Due to Parl session washout, Indian economy couldn't achieve expected boom: Rajnath

Last Updated: Saturday, August 22, 2015, 23:40

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday termed as "painful" washout of monsoon session of Parliament and said due to which important legislations could not be passed and expected boom in economy could not be achieved.

Everyone has a right to express views: Jaitley on Parliament logjam

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 15:48

Debunking criticism of India Inc of launching an online signature campaign for proper functioning of Parliament, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said people, students, and industrialists have right to express their views.

India Inc joins 17,000-strong online plea to end Parliament logjam

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 14:15

'Disheartened' by the continuing disruptions in Parliament, top industrialists including Rahul Bajaj, Adi Godrej and Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw have signed an online petition along with 17,000 persons to end the gridlock.

Traders against proposed GST; say it is more complex

Last Updated: Friday, July 3, 2015, 20:50

With the government hopeful of passing Constitutional amendment bill on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in the forthcoming Parliament session, traders are opposed to it, saying that in the current form, it is more complex and needs to be simplified.

Singapore Deputy PM to address Parliament on Little India riot

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 15:34

Singapore`s Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean will address the Parliament on Monday on the worst riot to hit the country in 40 years that led to the deportation of 56 Indian nationals.

Ruckus inside Parliament complex

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 13:56

A member of the Hindu Sena was detained inside Parliament premises because he was creating ruckus on the delay of the passing of the Communal Violence Bill, police said.

Govt committed to Telangana, says PM ahead of Winter Session

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 15:52

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh appealed to all political parties to make the best and optimal use of the limited time available to the two Houses in the Winter Session of Parliament.

Government to table Telangana bill soon: Kamal Nath

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 15:09

There was a consensus among various political parties on tabling a bill for the creation of Telangana state in the Winter Session.

Govt notifies food security law

Last Updated: Sunday, September 15, 2013, 10:29

The food law will provide food and nutritional security in human life cycle approach.

Need to streamline appointments to higher judiciary: Sibal

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 15:45

Law and Justice Minister Kapil Sibal underlined the need to streamline the appointment of judges in the higher judiciary.

Refer bill on judicial appointments to MPs` panel: BJP

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 15:41

Arun Jaitley said that a bill providing a say for the executive in the appointment of judges in the higher judiciary should be referred to a parliamentary panel.

Vanzara`s letter: JD(U), SP create uproar in Rajya Sabha

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 10:06

Rajya Sabha on Thursday witnessed uproar by Left, SP and JD-U members over charges by jailed IPS officer D G Vanzara against Narendra Modi and his aide Amit Shah.