Parliament: News
Video: Opposition leaders perform donation theft skit; Rahul Gandhi joins
Independent MP Rajesh Ranjan, popularly known as Pappu Yadav, staged a protest in Parliament on Friday over alleged donation theft at Ayodhya's Ram Temple.
Parliament passes bill making insult to 'Vande Mataram' criminal offense
The Parliament has passed The Prevention of Insults to National Honor (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
Inquiry reveals RAF personnel issued pellet guns for Delhi protests
An internal inquiry has revealed that at least a dozen personnel of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) were issued pellet guns on July 20 to control student protesters in Delhi, Hindustan Times reported.
Indians with ₹100cr+ income touches 5-year high, says Finance Ministry
The number of individuals declaring a gross total income (GTI) of ₹100 crore or more has hit a five-year high in India.
'Dharmendra Pradhan Zindababd': Former minister gets rousing welcome at Parliament
Former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan was given a warm welcome by National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders in Parliament on Monday, where he was received with slogans of "Dharmendra Pradhan Zindabad."
E20 backlash: Taxi union marching to Parliament on August 4
The Delhi Taxi and Tourist Transporters and Tour Operators Association has announced a protest march to Parliament on August 4.
Rahul Gandhi questions 'barbaric assault' in Jantar Mantar protest
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking accountability for the "barbaric assault" on students at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on July 20.
Delhi Police cancel leaves of all personnel amid student protests
The Delhi Police have canceled all routine leaves of its personnel with immediate effect.
Cabinet clears bill to punish paper leaks more strictly
The Union Cabinet has cleared a bill proposing stricter punishments for examination paper leaks.
Union Cabinet meeting at 1:00pm today
The Union Cabinet will meet at 1:00pm on Friday in Parliament, with the draft anti-paper leak bill likely to be discussed.
Paper leak cases: PM Modi vows more stringent measures
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised more stringent measures to tackle the ongoing paper leak cases.
INDIA bloc MPs head to Gandhi Smriti 'to support students'
Opposition leaders, headed by Rahul Gandhi, have intensified their protest against the central government over the paper leak issue by heading to Gandhi Smriti on Tees January Marg to pay tributes to students who died by suicide after the NEET paper leak.
Debate NEET leak without bringing up resignation: Government to opposition
The government has reached out to opposition leaders in a bid to end the deadlock in Parliament over the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak issue.
DMRC shuts 16 metro stations as CJP protest continues
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has suspended services at 16 metro stations till further instructions due to security concerns.
Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule meet Modi amid allegiance switch buzz
Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar and his daughter, MP Supriya Sule, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his office on Wednesday.
E20 can lower mileage of your older vehicle by 3-5%
The Indian government has revealed that the new 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20) may lead to a slight reduction in fuel efficiency for some older vehicles.
Opposition plans march to Rashtrapati Bhavan over CJP protest crackdown
Opposition parties in India are planning a protest march from Parliament to Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday afternoon, the Indian Express reported.
CJP protest: Health minister meets injured demonstrators
Union Health Minister JP Nadda visited the Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital in Delhi on Tuesday.
Monsoon session of Parliament: Both Houses adjourned till 12
Both Houses of the Parliament have been adjourned till 12 noon.
CJP delegation meets Nadda, submits its memorandum
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) delegation met Union Minister JP Nadda on Monday and submitted a charter of demands amid its 'Chalo Sansad' march in Delhi.
'He's on stage': Delhi Police say Abhijit Dipke not detained
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has clarified that its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, was not detained or arrested by the Delhi Police shortly after the party alleged that Dipke had been "picked up" by police as protesters marched toward Parliament.
Abhijeet Dipke has been picked up by police: CJP
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has claimed that its founder Abhijeet Dipke has been picked up by the police from Jantar Mantar.
'Maaro sir': Protester takes blows from cops amid CJP protest
A man was captured on video challenging security personnel to beat him after they launched a lathicharge on protesters ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's planned march to Parliament.
CJP's Abhijeet Dipke ends hunger strike; representatives to meet government
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), has ended his indefinite hunger strike.
Parliament's Monsoon Session begins today
The Parliament's monsoon session will commence on Monday amid a heated confrontation between the government and opposition parties.
Monsoon Session: 5 new bills to be introduced in Parliament
The central government has announced its legislative agenda for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, starting Monday.
'Will stay alive till...': Wangchuk refuses to call off fast
Activist Sonam Wangchuk is on an indefinite hunger strike in Delhi, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over an alleged NEET paper leak.
Aamir denies Wangchuk inspired '3 Idiots,' hopes he ends fast
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has clarified that his character in the film 3 Idiots, Rancho aka Phunsukh Wangdu, was not based on educator and activist Sonam Wangchuk.
What to expect in Parliament Monsoon Session starting July 20
The upcoming monsoon session of Parliament, scheduled from July 20 to August 13, is expected to be a high-stakes political battle.
'Like my son': Kalyan Banerjee on Abhishek after 'arrogant' jibe
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kalyan Banerjee has softened his stance against the party's national general secretary, Abhishek Banerjee.
Another setback for TMC: Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Ray quits
Senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray has resigned from the Upper House and quit the party.
Women's reservation law notified amid ongoing Parliament debates on amendments
The central government has notified the Constitution (106th Amendment) Act, 2023 even as Parliament debates fresh constitutional amendments relating to delimitation and the implementation of women's reservation.
272 seats will be reserved for women: Law minister
Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal initiated the debate on three major bills in Parliament on Thursday by presenting the proposed Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026.
Delimitation, women's quota bills tabled in Parliament
Three bills, the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026; the Delimitation Bill, 2026; and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 have been tabled in Parliament.
Special Parliament session from today: Delimitation, women's reservation on agenda
A special three-day session of Parliament will begin on Thursday, during which the government plans to introduce three major bills.
PM, Kharge share light-hearted moment at Ambedkar Jayanti event
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge shared a rare light-hearted moment during the Ambedkar Jayanti event in Parliament.
Modi pens op-ed on Women's Reservation Bill
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for the implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill, saying it is the "need of the hour."
What's Jan Vishwas Bill that decriminalizes 717 minor offenses
The Parliament has passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026.
'Silenced, not defeated': Raghav Chadha shares message for 'Aam Aadmi'
Raghav Chadha, a Rajya Sabha MP and former deputy leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the Upper House, has reacted to his replacement by Ashok Mittal.
'Want to clarify...': Birla responds to opposition's now-defeated no-confidence motion
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday returned to his post after a no-confidence motion against him was defeated.
Government mulls 20-year cooling-off period for ex-officials before publishing books
The Indian government is contemplating a 20-year cooling-off period for former senior officials, including military officers, before they can publish books after retirement.
Delhi: 3 schools receive bomb threats, second incident within week
Three schools in Delhi received bomb threats on Friday morning, leading to the evacuation of students and staff, Hindustan Times reported.
BJP MP moves motion seeking Rahul Gandhi's Parliament membership termination
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey has submitted a substantive motion against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha.
'Talk to us as equals, not...servants': Rahul Gandhi to Trump
During a Lok Sabha session on Wednesday, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi slammed the central government over the India-US trade deal.
Lok Sabha adjourned for the day amid government-opposition stand-off
The Lok Sabha has been adjourned for the day after it was adjourned twice on Monday.
Rahul Gandhi's 5-word reply to Modi's Rajya Sabha speech
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's long speech in the Rajya Sabha with five words.
'Congress hates Sikhs': PM after Rahul calls Bittu Singh 'traitor'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Rajya Sabha speech, alleged that the Congress harbors hatred toward Sikhs.
Modi's speech canceled after opposition protests lead to LS adjournment
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's expected address has been canceled after the Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day.
Nepal withdraws controversial social media bill that sparked Gen-Z protests
The Nepal government has withdrawn the controversial Social Media Bill 2025 from Parliament.
India's 100% FDI insurance law to be effective from tomorrow
The Indian government has announced that the new insurance law, which permits 100% foreign direct investment (FDI), will be implemented from tomorrow.
'Here's...traitor walking by': Rahul Gandhi as former aide crosses path
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and his former aide-turned-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ravneet Singh Bittu exchanged sharp words on the Parliament premises on Wednesday.
Agriculture, dairy protected in India-US deal: Piyush Goyal
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has announced that India's agriculture and dairy sectors are fully protected under the new trade deal with the United States.
Rahul claims India-US deal signed under pressure, cites Epstein Files
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of compromising national interests by signing a United States-India trade deal.
Sitharaman's Budget speech focusing on 'Part B': What is it?
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting a more detailed and substantive Part B in her Budget speech today.
'Will be historic': Rijiju as Union Cabinet approves Budget 2026-2027
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha at 11:00am on Saturday.
Nirmala Sitharaman presents Union Budget 2026-2027
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented the Union Budget 2026-2027, her record ninth consecutive budget presentation.
Budget session: Lok Sabha to debate president's address for 18hrs
The Parliament's Budget Session is set for a busy agenda with important discussions on the president's Address and the Union Budget.
Budget 2026: Key details you need to know
The Union Budget for 2026-27 will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1.
Congress to launch nationwide campaign against scrapping MGNREGA
The Indian National Congress will launch a nationwide campaign called "MGNREGA Bachao Andolan" on January 5, 2026.
Parliament Winter Session concludes as both Houses adjourned sine die
The Parliament has concluded its winter session after both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned sine die. The session was marked by intense discussions on economic, social, and strategic implications of the bills.
BJP 'identifies' TMC MP who vaped inside Parliament; shares video
Amit Malviya, the Bharatiya Janata Party's IT cell chief, has claimed that the Trinamool Congress MP accused of vaping inside the Lok Sabha is Kirti Azad.