Parliament Deadlock
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Parliament impasse: The Budget Session was a declaration of war with an eye on the 2019 elections
There is all-round agreement that forthcoming sessions will be just as unproductive as the one that ended on Friday.
Anita Katyal
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Congress MP Jairam Ramesh writes to Venkaiah Naidu, asks for special Parliament session
He said a special sitting of the legislature would help restore some of the prestige it had lost after the Budget Session was washed out.
Scroll Staff
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Budget Session of Parliament the least productive in 18 years, says legislative research agency
The Lok Sabha functioned for 4% of its scheduled time in the second part of the session, and the Rajya Sabha for 9%.
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Trending
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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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The Tamil Nadu voter who views the BJP as a threat to the education system
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Paris Olympics 2024: With 100 days left for the Games, here’s how Indian contingent is shaping up
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On last day of Budget Session, Parliament is adjourned indefinitely within the first hour
The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha did not conduct any business for 22 days in a row as Opposition parties protested over different demands.
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Shiv Sena, Subramanian Swamy say no to National Democratic Alliance decision to forgo salary
Another BJP ally, Rashtriya Lok Samta Party, said it was unaware of the decision.
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Union minister Vijay Goel says he will visit Opposition leaders’ homes to end Parliament logjam
The minister of state for parliamentary affairs said the government was ready to discuss the no-confidence motion moved by the TDP and YSR Congress.
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Video
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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Arrest, debate, vote count: How US Congress and other parliaments ensure their members’ presence
In 1988, Republican senator Bob Packwood was arrested and carried into the US Senate to achieve quorum.
Chakshu Roy
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Parliament attendance on most days is 70%. So, what explains the empty benches during sessions?
Lack of incentives for MPs to participate in legislative debate lies behind the Houses being adjourned without doing business.
Chakshu Roy
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Explainer: The rights and wrongs of using Money Bills to bypass the Rajya Sabha
The upper house does not have the power to reject or amend the Money Bills.
Prianka Rao
The Reel
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ review: A bland cop meets a dull case
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‘Juna Furniture’ trailer: Mahesh Manjrekar directs and stars in film about ageing
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Tokyo Sonata’, the unequal music of an emotionally distant family
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Watch: The trailer of Dibakar Banerjee’s ‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ is out
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Three charts show how Rajya Sabha lost Rs 10 crores due to disruptions during the Winter Session
Half of the Rajya Sabha's was wasted because of disruptions while the Lok Sabha, surprisingly, recorded 104% productivity.
Mayank Jain
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Opposition delaying GST Bill for collateral reasons, says Arun Jaitley
The finance minister added that other reform bills are likely to be brought up in the three remaining days of the Parliament's Winter session.
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Parliament: Congress, Opposition holding development hostage, says BJP
After its Parliamentary party meeting, it also accused the Congress of using the National Herald case to harm national interest.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals bowlers shine as they defeat Gujarat Titans in low-scorer
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Table tennis, ITTF World Cup: Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula exit tournament in group stage
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Paris Olympics 2024: With 100 days left for the Games, here’s how Indian contingent is shaping up
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IPL 2024: Jos Buttler’s ton helps Rajasthan eclipse Sunil Narine’s efforts for Kolkata
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Chess, Candidates 2024: R Vaishali breaks losing streak; Praggnanandhaa, Vidit play out a draw