The Parliament Budget Session has started in Delhi, with expectations of heated discussions on key national issues. The session promises to be a contentious one as political parties prepare for intense debates.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present Union Budget 2026 on February 1, 2026, marking her ninth consecutive budget speech and the first Sunday presentation in over a decade. Key sectors like AI, infrastructure, and renewables are in focus.
Rajya Sabha MP Satnam Singh Sandhu calls for upgrading PGIHRE Amritsar into a Central Horticultural University, highlighting decade-long delays and Punjab's horticulture potential.
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day following the tabling of the Economic Survey 2025-26, which reviews India's economic performance ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27 presentation on Sunday.
President Droupadi Murmu addresses Parliament, urging MPs to unite on national security and Viksit Bharat despite political differences, while opposition protests over MGNREGA replacement.
Both houses of Parliament, Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, paid heartfelt tributes to senior NCP leader Ajit Pawar, acknowledging his significant contributions to Indian politics and public service.
President Droupadi Murmu's mention of the VB-G RAM G Act in Parliament sparked immediate uproar, with Opposition parties condemning it as an attack on MGNREGA and Mahatma Gandhi's legacy, while the NDA defended it as progressive rural reform.
Opposition parties staged protests in Parliament as President Droupadi Murmu mentioned Vande Bharat trains and the Ram G Act in her address, sparking political tensions and debates over governance priorities.
President Droupadi Murmu emphasized the government's unwavering dedication to social justice and constitutional values during her address to Parliament, highlighting key initiatives for marginalized communities.
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the joint session of Parliament, marking the start of the Budget Session 2026. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget, with PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi present amid opposition protests.
The Budget Session of Parliament commences today with President Droupadi Murmu's address. FM Nirmala Sitharaman to present Economic Survey on Jan 29 and Union Budget 2026 on Feb 1, her ninth consecutive budget amid geopolitical challenges.
President Droupadi Murmu addresses Parliament's joint sitting as the 2026 Budget Session begins. Key highlights include the Economic Survey on Jan 29 and Union Budget on Feb 1, with 30 sittings over 65 days.
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the joint sitting of Parliament, marking the start of the Budget Session 2026. The session will focus on key legislative bills and economic policies.
The Budget Session of Parliament commences today with President Droupadi Murmu's address. The Congress-led Opposition plans to confront the government on employment, environmental, and foreign policy issues.
The Budget Session of Parliament commences with President Droupadi Murmu's address. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present Union Budget on February 1, marking her ninth consecutive budget amid economic reforms.
India's Parliament budget session begins with Finance Bill 2026 setting tax rates, plus major reforms in education, bankruptcy, motor vehicles and agriculture through key legislation.
The Budget Session of Parliament commences with the government rejecting Opposition demands for discussions on SIR and the G RAM G Act. Opposition parties also criticize the lack of legislative business details ahead of the session.
NDA ally TDP has formally requested the government to provide a detailed briefing to Parliament regarding ongoing negotiations with the United States, raising the issue at the pre-session all-party meeting.
The Union government has called an all-party meeting on January 27 ahead of the Budget Session. President Draupadi Murmu will address Parliament on January 28. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her ninth consecutive budget on February 1.
The Central government has convened a crucial all-party meeting on January 27 to discuss the upcoming Parliament Budget Session, aiming to ensure smooth legislative functioning and address key national issues.
Lok Sabha MPs' attendance has risen from 76% in the 15th term to 87% in the 18th, with digital marking systems enhancing accountability and record-keeping in Parliament sessions.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressed concern over short legislative sessions, stating that 4-5 day sittings don't allow proper discussion. He spoke at the 86th All India Presiding Officers Conference in Lucknow.
CISF confirms Parliament prohibits pets after Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury brought a dog in her car on December 1, 2025, sparking social media debate and security concerns.
Nearly 95% women, many from rural and tribal areas, launch indefinite protest in Chhattisgarh, demanding better wages for mid-day meal cooks who survive on Rs 66 a day.
Ministers K R Periyakaruppan and M P Saminathan inspected two memorial projects in Sivaganga district, including a Gandhi-Jeevanandam auditorium and a Mudiyarasan statue, to honor Tamil heritage.
Nineteen bills remain pending in the Rajya Sabha, with the oldest dating back to 1992, highlighting legislative delays and parliamentary backlog in India.
A total of 19 bills remain pending in the Rajya Sabha, with the oldest dating back to 1992. This backlog highlights legislative delays in India's upper house.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasized that democratic institutions thrive when they are transparent, inclusive, and accountable to citizens, speaking at a Commonwealth conference in New Delhi.
Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Speaker Thomas A Sangma attended the 28th Commonwealth Speakers Conference in New Delhi, focusing on modern parliamentary practices and democratic engagement.
The Rajya Sabha privileges committee will investigate a contempt complaint against MPs Mamata Thakur and Mausam Noor for allegedly disrupting House proceedings during a key debate in December 2025.