Parliament House

March 12, 2026 10:53 PM

Freedom of speech in Parliament subject to rules: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said that while Members of Parliament enjoy freedom of speech in the House, it is subject to the Constitution and the rules governing parliamentary proceedings. Addressing the House a day after the debate on a resolution seeking his removal from office, Birla emphasised that no Member has the privilege to speak outside the framework of parliamentary rules. “Freedom of speech in Parliament is guaranteed, but it is subject to the Constitution and the rule...

January 28, 2026 3:43 PM

Delhi Police issues traffic advisory for Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk

The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a detailed traffic advisory in view of the Beating Retreat Ceremony, scheduled to be held at Vijay Chowk on January 29, as part of the Republic Day celebrations. Elaborate traffic arrangements have been made to facilitate the ceremony and the illumination of Rashtrapati Bhawan, North Block, South Block, and the Parliament House. According to the advisory, traffic restrictions will be in force from 2 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. on January 29. Vijay Chowk will remain co...

September 16, 2024 3:30 PM

Prime Minister Modi receives ceremonial welcome at Singapore’s Parliament House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received ceremonial welcome at Singapore's Parliament House on Thursday. Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong welcomed PM Modi and the two leaders warmly greeted each other. He signed the visitors book at the Parliament House. PM Modi and Lawrence Wong met ministers and delegates from each other's countries. PM Modi, who reached Singapore on Wednesday, is slated to hold numerous engagements in the city-state on Thursday as well. This visit is poised to further bol...

June 12, 2024 12:05 PM

First session of 18th Lok Sabha to begin on June 24

The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha will commence on June 24 for the oath and affirmation of newly elected members, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju said on Wednesday. The session will conclude on July 3. The 264th Session of the Rajya Sabha will also begin on June 27 and conclude on July 3, Rijiju added. President Droupadi Murmu will address a joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on June 27. The last session of the 17th Lok Sabha (Budget session) was hel...