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Rs 238 cr spent so far for construction of new Parliament building: Govt

The government has so far spent Rs 238 crore and Rs 63 crore for the construction of a new Parliament building and the redevelopment of Central Vista Avenue, respectively

LIVE: Blinken seeks more concrete Indo-US cooperation in meeting with Modi

Live news: Opposition parties decide to work to together in Parliament, build pressure on government to explain spyware controversy.

LS sees repeated adjournments amid Oppn protests over Pegasus, farm laws

Lok Sabha witnessed a series of brief adjournments amid uproar created by opposition members over various issues, including the Pegasus spying controversy and the three contentious agri laws.

Kerala MPs urge Centre to address overseas travel curbs faced by Indians

Three Lok Sabha members from Kerala on Tuesday urged the government to take measures to address the problems faced by Indians in travelling overseas

Monsoon session of Bihar Assembly to begin on Monday, likely to be stormy

The stage for a stormy session has been set by the tug of war between the state government and the opposition over the Bihar Special Armed Police Bill, 2021

TMC MP Santanu Sen suspended from Rajya Sabha for remaining part of session

TMC MP Santanu Sen was suspended from the Rajya Sabha for the remaining period of the monsoon session on Friday after a motion moved by the government was passed by the House.

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day amid Oppn's protests over Pegasus row

Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day following protests by opposition parties over the Pegasus snooping row.

Farmers get Delhi Police's permission to hold protests at Jantar Mantar

The Delhi Police gave permission to farmers to stage demonstrations at Jantar Mantar demanding scrapping of the agri laws during the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament, official sources said.

Easing of lockdown one of reasons for second Covid surge in India: Govt

Easing of lockdown combined with pandemic fatigue, lack of community adherence to Covid appropriate behaviour and evolution and circulation of more transmissible variants of viruses led to Covid wave

Never seen such negative mindset in Parliament: PM slams Oppn over ruckus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lashed out at the Opposition for creating a ruckus and preventing him from introducing newly- inducted Union ministers in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

Amid ruckus, Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha adjourned till 11 am on Tuesday

Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day after witnessing multiple disruptions as several Opposition members trooped into the Well of the House raising slogans and protesting over various issues.

Training starts in 607 districts under third phase of PMKVY: Pradhan

Training has started in 607 districts across 32 states/Union Territories under the third phase of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 2020-22, Parliament was informed on Monday.

Over Rs 81,000 crore due to states as GST compensation for 2020-21

Over Rs 81,000 crore GST compensation is due to states for 2020-21, while for April-May this year, Rs 55,345 crore is outstanding, Parliament was informed on Monday.

RS adjourned till 3 pm; PM unable to introduce new ministers amid uproar

PM Narendra Modi could not introduce his newly-inducted union ministers to Rajya Sabha as several slogan-shouting opposition members trooped into the well of the House to protest over various issues.

Phone nos of ministers, journos in India could have been hacked: Report

Indian government dismisses allegations of any kind of surveillance on its part on specific people.

Monsoon session: Govt to face rain of queries on fuel price, Covid control

A series of meetings were held on Sunday ahead of the session, indicating the seriousness with which both the government and Opposition parties will approach the session

Govt holds all-party meeting ahead of Monsoon session of Parliament

A day before the Monsoon session of Parliament begins, the government on Sunday held an all-party meeting that was attended by PM Narendra Modi and floor leaders of various political parties.

Farmers issue Voters' Whip to Oppn MPs, ask them to raise their issues

Protesting farmers Friday issued a "Voters' Whip" to Opposition MPs through a letter, asking them to be present in parliament on all days of the Monsoon Session

PM Modi asks ministers to come prepared for Monsoon Session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday asked the Union Council of Ministers to come prepared for the upcoming Monsoon Session of parliament, sources said. Chairing a meeting of the revamped Union Council of Ministers here, he also asked them to do their homework and put forward the government's views effectively during the session, the sources added. A presentation on parliamentary procedures and rules was made during the meeting with the prime minister asking the ministers to go through all procedures. The session commences on July 19 and would conclude on August 13. The government has listed 17 new bills for introduction in this session. Six other bills are pending at various stages in the two Houses and before parliamentary panels. During parliament sessions, besides answering questions, ministers of state at time also pilot bills in the absence of Cabinet ministers. This was the second meeting of the Union Council of Ministers after the recent rejig of the Cabinet.

Satyarthi demands urgent passage of Anti-Trafficking bill in Parl session

Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi has demanded urgent passage of Anti-Trafficking Bill in the upcoming monsoon session of parliament without further delay