Parliament updates: Delhi govt, MCD responsible for coaching centre deaths, says minister Khattar

Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha news highlights: Here are the highlights related to the developments in the Parliament here

4:43 PM

Budget follows 'BBB' model; BBB stands for BJP Bachao Budget, says Trinamool MP

“BBB stands for BJP Bachao Budget [Budget to save the BJP],” AITC MP Satabdi Roy said in the Lok Sabha. This Budget only saves two States, Ms. Roy adds.There is also no mention of Railways in the Budget, Roy added.

4:40 PM

Comprehensive approach needed to tackle issue, says RS Chairman Dhankhar

“Coaching has become a flourishing industry with high returns. The advertisements need to be examined. Every penny is coming from students. There is a need for a comprehensive approach to tackle this issue. Due to the paradigm shift in our working, students are not aware of the kind of avenues available to them,” Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said today.

4:35 PM

IAS aspirants case: MCD, Delhi govt are responsible for the incident, says minister of housing

“We have received information that the building was given a fire NOC in July this year. Despite complaints, no inspection was done,” Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal said today. “The MCD and Delhi government are responsible for the incident. The Delhi government should have taken the lead in cleaning and desilting the drains before the rains,” the Minister says.

3:48 PM

News update: There was negligence, says education minister Pradhan on Delhi IAS aspirants' tragedy

3:46 PM

Small business owners are victims of 'tax terrorism': Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi argued in the Lok Sabha that  the Central government has hurt small and medium business owners and blamed demonetisation and Goods and Services Tax for affecting their businesses. Gandhi added that these business owners were victims of “tax terrorism.”

 

3:09 PM

Cong broke 'chakravyuh' through actions such as MGNREGA, Green Revolution, freedom, Constitution, says Rahul

Dalits, tribals, backwards account for 73 per cent population, but hardly get anything from Union Budget, Rahul Gandhi said today. 

2:41 PM

Budget has stabbed middle class, say Rahul Gandhi

Budget has stabbed middle class which enthusiastically banged thalis when asked to do so by Prime Minister Modi, says Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha .

2:31 PM

Youth have been trapped in Agniveer 'chakravyuh', no provisions for pension for Agniveers, says LoP Rahul

Atmosphere of fear in India, and that fear has pervaded every part of our country, says LoP Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha.

2:25 PM

Parliament update: Nothing in Budget for middle-class, farmers, says Rahul Gandhi

2:22 PM

FM Sitharaman did not mention paper leak in her speech, says LoP Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha

Paper leak biggest issue affecting youth, finance minister did not mention it in her speech, Rahul Gandhi stated today in the Lok Sabha.

2:10 PM

India's youth and farmers have been encircled in a Chakravyuh, says LoP Rahul Gandhi

Monopoly capitalism has taken hold over India, says Rahul Gandhi.

2:08 PM

Coaching centre deaths: MCD launches anti-encroachment drive

Cracking the whip after three IAS aspirants died at a coaching centre, the MCD terminated an officer and suspended another as well as launched an anti-encroachment drive in the Old Rajinder Nagar area here on Monday. On Sunday, the civic body had sealed 13 illegal coaching centres in the area.

2:07 PM

Parliament LIVE update: Fear has been spread through the country, says LoP Rahul Gandhi

2:05 PM

Parliament LIVE news: Houses demand inquiry in coaching center deaths

Parliament monsoon session live updates: In the Lok Sabha on Monday, members from various parties called for an inquiry into the deaths of three civil services aspirants at a coaching center in Old Rajinder Nagar.

1:18 PM

AAP has enjoyed power in Delhi, but not done any work for the people: BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj

"Those students were in Delhi for the preparation of IAS examinations, but sadly I have to say that due to criminal negligence of Delhi government, those students have lost their lives. The cause of death of these three students is the utter and absolute apathy of the Aam Aadmi Party ruling dispensation in Delhi... For a decade, AAP has been enjoying power in Delhi, but not doing work for the people of Delhi. MCD has been under AAP for the last 2 years and Delhi Jal Board is also under them. The residents of Old Rajinder Nagar were continuously complaining to the local MLA, Councillor and officers - the MLA kept doing satire but didn't take any action. I request the Home Ministry to form a committee to investigate the matter," BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj said today.

1:00 PM

Delhi police uses water cannons to disperse protesting BJP workers

The Delhi Police has employed water cannons to disperse BJP workers and leaders who are protesting against the AAP-led government in Delhi.

12:53 PM

RS Chairman defers decision on discussion over UPSC aspirants' deaths

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday deferred a decision on allowing a discussion regarding the recent deaths of UPSC aspirants at a Delhi coaching centre, citing lack of agreement between the ruling party and the opposition.Several members, including Sudhanshu Trivedi, Ram Chandra Jangra, Surendra Singh Nagar from BJP, Swati Maliwal from AAP and John Brittas from CPI (M) had sought a discussion under Rule 267, which allows for suspension of the day's business to debate urgent matters.

12:20 PM

Dreams of these young people have been shattered, says Shashi Tharoor

"This is shameful, without a doubt. The dreams of these young people have been shattered, and their families' hopes have been extinguished. This is deeply saddening for the country and its future. While compensation is necessary, what’s most important is preventing such tragedies from happening again to avoid further suffering," Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said today.

12:11 PM

Lok Sabha speaker lauds Manu Bhaker's feat

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla congratulates Manu Bhaker for winning the bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol event at the Paris Olympics.

12:03 PM

'LoP will highlight that key issues have been overlooked in the Budget,' says Congress MP K Suresh

Congress MP K Suresh stated todat that while he is uncertain about what Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi will say in the Lok Sabha, Gandhi will likely "expose" Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget. "I can't predict his exact remarks, but Rahul Gandhi will highlight that key issues have been overlooked in the budget, which seems to favor Bihar and Andhra Pradesh while neglecting other states," Suresh told ANI.

11:43 AM

Parliament updates: TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee requested discussion on whether AI will eat up jobs

BJP's Mansukh Mandaviya responded by stating that past technologies have been incorporated into  work life.

10:48 AM

Parliament LIVE news: Congress MP Amar Singh moves adjournment motion over death of IAS aspirants

Congress MP Dr Amar Singh has moved an Adjournment Motion in Lok Sabha 'demanding accountability for death of IAS aspirants in Delhi’s coaching centre.'