Parliamentary Panel

Out of this world: As first public hearing on UFOs in 50 years begins, a look at the term and most infamous sightings

The term UFO refers to any aerial object or optical phenomenon not readily identifiable to the observer. Its usage goes back all the way to the 1950s – UFOs became a subject of fascination for the public and in popular culture when humans first began exploring space

Reduce dependence on foreign coaches: Parliamentary panel tells sports ministry

The ministry's responses were reviewed by the committee headed by Rajya Sabha MP Vinay P Sahasrabuddhe. While the department of youth gave its action taken replies on 28 June this year, the department of sports did the same on 16 July and 26 August

COVID-19 vaccine shortage: Parliamentary panel had asked Centre to ramp up production in March

BJP MP from Jhansi Anurag Sharma, who was part of the panel, also added that the central government had worked on the committee's recommendations by allocating funds to both Bharat Biotech and Serum Institute of India

Parliamentary panel on defence to visit Galwan Valley, Pangong in eastern Ladakh in May-June

The decision to visit these areas was taken in the panel's last meeting, sources said, adding the LAC visit will depend on the approval from the government

Parliamentary panel examining Personal Data Protection Bill recommends 89 changes, says Meenakshi Lekhi

The bill was drafted following a Supreme Court judgment in August 2017 that declared 'Right to Privacy' a fundamental right

Parliamentary panel suggests continuation of virtual courts in post-COVID period, says digital justice 'cheaper and faster'

Virtual courts expedite processes and procedures and are an improvement over traditional courts as they are more affordable, the panel said

Parliamentary panel tells Centre to promote cheaper, domestically produced COVID-19 medicines

Cutting across party lines, the committee members questioned why expensive medicines were often being recommended for COVID-19 treatment.

PM CARES Fund row: Why is Modi 'scared' of disclosing names of donors, asks Rahul Gandhi

The former Congress chief tagged a media report that claimed BJP MPs blocked a Parliament panel's move to review the PM CARES Fund

GST system should be simplified for easy compliance, frequent tweaks in rates will not favour economy: NK Singh

On Tuesday, a Parliamentary panel on finance observed that the GST collection slowed down in recent months and asked the government to prevent misuse of input tax credit.

Union Home Secy Ajay Kumar Bhalla to appear before Parliamentary panel today to discuss situation in Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh

Union home secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla will appear before the parliamentary standing committee on home affairs, headed by Congress leader Anand Sharma, at around 11:30 am on Friday