Budget Session Highlights: Both houses adjourned till March 20 amid ruckus
Budget Session 2023 LIVE Updates: Similar to the first leg of Union Budget 2023 session, the other half is also plagued by numerous delays.
Both the houses of Parliament have been adjourned till Monday, March 20, on Friday due to the ruckus as opposition is demanding a JPC in the Adani-Hindenburg row while the BJP continues to demand an apology from Rahul Gandhi on the remarks he made in London.
Subsequently, a slew of bills were slated to be passed in both the Upper and Lower House on Friday. Here we bring minute-to-minute updates from in and out of the parliament.
Follow all the updates here:
- Mar 17, 2023 01:47 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi in cross hairs: Rule using which he can face Lok Sabha suspension
The Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) has upped the ante in its bid to get Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to apologise for his remarks in the UK on Indian democracy. The party has recently sought the Wayanad MP's suspension from the Lok Sabha citing the matter is ‘beyond privilege’. Read more
- Mar 17, 2023 01:45 PM IST
Himanta Sarma pokes fun after Jairam Ramesh 'tutors' Rahul Gandhi with mic on: 'Sorry for…'
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday took a potshot at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who was apparently prompted by senior party colleague Jairam Ramesh during a press conference, and termed the economist-turned-politician, Congress's “Chief Saboteur”. Read more
- Mar 17, 2023 01:44 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi refuses to respond to Nadda's "anti-national" remark
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday refused to respond to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda's remarks calling him "anti-national", reports ANI.
Rahul Gandhi reached Parliament on Friday for the budget session.
- Mar 17, 2023 12:40 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi hasn't said anything he should apologise for: Shashi Tharoor
- Mar 17, 2023 12:27 PM IST
Congress leader KC Venugopal files privilege motion against PM Modi
Congress MP KC Venugopal moves privilege motion against PM Narendra Modi for alleged derogatory remarks against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.
- Mar 17, 2023 12:10 PM IST
Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge join protest demanding JPC over Adani issue
- Mar 17, 2023 11:41 AM IST
Protest planned at Gandhi statute by opposition demanding JPC over Adani row
Protest planned at Gandhi statute after first adjournment by all opposition parties demanding JPC over Adani issue.
- Mar 17, 2023 11:34 AM IST
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on parliament ruckus
Why are BJP party members speaking here & there, why scared to hold discussions in Parliament? BJP is scared of Rahul Gandhi. PM Modi’s 56 inches chest has now shrunk: Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
- Mar 17, 2023 11:23 AM IST
Lok Sabha adjourned till March 20 amid ruckus
Lok Sabha adjourned till Monday after ruckus in the house as Opposition is demanding a JPC in the Adani-Hindenburg row while the BJP continues to demand an apology from Rahul Gandhi on his remarks in London.
- Mar 17, 2023 11:20 AM IST
Rajya Sabha adjourned till March 20 amid ruckus
Rajya Sabha adjourned till Monday after ruckus in the house as Opposition is demanding a JPC in the Adani-Hindenburg row while the BJP continues to demand an apology from the former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on his remarks in London.
- Mar 17, 2023 11:14 AM IST
Lok Sabha audio muted
Lok Sabha audio muted on Sansad TV amid heavy ruckus by the MPs.
- Mar 17, 2023 11:13 AM IST
Rajya Sabha proceedings resume
MoS Parliamentary Affairs V Muraleedharan presents the motion for election to the National Jute Board in Rajya Sabha.
- Mar 17, 2023 11:07 AM IST
Lok Sabha resumes amid ruckus over Rahul Gandhi's UK remarks
Lok Sabha resumes amid heavy sloganeering by the MPs over Rahul Gandhi's UK remarks.
- Mar 17, 2023 11:01 AM IST
Parliament proceedings resume for the day
The proceedings in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha resume amid ruckus.
- Mar 17, 2023 10:59 AM IST
BJP is itself an anti-national: Mallikarjun Kharge
- Mar 17, 2023 10:54 AM IST
Ruckus over Rahul Gandhi's remarks may continue in Parliament today
With Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) renewed attacks on Rahul Gandhi for his speech in London and the Opposition's demurral over the Adani-Hindenburg and demand for setting up of a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to probe the matter, the fifth day of the Union Budget session's second leg is likely to see more ruckus in the Parliament. Read more
- Mar 17, 2023 10:41 AM IST
Govt has taken steps for better crowd management at airports: Scindia
The Union government has taken several initiatives for better crowd management at airports across the country, civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia told Parliament on Thursday. Read more
- Mar 17, 2023 10:24 AM IST
Congress can’t seek support as per their convenience: TMC on skipping Adani march
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Thursday justified its decision to maintain a distance from the Congress on the Adani issue, saying the Grand Old Party cannot seek its support as per convenience. Read more
- Mar 17, 2023 10:15 AM IST
Congress MP's notice in Rajya Sabha to discuss Adani issue
Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain gives Suspension of Business Notice under rule 267 of Rajya Sabha for 17th March 2023 to discuss “the need to constitute a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to investigate the Adani stock issue.”
- Mar 17, 2023 10:13 AM IST
No pending cases older than 50 years in Supreme Court: Kiren Rijiju
The minister of law and justice Kiren Rijiju on Thursday informed Parliament that there are no pending cases that are more than 50 years, civil or criminal, in the Supreme Court. Read more
- Mar 17, 2023 10:03 AM IST
No woman chief justice at any high courts in country: Government informs Parliament
The ministry of law and justice informed Parliament on Thursday that there is no woman chief justice at any high courts of the country. Read more
- Mar 17, 2023 09:48 AM IST
Budget session marked by regular disruptions
The second half of the budget session began on Monday and has been marked by disruptions and ruckus over the last four days. BJP has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of maligning India's institutions on foreign soil while the opposition is demanding to constitute a JPC to probe the Adani stocks issue.
- Mar 17, 2023 09:34 AM IST
Congress is indulging in anti-national activities: JP Nadda
It's unfortunate that the Congress party is indulging in anti-national activities. After being repeatedly rejected by the nation, Rahul Gandhi has now become a permanent part of this anti-nationalist toolkit, says BJP President JP Nadda, reports ANI.
- Mar 17, 2023 09:27 AM IST
IT Committee to meet today to adopt draft reports on Demands for Grants (2023-24)
- Mar 17, 2023 09:22 AM IST
Bills to be introduced in Lok Sabha
In the Lok Sabha, the Compulsory Teaching of Sanskrit Language in Schools Bill, 2019, National Youth Commission Bill, 2019, Supreme Court of India (Establishment of a Permanent Bench at Jabalpur) Bill, 2020, Plastic Manufacturing (Regulation) Bill, 2019, Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Amendment of section 20A, etc., Tourism Promotion Authority Bill, 2019, Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Amendment of section 451), Unemployment Allowance Bill, 2019, Agricultural Workers Welfare Fund Bill, 2019, Special Educational Facilities (For Children of Parents Living below Poverty Line) Bill, 2019, Rainwater (Harvesting and Storage) Bill, 2019, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Sub Plans (Budgetary Allocation and Special Schemes) Bill, 2020 among others are some of the bills that will be introduced.
- Mar 17, 2023 09:21 AM IST
Today's agenda in Rajya Sabha
Among the bills that will be introduced in the Upper House of the Parliament today include the The Waqf Repeal Bill, 2022, The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, The Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and Other Superstitious Practices Bill, 2022, The Facial Recognition Technology (Regulation Of Police Powers) Bill, 2023, The Marriage Bureau (Regulation) Bill, 2022, The Interfaith Marriages by Unlawful Conversion (Prohibition) Bill, 2023, The Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2022 and the The Indian Penal Code (Amendment) Bill, 2022 among others.
- Mar 17, 2023 09:12 AM IST
Congress MP's notice in Lok Sabha to discuss Adani issue
Congress MP Manickam Tagore gives adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha demanding a discussion in the House on the Adani issue.
- Mar 17, 2023 08:56 AM IST
Manish Tewari's notice in Lok Sabha to discuss Freedom of Speech to MPs
Congress MP Manish Tewari gives adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha demanding discussion on "essence, substance and spirit of Freedom of Speech accorded to Members of Parliament under Article 105 of the Constitution."
- Mar 17, 2023 08:44 AM IST
Sanjay Singh's notice in Rajya Sabha to discuss Adani issue
AAP MP Sanjay Singh has given suspension of business notice in Rajya Sabha under rule 267 and demanded a discussion on Adani stocks issue, Reports ANI.
- Mar 17, 2023 08:43 AM IST
Congress' Ranjeet Ranjan gives notice to discuss Adani issue
Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan gives Suspension of Business Notice under Rule 267 in Rajya Sabha to discuss the Adani stocks issue, reports ANI.
- Mar 17, 2023 08:21 AM IST
Several bills to be passed in Lok Sabha
A slew of bills are slated to be passed in Lok Sabha including Compulsory Teaching of Sanskrit Language in Schools Bill, Unemployment Allowance Bill, 2019, among others on Friday.
Mumbai housing society where remains of Saraswati were found being sanitised
After the Mumbai Mira Road murder case surfaced, the housing society decided to start strick background checks of the tenants.
‘Will relaunch agitation if ex-WFI chief not arrested by June 15’: Bajrang Punia
Sakshi Malik said that the wrestlers will play the Asian games only if the entire case is completed after a fair probe
Congress MLA calls Lord Hanuman ‘Adivasi’, BJP leader slams ‘insult to god’
'I think lord Hanuman was also an Adivasi only, and we have all descended from him," Umang Singhar said at a public gathering.
Sharad Pawar explains why no new role for Ajit; ‘Already has responsibility’
For the first time, the NCP will have two working presidents – Supriya Sule, Praful Patel. Sharad Pawar said it is to ensure shared responsibilities.
Evening brief: Pakistan finance minister hopes for country amid crisis
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Rethink ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’: Akhilesh Yadav to BJP on wrestlers' protest
Samajwadi Party broke its silence over wrestlers' protests when wrestlers announced that they were heading to Haridwar to immerse their medals in Ganga.
Yasin Malik's long history of struggle
The NIA wants the death penalty for Yasin Malik. From picking up the gun at a young age to adopting non-violence, the jailed JKLF chief is back in the news
Omar Abdullah's ‘Article 370’ jibe after Kejriwal seeks support in Ordinance row
Omar Abdullah slammed Arvind Kejriwal for seeking opposition's support against the Centre's ordinance after allegedly batting for the scrapping of Article 370.
Ajit Pawar's 'congratulation' to Supriya Sule, Praful Patel as they gain big
Ajit Pawar has not been given any new role in the power shuffle in the Nationalist Congress Party which is being interepreted as Sharad Pawar's stern message.
Sharad Pawar declares Supriya Sule, Praful Patel as working presidents of NCP
The announcement was made at the party’s foundation day programme in Delhi in presence of Ajit Pawar, who has been reportedly involved in a power tussle with Supriya Sule
‘Will participate in Asian Games only when issues are resolved': Sakshi Malik
“We will participate in Asian Games only when all these issues will be resolved,” ANI quoted Sakshi Malik.
Jamia scholar Shoaib Jamai heckled, abused at TV debate; Video viral
Shoaib Jamai, at the centre of controversy for his ‘Akhand Bharat for Muslims’ statement, was seen thrashed during a televsion debate.
Mumbai murder: Porn sites notes; online tips for body disposal. What cops found
Manoj Sane was arrested for allegedly murdering Saraswati Vaidya, days after her body parts were found pressure-cooked and roasted inside the Mira Road flat.
Manoj Jha reacts to BJP leader's ‘Osama Bin Laden’ comment on Rahul Gandhi
Manoj Jha's comments came after Samrat Chaudhary said, “Rahul Gandhi grows beard like Osama bin Laden and thinks that he will become like PM Narendra Modi."
Kapil Sibal counters Giriraj Singh's praise of Godse as ‘saput’
Union minister Giriraj Singh on Friday claimed Nathuram Godse as ‘saput’ (good son) of India because he was born here, unlike the Mughals.
