Parliament Highlights: Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die

The ongoing monsoon session of Parliament is likely to end on Wednesday, two days ahead of the scheduled last day of sitting on August 13.

Parliament building in Delhi (Photo by Mohd Zakir/HT Archive)

The ongoing monsoon session of Parliament is likely to end on Wednesday, two days ahead of the scheduled last day of sitting on August 13. While Lok Sabha was the first to be adjourned on the day, the Rajya Sabha will be adjourned after the passage of the OBC Bill, which was unanimously passed by the Lower house on Tuesday. The session has seen Opposition MPs in both Houses take on the Union government over a host of issues, including the mishandling of the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, the three farm laws, and the alleged Pegasus snooping scandal....Read More

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• 11 Aug 2021, 08:07:32 PM IST

  Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die

  Rajya Sabha was adjourned after the passage of two bills.

• 11 Aug 2021, 03:40:14 PM IST

  PM Modi, HM Shah, others meet LS Speaker Om Birla

  PM Modi, HM Amit Shah, Congress interim chief Sonia Gandhi, Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and other MPs, including those from TMC, Shiromani Akali Dal, YSRCP, BJD and others met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today.

• 11 Aug 2021, 02:47:35 PM IST

  No data available on deaths of farmers protesting against farm laws, says MoS (Home)

  "No information available centrally but Delhi Police has reported the death of one farmer due to suicide," says MoS (Home) Nityanand Rai if the ministry has any information on deaths of farmers protesting against the farm laws in Delhi.

• 11 Aug 2021, 01:49:02 PM IST

  Time granted till October to frame rules under CAA, says MoS (Home)

  The Committee on Subordinate Legislation, Lok Sabha, has granted an extension till 9th October to frame the rules under The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA): MoS Home Nityanand Rai to Rajya Sabha

• 11 Aug 2021, 01:15:52 PM IST

  New Parliament building to be ready before August 15 next year, says Om Birla

  We will make an effort to see that the new Parliament building is constructed before 15th August next year. When the nation completes 75 years of Independence, we will celebrate it in the new Parliament building: Om Birla

• 11 Aug 2021, 12:54:00 PM IST

  Why was Pegasus not discussed, asks Adhir Ranjan Choudhary

  "Despite our constant appeals to discuss 'Pegasus, the issue was not taken up in the House. When there is a global discussion over it, with France, Germany, Hungary discussing it, why have our demands been ignored?" asks Congress' leader in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Choudhary.

• 11 Aug 2021, 12:31:45 PM IST

  'Hurt that proceedings didn't take place as per expectations': Om Birla

  "I am hurt that the proceedings of the House did not take place as per expectations in this session. I always make an effort to see that maximum business takes place in the House and discussions are held over issues related to the public," says Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla.

• 11 Aug 2021, 11:55:35 AM IST

  Jairam Ramesh reacts to Naidu's emotions

  "Presiding officers in Parliament should be neutral umpires," tweets Congress Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh as chairman Venkaiah Naidu breaks down over ruckus.

• 11 Aug 2021, 11:34:18 AM IST

  RS to adjourn sine die after passage of OBC Bill

  Rajya Sabha to adjourn sine die after passage of OBC Bill, bringing to an end the monsoon session of Parliament.

• 11 Aug 2021, 11:11:42 AM IST

  Lok Sabha adjourned sine die, RS adjourned till 12pm

  Lok Sabha adjourned sine die, while Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12 noon as Opposition MPs create ruckus.

• 11 Aug 2021, 11:09:50 AM IST

  RS chairman gets emotional over ruckus

  Venkaiah Naidu gets emotional as proceedings begin in Rajya Sabha for the day. "All sacredness of this House was destroyed yesterday when some members sat on the tables and some climbed on the tables," says Naidu.

• 11 Aug 2021, 10:58:50 AM IST

  RS chairman likely to take action against Opposition MPs

  Rajya Sabha chairman Venkaiah Naidu likely to take action against Opposition MPs over yesterday's ruckus. Union home minister Amit Shah, House Leader Piyush Goyal, and other BJP MPs met Naidu over the same, today morning: Reports

• 11 Aug 2021, 10:54:09 AM IST

  Samajwadi Party welcome passage of OBC Bill

  We welcome the passage of OBC Bill. Likewise, a state-wise list for Scheduled Castes should also be prepared. Caste census is important for castes like Kashyap-Nishad. On the basis of caste census, 50% SC quota will have to be increased: VP Nishad, SP Rajya Sabha MP

• 11 Aug 2021, 10:41:46 AM IST

  Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha to convene shortly

  Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will convene at 11am for today's session which is likely to be the last of the ongoing monsoon session.

• 11 Aug 2021, 10:35:55 AM IST

  'Will take decision today': Union min Muraleedharan

  "We will take a decision on it today," says Union minister V Muraleedharan on ruckus by Opposition MPs in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday while demanding withdrawal of farm laws.

• 11 Aug 2021, 10:29:14 AM IST

  Congress MP gives notice in RS on farm laws

  Deepender Hooda gives notice for suspension of business in Rajya Sabha demanding discussion on Centre's farm laws.

• 11 Aug 2021, 10:27:29 AM IST

  Opposition meeting begins in Parliament

  Opposition meeting begins in Parliament to chalk out strategy ahead of today's session.

• 11 Aug 2021, 09:39:27 AM IST

  Congress gives adjournment motion in LS over fuel prices

  Congress' Manickam Tagore gives adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha on the issue of rising fuel prices.

• 11 Aug 2021, 09:09:18 AM IST

  Congress gives adjournment motion in LS over Pegasus issue

  Congress MP Manish Tewari gives adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha on 'Pegasus project' media report.

• 11 Aug 2021, 08:56:26 AM IST

  Floor leaders of Opposition parties to meet today

  Floor leaders of Opposition parties of both houses scheduled to take place today in chamber of Rajya Sabha's leader of the Opposition.