark white polo t-shirt and cargo pants, a look he adopted during the days of Bharat Jodo Yatra.

Mamata Banerjee demands PM Modi's apology over 'Bankim da' remark in Lok Sabha

Banerjee said the PM was not even born when the country achieved Independence and yet chose to address one of Bengal's greatest cultural icons casually.