Tag: Parliament
PM Justifies Note Ban, But Skips Mentioning Deaths
Speaking on demonetisation in Parliament for the first time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday justified the November 8 move, saying it was made at the right time, but he did not make any comment on the deaths caused by the note ban despite opposition members raising the issue.....
Yechury Denounces Modi's 'fascistic Demagoguery'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has destroyed the accountability to Parliament by refusing to answer members, CPI-M General Secretary Sitaram Yechury said on Thursday.....
Why So Much Fuss On Modi's 'raincoat' Barb, BJP Asks Congress
The BJP on Thursday rallied behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "raincoat" remark against his predecessor Manmohan Singh, saying there was nothing wrong in the remark as the Congress too had insulted former premiers.....
Parliament Adjourned Till March 9
Both houses of Parliament were on Thursday adjourned till March 9, 2017, marking the end of the first-half of the Budget session.....
We Lack Majority To Pass Women's Quota Bill: Venkaiah
The bill to provide reservation to women in Parliament and state assemblies will be passed once the Modi government gets a majority in the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu said on Friday.....
Congress Sticks To Demand For Apology For 'raincoat' Remark
The Congress on Friday continued its attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "raincoat" jibe, and demanded that he apologise to his predecessor Manmohan Singh for insulting the office of Prime Minister.....
Campaigning For The Fifth Phase Of Assembly Elections In Uttar Pradesh
Campaigning for the fifth phase of assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh drew to a close on Saturday evening. ....
'Benami' Actions Carry Jail Terms, Warns I-T Department
India's Income Tax Department on Friday cautioned those engaging in 'benami' (proxy) transactions that they stand to face Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) of up to 7 years and would also invite prosecution under the Income Tax Act.....
Finance Bill To Be Passed Before March 31: Jaitley
The Finance Bill will be passed by Parliament before March 31 to enable ministries to avail funds from April 1, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Tuesday.....
Lok Sabha Passes Bill To Extend Maternity Leave Period
The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed a bill to increase maternity leave to 26 weeks from 12 weeks at present.....
