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December 13, 2024 4:08 PM

Jaishankar addresses concerns over attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar voiced concern in Parliament on Friday over the treatment of Hindus in Bangladesh amidst ongoing challenges in the country. He described violence against minorities in Bangladesh as a "source of concern." “With regard to the treatment of minorities in Bangladesh, it has been a source of concern. There have been multiple incidents of attacks on them. We have drawn our concern to their attention. Recently, the Foreign Secretary visited Dhaka, and this su...

November 29, 2024 1:43 PM

Parliament adjourned till Dec 2 amid opposition protests

Parliament proceedings were adjourned till December 2 on Friday, as opposition members continued their protests, preventing any significant business from taking place for the fourth consecutive day. The disruptions were triggered by demands from opposition parties for discussions on critical issues, including the Adani Group allegations, violence in Manipur and Sambhal, and law and order concerns in Delhi. The Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Parliament, was the first to be adjourned. Rajya ...

November 26, 2024 8:51 AM

President Murmu to address members of both Houses of Parliament to mark 75 years of Constitution

As part of celebrations for completing 75 years of the Constitution, President Droupadi Murmu will address members of both Houses of Parliament in the Central Hall here on Tuesday. The event will witness the presence of Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Ministers, Members of Parliament, foreign dignitaries, and other prominent figures. Vice-President Dhankhar will also deliver an address, with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla welcoming th...

November 25, 2024 11:43 PM

President Murmu to address Parliament on ‘Samvidhan Divas’ on Tuesday

President Droupadi Murmu will address members of both Houses of Parliament in the Central Hall on Tuesday to mark the occasion of Samvidhan Divas (Constitution Day). The event will witness the presence of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Ministers, Members of Parliament, foreign dignitaries, and other prominent figures. Vice President Dhankhar will also deliver an address, with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla welcoming the gathering. A...

November 25, 2024 1:51 PM

Parliament 2024 Winter Session: Both Houses adjourned, to meet again on Wednesday

The Winter Session of Parliament commenced on Monday morning but faced early disruptions, leading to the adjournment of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha for the day. In the Rajya Sabha, proceedings were stalled as Opposition MPs insisted on holding a discussion on the charges of bribery on the Gautam Adani group. The Upper House of Parliament was adjourned till 11.45 am and then as Opposition MPs persisted in their demand for a discussion on the Adani issue, the House was adjourned for the day. T...

November 25, 2024 11:45 AM

Those rejected by people repeatedly, try to control House through chaos: PM Modi slams Oppn

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the Opposition on Monday, accusing them of disrupting Parliament and denying meaningful discussions. He stated that those "who have been rejected by the people multiple times are attempting to control the House through chaos." Speaking to the media ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament, PM Modi underscored the significance of this session, terming it a special occasion as it coincides with the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the I...

November 25, 2024 8:59 AM

Nirmala Sitharaman to move bills to amend banking laws in the Parliament Winter Session today

As the Winter Session of Parliament is convening today (Monday), Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will move several Bills, including The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill which aims to amend the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, in addition to the Banking Regulation Act and the State Bank of India Act. The Finance Minister will also move bills to amend the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, of 1970, and the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undert...

November 24, 2024 5:10 PM

“Govt ready to discuss any topic, only request is House should run well”: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, emphasized that the government is "ready to discuss any topic" in the upcoming winter session of Parliament, but stressed the importance of a peaceful and productive session. Speaking to reporters on Sunday after the all-party meeting in Delhi, Rijiju said that numerous topics had been raised for discussion as the winter session is set to commence tomorrow. "A total of 42 leaders from 30 political parties were present in the meeting. There...

November 24, 2024 12:47 PM

Floor leaders of political parties meet ahead of Parliament winter session

Ahead of the upcoming Winter session of Parliament, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, convened a meeting with the floor leaders of political parties on Sunday morning. The all-party meeting, which began at 11 am, was held in the Main Committee Room at Parliament House Annexe in the national capital and was presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Rijiju had previously announced the meeting, scheduled for today, on November 19. Key leaders present at the meeting incl...

November 14, 2024 10:09 AM

Sri Lanka’s parliamentary election: Voting begins to elect 225 members

Voting in Sri Lanka's parliamentary poll started on Thursday to elect 225 members to the Parliament with President Anura Kumara Dissanyake seeking a majority. President Dissanyake is seeking a majority to govern the sovereign debt-defaulted nation amid calls for a new political culture without corruption and misappropriation of public funds. This would be the first major test of the popularity of the ruling party, National People's Power, led by President Dissanyake. Samagi Jana Sandanaya led b...