Lok Sabha to discuss incidents of 'intolerance' on Monday
Rule 193 relates to short duration discussion sought by a member desirous of raising a matter of urgent public importance.
Nov 29, 2015, 23:21 PM IST
Govt readies for tough week in Parliament over 'intolerance'
The government is bracing up for a tough week in Parliament from Monday, with opposition parties giving a number of notices in both Houses seeking a debate on 'intolerance' in society and action against some ministers for their alleged provocative remarks.
Nov 29, 2015, 13:10 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi reaches out to Opposition, says consensus more important than majority rule
In the backdrop of ongoing debate on alleged intolerance in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday adopted a highly conciliatory approach towards the Opposition and said the government would rule by consensus and not force decisions through majority.
Nov 27, 2015, 22:54 PM IST
Naidu bats for women's quota bill, uniform civil code
Participating in a debate on `Commitment to Constitution` in the Lok Sabha, Naidu also pitched for a common civil code and inter-linking of rivers.
Nov 27, 2015, 16:02 PM IST
Winter Session: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley flays Congress on constitutional principles
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday took a veiled dig at the Congress, saying those who imposed Emergency rule in the country were now talking about constitutional principles.
Nov 27, 2015, 14:56 PM IST
GST deadlock: PM Modi invites Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh for tea
Prime Minister Narendra Modi invites Sonia Gandhi and Manmohan Singh over tea at 7 RCR to discuss key issues and break the parliamentary impasse by pushing legislative economic reforms with support
Nov 27, 2015, 12:38 PM IST
Winter Session will be a 'win-win' session for India: Govt
Branding the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament as a 'win-win' session for the country, the government said on Friday.
Nov 27, 2015, 12:27 PM IST
Panel discussion on Rajnath Singh's remarks on secularism in Parliament
Amidst the debate on intolerance in the country, Home Minister Rajnath Singh, in his address at the opening day of Parliament, opined that the word 'secular' was now a mis-used word.
Nov 26, 2015, 20:49 PM IST
'Secular' most misused word in Indian politics: Home Minister Rajnath Singh
Union Home Minister and Deputy Leader of the BJP in Lok Sabha Rajnath Singh on Thursday said Dr. Ambedkar, the principle architect of the Constitution didn't find it necessary to insert 'Socialist' and 'Secular' words in the Preamble as he felt it's already in our basic nature adding that secular is the most misused word in Indian politics.
Nov 26, 2015, 18:45 PM IST
Sonia attacks govt over intolerance issue, says basic ideals of Constitution under threat
Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday attacked government on the issue of growing intolerance in the country. While speaking in a debate on occasion of the Constitution Day, Gandhi said basic ideas of the Constitution are under threat.
Nov 26, 2015, 14:12 PM IST
Winter Session of Parliament, Day 1: As it happened
Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on Thursday attacked the NDA govt by saying the basic ideals of Indian Constitution are under threat today in response to Rajnath Singh's jibe at actor Aamir Khan.
Nov 26, 2015, 13:05 PM IST
Ambedkar created binding force for India: Rajnath Singh
Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said BR Ambedkar created a "binding force" for India by being the architect of the country's constitution.
Nov 26, 2015, 12:43 PM IST
Rajya Sabha adjourned to mourn death of sitting member
In the obituary reference, Chairman M Hamid Ansari described Zhimomi as an "active social worker who strived for the upliftment of weaker and downtrodden sections of society".
Nov 26, 2015, 12:27 PM IST
PM Modi hopes for smooth sailing in winter session
At the start of the winter session on Thursday, Modi reached out to the opposition. The session is likely to see his government fend charges of growing intolerance while pushing for the passage of key bills.
Nov 26, 2015, 12:21 PM IST
Lok Sabha Speaker asks members to observe maximum decorum
Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Wednesday underlined the need for members to observe maximum decorum in the House.
Nov 25, 2015, 22:21 PM IST
'NDA united to ensure smooth Winter Session'
Members of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Wednesday expressed unity in ensuring that the Winter Session of Parliament beginning on Thursday functions smoothly.
Nov 25, 2015, 21:01 PM IST
LK Advani, Joshi attend BJP parliamentary party executive meeting
BJP veterans Lal Krishna Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi, who had recently attacked the party leadership, on Wednesday attended the parliamentary party executive meeting at the Prime Minister's residence where top leaders discussed the strategy for Winter Session of Parliament starting on Thursday.
Nov 25, 2015, 20:52 PM IST
Parliament's Winter Session: After Bihar debacle, Modi government to face assertive Opposition
Parliament's month-long winter session starting Thursday is likely to see a more assertive opposition taking on the government on a range of issues including “intolerance”, price rise and decision to liberalise norms for foreign investment.
Nov 25, 2015, 15:54 PM IST
Govt to focus on GST Bill during Winter session starting tomorrow
On GST, the government's woes are far from over.
Nov 25, 2015, 11:19 AM IST
