SP perturbed over decreasing sittings of Parliament

Last Updated: Monday, August 5, 2013, 16:38

Perturbed over the decreasing sittings of Parliament, Samajwadi Party on Monday urged the Chair to direct the government for a clarification on the issue.

Will back Food bill if govt protects farmers` interests: Mulayam

Last Updated: Monday, August 5, 2013, 15:37

Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Monday said that his party was ready to support the food security bill if the govt promises to protect the interests of farmers.

Monsoon Session of Parliament to begin today

Last Updated: Monday, August 5, 2013, 08:17

A heavy agenda including the suspension of Uttar Pradesh IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal and the ordinance on the Food Security Bill awaits the Monsoon Session of Parliament.

Parliament adjourned for the day over Telangana

Last Updated: Monday, August 5, 2013, 08:17

The Monsoon Session of Parliament got off to a stormy start on Monday with the opposition members in both houses creating ruckus over the creation of Telangana as a separate state and the Centre`s ambitious Food Security ordinance.

NDA for quid pro quo from govt in Parliament`s Monsoon Session

Last Updated: Sunday, August 4, 2013, 20:21

Virtually demanding a quid pro quo from the government in the Monsoon Session of Parliament, BJP-led NDA said it will cooperate on crucial financial legislations.

44 bills in 16 days of Parliament: Will Opposition play ball?

Last Updated: Sunday, August 4, 2013, 17:44

The August 5-30 Monsoon Session of Parliament could see a battle of political wits with the government listing 44 bills for the only 16 working days available.

Samajwadi Party rules out support to Food bill in present form

Last Updated: Sunday, August 4, 2013, 14:34

The Samajwadi Party (SP) on Sunday ruled out support to the Centre`s ambitious food security bill in its present form, amid the war of words between the UPA ally and the Congress over the suspension of IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal.

Bring Telangana bill in monsoon session: BJP

Last Updated: Saturday, August 3, 2013, 21:35

As Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar chaired an-all party meeting Saturday ahead of the monsoon session of parliament beginning Aug 5, the BJP has demanded that the bill for creating Telangana be taken up during the session.

Monsoon Session not the last session: Kamal Nath

Last Updated: Saturday, August 3, 2013, 16:07

The government on Saturday dismissed suggestions that the Monsoon session will be the last session and that the country was headed for early elections.

PM seeks cooperation for constructive Monsoon Session

Last Updated: Saturday, August 3, 2013, 14:59

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday expressed hope that the monsoon session of parliament, starting Aug 5, would be "constructive and productive" and sought cooperation of all political parties for this.

Street vendors for law to stop their victimisation

Last Updated: Friday, August 2, 2013, 22:09

Street vendors from across the country are sending postcards to Congress president Sonia Gandhi demanding a law for their welfare and social security.