Parliament Budget session highlights: Rajya Sabha discusses Railways Amendment Bill

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4:43 PM

An honest rail minister: JD(S) MP HD Devegowda on Ashwini Vaishnaw

“Whatever people may say you (Mr. Vaishnaw) have done wonderful work and are an honest rail minister," HD Devegowda said. 

4:32 PM

Digitisation can be used to mitigate rail disasters: NCP MP Praful Patel

Praful Patel argued that modern technologies can be used to prevent rail disasters.

3:56 PM

Centre must focus on improving services in the regular trains: RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha

The RJD MP stated that there needs to be a mechanism to provide accountability.

3:49 PM

Bill aims to strengthen maritime sector, says TDP MP Sribharat Mathukumili on Bills of Lading Bill, 2024

He pointed out that while Rs 100 crore has been invested in its development of the cruise terminal at Vizag port, the absence of e-visa facilities is preventing additional cruise operations.

2:42 PM

Congress MP Vivek Tankha raises questions over railway station stampede in Delhi

Railway ministers used to tender their resignations after accidents, the Rajya Sabha MP said.

2:24 PM

Lok Sabha takes up The Bills of Lading Bill, 2024 for consideration

The Bill seeks to replace the Indian Bills of Lading Act, 1856.

1:23 PM

Parliament update: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm

1:03 PM

Tamil Nadu and other states will be losing many seats due to delimitation: DMK MP Tiruchi Siva

"We have a very genuine concern about the delimitation exercise that is due to be done in 2026. The birth control process has not been equal (in North India and South India). If it is done based on population, Tamil Nadu and other states will be losing so many seats. we will come down from 39 to 31, Kerala from 20 to 12...some states will get 30-40 more seats," DMK MP Tiruchi Siva said today.

12:37 PM

Are there any proposals to enhance Metro connectivity in Delhi-NCR: Swati Maliwal

Rajya Sabha Swati Maliwal raised the issue public transport between Delhi and Gurugram.

12:27 PM

Tamil Nadu government's stance 'uncivilised', 'undemocratic': Education minister

During Question Hour, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan slammed the Tamil Nadu government, called the stance “uncivilised and undemocratic.” 

12:19 PM

News update: Proceedings in Lok Sabha resume

11:42 AM

Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 after protests by DMK MPs over Dharmendra Pradhan's remarks

Lok Sabha was adjourned till 12 noon after the Opposition expressed its disgreement over the education minister's remarks. 

11:38 AM

Congress chief Kharge tries to raise issue of duplication of voter ID cards

Rajya Sabha Deputy chairman rejects Kharge's proposal.

11:29 AM

RS deputy chairman rejects notices received under Rule 267

Rajya Sabha deputy chairman rejects notices under Rule 267 for discussion on delimitation exercise, fall in stock markets. Opposition MPS continue to protest against the rejection of the notices.

11:16 AM

News update: RS Deputy chairman congratulates Indian men’s cricket team on winning ICC Champions Trophy 2025

11:11 AM

News update: RJD MPs protest inside Parliament premises over death of Sneha Kushwaha, a resident of Sasaram

11:07 AM

Parliament update: Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha proceedings begin

10:57 AM

We want the Parliament to function smoothly: Congress MP Manickam Tagore

"Congress and all other Opposition parties want the Parliament to function properly and we hope that the government doesn't create issues to disturb the Parliament. We want the Parliament to function and we want the government not to disturb the Parliament. The Parliament should be allowed to function in smooth way,"  says Congress MP Manickam Tagore.

10:25 AM

Parliament Budget session to resume today

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present a statement of Manipur's estimated receipts and expenditures for the year 2025-26.