Parliament: News
31 Mar 2024
Indira GandhiModi slams Congress over Katchatheevu Island 'handover' to Sri Lanka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticized the Congress Party for "callously" giving away the Katchatheevu Island to Sri Lanka in 1974.
30 Mar 2024
Kangana RanautIs Kangana ready to prioritize politics over acting? She reveals
It came as no surprise to many when Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut was chosen by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to contest from Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
19 Mar 2024
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)250+ CISF personnel to guard Parliament after security breach
Over 250 Central Industrial Security Force personnel will be deployed at the Parliament House complex as part of an "essential security upgrade" following the major security breach in Parliament in December 2023.
19 Mar 2024
Citizenship Amendment ActSC to hear pleas against Citizenship Amendment Rules today
The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear a clutch of over 230 petitions seeking a temporary stay on the enforcement of the Citizenship Amendment Rules, 2024 until the court can determine their constitutionality.
31 Jan 2024
Narendra ModiModi takes a swipe at opposition ahead of Budget Session
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on opposition MPs to avoid disrupting the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament.
29 Jan 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)Rajya Sabha: Elections for 56 seats on February 27
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday said that 56 seats of the Rajya Sabha from 15 states will go to polls on February 27.
19 Jan 2024
Mahua MoitraExpelled Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra vacates Delhi bungalow
Former Lok Sabha MP and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra will reportedly vacate her government bungalow on Friday.
31 Dec 2023
KarnatakaKarnataka: BJP MP's brother arrested for cutting trees worth crores
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Pratap Simha's brother Vikram Simha was arrested on Saturday in connection with a case filed against him for allegedly chopping down nearly 126 trees without permission.
25 Dec 2023
Jagdeep DhankharNo 'cultured mind' to understand mimicry: TMC MP on Dhankhar
Suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee on Monday defended his mimicry of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, arguing he can't help if someone lacks a "cultured mind" to appreciate humor.
25 Dec 2023
Mallikarjun KhargeMass suspension of opposition MPs premeditated: Kharge to Dhankhar
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has said the mass suspension of the opposition MPs during the Parliament Winter Session seems "predetermined" and "premeditated" by the central government.
24 Dec 2023
Lok SabhaLet people decide: BJP leader linked to Parliament security breach
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Pratap Simha, under fire over the Parliament security breach, on Sunday stated he has placed his trust in the people.
INDIA bloc's nationwide protest against opposition MP suspensions today
Following the suspension of nearly 150 opposition MPs from the Parliament, leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) have launched a protest against the same on Friday.
21 Dec 2023
Ashwini VaishnawParliament Winter Session: Both Houses pass Telecommunications Bill 2023
The Parliament, on Thursday, passed the Telecommunications Bill 2023.
21 Dec 2023
Lok SabhaParliament passes bill on appointment, service conditions of CEC, ECs
The Lok Sabha passed a bill to establish a mechanism for the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (EC) after a brief discussion on Thursday.
21 Dec 2023
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)CISF to take over Parliament security after last week's breach
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) may soon take over the security responsibilities of Parliament.
21 Dec 2023
Dravida Munnetra KazhagamDMK minister jailed for 3 years in corruption case
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) minister K Ponmudy has been sentenced to three years of simple imprisonment in a Rs. 1.75 crore disproportionate assets case, ANI reported.
21 Dec 2023
Delhi PoliceFormer Karnataka cop's son detained in Parliament security breach case
An engineer from Karnataka, who is reportedly the son of a retired cop, was detained by Delhi Police officials from his Bagalkote residence on Wednesday night over alleged links to the security breach in Parliament.
20 Dec 2023
Lok Sabha2 more opposition MPs suspended as Parliament standoff continues
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday suspended two more MPs from the opposition parties for the remainder of the Winter Session of Parliament for "misconduct," PTI reported.
20 Dec 2023
Jagdeep DhankharDhankhar mimicry row: PM Modi's phone call and Banerjee's defense
Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman, Jagdeep Dhankhar, on Wednesday, said that he received a phone call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who expressed deep concern and condemnation over the alleged disrespectful behavior by some MPs.
19 Dec 2023
Lok SabhaLok Sabha discusses criminal law bills amid opposition absence
Even as two-thirds of opposition members remain suspended from the Lok Sabha, the Centre on Tuesday took up three bills for discussion, which—if passed—will replace the existing criminal laws.
19 Dec 2023
Jagdeep DhankharSuspended TMC MP mocks Dhankhar at protest, VP says 'shameful'
Suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee allegedly mocked Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar during a protest by opposition parties outside the Parliament on Tuesday.
19 Dec 2023
Narendra Modi'Maintain decorum': Modi to BJP MPs responding to opposition criticism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s MPs to "maintain decorum" when addressing criticism from the opposition.
Amid MP suspensions, INDIA to hold 4th meeting in Delhi
At a time when over 140 opposition MPs have been suspended from the Parliament, the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) is convening a crucial meeting in New Delhi.
19 Dec 2023
Shashi TharoorIn a first, over 140 opposition MPs suspended from Parliament
Forty-nine opposition MPs were reportedly suspended from the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, pushing the total Parliament Winter Session suspensions to 142.
18 Dec 2023
Indian GovernmentAfter Parliament security breach, Centre seeks Joint Secretary (Security) nominations
The Centre has sought nominations for the Joint Secretary (Security) to the government, whose office is responsible for the Parliament security.
18 Dec 2023
Delhi PoliceParliament security breach: Delhi cops reach 6 states for investigation
The Delhi Police's Special Cell teams have arrived in six states to probe last week's Parliament security breach incident.
18 Dec 2023
Lok Sabha'Unprecedented': 79 opposition MPs suspended from Parliament today
A staggering 79 opposition MPs were on Monday suspended over staging protests and alleged "misconduct," per reports.
15 Dec 2023
Delhi Police2 more suspects arrested in Parliament security breach probe
In a major development in the Parliament security breach probe, the Delhi Police's Special Cell has detained two more individuals suspected of having links to the six people arrested in the case.
15 Dec 2023
Mahua MoitraSC to hear Mahua Moitra's challenge to expulsion in January
The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing of Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra's plea challenging her expulsion from the Lok Sabha over cash-for-query allegations to January 3.
15 Dec 2023
KolkataKey conspirator in Parliament security breach surrenders
The alleged mastermind of the Parliament security breach surrendered to the police on Thursday.
14 Dec 2023
Delhi PoliceParliament security breach: 4 accused sent to 7-day police custody
The Patiala House Court, on Thursday, sent the four people arrested for the Parliament security breach to seven days in police custody.
14 Dec 2023
Lok SabhaList of major security changes made since Parliament breach
After a well-planned and coordinated attack exposed the shortcomings of the security on Parliament premises, significant security revamps have been made to ensure safety.
14 Dec 2023
Lok SabhaParliament breach brings security protocols under scrutiny
The Parliament security breach on Wednesday wherein two young individuals jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the visitors' gallery with smoke bombs while two others created a ruckus outside the complex shocked the nation.
14 Dec 2023
Congress Party14 opposition MPs suspended for remainder of Winter Session
One Rajya Sabha and 13 Lok Sabha MPs have been suspended from Parliament for "unruly conduct."
14 Dec 2023
Lok SabhaParliament security breach: Accused frustrated over joblessness, claims family
Neelam Azad, one of the five protesters apprehended for the recent security breach in Parliament, was reportedly despondent over her unemployment status.
14 Dec 2023
Narendra ModiWinter Session: TMC MP Derek O'Brien suspended from Parliament
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar suspended Derek O'Brien on Thursday for "ignoble misconduct."
14 Dec 2023
Narendra Modi8 suspended for Parliament security breach
The Lok Sabha Secretariat on Thursday suspended eight personnel for lapses that led to a security breach a day ago.
14 Dec 2023
Om BirlaBJP MP meets LS speaker for issuing pass to intruder
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Pratap Simha, under whose name a visitor pass was issued to one of the individuals who jumped into the Lok Sabha chambers, reportedly met House Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday.
14 Dec 2023
Unlawful Activities Prevention ActParliament breach: 5 arrested, 1 at large; charged under UAPA
The Delhi Police's special cell is investigating the Parliament security breach under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and Sections 120B and 452 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
13 Dec 2023
Lok SabhaParliament security breach: Neelam Azad was arrested during wrestlers' protest
Neelam Azad was arrested outside Transport Bhawan on Wednesday for an apparent security breach at the Parliament building.
