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Gujarat, the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah, goes to polls on December 9 and 14. (Photo: PTI/File)

Cong to move no-confidence motion against Modi govt in Lok Sabha

The motion will be moved by Cong leader in LS Mallikarjun Kharge, who is reaching out to other oppn parties to support...

23 March 2018 7:00 PM IST

Supreme Court of India (Photo: Asian Age)

Centre must seek review of Supreme Court's order on SC/ST Act, says...

Opposition parties, including the Congress, too have asked the government to appeal against the order.

23 March 2018 6:03 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)

Stalemate continues; RS adjourned till Monday, LS till Tuesday

This is the third straight week that both the Houses were adjourned without undertaking any significant business.

23 March 2018 2:24 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

Will a rising East Wind hit Modi govt in 2019?

The BJP and its allies should have nothing to fear from a debate in the Lok Sabha where they outnumber the Opposition.

23 March 2018 2:16 AM IST

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