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When the prayers stopped, Prime Minister Narendra Modi resumed his speech after chanting Bharat Mata Ki Jai, which was echoed by scores of BJP workers gathered at the partys headquarters. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Politics of hardcore struggle, agitation not relevant any more: Modi

Modi said good governance, effective implementation of schemes and focussed activities were needed for development.

10 March 2018 5:12 PM IST

Eighteen opposition parties have come together to take on the government in parliament during the Monsoon Session beginning July 17 over demonetisation, GST and various other issues, according to political sources. (Photo: PTI)

Women's quota unites Rajya Sabha

This was the first discussion that happened in the House in the second part of the Budget Session.

9 March 2018 5:25 AM IST

The Lok Sabha failed to transact any legislative business for the fourth consecutive day as members from parties, including NDA ally TDP, AIADMK and TMC, continued their protests on various issues. (Photo: File/PTI)

Lok Sabha adjourned for 4th day in a row amidst Opposition protest

TDP was demanding special status for Andhra Pradesh while AIADMK sought immediate setting up of Cauvery River Management...

8 March 2018 2:47 PM IST

Eighteen opposition parties have come together to take on the government in parliament during the Monsoon Session beginning July 17 over demonetisation, GST and various other issues, according to political sources. (Photo: PTI)

No end in sight to House impasse

Speaker Sumitra Mahajan had no option but to adjourn the proceedings for the day.

8 March 2018 5:10 AM IST

Speaking in Lok Sabha before moving the resolution, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the triple talaq bill, which seeks imprisonment for Muslim men accused of instant divorce, is not about politics but empowerment and justice for women. (Photo: File | Screengrab LSTV)

Triple talaq bill about justice: Govt as Oppn seeks bill be sent to...

Opposing the bill, Congress MP said real purpose of the bill was not to empower Muslim women but to 'penalise' Muslim...

27 Dec 2018 4:51 PM IST

It was passed by the Lok Sabha on August 2, superseding the amendments earlier carried out by the Rajya Sabha.

Lok Sabha to take up Bill to prohibit triple talaq today

BJP issued whip to be present on Dec 27 when Bill to ban instant triple talaq is taken up for discussion and likely to...

27 Dec 2018 10:47 AM IST

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...

22 Dec 2018 2:33 AM IST

Speaker Sumitra Mahajan in the Lok Sabha. (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...

21 Dec 2018 6:11 PM IST

Speaker Sumitra Mahajan in the Lok Sabha. (Photo: PTI)

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 IST

Eighteen opposition parties have come together to take on the government in parliament during the Monsoon Session beginning July 17 over demonetisation, GST and various other issues, according to political sources. (Photo: PTI)

Opposition storm over PNB, stir by TDP stalls both Houses

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present in the Lok Sabha when the protests started.

6 March 2018 1:22 AM IST

Congress party MP Mallikarjun Kharge speaks in the Lok Sabha in New Delhi. (Photo: AP)

Cong to move no-confidence motion against Modi govt in LS

Kharge is also reaching out to the other Opposition parties to seek support for the motion.

24 March 2018 4:33 AM IST

Meanwhile, Congress MP Rajni Patil gave zero hour notice in Rajya Sabha over the issue of 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and Assembly. (Photo: ANI)

Stalemate continues; RS adjourned till Monday, LS till Tuesday

This is the third straight week that both the Houses were adjourned without undertaking any significant business.

23 March 2018 2:24 PM IST