Latest Indian Parliament News & Updates

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) When the results of the women’s reservation bill were announced in the Lok Sabha on the evening of April 17, the reaction was immediate — desks were thumped, slogans filled the air, and the 230 opposition members were on their feet, celebrating. It felt strange, almost uncomfortable to watch. This was a bill many believed could mark a real shift in India’s political landscape, yet its defeat was being greeted with applause rather than disappointment. There was somethi…

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Minister of State (MoS) for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Patel, on Friday backed the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha, asserting that the country’s women are closely watching the House proceedings and expecting a historic decision.”The half of country’s population is looking at the House today, and they are watching that in Indian politics, a major change will reach its conclusion.”She noted that while political consensus had emerged earlier, the le…

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that as the West Asia conflict continues to escalate, it is essential that a “united voice of peace and dialogue” emanates from the Indian Parliament to the entire world. He said that India’s aim is to restore peace in the region through dialogue and diplomacy.Speaking in the Rajya Sabha on the ongoing West Asia conflict, PM Modi said, “We all are aware of the West Asia conflict… This conflict has been ongoing for over thr…

Jammu, Feb 26 (IANS) In a major step towards nurturing informed, responsible and visionary youth leadership, MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat), on Thursday, organised a district round of the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament at the Government PG College in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri. The event focused on providing a vibrant democratic platform where young minds could articulate ideas, debate critical issues, and reflect on India’s constitutional journey.The participants passionately spoke on the theme …

Hyderabad, Feb 10 (IANS) Actor Nikhil Siddhartha, who plays the lead in director Bharat Krishnamachari’s upcoming period film ‘Swayambhu’, has now shed light on the powerful historical and cultural foundation that forms the backbone of the film’s narrative. Nikhil has disclosed that the film ‘Swayambhu’ draws inspiration from the Sengol, an ancient emblem that represents righteous governance, justice, and moral authority.Speaking about the core idea of the film, Nikhil said, “Swayambhu is a …

Bengaluru, Feb 10 (IANS) Responding to the charge by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah that Prime Minister Narendra Modi evaded the discussion on the motion of thanks to the speech of the President in the Lok Sabha, BJP state President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra said that the culture of evading responsibility originated from the roots of the Congress party. “First find Rahul Gandhi, who is missing, to resolve the leadership tussle in Karnataka,” he mocked. In his statement addressed to CM Sidda…

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh launched a sharp critique of the India-US trade deal on Wednesday, terming the statement delivered by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal in both Houses of Parliament as a complete “non-statement” that offers no substantive details. Ramesh pointed out that negotiations on critical aspects of the agreement are still ongoing, rendering Goyal’s pronouncements “contradictory” to official communications from the Uni…

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a stirring call to the nation’s 140 crore citizens to pledge liberation from the “mental slavery” deliberately imposed by British colonialist Lord Thomas Babington Macaulay, while commemorating the martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh’s young sons, the Sahibzadas. He was addressing a gathering at Bharat Mandapam on Veer Bal Diwas in the national capital. PM Modi linked the historic sacrifice to India’s ongoing battle against colonial legacie…