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New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Wednesday said democratic practices in India have been continuous, inclusive, and deeply rooted in society as part of a broader civilisational ethos that values dialogue, consensus, and respect for diverse opinions. In his address in the Parliament complex after releasing a book "Tides of Time: Bharat's History through Murals in Parliament", authored by Rajya Sabha member Sudha Murty, he highlighted that from Vaishali in the north to the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met with Angelika Niebler, Chair of the Delegation for Relations with India (D-IN) in the European Parliament, along with other members of the visiting EU Parliamentary delegation at the Parliament House in the national capital on Monday. The meeting marked the first interaction of the Parliamentary Friendship Group for the EU with the visiting delegation. Also Read | Russell Brand R*pe Trial Pushed to This Date As Judge Merges New ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met with Angelika Niebler, Chair of the Delegation for Relations with India (D-IN) in the European Parliament, along with other members of the visiting EU Parliamentary delegation at the Parliament House in the national capital on Monday. The meeting marked the first interaction of the Parliamentary Friendship Group for the EU with the visiting delegation. In a post on X, the Lok Sabha speaker said that during the discussions, both ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) The Congress will hold protests across the country on Wednesday against the Centre's rural employment bill VB-G RAM G that seeks to replace MGNREGA, claiming it was a "BJP-RSS conspiracy" to dismantle a rights-based welfare scheme and attack Mahatma Gandhi's legacy, workers' rights and federal responsibility. The opposition party's general secretary, organisation, K C Venugopal, in a letter to all state Congress presidents, urged them to organise protests at all district ...Read More >
He highlighted that investors from across the world have announced plans to invest over Rs 50,000 crore in India's finance and banking sector. Union Minister Piyush Goyal has said that the recent surge in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the country reflects the growing attractiveness of the Indian economy to global investors. He highlighted that investors from across the world have announced plans to invest over Rs 50,000 crore in India's finance and banking sector. In a social media post, ...Read More >
Delhi Brahmaputra Apartments fire news: A major fire erupted at Brahmaputra Apartments in New Delhi on Saturday. Fire brigade teams responded swiftly to the emergency. Six rescue vehicles were deployed to the scene. Brahmaputra Apartments is a residential complex for Rajya Sabha Members of Parliament. Relief operations are underway. A massive fire broke out at Brahmaputra Apartments in New Delhi on Saturday. Fire brigade teams arrived at the scene and began relief operations upon receiving info ...Read More >
New Delhi: A massive fire broke out this afternoon at the Brahmaputra Apartments on Delhi's high-profile Dr. Vishambar Das Marg. These apartments house the residences of most Rajya Sabha MPs. This incident, just 200 meters from Parliament House, has caused significant concern among local residents and security officials. It is reported that fire brigade vehicles did not arrive until 30 minutes after the fire broke out. Six fire engines have been deployed to control the blaze. However, no casual ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Friday assumed charge as the Rajya Sabha chairman, as per a release by Rajya Sabha secretariat. Vice President CP Radhakrishnan was administered the oath of office today by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Following the swearing-in ceremony, the Hon'ble Vice-President paid floral tribute at the memorials of Mahatma Gandhi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Friday assumed charge as the Rajya Sabha chairman, as per a release by Rajya Sabha secretariat. Vice President CP Radhakrishnan was administered the oath of office today by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Following the swearing-in ceremony, the Honble Vice-President paid floral tribute at the memorials of Mahatma Gandhi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya a ...Read More >
Jammu, Aug 14 (PTI) The Army has joined the relief and rescue operation at the cloudburst-hit Chisoti village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, in which 30 persons have died and more than 100 have been injured, officials said. "In the aftermath of a cloudburst at the Chisoti village in Kishtwar, troops of the White Knight swiftly mobilised for relief and rescue operations," a Jammu-based PRO said. The efforts are centred on safeguarding lives and aiding survivors, he said, adding that ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Children supported under the PM CARES for Children scheme, boys and girls living in child care institutions, and Anganwadi workers will be among the special guests who will watch Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurl the national flag and address the nation from the ramparts of the 17th-century Red Fort at this year's Independence Day celebrations. According to officials from the Ministry of Women and Child Development, these special guests are part of the 171 grassroots contributors c ...Read More >
Following Rahul Gandhi's claim of possessing an "atom bomb" of evidence against poll irregularities, the BJP responded sharply, advising him to be more fluid and less explosive. The ruling party criticized Gandhi's "undemocratic" language towards the Election Commission, asserting their commitment to defending the Constitution against any such metaphorical attacks. Responding to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's claim that this party has an "atom bomb" of evidence to prove poll irregularities, the ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) rejected a plea from New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) to levy additional power purchase cost adjustment charges (PPAC) of over 50% on electricity tariffs in the second quarter, July to Sept.The council, in its plea before DERC, sought permission to levy and recover PPAC from its consumers for the period July-Sept 2024 quarter.The power regulator, in its order, observed that more than 80% of the total power purchased by NDMC was from sho ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) rejected a plea from New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) to levy additional power purchase cost adjustment charges (PPAC) of over 50% on electricity tariffs in the second quarter, July to Sept.The council, in its plea before DERC, sought permission to levy and recover PPAC from its consumers for the period July-Sept 2024 quarter.The power regulator, in its order, observed that more than 80% of the total power purchased by NDMC was from sho ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 5 (ANI): Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, called on the Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar at Parliament House on Wednesday. They discussed about diverse facets of the multi-dimensional bilateral relationship between India and Russia. In a post on X, the VP said, "H.E. Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, called on the Hon'ble Vice-President and ...Read More >
Two bills enabling simultaneous elections were introduced in the Lok Sabha after a heated debate. Opposition parties criticized the bills as an assault on federalism, a claim refuted by the government. The bills passed with 269 votes in favor and 198 against, marking the first use of electronic voting in the new Parliament House.Two bills that lay down the mechanism to hold simultaneous elections were introduced in the Lok Sabha after a fiery debate on Tuesday. Opposition parties dubbed the draf ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 27 (UNI) Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday demanded the arrest of industrialist Gautam Adani after the indictment by US authorities in the alleged bribery case. Talking to reporters in the Parliament House complex, Gandhi also accused the Central government of protecting Adani, who was supposed to be in jail. He said, "Hundreds of people have been arrested for tiny charges. This gentleman has been indicted in the US for thousands of crores. He should be ...Read More >
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