Parliament

October 07, 2022

Explained | How long can Governors withhold Bills

Civics lessons in schools have taught children that the Governor is a mere ornamental head who has nothing more to do except abide by the advice of the elected council of ministers.

September 30, 2022
Tharoor Line | Parliamentary standing committees: Govt must explain why democratic norms dumped?

One of the highlights of the committee experience is its non-partisan nature.
August 10, 2022
Remove 'illegitimate' child reference from adoption law: Parliamentary panel

The panel is likely to table its report on 'Review of Guardianship and Adoption Laws, in the ongoing Monsoon session.
August 09, 2022
Electricity Amendment Bill introduced in LS amid protests; referred to Parliamentary panel

The bill is aimed at allowing privatisation of electricity on the lines of telecom where power consumers will have the option to choose the electricity supplier on the lines of opting any telephone, mobile and internet service.
July 28, 2022
Will apologise to Prez, says Adhir as NCW issues summons

Chowdhury said the term was used only once by mistake and he never intended any disrespect to the President even as the BJP stalled both Houses of Parliament and asked Congress president Sonia Gandhi to apologise to the nation.
July 23, 2022
Outgoing President Kovind asks parties to rise above partisan politics

He likened the Indian parliamentary system to a big family and emphasised on the values of peace, harmony and dialogue to resolve all "family differences".
July 14, 2022
No 'unparliamentary' words banned, but maintain decorum: Lok Sabha Speaker

The opposition has raised their voice against a recent booklet issued by Lok Sabha Secretariat listing a host of words to be disallowed in the Parliament.

Parliament

Explained | How long can Governors withhold Bills

Meet the first generation of female Tholpaavakoothu artistes of Kerala | Onmanorama News Documentary

Tharoor Line | Parliamentary standing committees: Govt must explain why democratic norms dumped?

Remove 'illegitimate' child reference from adoption law: Parliamentary panel

Electricity Amendment Bill introduced in LS amid protests; referred to Parliamentary panel

Will apologise to Prez, says Adhir as NCW issues summons

Outgoing President Kovind asks parties to rise above partisan politics

No 'unparliamentary' words banned, but maintain decorum: Lok Sabha Speaker

PM Modi unveils national emblem on Parliament building

Women lawmakers to pass a resolution demanding 33% reservation for women in Parliament

Women legislators in India want a code of conduct for male colleagues to check sexist remarks