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Unusual scenes in Parliament’s history: Overnight protests, work beyond midnight for two consecutive eveningsIndia

Unusual scenes in Parliament’s history: Overnight protests, work beyond midnight for two consecutive evenings

<p>The Lok Sabha, Parliament’s lower House, worked till 12.24 am Tuesday, clocking a new record of sitting beyond midnight for two consecutive evenings after it did so on Sunday as well. And while the Lok Sabha was still buzzing with activity well past midnight, a group of eight lawmakers suspended for gross disorderly conduct on […]</p>

By Palak Vaghela 22 Sep 2020
Amit Shah discharged from AIIMS, likely to attend Parliament from MondayIndia

Amit Shah discharged from AIIMS, likely to attend Parliament from Monday

<p>Union Home Minister Amit Shah was discharged from Delhi’s All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) hospital on Thursday and is expected to attend the ongoing Parliament session from Monday. Shah, 55, was re-admitted to AIIMS on Sunday night, two weeks after he was discharged from the premier hospital following post-COVID treatment. The minister tested […]</p>

By Palak Vaghela 18 Sep 2020
Economic Survey 2020 proposed in Parliament, projects growth at 6 to 6.5 per cent for the next revenueIndia

Economic Survey 2020 proposed in Parliament, projects growth at 6 to 6.5 per cent for the next revenue

<p>Economic Survey 2019-20 has projected economic growth at 6 to 6.5% in fiscal year starting 1st of April  this year. It has put current fiscal growth at 5% and said the fiscal deficit target for current fiscal may need to be relaxed to revive growth. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today tabled Economic Survey in both […]</p>

By Palak Vaghela 31 Jan 2020
Budget Session of Parliament to begin today, Economic Survey to be presentedIndia

Budget Session of Parliament to begin today, Economic Survey to be presented

<p>Budget session of Parliament begins on Friday, Govt and Lok Sabha Speaker hold separate all-party meetings, PM says government is ready to discuss every issue and listen to the opposition views. Session starts with President’s Address,  Economic Survey also to be presented. On the eve of the budget session that begins on Friday, hectic parleys […]</p>

By Palak Vaghela 31 Jan 2020
Govt convenes all party meeting to ensure smooth transaction of business in budget session of ParliamentIndia

Govt convenes all party meeting to ensure smooth transaction of business in budget session of Parliament

<p>The Budget session of Parliament will begin tomorrow. Government has convened an all party meeting today to ensure smooth transaction of business in the both Houses of Parliament. Sources reported that an all party meeting has also been convened by the Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today. During the meeting, the Speaker will seek the […]</p>

By Palak Vaghela 30 Jan 2020
MPs to have a unique call centre to answer their queries 24/7India

MPs to have a unique call centre to answer their queries 24/7

<p>A unique call centre for members of Parliament has came into action, an initiative of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who believes this will improve the efficiency of lawmakers who have to alter their parliamentary responsibilities with managing their constituencies. The 24/7 call centre, named Information and Communication Centre, will assist MPs on all aspects […]</p>

By Palak Vaghela 28 Dec 2019
Rajya Sabha shows green light ,Parliament passes “The Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2019”India

Rajya Sabha shows green light ,Parliament passes “The Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2019”

<p>The Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2019 has been passed by the Parliament, with the Rajya Sabha approving it last night. 125 members supported the legislation while 105 opposed it. The House also nullified the amendments moved by Opposition parties while approving the Bill. The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Monday. 311 members had […]</p>

By Palak Vaghela 12 Dec 2019
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