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The bill, which amends the Enemy Property Act, 1968, was passed by voice vote in the Lok Sabha, incorporating the amendments made by the Rajya Sabha last week.

For first time in 15 years, Rajya Sabha takes up all queries

As many as 11 members were allowed to speak on issues of public importance during Zero Hour.

3 Jan 2018 12:25 AM IST

Taking a swipe at AAP Lok Sabha MP Bhagwant Mann for his changing subject during Zero Hour, Lok Sabha speaker OM Birla on Thursday said that he is an educated speaker. (Photo: ANI)

LS Speaker takes sense of House, asks opposition to raise issues in...

Speaker gave directions soon after the House met for the day and opposition members sought to raise their issues.

5 Dec 2019 4:52 PM IST

Parliamentarians participate in a debate in the Lok Sabha today. (PTI)

Shruti Lakhtakia |A new mantra? Seek, and you shall find; ask, it will...

The value of Question Hour, as an institution that offers the opportunity to question the government and to demand...

15 Oct 2020 7:26 PM IST

File photo of prime minister Narendra Modi addressing BJP MPs.

Pavan K Varma | A Parliament without questions is no democracy

The decision to do away with Question Hour indicates that the government has no answers

6 Sept 2020 6:05 PM IST

Pandemic used as an excuse to murder democracy: Opposition

In a scathing attack, Congress MP Mr. Shashi Tharoor said questioning the government was the oxygen of parliamentary...

3 Sept 2020 11:40 AM IST

There will also be no breaks during the session, which will be held from September 14 to October 1. (PTI Photo)

Parliament monsoon session: No question hour, curtailed Zero Hour

There will also be no breaks during the session and both Houses will function on Saturdays and Sundays as well

2 Sept 2020 3:19 PM IST

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley speaks in the Lok Sabha during the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament in New Delhi.

Pakistan attempts to infiltrate on rise, says Arun Jaitley

Mr Jaitely said the government regularly reviews the threat perception to secure the borders and protect national...

5 Aug 2017 2:52 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Aditiyanath attend the U P Assembly session in Lucknow. (Photo: PTI)

BJP members post queries to its own government

The question hour, according to legislative experts, is mainly meant for Opposition members who raise issues.

18 May 2017 7:09 AM IST

Youth Congress activists protest near Parliament on Wednesday against the suspension of six Congress MPs. (Photo: Biplab Banerjee)

Lok Sabha adjourned over Opposition stir

Thambidurai adjourned the House for the day at about 3:45 pm.

27 July 2017 3:14 AM IST

Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad speaks in the Rajya Sabha in New Delhi. (Photo: AP)

Opposition raises lynching issue, govt alleges communal bias

Naresh Agrawal later had to express regret after the treasury benches forced an adjournment.

20 July 2017 1:06 AM IST