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Pragya Thakur says sorry twice in Parliament after uproar over Godse remark

Referring to Rahul's remark, she said member of House referred to her as 'terrorist' and called it an attack on her dignity.

29 Nov 2019 12:31 PM

Union Labour Minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar on Thursday introduced the Industrial Relations Code Bill 2019 in Lok Sabha. (Photo: File)

Industrial Relations Code bill introduced in Lok Sabha

This bill is part of the government's initiative to reform labour laws by amalgamating 44 legislations related to labourers.

28 Nov 2019 3:17 PM

BJP working president J P Nadda also recommended Thakur’s removal from the consultative committee of defence, to which she was recently appointed. (Photo: FIle)

Pragya Thakur axed from Parl’s defence panel after calling Godse 'deshbhakt'

The decision came after BJP MP Thakur’s reported reference to Nathuram Godse as ‘deshbhakt’ in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

28 Nov 2019 11:00 AM

Congress president Sonia Gandhi along with senior party leaders leads a protest against Maharashtra government formation at Paliament House in New Delhi on Monday. (Photo: Pritam Bandyopadhyay)

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha stalled over ‘murder of democracy’

Congress MPs storm into the Well, evicted by marshals; Speaker says he was hurt by MPs’ behaviour

26 Nov 2019 7:05 AM

Bill says SPG shall provide security to ex-PMs and immediate family residing with him at his official residence only for 5 years. (Photo: Asian Age)

SPG for ex-PMs, kin only for 5 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is now the only person to be protected by the 4,000-strong SPG.

26 Nov 2019 1:22 AM

Chowdhury also said that what he saw in the House was unprecedented. (Photo: File)

Women parliamentarians manhandled by security personnel: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

The incident happened in the Lok Sabha when they were protesting in the Well of the House over the Maharashtra government formation.

25 Nov 2019 1:53 PM

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said in Lok Sabha on Monday. He made these remarks during Question Hour when Speaker Om Birla told him to ask a supplementary. (Photo: File)

'Democracy murdered in Maharashtra': Rahul as political drama continues

He made these remarks during Question Hour when Speaker Om Birla told him to ask a supplementary.

25 Nov 2019 11:32 AM

In September this year, the Union Cabinet had decided to ban Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS), popularly referred to as electronic cigarettes — or e-cigarettes — in India. (Photo: ANI)

Bill to replace e-cigarette ordinance introduced in Lok Sabha

The Centre had cited the health risk to the people, especially the youth, and issued an ordinance to ban such products.

23 Nov 2019 12:44 AM

TDP MP Jayadev Galla said that Home Ministry had released a new political map of India without Amaravati as the capital of Andhra Pradesh and said the matter should be immediately rectified. (Photo: ANI)

'Amaravati not Andhra's capital in new map': TDP leader seeks correction

Raising issue, TDP MP said contention that there was no gazette notification issued was 'frivolous, trivial argument'.

22 Nov 2019 9:05 AM

Over 6,000 complaints of distressed women deserted by their NRI spouses were received between January 2015 and October this year. (Photo: Representational)

6,000 complaints in last 4 years of women deserted by NRI spouses

Replying to another question, Muraleedharan said 77 Indians were trapped or held captive in various countries in the last three years.

21 Nov 2019 7:19 PM

The Speaker said the Question Hour is very important and the MPs should not disrupt proceedings. (Photo: File | PTI)

'Big scams': Oppn protests in Lok Sabha over disinvestment of PSUs, electoral bond

Under the electoral bonds scheme, govt had offered complete anonymity to those making donations.

21 Nov 2019 1:19 PM

The indigenously developed Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft comprising of orbiter, lander and rover was successfully launched on-board the indigenous GSLV MK III-M1 Mission on July 22. (Photo: File)

Govt says Chandrayaan 2's Vikram hard-landed within 500 meters of landing site

The ISRO is planning to launch Chandrayaan-3 probably in November next year.

21 Nov 2019 8:15 AM

The government has taken various measures to improve the infrastructure of various courts across the country, Prasad said. (Photo: File)

Kindly clear 10-yr old cases immediately: Law Minister to all High Courts

More than 43 lakh cases are pending in 25 high courts in the country and over 8 lakh of these are over a decade old.

20 Nov 2019 8:02 PM

In a written reply, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology also said that it is working on the 'Personal Data Protection Bill to safeguard the privacy of citizens, and it is proposed to table it in Parliament.'

'Noted WhatsApp malware, working on Personal Data Protection Bill': Govt tells LS

The Centre had earlier sought an explanation from WhatsApp to explain the breach of privacy.

20 Nov 2019 6:00 PM

A discussion on air pollution and climate change is expected to take place in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday afternoon on the second day of the Parliament's winter session. (Photo: File)

Discussion on air pollution, climate change in Parliament today

Congress MP Manish Tewari and BJD MLA Pinaki Misra are expected to initiate discussion in the Parliament at around 2 pm.

19 Nov 2019 9:57 AM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will hold a meeting on Saturday with the leaders of all parties in the House for the smooth functioning of Parliament during the winter session which is beginning from Monday. (Photo: File)

Lok Sabha Speaker to chair all-party meeting today ahead of winter session

The meeting will be held in the Parliament Library Building at 3.30 pm.

16 Nov 2019 11:32 AM

Both the parties are locked in a tussle over the issue of the chief minister's post, resulting in a stalemate in government formation despite results of the October 24 Assembly polls giving the alliance a combined seat strength of 161, way past the 145 majority mark in the 288-member House. (Photo: File | PTI)

Sena MLAs authorise Uddhav to take 'final decision' on govt formation

While the Shiv Sena has been insisting on sharing the CM's post, the BJP has rejected it.

07 Nov 2019 2:01 PM

Friday prayers have not been allowed at any of the major mosques or shrines, including the Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta, in the Valley for the past more than two months now. (Photo: File)

Kashmir: Normal life continues to be hit for 82nd day, Jamia Masjid remains closed

The gates of the Jamia Masjid were shut and security forces' personnel were deployed in strength in the area.

25 Oct 2019 2:30 PM

Irani will take part in the 'Gandhi Sandesh Yatra' to spread Mahatma Gandhi's thoughts among people. (Photo: File)

Smriti Irani to visit Amethi on Oct 20, 22 to participate in 'Gandhi Sandesh Yatra'

The yatra also seeks to inform the public about the various welfare schemes of the Centre and the Uttar Pradesh government.

19 Oct 2019 5:35 PM

He (Giriraj Singh) is not even comparable to a speck of dust on Nitish Kumar's feet. One does not become a leader just by chanting the name of Mahadev (Lord Shiva) every now and then,' JD(U) spokesman Sanjay Singh fumed. (Photo: File)

JD(U) hits back at Union Minister Giriraj Singh after Patna floods jibe

Stung by Singh's latest salvo, leaders of the JD(U) headed by Kumar came out with a barrage of attacks against Singh and his party.

06 Oct 2019 9:48 AM

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