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Nobody wants to see a husband and wife getting separated but if such a situation occurs, a couple takes the decision after due consent and trust. You cannot take decisions on their behalf by imposing such a law, JD(U) leader Rajiv Ranjan Singh added. (Photo: ANI)

JD(U) walks out of LS after opposing Triple Talaq Bill

JD(U) leader Rajiv Ranjan Singh said instead of imposing such a law, the government should spread awareness among that...

25 July 2019 4:27 PM IST

Hardeep Singh Puri

India's air passenger traffic to touch 1 billion, says Puri

On Thursday, civil aviation minister told Lok Sabha that government had taken a decision to privatise six airports.

25 July 2019 2:10 PM IST

Moving the bill for consideration, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the legislation was a must for gender equality and justice as despite an August 2017 Supreme Court verdict striking down the practice of instant triple talaq, women are being divorced by talaq-e-biddat. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

It is for gender justice': Govt defends triple talaq bill

A fresh bill was introduced by the new government in June during the ongoing Parliament session.

25 July 2019 1:39 PM IST

A five-judge bench of the apex court further observed that it would not hear polygamy issue along with the triple talaq case. (Representational Image)

Triple talaq bill to be tabled in Lok Sabha today

Most opposition parties, including the Congress, had opposed to stringent provisions like jail term for the husband.

25 July 2019 9:19 AM IST

Union home minister Amit Shah arrives at Parliament for the Budget Session, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Lok Sabha approves anti-terror bill

The bill additionally empowers the government to designate individuals as terrorists on the same grounds.

25 July 2019 6:41 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday moved the Jammu and Kashmir reservation bill in the Lok Sabha. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Anti-terror bill passed, has provision to declare an individual a...

The Opposition alleged that the bill could be misused, stating the govt terms anyone who questions the government as...

24 July 2019 4:36 PM IST

Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Budget Session of Parliament in New Delhi on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Lok Sabha passes Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill

Nitin Gadkari assured the House that accidents will come down after the Bill comes into effect.

23 July 2019 8:22 PM IST

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has a majority of 353 seats in the 543-member Lok Sabha. (Photo: File)

Lok Sabha passes amendment to RTI Act, uproar erupts

Unhappy with this, members of the Opposition parties staged a walkout.

23 July 2019 6:26 AM IST

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has a majority of 353 seats in the 543-member Lok Sabha. (Photo: File)

Oppn to hold meet today, seek more time for bills

Democracy and Parliament are being murdered, says Derek O'Brien.

23 July 2019 2:54 AM IST

The delegation requested Indian High Commissioner to the UK to convey their concerns to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee. (Photo: File)

LS adjourned till 2 pm after paying tributes to Ram Chandra Paswan,...

The members stood in silence briefly to pay their tributes to the two leaders.

22 July 2019 12:56 PM IST

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has a majority of 353 seats in the 543-member Lok Sabha. (Photo: File)

Lok Sabha clears Bill on NHRC constitution

The participation of civil society representatives will provide more strength to protect human rights, the minister...

20 July 2019 6:20 AM IST

'Don't touch my staff,' Lok Sabha Speaker warns MP

His remarks came when the opposition members including Congress, TMC and DMK were protesting in the well of the House.

19 July 2019 4:58 PM IST