Parliament LIVE: Making a mountain where no molehill exists, says Arun Jaitley on order to monitor computers

A meeting has been called by Lok Sabha speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Friday to explore options to prevent disruptions, use of placards and members from rushing into the well of the House.The move follows frequent disruptions that have marred Parliament’s winter session from its beginning on December 11. Mahajan called senior leaders from different parties to her chamber to express her displeasure about the ongoing disturbances in the House after it was adjourned on Thursday.The Parliament session began at 11 am. :

3:00 pm IST

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LS adjourns, to meet again on Dec 27

The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Friday after vociferous protests by the opposition over various issues, including the Rafale deal, bonded labourers rescued in Karnataka, Delhi sealing and Cauvery water dispute. The House will now meet on December 27, after Christmas.

2:45 pm IST

You are making a mountain where molehill doesn’t exist: Jaitley on MHA order

“On December 20, same order of authorisation was repeated that was existing since 2009. You are making a mountain where a molehill does not exist,” said finance minister Arun Jaitley in Rajya Sabha responding to Congress leader Anand Sharma over MHA order allowing 10 agencies to monitor any computer.

12:30 pm IST

Lok Sabha adjourned for the day

Lok Sabha proceedings have been adjourned for the day after din created by AIADMK, TDP and AAP members over various issues. There were no protests by Congress members who had been persistently attacking the government on the Rafale jet deal and demanding a joint parliamentary committee probe into the issue.

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2:30 pm

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned Friday till 2:30 pm as two Tamil parties - the AIADMK and DMK - continued their protest over the Cauvery River issue, while the Opposition Congress and treasury benches sparred over the Rafale jet deal.

11:25 am IST

Lok Sabha adjourned till noon

Lok Sabha has been adjourned till noon amid din created by AIADMK, TDP and AAP members, according to news agency PTI.

11:00 am IST

Muslim Women Bill to tabled in Lok Sabha: ANI

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2018 is also expected to be tabled in the Lok Sabha on today, the ninth day of the winter session, according to news agency ANI.