Lok Sabha News - Latest Updates & Headlines
EAM Jaishankar briefs Lok Sabha on US deportation of Indians amid Oppn uproar
New Delhi, February 6: External Affairs S Jaishankar on Thursday briefed Lok Sabha on Indian citizens deported from the US amid uproar by the Opposition MPs.
Lok Sabha adjourned to meet again at 11 am tomorrow
New Delhi, February 6: The Lok Sabha on Thursday has been adjourned till 11 am tomorrow.
Budget Session: Gaurav Gogoi moves adjournment motion in Lok Sabha to discuss deportations of Indian nationals by USA
New Delhi, February 6: Deputy Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi on Thursday moved an adjournment motion in the House to discuss the deportation of over 100 Indian nationals by the United States government, that he said, was "carried out under conditions that are deeply distressing and humiliating."
Budget session 2025: General discussion on Union Budget in Parliament today
New Delhi, February 6: Both Houses of Parlaiment are set to discuss on Thursday the Union Budget 2025-2026 that was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday.
PM Modi brought 25 crore people out of BPL: Anurag Thakur
New Delhi, February 4: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Anurag Thakur on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed the truth regarding those who only gave slogans such as "gareebi hatao", but failed to remove poverty. He said that the Prime Minister has witnessed poverty and has brought 25 crore people out of below the poverty line.
What all is being said to insult President?: PM Modi slams Sonia Gandhi over her remarks
New Delhi, February 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday made a veiled attack on former Congress president Sonia Gandhi over her remarks following President Droupadi Murmu's speech in Parliament and said a woman President "is being humiliated".
His speech was good, one which did justice to every section: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on PM Modi's speech in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, February 4: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale applauded the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech and said that his speech was a good one and did justice to every section.
Cut off from people, their needs: Congress' Priyanka Gandhi reacts to PM's Parliament address
New Delhi, February 4: PM is cut off from people and their needs, said Congress leader and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi, reacting to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address in Parliament on Tuesday.
Some people speak on foreign policy to appear mature: PM Modi's veiled attack on Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, February 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday in a veiled attack against Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi said that "some" people speak on foreign policy even if it causes harm to the country. He added that some think they won't appear mature if they don't speak on foreign policy.
President Murmu's address in Parliament will strengthen resolve for Viksit Bharat: PM Modi in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, February 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that President Droupadi Murmu's address to the two Houses of Parliament will strengthen the country's resolve for Viksit Bharat and provide inspiration to the common man.
President Murmu's address in Parliament will strengthen resolve for Viksit Bharat: PM Modi in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, February 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that President Droupadi Murmu's address to the two Houses of Parliament will strengthen the country's resolve for Visit Bharat and provide inspiration to the common man.
False allegations: Rajnath Singh refutes Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Army Chief over China
New Delhi, February 4: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday rebutted the Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's remarks on China and said that the Army Chief's remarks referred only to the disturbance of traditional patrolling by both sides and the Army Chief never spoke the words attributed by Gandhi at any time.
Rahul Gandhi praised China more than Chinese spokesperson: Kiren Rijiju in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, February 4: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday criticised the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, for his remarks on China and accused him of praising the country more than a Chinese spokesperson.
China is sitting inside this country is because 'Make in India' has failed: Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi government
New Delhi, February 4: Noting that wars are fought not only between armies but by industrial systems, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that "China is sitting inside this country is because 'Make in India' has failed" and said that India has an opportunity with the revolution in energy and mobility.
PM is an OBC...Can Rahul Gandhi not see that?: Kiren Rijiju slams LoP's remarks in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, February 3: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju strongly reacted to the comments made by the Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, in Parliament on Monday, questioning whether the LoP understands the representation given to SC, ST, and OBC groups in the union government.
Very childish, this was not speech of LoP: Naresh Mhaske slams Rahul Gandhi's remarks in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, February 3: Reacting to Rahul Gandhi's address in the Lok Sabha, Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske called the Congress leader's demand for the voter list in Maharashtra "very childish", highlighting that the voter list is already publicly available on the Elections Commission of India's (ECI) website.
Appointments under Congress made without transparency: Assam CM slams Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, February 3: Assam Chief Minister Hemanta Biswa Sarma on Monday hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his reservations against the exclusion of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from the selection committee that recommends the appointment of Election Commissioners, saying that it was "ironic," pointing out that such appointments under the Congress government were made without transparency.
VP Dhankhar, Russian State Duma Chairman Volodin underline significance of enhancing parliamentary ties
New Delhi, February 3: Chairman of the State Duma of Russia's Federal Assembly, Vyacheslav Volodin, called on Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar at Parliament House on Monday. The two leaders underlined the significance of enhancing parliamentary ties which provide a solid foundation for the overall "Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between the two nations."
Make in India has failed, says Rahul Gandhi during Motion of Thanks address
New Delhi, February 3: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday claimed that the Make in India initiative has failed.
Om Birla welcomes Russian Parliamentary delegation led by Vyacheslav Volodin in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, February 3: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday extended a warm welcome to the Russian parliamentary delegation led by the Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly, Vyacheslav Volodin, to witness the proceedings of the Lower House.
Union Budget reflects 2047 Viksit Bharat, says CM Chandrababu Naidu
New Delhi, February 3: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday asserted that the 2025-26 Union Budget reflects the 2047 Viksit Bharat vision, adding that the country is a pull factor for global economic growth.
Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill introduced in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, February 3: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to establish the Institute of Rural Management Anand as a university, which will be called the "Tribhuvan" Sahkari University.
Rahul Gandhi's rare praise for 'Make In India' project in LS, followed by jibe
New Delhi, Feb 3: Congress MP and the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Monday made a rare praise for the 'Make In India' program, even commending the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing in the 'good idea' but then went to disapprove it by calling it 'damp squib'.
Bill in Lok Sabha to establish Institute of Rural Management Anand in Gujarat as an University
New Delhi, February 3: The report of the Joint Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which is slated to be presented in the Lok Sabha today, is further postponed.
Report on Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 to be presented in Lok Sabha on Feb 3
New Delhi, February 2: The report of the Joint Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is slated to be presented in the Lok Sabha on Monday, February 3.
'Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama' earns recognition in Parliament
Mumbai, Feb 2: "Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama" has received a significant milestone with official recognition in the Indian Parliament.
16th Chief Election Commissioner Navin Chawla passes away
New Delhi, February 1: The Election Commission of India on Saturday observed mourning following the demise on Saturday of former Chief Election Commissioner Navin B. Chawla
Nirmala Sitharaman heads to parliament as Economic Survey 2024-25 set for 12 PM tabling
New Delhi, Jan 31: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to table the Economic Survey 2024-25 in Parliament on Friday afternoon, providing key insights into the country's economic performance and shaping expectations for the upcoming Union Budget.
Budget session: PM Modi, Speaker Om Birla arrive in Parliament
New Delhi, January 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla have arrived in Parliament as the Budget session begins today. Several Union ministers including Home Minister Amit Shah have also arrived in the parliament.
BJP committed to fulfil all poll promises, Rajnath Singh assures Delhi voters
New Delhi, Jan 30: Highlighting 'Modi Ki Guarantee', Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday assured Delhi voters that all the promises made in BJP's Sankalp Patra (Manifesto) will be fulfilled by the party's new government.
In her new book Mamata Banerjee blames Congress for BJP's success in 2024 LS polls
Kolkata, Jan 29: In her new book, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has squarely blamed Congress for the BJP’s return to power at the Centre for the third consecutive term in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
Budget session: President Murmu to address both Houses on January 31 at Lok Sabha Chamber
New Delhi, January 28: President Droupadi Murmu will address both Houses of Parliament on January 31 at 11 am in the Lok Sabha Chamber in the Parliament House ahead of the Budget Session.
'One Nation One Election' linked to future of youth, there should be discussion across country: PM Modi at NCC rally
New Delhi, January 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday strongly pitched for 'One Nation, One Election' proposal and urged people to become part of the debate in large numbers, saying there should be a wide discussion so that the country can move in the right direction.
Restless BJP ally in Kerala BDJS explores new political options
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 27: Days after the Bharath Dharma Jana Sena (BDJS), the second-largest ally of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Kerala, passed a resolution in Kottayam to explore alternative political partnerships, the party leadership has called for a crucial state committee meeting on February 1 to address the issue.
Modern republic of India is more capable, prosperous: LS Speaker Om Birla
New Delhi, Jan 26: On the occasion of the 76th Republic Day, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla extended his heartfelt wishes to the nation, emphasising the significant progress the country has made over the past 75 years and remarked that the modern republic of India has become more capable and prosperous.
ECI awards four DMs in Bengal for 'extraordinary performance' in 2024 LS polls
Kolkata, Jan 25: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday awarded four District Magistrates in West Bengal for their 'outstanding performance' during the Parliamentary elections in the state in 2024.
AP: Vijayawada celebrates 15th National Voters Day with massive rally
Vijayawada, January 25: Thousands of students and new voters took to the streets of Vijayawada on Saturday to celebrate the 15th National Voters Day.
National Voters Day 2025: ECI to commemorate 75 years of service on January 25
New Delhi, January 22: ECI will commemorate 75 years of service to the nation on January 25. President Droupadi Murmu will be attending, with key awards for electoral excellence and a multimedia exhibition on Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
All legislative bodies should play effective role in achieving goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047, says Lok Sabha Speaker
Patna, January 21: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stated on Tuesday that the tradition of barrier-free, orderly discussion and smooth communication should be maintained in legislatures. Expressing concern over the decline in the number of sittings, Birla said that it should be the endeavour of all Presiding Officers to ensure no disruptions occur in the houses, despite agreements and disagreements.
JPC on 'One Nation One Election' Bill to next meet on Jan 31
New Delhi, January 21: The second meeting of the Joint Committee of Parliament on 'One Nation One Election' Bill, also known as the 'Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill', 2024 will be conducted on January 31, 2025.