Lok Sabha: News
22 Sep 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP MP calls BSP MP 'Muslim ugrawadi,' 'bharwa' in LS
A massive row has erupted after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ramesh Bidhuri attacked and used highly objectionable language against Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Danish Ali during a discussion on the Chandrayaan-3 mission in the Lok Sabha.
21 Sep 2023
ParliamentWomen's Reservation Bill passed in Rajya Sabha with 215-0 votes
The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam or the Women's Reservation Bill, seeking to reserve 33% of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, has been passed in the Rajya Sabha with 215-0 votes.
20 Sep 2023
Amit ShahWomen's Reservation Bill passed in Lok Sabha
The Women's Reservation Bill, called the "Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam," was passed in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, with 454 votes in favor and two against it. The number of women members in the Lok Sabha will now increase from 82 to 181.
20 Sep 2023
Sonia GandhiSonia Gandhi 'tried to kill MPs in 2012': BJP MP
The debate on the Women's Reservation Bill witnessed a faceoff between Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
20 Sep 2023
Sonia GandhiSonia Gandhi supports Women's Reservation Bill, demands caste census
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday said that the Congress party would support the reservation for women in Parliament and the state assemblies.
20 Sep 2023
Sonia GandhiWomen's Reservation Bill debate: Sonia Gandhi to lead Congress's charge
The Women's Reservation Bill—proposing a 33% quota for women in the Lok Sabha and legislative assemblies—will be debated in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, with Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi leading the debate from her party.
19 Sep 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Here's why women's reservation is unlikely before 2027
After nearly three decades of stalling, the Women's Reservation Bill—or the Naari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam—is on the verge of becoming law in India.
19 Sep 2023
Arjun Ram MeghwalLaw Minister Meghwal introduces Women's Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha
Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday introduced the much-anticipated Women's Reservation Bill, titled the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, in the Lok Sabha.
19 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiModi to walk to new Parliament with copy of Constitution
As India celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi on Tuesday, the country also bids farewell to the old Parliament building, shifting to the new Parliament House.
18 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiParliament's special session: Leaving old Parliament emotional moment, says Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the Lok Sabha as the Parliament's special session commenced.
18 Sep 2023
ParliamentParliament's special session from today: New bills on table
The five-day special session of the Parliament will commence on Monday, with both houses discussing the 75-year parliamentary journey starting from the constituent assembly, which functioned as India's Parliament after independence.
14 Sep 2023
Parliament Monsoon SessionParliament's special session: Government unveils 'tentative list' of 4 bills
The Centre has unveiled a "tentative list" of the agenda for the Parliament's special session scheduled from September 18 to 22.
01 Sep 2023
ParliamentParliament special session: What's on the agenda
The government's announcement of a special session of Parliament from September 18 to 22 on Thursday has left everyone guessing the session's agenda amid speculations of early Lok Sabha elections.
31 Aug 2023
Parliament'Special session' of Parliament from September 18-22: Pralhad Joshi
In a major development, the central government has called for a "special" session of Parliament from September 18 to 22.
20 Aug 2023
ManipurManipur: Tribals protest recent killings, demand AFSPA reinstatement
Thousands of tribals took to the streets in Manipur to protest the killing of three persons in the Ukhrul district on Friday by armed miscreants, Hindustan Times reported on Sunday.
12 Aug 2023
Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)Tech makeover, witness protection key additions in bill replacing CrPC
The Centre introduced three bills in the Lok Sabha on Friday to revamp the legal framework of India's criminal justice system.
12 Aug 2023
Indian Penal CodeAdultery, Section 377 dropped in proposed new IPC overhaul
The Centre introduced three bills in the Lok Sabha on Friday to revamp the legal framework of India's criminal justice system.
10 Aug 2023
Narendra ModiNo-confidence motion against NDA government defeated in Lok Sabha
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has survived a no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha.
09 Aug 2023
Rahul GandhiNo-confidence motion day 2: Rahul Gandhi starts debate
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi opened the debate on the no-confidence motion on day 2 on Wednesday.
08 Aug 2023
Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi gets back bungalow in Lutyens' Delhi
A day after being reinstated as a Lok Sabha MP, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was re-allotted his bungalow in Delhi on Tuesday.
08 Aug 2023
Narendra ModiWhat to expect from no-confidence motion debate in Parliament today
The Lok Sabha is set for high-voltage action as the debate over the no-confidence motion against the Centre begins on Tuesday.
08 Aug 2023
Narendra ModiNo-confidence motion: RaGa to open debate, Centre readies defense line
The three-day debate over the no-confidence motion will begin on Tuesday amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's absence.
07 Aug 2023
Narendra ModiLok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned amid ruckus on Manipur violence
The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned till 2:00pm on Monday amid a ruckus created by both the opposition party members as well as the Treasury benches.
07 Aug 2023
Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi reinstated as Lok Sabha MP
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha membership was restored on Monday after the Supreme Court stayed his conviction in the criminal defamation case over his "Modi surname" remark on Friday.
03 Aug 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Delhi bill set for smooth sailing in Parliament: Here's why
The central government on Thursday tabled the controversial Delhi services bill in the Lok Sabha amid outrage from the opposition.
03 Aug 2023
Amit ShahDelhi ordinance bill passed in Lok Sabha
The National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, was passed in the Lok Sabha on Thursday following a fierce debate.
02 Aug 2023
Om BirlaLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla won't attend Parliament following disruption
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressed his displeasure with both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition camp over their repeated disruptions of parliamentary proceedings during the ongoing Monsoon Session, ANI reported.
01 Aug 2023
Central Board of Film CertificationParliament greenlights Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill: What will change for industry
In a significant move to protect the film industry from piracy and unauthorized screenings, Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023—following its approval by Rajya Sabha last Thursday.
INDIA alliance MPs meet Manipur governor, demand to restore peace
The MPs from the opposition bloc Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) on Sunday met Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey and urged her to restore peace in the violence-hit state.
29 Jul 2023
Indian Institute of Management (IIM)Bill limiting IIMs' autonomy tabled in Lok Sabha
The central government on Friday introduced the IIM (Amendment) Bill, 2023, in Lok Sabha, a move that could dilute the autonomy of the prestigious Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs).
26 Jul 2023
Narendra ModiHere's everything you need to know about no-confidence motion
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday accepted a no-confidence motion against the government moved by opposition leaders.
26 Jul 2023
Narendra ModiNo-confidence motion against Modi government accepted in Lok Sabha
To force Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the situation in strife-torn Manipur, the Congress and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao's (KCR) Bharat Rashtra Samithi filed a no-confidence motion against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
26 Jul 2023
Narendra ModiHow opposition planned no-confidence motion against government
The government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the opposition bloc, the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), are likely to cross swords in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday as the latter is set to move a no-confidence motion.
23 Jul 2023
Uttar Pradesh'Don't eat tomatoes': BJP minister's shocking statement on rising prices
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Uttar Pradesh minister, Pratibha Shukla, on Sunday asked people to stop eating tomatoes and start using lemons instead amid the price hike, saying this would help bring down the prices inevitably.
06 Jun 2023
Rahul GandhiKerala government withdraws Rahul Gandhi's personal staff following MP disqualification
The Kerala government on Tuesday withdrew two personal staff allotted to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who was disqualified from the Lok Sabha on March 24, reported ANI.
30 May 2023
Narendra ModiEyeing 2024 polls, BJP begins 'khane pe charcha' in UP
After the successful "chai pe charcha" campaign before the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is gearing up for the new "khane pe charcha" or "tiffin pe charcha" campaign for the 2024 polls.
28 May 2023
Narendra Modi'Rise of self-reliant India,' says PM Modi in new Parliament
The new Parliament will inspire India to be free from the mentality of slavery, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his first address in the new complex after its inauguration on Sunday.
26 May 2023
Narendra ModiLotus, peacock, and banyan tree; Look inside new Parliament
The central government has released some spectacular visuals of the new parliament building scheduled to be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on Sunday.
14 May 2023
Narendra ModiKarnataka DGP Praveen Sood appointed new CBI director
Karnataka Director General of Police (DGP) Praveen Sood has been appointed as the next director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) after his name was finalized by a three-member panel led by PM Narendra Modi.
22 Apr 2023
Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi vacates government-allotted bungalow after court setback
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has vacated his official residence in Delhi, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor tweeted on Saturday.
07 Apr 2023
ParliamentParliament session concludes: Lok Sabha productivity 34%, Rajya Sabha 24.4%
The Budget Session of Parliament came to an end on Thursday as both the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha adjourned sine die (for an indefinite period).
04 Apr 2023
Rahul GandhiUP: Ayodhya priest 'offers' Rahul Gandhi residence in temple
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi received an offer of residence from Ayodhya's priest Mahant Sanjay Das of Hanuman Garhi Temple, one of the holy town's most venerated sites.
03 Apr 2023
Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi to challenge defamation conviction in Surat court today
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will reportedly appear before Surat's sessions court on Monday to challenge his conviction in a 2019 defamation case.
03 Apr 2023
Congress PartyCongress meets 'in black' to chalk out today's Parliament strategy
The Congress on Monday morning reportedly convened a meeting of its Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs at the party's parliamentary office to plan their strategy for the day.
29 Mar 2023
Nitish KumarBihar CM Nitish Kumar declines to comment on RaGa's disqualification
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday said he will not speak on Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from the Lok Sabha as the matter involves the court's order, reported PTI.
29 Mar 2023
Rahul Gandhi'No hurry': CEC on Wayanad bypoll after Rahul's MP disqualification
Rajiv Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), said on Wednesday that the election body is in no hurry to conduct a bypoll in Kerala's Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency, reported Hindustan Times.
29 Mar 2023
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)Lakshadweep MP's membership restored, Congress expects success in RaGa's case
The Lok Sabha Secretariat reinstated Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MP from Lakshadweep PP Mohammad Faizal's membership on Wednesday, amid a major political row over Rahul Gandhi's suspension following his conviction in the 2019 defamation case.
29 Mar 2023
ParliamentGovernment to push 3 Bills in 4 working days
The Central government seeks to push three Bills in Parliament with four working days left in the current session.
28 Mar 2023
Rahul Gandhi'Will abide': Rahul Gandhi responds to government-allotted bungalow eviction notice
A day after the Lok Sabha Housing Committee asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to vacate his government-allotted bungalow, the former MP said that he would abide by the rules and leave the house.
28 Mar 2023
United States of AmericaUS says it's watching Rahul Gandhi's case after MP disqualification
The United States (US) is watching the court case of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, US State Department's Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said on Monday, according to PTI.
27 Mar 2023
Rahul GandhiAfter Lok Sabha disqualification, Rahul asked to vacate government bungalow
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been asked to vacate his government-allotted bungalow just days after being disqualified from the Lok Sabha, ANI reported.
27 Mar 2023
Rahul GandhiCongress protest over Rahul's Lok Sabha disqualification enters Day 2
The Lok Sabha will meet for the first time on Monday since the disqualification of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as the protest by the party over the issue entered the second day.
26 Mar 2023
Priyanka Gandhi VadraCongress's nationwide 'satyagraha': Priyanka invokes Lord Ram to counter BJP
After the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha membership, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday attacked the central government in Delhi as part of the party's nationwide satyagraha.
26 Mar 2023
Congress PartyCongress to observe 'satyagraha' across India over Rahul Gandhi's disqualification
To protest Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's disqualification as a Lok Sabha member, the party is reportedly holding a day-long satyagraha (holding onto truth) across all states and district headquarters on Sunday.
25 Mar 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Congress conspiring to use Rahul's conviction for Karnataka polls: BJP
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday accused the Congress of conspiring to use Rahul Gandhi's conviction in a 2019 defamation case and disqualification as a Lok Sabha member to use it for the Karnataka Assembly polls.
25 Mar 2023
Rahul GandhiDon't care about disqualification, jail; will keep fighting: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday attacked the Centre and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), asserting he wasn't afraid of and did not care about being jailed or disqualified as a member of the Parliament.