Parliament: News

250+ CISF personnel to guard Parliament after security breach 

Over 250 Central Industrial Security Force personnel will be deployed at the Parliament House complex as part of an "essential security upgrade" following the major security breach in Parliament in December 2023.

SC to hear pleas against Citizenship Amendment Rules today

The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear a clutch of over 230 petitions seeking a temporary stay on the enforcement of the Citizenship Amendment Rules, 2024 until the court can determine their constitutionality.

31 Jan 2024

Narendra Modi

Modi takes a swipe at opposition ahead of Budget Session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on opposition MPs to avoid disrupting the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament.

Rajya Sabha: Elections for 56 seats on February 27

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday said that 56 seats of the Rajya Sabha from 15 states will go to polls on February 27.

19 Jan 2024

Mahua Moitra

Expelled Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra vacates Delhi bungalow

Former Lok Sabha MP and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra will reportedly vacate her government bungalow on Friday.

31 Dec 2023

Karnataka

Karnataka: BJP MP's brother arrested for cutting trees worth crores

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Pratap Simha's brother Vikram Simha was arrested on Saturday in connection with a case filed against him for allegedly chopping down nearly 126 trees without permission.

25 Dec 2023

Jagdeep Dhankhar

No 'cultured mind' to understand mimicry: TMC MP on Dhankhar

Suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee on Monday defended his mimicry of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, arguing he can't help if someone lacks a "cultured mind" to appreciate humor.

25 Dec 2023

Mallikarjun Kharge

Mass suspension of opposition MPs premeditated: Kharge to Dhankhar

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has said the mass suspension of the opposition MPs during the Parliament Winter Session seems "predetermined" and "premeditated" by the central government.

24 Dec 2023

Lok Sabha

Let people decide: BJP leader linked to Parliament security breach

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Pratap Simha, under fire over the Parliament security breach, on Sunday stated he has placed his trust in the people.

INDIA bloc's nationwide protest against opposition MP suspensions today

Following the suspension of nearly 150 opposition MPs from the Parliament, leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) have launched a protest against the same on Friday.

21 Dec 2023

Ashwini Vaishnaw

Parliament Winter Session: Both Houses pass Telecommunications Bill 2023

The Parliament, on Thursday, passed the Telecommunications Bill 2023.

21 Dec 2023

Lok Sabha

Parliament passes bill on appointment, service conditions of CEC, ECs

The Lok Sabha passed a bill to establish a mechanism for the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (EC) after a brief discussion on Thursday.

CISF to take over Parliament security after last week's breach 

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) may soon take over the security responsibilities of Parliament.

DMK minister jailed for 3 years in corruption case

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) minister K Ponmudy has been sentenced to three years of simple imprisonment in a Rs. 1.75 crore disproportionate assets case, ANI reported.

21 Dec 2023

Delhi Police

Former Karnataka cop's son detained in Parliament security breach case

An engineer from Karnataka, who is reportedly the son of a retired cop, was detained by Delhi Police officials from his Bagalkote residence on Wednesday night over alleged links to the security breach in Parliament.

20 Dec 2023

Lok Sabha

2 more opposition MPs suspended as Parliament standoff continues

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday suspended two more MPs from the opposition parties for the remainder of the Winter Session of Parliament for "misconduct," PTI reported.

20 Dec 2023

Jagdeep Dhankhar

Dhankhar mimicry row: PM Modi's phone call and Banerjee's defense

Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman, Jagdeep Dhankhar, on Wednesday, said that he received a phone call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who expressed deep concern and condemnation over the alleged disrespectful behavior by some MPs.

19 Dec 2023

Lok Sabha

Lok Sabha discusses criminal law bills amid opposition absence

Even as two-thirds of opposition members remain suspended from the Lok Sabha, the Centre on Tuesday took up three bills for discussion, which—if passed—will replace the existing criminal laws.

19 Dec 2023

Jagdeep Dhankhar

Suspended TMC MP mocks Dhankhar at protest, VP says 'shameful'

Suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee allegedly mocked Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar during a protest by opposition parties outside the Parliament on Tuesday.

19 Dec 2023

Narendra Modi

'Maintain decorum': Modi to BJP MPs responding to opposition criticism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s MPs to "maintain decorum" when addressing criticism from the opposition.

Amid MP suspensions, INDIA to hold 4th meeting in Delhi 

At a time when over 140 opposition MPs have been suspended from the Parliament, the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) is convening a crucial meeting in New Delhi.

19 Dec 2023

Shashi Tharoor

In a first, over 140 opposition MPs suspended from Parliament

Forty-nine opposition MPs were reportedly suspended from the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, pushing the total Parliament Winter Session suspensions to 142.

18 Dec 2023

Indian Government

After Parliament security breach, Centre seeks Joint Secretary (Security) nominations

The Centre has sought nominations for the Joint Secretary (Security) to the government, whose office is responsible for the Parliament security.

18 Dec 2023

Delhi Police

Parliament security breach: Delhi cops reach 6 states for investigation

The Delhi Police's Special Cell teams have arrived in six states to probe last week's Parliament security breach incident.

18 Dec 2023

Lok Sabha

'Unprecedented': 79 opposition MPs suspended from Parliament today

A staggering 79 opposition MPs were on Monday suspended over staging protests and alleged "misconduct," per reports.

15 Dec 2023

Delhi Police

2 more suspects arrested in Parliament security breach probe

In a major development in the Parliament security breach probe, the Delhi Police's Special Cell has detained two more individuals suspected of having links to the six people arrested in the case.

15 Dec 2023

Mahua Moitra

SC to hear Mahua Moitra's challenge to expulsion in January

The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing of Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra's plea challenging her expulsion from the Lok Sabha over cash-for-query allegations to January 3.

15 Dec 2023

Kolkata

Key conspirator in Parliament security breach surrenders

The alleged mastermind of the Parliament security breach surrendered to the police on Thursday.

14 Dec 2023

Delhi Police

Parliament security breach: 4 accused sent to 7-day police custody

The Patiala House Court, on Thursday, sent the four people arrested for the Parliament security breach to seven days in police custody.

14 Dec 2023

Lok Sabha

List of major security changes made since Parliament breach

After a well-planned and coordinated attack exposed the shortcomings of the security on Parliament premises, significant security revamps have been made to ensure safety.

14 Dec 2023

Lok Sabha

Parliament breach brings security protocols under scrutiny

The Parliament security breach on Wednesday wherein two young individuals jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the visitors' gallery with smoke bombs while two others created a ruckus outside the complex shocked the nation.

14 Dec 2023

Congress Party

14 opposition MPs suspended for remainder of Winter Session 

One Rajya Sabha and 13 Lok Sabha MPs have been suspended from Parliament for "unruly conduct."

14 Dec 2023

Lok Sabha

Parliament security breach: Accused frustrated over joblessness, claims family

Neelam Azad, one of the five protesters apprehended for the recent security breach in Parliament, was reportedly despondent over her unemployment status.

14 Dec 2023

Narendra Modi

Winter Session: TMC MP Derek O'Brien suspended from Parliament

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar suspended Derek O'Brien on Thursday for "ignoble misconduct."

14 Dec 2023

Narendra Modi

8 suspended for Parliament security breach

The Lok Sabha Secretariat on Thursday suspended eight personnel for lapses that led to a security breach a day ago.

14 Dec 2023

Om Birla

BJP MP meets LS speaker for issuing pass to intruder

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Pratap Simha, under whose name a visitor pass was issued to one of the individuals who jumped into the Lok Sabha chambers, reportedly met House Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday.

Parliament breach: 5 arrested, 1 at large; charged under UAPA

The Delhi Police's special cell is investigating the Parliament security breach under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and Sections 120B and 452 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

13 Dec 2023

Lok Sabha

Parliament security breach: Neelam Azad was arrested during wrestlers' protest

Neelam Azad was arrested outside Transport Bhawan on Wednesday for an apparent security breach at the Parliament building.