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The government is likely to withdraw the controversial FRDI Bill in the ongoing session of Parliament in view of concerns over the 'bail-in' clause, which is feared to harm the interest of depositors, sources said. (Representational image)

Govt likely to withdraw FRDI Bill in current Parliament session

The bill, introduced in the the lower house on August 11, 2017, has a 'bail-in' clause.

18 Jul 2018 7:54 PM

Government justifies contest from 2 constituencies

It said the petitioner had failed to demonstrate the injustice it may cause to the voters at large and could not ask the court to legislate.

17 Jul 2018 1:19 AM

Highchairs and cuddles - how parliaments are catering for lawmaker mums

In New Zealand, men are also allowed to bring their infants into the debating chamber.

16 Jul 2018 11:55 AM

SIRI interrupts UK Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson in Parliament

Siri's interruption prompted the Speaker of the Commons, John Bercow, to ask "what a very rum business that is."

05 Jul 2018 3:37 PM

Three drunken youth trying to enter parliament held

Three quarters of alcohol bottle have also been recovered from their possession.

21 Jun 2018 4:48 AM

Delhi HC junks PIL seeking probe in 39 Indians’ killing in Iraq

Court raps lawyer, such pleas deserve ‘condemnation’, have to be ‘strongly discouraged’.

07 Jun 2018 7:16 AM

Portugal, which spent a large part of the 20th century until the 1974 Carnation revolution ruled by an ultra-conservative fascist regime, has since made strides in liberal reforms upholding human rights.

Portugal parliament rejects legal euthanasia in divisive vote

People from religious groups and Catholic schools - protested in front of parliament building, chanting “Yes to life, no to euthanasia!”

30 May 2018 8:35 AM

Several amendments to the Goods and Services Tax law is likely to be placed before Parliament in the Monsoon Session, a senior official said on Monday.

Number of GST amendments likely in Monsoon Session, says official

A total of 20 states have already implemented the e-way bill system, dates of which has seen several deferments in the recent past.

28 May 2018 5:47 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah will observe a day-long fast on Thursday April 12, over disruptions during Budget session of parliament. (Photo: File | PTI)

Modi, Amit Shah to observe day-long fast on April 12 against Parl disruption

Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah will hold day-long fast on April 12 over disruptions during Budget session of Parliament.

10 Apr 2018 5:49 PM

Supreme Court of India (Photo: Asian Age)

Sealing caused breakdown of law: Delhi Supreme Court

The court also sought to know what action has been taken on unauthorised constructions which were not protected under the law.

03 Apr 2018 6:36 AM

Opposition parties are circulating an unprecedented petition for sacking Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, leaders of the NCP have confirmed. (Photo: PTI)

Cong leads efforts to impeach CJI, backed by oppn parties

To move impeachment motion against CJI, signatures of 100 Lok Sabha and 50 Rajya Sabha MPs are required.

28 Mar 2018 11:40 AM

Dilip Ghosh takes dig at CM over repeated trips to Delhi

Referring to Ms Banerjee, the Kharagpur MLA wondered, “How can you make it? All roads are closed for you.

28 Mar 2018 2:15 AM

Police resorted to lathi-charge and use of water canons to stop the march towards Parliament. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Delhi Police stop JNU teachers, students march; resort to lathi-charge, water cannons

The 'Padyatra', which started at the varsity's campus, was organised by JNUSU and JNU Teachers Association.

23 Mar 2018 8:59 PM

At a press conference, Goel noted that over Rs 2.5 lakh is spent per minute in running Parliament, and asked opposition parties to raise their issues and debate them in the two Houses. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

After 14 days of paralysis in Parl, Govt to meet oppn to break logjam

A large number of bills, including on triple talaq, whistleblower protection and OBC Commission, are pending in Parliament.

22 Mar 2018 5:53 PM

Mr Rane also asked the state to increase income instead of “cutting” budgets of departments. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Narayan Rane warns state government over fiscal deficit

Mr Rane said that he would continue to support residents in the project-affected area who were agitating against the project.

16 Mar 2018 3:21 AM

The Congress has been demanding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi speak on the issue of bank frauds.

Parliament stalled again on PNB fraud, Andhra issue

MoS parliamentary affairs Vijay Goel told the agitating members that the government was ready for a discussion.

07 Mar 2018 1:41 AM

Opposition parties aim to seek answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on how the multi-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud and other banking scams took place under his watch and how the government failed to stop them. (Photo: PTI | File)

Oppn to corner Govt over bank frauds, 'personal vendetta' as parl resumes

The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha meets on Monday after a month-long recess in the session.

05 Mar 2018 11:52 AM

On a lighter note, Chowdhury said her laughter had always been spontaneous but now, she had become conscious about it. (Photo: PTI)

No GST on laughter, don’t need anyone’s permission: Cong MP hits back at PM

The former Union minister said she received a huge support from women across the country after Modi's remarks over her laughter.

11 Feb 2018 4:37 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi (Photo: PTI)

Our Rafale deal better than Cong’s notional one: BJP

But in the Rafale deal, there has been corruption and the prime minister is protecting those who have done corruption.

08 Feb 2018 2:25 AM

The President said 2018 is important year for realising dream of new India. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

After PM, Kovind hopes Parliament will pass triple talaq bill

President Kovind said that the Government is committed to double the income of farmers by the year 2022.

29 Jan 2018 11:29 AM

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