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The bill, passed by Lok Sabha on March 15, was passed by the Rajya Sabha after Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu held a meeting of leaders of Opposition parties, who had been protesting on various issues, resulting in adjournment of the Upper House. (Photo: File)

Gratuity of up to Rs 20 lakh soon to be tax-free

The bill will also empower the government to fix the period of maternity leave.

23 March 2018 12:48 AM IST

At a press conference, Goel noted that over Rs 2.5 lakh is spent per minute in running Parliament, and asked opposition parties to raise their issues and debate them in the two Houses. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

After 14 days of paralysis in Parl, Govt to meet oppn to break logjam

A large number of bills, including on triple talaq, whistleblower protection and OBC Commission, are pending in...

22 March 2018 5:53 PM IST

Meanwhile, Congress MP Rajni Patil gave zero hour notice in Rajya Sabha over the issue of 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and Assembly. (Photo: ANI)

Parliament passes bill enhancing ceiling of tax free gratuity to Rs 20...

The bill moved by Labour Minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar in the Rajya Sabha was passed by a voice vote.

22 March 2018 1:53 PM IST

ISIS killed 39 abducted Indians: Govt

ISIS killed 39 abducted Indians: Govt

The DNA of the 39 bodies, Ms Swaraj said, was then matched with the blood of the relatives of the missing Indians.

21 March 2018 1:10 AM IST

The Centre is keen to get the transgenders bill, which has already been introduced in Lok Sabha, passed in this session. (Photo: PTI)

Parliament proceedings paralysed for 12th day

No-confidence motion against the govt could not be taken up for the third day on Tuesday.

21 March 2018 1:39 AM IST

The External Affairs Minister termed the action of the opposition leaders as unfortunate. (Photo: ANI)

Didn't mislead, needed proof of Indian captives' death, says Sushma...

Sushma accused Rahul Gandhi of asking Jyotiraditya Scindia to lead protests in Lok Sabha.

20 March 2018 4:12 PM IST

The Centre is keen to get the transgenders bill, which has already been introduced in Lok Sabha, passed in this session. (Photo: PTI)

No-trust motion not taken up in Lok Sabha due to protests

Amidst the din, home minister Rajnath Singh said the government was ready for a discussion on any issue, including on...

20 March 2018 1:51 AM IST

Meanwhile, Congress MP Rajni Patil gave zero hour notice in Rajya Sabha over the issue of 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and Assembly. (Photo: ANI)

TDP, YSR Cong to pitch no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha against Govt...

Once no-confidence motion notice is moved, support of at least 50 MPs is needed to admit the motion, which is followed...

19 March 2018 9:46 AM IST

The Centre is keen to get the transgenders bill, which has already been introduced in Lok Sabha, passed in this session. (Photo: PTI)

Lok Sabha showdown likely today on no-trust move

Opposition will back TDP, YSR Cong; but will TRS, AIADMK let Lok Sabha function?

19 March 2018 4:49 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath further said, there has not been a single appointment made since 2012 over which an accusing finger has not been raised. (Photo: PTI)

UP: Where is the saffron wave?

Had they lost, the BJP and its saffron brigade would have gone overboard about their rival parties having no political...

19 March 2018 12:46 AM IST

The Centre is keen to get the transgenders bill, which has already been introduced in Lok Sabha, passed in this session. (Photo: PTI)

LS passes Bill to exempt political parties from foreign funding...

The Lok Sabha has passed a bill that will exempt political parties from scrutiny of funds they have received from abroad...

18 March 2018 6:22 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis suggested that the import duty on raw edible oil be increased up to 35 per cent and on refined oil by 50 per cent, a release issued by the CMs office said. (Photo: PTI)

Confident Shiv Sena won't support TDP's no-confidence motion: Fadnavis

The statement came after the Telugu Desam Party moved a no-confidence motion against the BJP-led government in the Lok...

17 March 2018 8:43 AM IST