Om Birla: News
BJP chooses Bhajanlal Sharma as Rajasthan CM over Vasundhara Raje
In a surprise move, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday named first-time MLA Bhajanlal Sharma as the new chief minister of Rajasthan after over a week of suspense.
I regret: DMK MP apologizes for 'Gaumutra' remark in Parliament
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP DNV Senthil Kumar on Wednesday withdrew his controversial statement calling Hindi heartland "Gaumutra (cow urine) states" in Parliament.
BJP may choose new faces as CMs in 3 states
After its recent impressive electoral victories, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is currently in the hectic process of selecting candidates for chief minister positions in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh.
Parliament Winter Session: Ethics committee to submit report on Moitra
The Parliament Winter Session is set to begin on Monday and conclude on December 22.
Rajasthan: CM Gehlot resigns after BJP's win
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot tendered his resignation on Sunday evening following the party's defeat to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
'Yogi of Rajasthan': Mahant Balaknath among BJP's top CM candidates
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s possible victory in the Rajasthan Assembly elections has led to speculation about potential chief minister candidates, with spiritual leader Mahant Balaknath's name emerging as a top contender.
Mahua Moitra summoned in cash-for-query case on Tuesday: Report
The Lok Sabha ethics committee has reportedly summoned Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra in the "cash for query" case on October 31.
TMC calls for investigation into 'cash-for-query' allegations against Mahua Moitra
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Derek O'Brien on Friday called for a probe into the cash-for-query allegations against fellow party member Mahua Moitra by the "right forum of Parliament."
Modi to inaugurate P20 Summit on Friday: Everything to know
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 9th edition of the G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P20) on Friday in New Delhi.
Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury alleges 'secular,' 'socialist' removed from Preamble
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury claimed on Tuesday that the new copies of the Constitution given to MPs on the opening day of the new Parliament building did not have the words "secular" and "socialist" in the Preamble, ANI reported.
Historic Lok Sabha session begins in new Parliament building
The proceedings of the Lok Sabha formally commenced in the new Parliament building on Tuesday.
Parliament'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.
Lok Sabha panel to probe Adhir Chowdhury's 'misconduct' on Friday
The Lok Sabha's Privileges Committee is set to investigate the complaint of "misconduct" against suspended Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Friday, PTI reported.
Why Editors Guild is opposing Data Protection Bill's certain provisions
The Editors Guild of India (EGI) has raised serious concerns regarding certain provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill, which was tabled in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.
After SC order, will Rahul Gandhi rejoin Parliament this session?
In a big relief, the Supreme Court on Friday stayed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's conviction in the criminal defamation case over his "Modi surname" remark.
Opposition seeks earlier date for no-confidence debate
Opposition parties reportedly wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday, requesting an earlier date for the no-confidence debate so that they could participate in the discussions on bills.
Lok 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.
Ready to discuss Manipur issue: Amit Shah amid opposition protest
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the central government is ready for a discussion on Manipur violence and questioned why the opposition was not cooperating.
'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.
13 Opposition parties to skip Lok Sabha speaker's 'tea meet'
Thirteen opposition parties, including the Congress, will skip the "Evening Tea" meeting hosted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on the last day of the Budget session of the Parliament on Thursday, ANI reported.
Adani-Hindenburg row: Opposition stalls Parliament proceedings, seeks PM Modi's response
The fraud allegations made by Hindenburg Research against Adani Group have sparked a political row in the country, with the Opposition disrupting the Parliament for the third day on Monday.
'Unruly behavior': 4 Congress MPs suspended for entire monsoon session
Amid a heated monsoon session, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday suspended four Congress MPs for "unruly behavior."
Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned; early end for Winter Session
The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were adjourned sine die (indefinitely) on Wednesday a day ahead of schedule.
Parliament's Monsoon Session set to begin with COVID-19 protocols
The 19-day Monsoon Session of the Parliament is set to commence on July 19 and will conclude on August 13, with all the necessary COVID-19 protocols in place.
MP seeks Tharoor's disqualification from Parliament over 'Indian variant' remarks
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, urging him to disqualify Congress party leader Shashi Tharoor from the Indian Parliament.
Parliament canteen's subsidy ends; non-veg buffet now costs Rs. 700
Ahead of the Budget Session, the Parliament has ended subsidies on the food in the canteen. Food in the Parliament canteen has been a contentious subject for many years as the menu offered meals at throwaway prices.
PM will lay foundation stone of new Parliament building today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the new Parliament building today. Several ministers from his government, politicians from other parties, and ambassadors of different countries are expected to attend the event.
All you need to know about the new Parliament building
The new Parliament building will be bigger than the existing complex, boasting bigger Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha chambers, a grand Constitution Hall, paperless offices, etc.
New Parliament building: Modi to lay foundation stone next week
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for the new Parliament building on December 10 (Thursday), Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla said on Saturday.
As coronavirus cases rise, Monsoon Session could be cut short
The Monsoon Session, being held in the shadow of coronavirus, may be cut short as there's a palpable fear about a rise in infections.
Congress MP dies of coronavirus, spoke about it in Parliament
Congress MP H Vasanthakumar, who passed away due to coronavirus on Friday, had spoken about the seriousness of the disease in the Parliament but was shunned.
MPs to be tested for coronavirus before Parliament's monsoon session
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Friday that all parliamentarians will be requested to get themselves tested for coronavirus, 72 hours before the monsoon session of Parliament begins.
Government willing to discuss Delhi violence after Holi: Om Birla
Though tensions are simmering in the National Capital after last week's violence, the Centre is not ready to have an open discussion about it in the Parliament. This was made amply clear on Tuesday when Speaker Om Birla said the government will address the issues after Holi, March 10.
Congress and BJP MPs almost come to blows in Parliament
The sanctity of the Lok Sabha was taken for a ride on Friday when parliamentarians of ruling BJP and opposition Congress almost came to blows and speaker Om Birla had to briefly adjourn the House.
Rajasthan: Probe launched after 10 infants die in Kota hospital
The Rajasthan government on Friday sent a team of officials to the JK Lon Hospital in Kota, Rajasthan, where 10 newborns died in a 28-hour period.
Azam Khan apologizes for sexist remarks, but Rama Devi unconvinced
On Monday, Samajwadi Party lawmaker Azam Khan apologized for his sexist comments, which he made against BJP MP Rama Devi last week in Lok Sabha.
Won't forgive Azam Khan even if he apologizes: Rama Devi
BJP MP Rama Devi, who was at the receiving end of the sexist remark by Samajwadi Party lawmaker Azam Khan earlier this week, said she won't be able to forgive Khan even if he apologizes.
'Aankhon me aankhein' remark: BJP-leaders seek punishment for Azam Khan
Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan should be punished for his sexist remarks and an example should be set for all- this is what BJP leaders demanded in the Lok Sabha on Friday.
Hema Malini sweeps streets, junta finds the photo-op unreal
Actor-turned-politician Hema Malini was caught in a photo-op on Saturday, one which she was clearly unprepared for.
Who is Om Birla, the new speaker of Lok Sabha?
On Wednesday, BJP leader Om Birla was elected as the speaker of Lok Sabha. In the last tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the coveted post of the speaker was held by Sumitra Mahajan.