New Delhi: Reaffirming the Centre’s focus on inclusive growth, President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said the Union government is firmly committed to ensuring social justice, highlighting that nearly 25 crore (250 million) Indians have been lifted out of poverty in the last decade. Addressing a joint sitting of Parliament, she noted that around 95 crore Read More…
New Delhi: The Budget Session of Parliament begins today with President Droupadi Murmu addressing a joint sitting of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, setting the tone for weeks of intense political and legislative activity. No other business is scheduled in Parliament today. The session will be held in two phases, running from Read More…
The Budget Session of Parliament is set to begin tomorrow, with the Centre convening an all-party meeting today to build consensus and ensure the smooth conduct of proceedings. The meeting, scheduled for 11 am, will see the government seek cooperation from opposition parties ahead of what is expected to be a politically charged session. The Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a sharp message to the Opposition as the Winter Session of Parliament commenced on Monday, urging them not to turn the House into a stage for political theatrics or a reflection of electoral disappointment. He appealed for constructive, meaningful and responsible debate, reminding parties that Parliament is meant Read More…
New Delhi: Parliament has approved a new Income Tax Bill aimed at replacing the six-decade-old legislation, marking a significant overhaul of the country’s tax framework. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, introducing the Bill, clarified that it does not impose any new tax rates. Instead, the primary goal is to simplify the language of the law, making Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the commencement of the Budget Session of 2025, emphasized the government’s unwavering commitment to development across all sectors—geographically, socially, and economically. In his remarks, he described the administration’s approach as being driven by a “mission mode” to ensure comprehensive growth. PM Modi stressed the importance of the three pillars for Read More…
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla issued a directive prohibiting protests and demonstrations by Members of Parliament and political parties at the gates of Parliament House. This decision comes after a heated confrontation between the BJP-led NDA and the Congress-led INDIA bloc at the Makar Dwar gate. The clash stemmed from rival protests regarding alleged insults Read More…
On December 19, 2024, the Indian Parliament turned into a battleground as both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition clashed fiercely over remarks made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. The opposition, led by Congress and its allies, accused Amit Shah of insulting Read More…
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra made a bold statement by carrying a “Palestine”-emblazoned bag to Parliament, expressing her solidarity with the Palestinians amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. This act drew sharp criticism from BJP leaders, who questioned the appropriateness of her gesture. In her defense, Priyanka Gandhi dismissed the criticism as “typical patriarchy”, asserting her Read More…
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla following a heated controversy over derogatory remarks made against him and his mother, Sonia Gandhi, by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey. The incident occurred during a Zero Hour session where Dubey’s remarks, suggesting an international conspiracy involving opposition leaders, triggered significant uproar and disruptions in Read More…