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Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan (Photo: PTI)

Expect self-discipline from MPs: LS Speaker on ruckus

Speaking to the media, the Speaker said she was trying to make sure that the House functions smoothly with cooperation of all parties.

22 Dec 2018 2:33 AM

‘All Parliamentarians have come here after getting the mandate from the people. They are representatives of the people. It's everybody responsibility to ensure that the House functions,’ Sumitra Mahajan said. (Photo: PTI)

Expect self-discipline from MPs: LS Speaker Sumitra Mahajan

The House has not functioned properly ever since Winter Session began, as members of different parties created uproar over various issues.

21 Dec 2018 6:11 PM

Stop daily ruckus, Lok Sabha image is taking a hit, says Speaker

Mahajan has called a meeting of the Rules Committee, headed by the speaker herself, to look into the matter.

21 Dec 2018 12:55 AM

LS Speaker in BJP’s sulking leaders’ club

Tomar met Mahajan to resolve differences.

07 Nov 2018 1:25 AM

On October 1, Guterres will formally open the new UN House in New Delhi and on October 2, the Secretary-General will participate in the closing session of the Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention. (Photo: File)

UN chief Antonio Guterres to visit India in October

The Secretary-General will arrive in New Delhi on October 1.

22 Sep 2018 12:37 PM

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, who, along with Justice Mishra, attended the foundation stone-laying ceremony for a new district court building, also expressed worry about the misuse of PILs. (Representational Image)

Has PIL become 'political interest litigation', asks Supreme Court judge

Asking lawyers to introspect on this, Justice Mishra also wondered whether the time had come to 'remodulate' the idea of a PIL.

09 Sep 2018 7:48 AM

'Everyone should also feel that there should be no atrocity against the deprived castes,' Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said. (Photo: File | PTI)

On SC/ST Act, Lok Sabha speaker's 'take back chocolate from child' example

A Bharat bandh was called Thursday by some anti-reservation bodies against the amendment to the act last month.

07 Sep 2018 11:26 AM

Lok Sabha adjourned thrice due to uproar

When the House met again, the protests continued, forcing Ms Mahajan to adjourn it again till 2 pm.

10 Aug 2018 1:04 AM

Party supporters pay their last respect to DMK chief M Karunanidhi at Rajaji Hall, in Chennai on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

In a first, Parl adjourns to pay tribute to Karunanidhi who was never an MP

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day today after paying obituary to DMK chief M Karunanidhi who passed away on Tuesday.

08 Aug 2018 12:08 PM

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore (Photo: PTI/File)

‘Govt faultless over channel resignations’

He said the Opposition was raising the matter as it had no issues to flag in the House.

04 Aug 2018 2:48 AM

The government on Friday gave out the 5-croreth free LPG connection, achieving the target almost eight months ahead of schedule. (Photo: PTI)

Govt distributes 5 crore gas connections 8 months ahead of schedule

The government provides a subsidy of Rs 1,600 to state-owned fuel retailers for every free LPG gas connection.

03 Aug 2018 6:18 PM

Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said the government has reports that some of the Rohingyas have been involved in illegal activities but he would refrain from getting into details. (Photo: PTI/File)

Some Rohingyas migrants involved in illegal activities, says Centre

The government made it clear that Rohingyas do not have the status of 'refugee' but are 'illegal migrants'.

31 Jul 2018 3:09 PM

'It (notices) is under my consideration,' Mahajan said during Zero Hour amid noisy protests from some BJP members. (Photo: File | PTI)

Privilege notices against PM Modi, Defence minister being considered: LS Speaker

Lok Sabha speaker said five members each have submitted notices against the Prime Minister and the Defence Minister.

25 Jul 2018 2:44 PM

The allegations relate to Gandhi's speech during the debate on the no-confidence motion on Friday in which he had raised the issue of a secrecy clause in the Rafale fighter jet deal with France. (Photo: File)

Will examine privilege motion against Rahul Gandhi, says LS speaker

Four BJP members have submitted the privilege notice against Gandhi accusing him of 'misleading' parliament.

23 Jul 2018 4:36 PM

During the Question Hour, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge brought the attention of Speaker Sumitra Mahajan that an officer was standing in the Officers' Gallery, taking notes of the debates and even counting the number of MPs present in the opposition benches. (Photo: PTI)

Officer taking notes, carrying out ‘surveillance’ on opposition: Congress

The Speaker assured the agitated members and said she could not see the Officers' Gallery from her seat but she will look into the matter.

23 Jul 2018 3:20 PM

Speaker allotted us ‘inadequate’ time: Mallikarjun Kharge

The Speaker, he said, can bring an amendment in rules.

21 Jul 2018 1:31 AM

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Friday came down heavily on Congress President Rahul Gandhi's "wink" after hugging Prime Minister Narendra Modi following his speech. (Photo: PTI)

You are like my son, but winking improper, Speaker chides Rahul

She added that the members should maintain the decorum in the House.

20 Jul 2018 6:28 PM

Pappu Yadav apologises in Lok Sabha

As soon as Question Hour began, Rajesh Ranjan, wearing an apron with words “yachna nahin, rann hoga”, rushed to the Well.

20 Jul 2018 1:21 AM

No-trust debate: Govt, Oppn hopes stay high

It will also be worth watching if the BJP has succeeded in causing breaks within the UPA.

20 Jul 2018 12:00 AM

Reddy is a Member of Parliament from Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur constituency. (Photo: ANI)

No-trust motion: TDP MP refuses to attend crucial session, says he is 'fed up'

This is the first time that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government will face such a motion.

19 Jul 2018 10:44 AM

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