Parliament session updates: FM says Congress-ruled states not spending their funds on capex

Parliament news updates: Catch all the news developments related to proceedings in the Parliament here

6:18 PM

Several opposition MPs stage walkout during FM Sitharaman's reply to general discussion on Budget

5:38 PM

Opposition probably is against tax benefits extended to middle class: FM

It makes us feel that opposition probably is against tax benefits extended to middle class in Budget: FM Sitharaman in RS

5:24 PM

FM Sitharaman says Congress-ruled states not spending their funds on capex.

5:07 PM

No state has been ignored under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, says FM Sitharaman

 

Unfounded allegations,  Sitharaman said on Opposition assertions that Budget focused only on BJP-ruled states.

4:51 PM

Retail inflation nearing RBI's target level of 4%: FM Sitharaman.

The Reserve Bank is keeping watch on volatility in Indian rupee and the  govt will ensure prices do not burden people,  FM Sitharaman said in the Rajya Sabha. 

 

4:31 PM

We have not cut down on sectoral allocations in FY26 Budget: FM Sitharaman

Govt managed Covid crisis and India became world's top 5th economy while we were in fragile 5 after global financial crisis, says FM Sitharaman .

4:20 PM

In Budget we have kept goals of accelerating growth, encourage private investment: FM Sitharaman

Effective capital expenditure likely to be Rs 19.08 trillion in next fiscal, says Finance Minister Sitharaman.

4:18 PM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman replies to discussion on Union Budget 2025

"This budget has been created during a difficult time, with severe external challenges beyond projections or predictions. Despite that, we have tried to keep assessments as close as possible to what can develop keeping India’s interest topmost,"  Nirmala Sitharaman says.

3:43 PM

Under whose influence is the chairman acting? asks Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi

"If you check the minutes of the meetings, you will find that there was no clause-by-clause discussion. We have been all part of many JPCs, and clause-by-clause discussion is most important, but it was bypassed," Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said.

3:32 PM

Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned till March 10

Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned till March 10. The session will reconvene on March 10 and continue till April 4.

2:43 PM

Parliament update: FM Sitharaman urges speaker to refer Income Tax Bill to Select Committee of Lok Sabha

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Income Tax Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha on Thursday and urged Speaker Om Birla to refer it to a select committee of the House. Opposition members opposed the Bill at the introduction stage but the House passed a motion by voice vote for its introduction.

2:27 PM

Parliament update: Opposition walks out as protest against Waqf (Amendment) Bill

2:26 PM

Parliament update: JPC chairman tables report on Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha

2:18 PM

FM Nirmala Sitharaman introduces Income Tax Bill

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Income Tax Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha today. 

2:15 PM

Opposition's dissent notes should be heard: Amit Shah

“Opposition’s dissent notes should be added to the Lok Sabha proceedings. My party does not have any problem,” Home Minister Amit Shah said today in the lower house.

2:10 PM

'Odisha needs special status': Sasmit Patra

Arguing that Odisha is the backbone of Indian economy,  BJD MP Sasmit Patra stated that the state had been ignored in the Union Budget.

1:53 PM

‘48% of citizens fall under social security’: Mansukh Mandaviya

“India is the only country which is now providing 48% of citizens some kind of social security, excluding food security,”  says Union Labour minister Mansukh Mandaviya.

 

1:47 PM

Parliament LIVE updates: Discussion on Budget continues in Rajya Sabha

1:25 PM

BJP rejected all suggestions given by Opposition, says Congress leader Pramod Tiwari

Speaking to news agency ANI, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Thursday called for a reconsideration and pause of the Joint Parliamentary Committee's report on the Waqf Amendment Bill.

12:52 PM

Rajya Sabah adjourned briefly amid opposition uproar after tabling of joint panel report on Waqf bill

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned briefly on Thursday amid uproar by opposition parties after tabling of the joint committee of Parliament on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. The report was tabled by BJP member Medha Vishram Kulkarni, a member of the panel.

12:36 PM

Parliament Budget Session 2025 Live Updates: Opposition walks out of RS over Waqf Bill report

Many Opposition leaders staged a walkout of Rajya Sabha after the presentation of JPC's Waqf Bill report in the Upper House.