Parliament Session
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17th Lok Sabha: Fewest sittings among full-term Houses, average annual working days down to 55
At least 35% of the bills introduced in Parliament between June 2019 and February 2024 were passed with less than an hour of discussion.
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49 more Opposition MPs suspended from Parliament, total 141 so far
The legislators have been suspended for demanding a discussion on the December 13 security breach in Parliament.
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14 Opposition MPs suspended from Parliament for demanding discussion on security breach
An MP who was not present in Parliament on Thursday, SR Parthiban, was on the initial list of those who were suspended.
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Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
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Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Parliamentary proceedings shift to new building
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had inaugurated the new House in May despite an Opposition boycott.
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Special Parliament session begins, proceedings in new building from Tuesday
The legislative business mentions eight bills to be taken up during the session scheduled to be held till September 22.
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Centre calls special session of Parliament from September 18 to 22
There is no clarity as of now on the agenda for the session, which will be held just days after the G20 summit on September 9 and 10.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Monsoon Session of Parliament to be held from July 20 to August 11
The Opposition is likely to target the BJP government on the ethnic violence in Manipur and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pitch for a Uniform Civil Code.
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Explainer: Why is there a notice to expel Rahul Gandhi from the Lok Sabha?
A BJP MP has written to the Lok Sabha speaker alleging that Gandhi’s comments in the UK have breached parliamentary privileges.
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If Indian democracy was functioning, I would be able to speak in Parliament, says Rahul Gandhi
The Congress MP said that he had not made any anti-India speech in London and accused the BJP of trying to deflect attention from the Adani-Hindenburg row.
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The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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‘What is Adani’s relationship with PM?’: Rahul Gandhi questions Centre in Lok Sabha
Addressing the Lok Sabha, the Congress leader asked how the tycoon’s net worth reached $140 billion from $8 billion between 2014 and 2022.
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Budget Session of Parliament to be held from January 31 to April 6
The Union Budget for the financial year 2023-’24 will be presented on February 1.
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On average, 115 daily wagers died by suicide every day in 2021, Centre tells Parliament
A total of 1,64,033 suicides were reported in India in 2021, according to data from the National Crime Records Bureau.
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The Field
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship