Parliament Winter Session

December 19, 2025 12:58 PM

Winter Session 2025 of Parliament concludes, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die

Amid Opposition protests over the passage of the VB-G Ram G Bill, Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday by Speaker Om Birla after Vande Mataram was played in the House. Prime Minister Narendra Modi who returned from a three-nation visit yesterday, was present in the House today. Rajya Sabha chairman Vice-President C.P Radhakrishnan adjourned the Upper House of Parliament shortly after it resumed at 11 am today. Prior to its adjournment, statements and reports were laid on the table of...

December 2, 2025 3:39 PM

FDI inflow up record 16 pc in 1st half this fiscal, FTAs signed with 15 nations: Minister

Total foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow reported during the first half of FY 2025-26 ($50.36 billion) has increased by 16 per cent compared to year-ago period ($43.37 billion) -- highest ever for first half of a financial year, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday. Gross FDI inflows have increased from over $34 billion in 2012-13 to over $80 billion in 2024-25, said Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada, in Lok Sabha. As per official data, India recorded a strong re...

December 2, 2025 3:38 PM

Lok Sabha adjourned amid continued opposition protests

The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Tuesday after repeated disruptions by opposition MPs demanding an immediate discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 states and Union Territories. The House, which reconvened at 2 pm after two earlier adjournments, was forced to adjourn again within minutes as opposition members entered the well, raising slogans. The Lok Sabha had earlier functioned for only brief periods during the day, with Question Hour and routine...

December 1, 2025 1:45 PM

Parliament Winter Session: Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 p.m. amid opposition uproar

As the Winter Session of Parliament began on Monday, the Lok Sabha witnessed repeated adjournments amid sloganeering and protests by Opposition MPs demanding a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across the country. The House was first adjourned by Speaker Om Birla at around 11:20 am, barely 20 minutes after proceedings began, following persistent disruptions. Before the adjournment, Birla led members in paying tributes to five former parliamentarians who pass...

December 1, 2025 4:24 PM

Parliament Winter Session: PM Modi welcomes Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed Vice President CP Radhakrishnan as he presided over the Rajya Sabha for the first time. Calling it a moment of pride for all members of the Upper House, the Prime Minister assured full cooperation from MPs in maintaining the dignity of the House and the Chair. PM Modi said he was confident that Radhakrishnan’s leadership would strengthen the functioning of the Rajya Sabha, especially as the Winter Session is scheduled to discuss important nation...

December 1, 2025 4:28 PM

PM Modi urges opposition to ensure productive Winter Session, says some parties ‘can’t digest defeat’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the media ahead of the start of the Winter Session of Parliament, calling the session an important opportunity to give fresh momentum to the country’s development efforts. PM Modi said the session should not be treated as a formality, adding that he expects it to “infuse new energy” into ongoing national programmes. He highlighted India’s strong democratic participation, citing the high voter turnout in the recent Bihar elections and the ...

November 30, 2025 4:37 PM

Government holds all-party meeting ahead of Parliament’s Winter Session

The Union Government convened a meeting of floor leaders from various political parties on Sunday in the Parliament House Complex ahead of the Winter Session. The meeting was chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and convened by Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju. The meeting was attended by 50 leaders from 36 political parties, including Union Health Minister and Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha J.P. Nadda, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and ...

December 20, 2024 12:15 PM

Parliament Winter Session: Lok sabha adjourned sine die

The Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday shortly after proceedings began, following a massive scuffle in Parliament the previous day. The Rajya Sabha was also adjourned until 12 noon. Before the adjournment in the Lok Sabha, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal moved a motion to refer two bills related to "One Nation, One Election" to a Joint Committee of both Houses. The motion, which listed 27 members from the Lok Sabha, was approved amid the din in the House. The committee will also include ...

November 25, 2024 12:14 PM

I hope this session will be very fruitful, says PM Modi ahead of Parliament Winter Session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed hope for a "fruitful winter session" of Parliament, emphasizing that the global community is looking at India with "great hope." He urged that Parliament's time be utilized in a way that enhances the respect India has earned internationally. Addressing the media ahead of the session, PM Modi stated, "Today, the world is looking at India with great hope. The use of Parliament's time and the conduct of its members should strengthen the respect India has gain...