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April 18, 2026 5:27 PM

Parliament adjourned sine die after Budget Session; nine bills passed, productivity remains high

Both Houses of Parliament of India were adjourned sine die on Saturday, bringing the Budget Session 2026 to a close after 81 days and 31 sittings. The session, which began on January 28, saw a total of 13 sittings in its first phase, followed by 15 in the second and three in the final phase. Despite disruptions during key debates, the session recorded strong productivity, with the Lok Sabha achieving around 93 per cent productivity and the Rajya Sabha exceeding 100 per cent at approximately 110...

March 17, 2026 3:13 PM

Lok Sabha revokes suspension of eight opposition MPs after expression of regret

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday revoked the suspension of eight opposition MPs after Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju moved a motion in the lower House of Parliament. The suspended MPs — Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, Manickam Tagore, Gurjeet Singh Aujla, Hibi Eden, C. Kiran Kumar Reddy, Prashant Yadaorao Padole, S. Venkatesh and Dean Kuriakose — all belong to the Indian National Congress. The move came after Congress Chief Whip K. Suresh conveyed regret over what he d...

March 17, 2026 10:35 AM

Budget Session: Piyush Goyal to move withdrawal of Jan Vishwas Bill in Lok Sabha

Union Minister Piyush Goyal will move a motion in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday seeking permission to withdraw The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025, as Parliament continues the second phase of the Union Budget 2026-27 session. The Bill, originally introduced in 2025, seeks to amend various laws to decriminalise and rationalise minor offences, with the aim of promoting trust-based governance and improving ease of living and doing business. According to the revised List of Business, th...

January 28, 2026 3:36 PM

PM Modi praises President Murmu’s address at start of Budget Session, calls it roadmap for Viksit Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the joint sitting of Parliament at the commencement of the Budget Session, describing it as inspiring, comprehensive and forward-looking. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said the President’s address holds special importance in India’s parliamentary tradition as it outlines the policy direction and collective resolve that guide the nation’s development in the months ahead. PM Modi noted that the a...

January 28, 2026 3:29 PM

Budget Session: President Murmu highlights major gains in public healthcare

President Droupadi Murmu, in her ceremonial address to the joint sitting of Parliament at the commencement of the Budget Session, highlighted the Union government’s sustained focus on strengthening India’s public healthcare system, describing health and well-being as a central pillar of inclusive national development. Addressing members of both Houses, the President underscored that the government’s vision of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” places accessible, affordable and quality healthc...

January 28, 2026 5:11 PM

President Murmu addresses Parliament on opening day of Budget Session, calls 2026 pivotal for Viksit Bharat

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday delivered her address to the joint sitting of Parliament at the commencement of the Budget Session, outlining the government’s vision for building a Viksit Bharat and highlighting achievements across social justice, economic growth, infrastructure, national security, and global engagement. Describing the past decade as a strong foundation for India’s rapid progress, the President said the country has entered the second phase of the 21st century with con...

January 21, 2026 10:34 PM

Om Birla appeals to political parties to cooperate in ensuring smooth functioning of House during Budget Session

Ahead of the Budget Session of Parliament, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday appealed to leaders and Members of all political parties to cooperate in ensuring the smooth functioning of the House, cautioning against “planned disruptions” that undermine democratic functioning. Addressing a press conference after the conclusion of the 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC) in Lucknow, Birla said frequent disruptions cause the greatest loss to citizens and weaken public f...

March 17, 2025 12:05 PM

Budget Session of Parliament resumes after Holi break

The Budget Session of Parliament resumed on Monday, after a four-day break on account of Holi. Several key reports will be submitted in the Lok Sabha today. The Rajya Sabha is expected to discuss issues related to various ministries, including Home, Agriculture, Health, Railways, and Water Resources. BJP MP Radha Mohan Singh and Samajwadi Party MP Virendra Singh will present reports from the Standing Committee on Defence for Grants of the Ministry of Defence for the year 2025-26. The Standing...

February 13, 2025 12:56 PM

FM Sitharaman to introduce Income Tax Bill today, LS adjourned till 2 pm

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to introduce a new Income Tax Bill in the Lok Sabha on Thursday as part of the tax reforms aimed at streamlining and simplifying provisions to enhance clarity and reduce legal disputes. The ninth day of the Parliament's Budget Session began at 11 am on Thursday. However, amid protests by opposition members on various issues, the Lok Sabha was adjourned until 2 pm. The finance minister is expected to present the Income Tax Bill in the Lower House later ...

February 10, 2025 9:57 AM

Parliament Budget Session to resume today

The Budget Session of Parliament will reconvene on Monday, with both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha set to meet. The session will continue discussions on the Union Budget for 2025, along with other significant matters. One of the key highlights of the session will be the introduction of the new Income Tax Bill, which received approval from the Union Cabinet on Friday. The Bill aims to simplify India’s direct tax laws without imposing any new tax burdens. Instead, it seeks to streamline existi...