Monsoon Session 2018

Maharashtra government says allowing outside food in multiplexes unnecessary as 'security issues' may arise

The Maharashtra government stated in an affidavit in the Bombay HC that it's not necessary to interfere with the ban on outside food in multiplexes, as it may create "chaos" or "security issues".

Karunanidhi passes away: Both Houses of Parliament adjourn for the day after paying respect to 'leader of masses'

As soon as the Lok Sabha met for the day, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan informed members of the demise of Karunanidhi (94). Describing him as a "visionary" and a "leader of the masses", she said he spread his political philosophy through screenwriting and produced some of the best hits in Tamil cinema.

Parliament Monsoon Session updates: Centre showing 'indifference' to AP by not giving enough funds, says TDP MP

As the Lok Sabha discussed The Supplementary Demands for Grants, TDP MP Murali Mohan Maganti lashed out at the Narendra Modi over the demand for special status for Andhra Pradesh.

Formalin scare: Goa government lifts ban on import of fish from other states, continues vigil on border check posts

The fish import ban was imposed in Goa last month in the wake of formalin scare and it was lifted Friday night.

Parliament Monsoon Session updates: Congress MP urges Centre to protect Meghalaya from Assam NRC 'rejects'

In the Lok Sabha, Congress MP Vincent Pala raised concerns about illegal influx in Meghalaya due to the release of NRC draft in Assam. "Due to uncertainty of implementation of NRC, there is a fear in Meghalaya that those unrecognised in Assam will go to Meghalaya. Therefore, I urge the central government to protect Meghalaya to avoid imbalance," he said.

Monsoon Session of Parliament: Lok Sabha passes amended OBC bill; here is all you need to know about the changes

The Lok Sabha unanimously passed the Constitution (123rd Amendment) Bill, 2017 on Thursday, making the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) a constitutional body and granting it complete powers to safeguard the rights and interests of Other Backward Classes (OBC).

Parliament Monsoon Session: Opposition leaders protest against chairman Venkaiah Naidu for favouring 'ruling party' in Rajya Sabha

A section of Opposition parliamentarians of the Rajya Sabha drafted a letter to the chairman of the Upper House Venkaiah Naidu to protest against some of his methods of conducting proceedings in the House.

LS passes Bill granting constitutional status to National Commission for Backward Classes after five-hour debate

Lok Sabha passes crucial bill to provide constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) on Thursday with over two-third majority

Parliament Monsoon Session updates: LS passes Bill for constitutional status to National Commission for Backward Classes

The Constitution (123rd Amendment) Bill, 2017 was passed in Lok Sabha. The Bill grants National Commission on Backward Classes (NCBC) constitutional status, par with National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (NCSC and NCST).

Monsoon Session of Parliament: Demand for population control law, concerns over Centre-state relations raised during Day 10 Zero Hour

A BJP member in Lok Sabha on Thursday asked the government to bring a population control law to ensure a two-child norm for a family.