Members in the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi
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Congress decides to submit privilege notice against PM Modi
The party had initially decided to submit a privilege notice against Anurag Thakur over his now-expunged remarks directed at Rahul Gandhi over his caste.
Modi had shared a part of Thakur's Lok Sabha speech on X, which Congress' Jairam Ramesh objected to as well on the social media platform.
Parliament recap
Anurag Thakur, Rahul Gandhi spar over caste census in Lok Sabha
An incensed Gandhi said that he was 'insulted' but that it did not bother him.
Halwa ceremony an 'emotional' issue, says Nirmala Sitharaman
Hitting back at Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi for pointing at a picture from this year’s halwa ceremony for not having any Dalit or OBC faces, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that the ceremony was an “emotional” issue for the officers working on the Union Budget.
'Congress ready to listen to any abuse, but demands caste census,' Kharge doubles down after Rahul Gandhi-Anurag Thakur fracas
The Congress on Tuesday said the Gandhi family's caste is martyrdom but the BJP-RSS will never understand that, as it slammed the ruling party over its MP Anurag Thakur's apparent questioning of Rahul Gandhi's caste.
Civil Aviation Minister to move for leave to introduce The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024 Bill in Lok Sabha
Today Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu will move for leave to introduce The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024 Bill to provide for regulation and control of the design, manufacture, maintenance, possession, use, operation, sale, export and import of aircraft and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. (ANI)
Congress Parliamentary Party holds meeting in central hall of old building ahead of the day's proceedings
Watch | Congress Parliamentary Party observes moment of silence for lives lost in Wayanad landslide
Congress Lok Sabha Whip Manickam Tagore submits adjournment notice to discuss 'caste census and women reservation'
Anurag Thakur's 'caste' comments at Rahul Gandhi draws ire
'He sits there and abuses to appease his masters,' said Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla
'Anurag Thakur has been using unparliamentary words,' said Hibi Eden
'...distressful that in this 21st century such a crude question was thrown,' remarked K Chidambaram
'Anurag Thakur used very bad language,' said Pramod Tiwari
Watch | Sonia, Rahul arrive in Parliament
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to reply on Budget in Rajya Sabha today
Must sustain goodwill generated in Lok Sabha polls, Sonia tells Congress MPs
The veteran politician made these comments taking into note the fact that elections would be held in four states soon.
Congress considering submitting a privilege notice against Anurag Thakur over his remarks on caste
Proceedings begin in both Houses
Mallikarjun Kharge speaks in Rajya Sabha
Ruckus in Lok Sabha from opposition benches as Jyotiraditya Scindia speaks
'Modi sarkar shame shame' rings out in Lok Sabha as Jyotiraditya Scindia speaks
No word that hurts Kharge ji will be kept on record: Dhankhar in Rajya Sabha
This is not a battleground, we aren't each others enemies: Dhankhar
'Maafi maango' cries ring out from Opposition benches as ruckus in Lok Sabha continues
Opposition drown out Pralhad Joshi with 'shame shame', 'pyaar do, pyaar lo' slogans
Congress trying to break nation: Rijiju
Tearing into the Congress party, Union Minister Rijiju said that the Congress is making an issue of caste, 'attacking' the army to make India weak and break the nation.
Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 pm.
Lok Sabha resumes, House ruckus-free for now
Karnataka Congress govt didn't give any relief to farmers who suffered damages in landslides, claims Tejasvi Surya
Rahul never insisted on caste census during UPA government, why now? asks Jagadish Shettar
BJP takes shots at Rahul Gandhi over Wayanad landslides in Rajya Sabha
BJP's Surendra Singh Nagar alleged that Wayanad's representative didn't convey the problems of the people there thus far, in a shot at Rahul Gandhi.
Anurag Thakur is immature, but what was Modi's need to tweet it? Kharge on 'caste' remark at Rahul
RSS has been contributing to national welfare, our culture; everyone should take pride in it: Dhankhar
Congress submits privilege notice against PM Modi
Irrespective of party politics, Modi will stand with people and govt of Kerala, assures Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha
He was speaking on the landslides in Wayanad.
Contempt of the House: Channi on filing privilege complaint against PM Modi
Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi, who moved Privilege complaint against PM Modi told news agency ANI, "I have moved a Privilege Motion against the PM. I have written to the Lok Sabha Speaker that it was contempt of the House when the PM tweeted & promoted the certain objectionable remarks made by Anurag Thakur after they were expunged from House records."
PLI scheme continues to witness a lot of interest from investors: Nirmala Sitharaman
Speaking in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said PLI scheme continues to witness a lot of interest from investors.
Made India an attractive manufacturing destination: Nirmala Sitharaman
In a reply to Budget discussion in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, "We have tried to make India an attractive manufacturing destination"
Budget strikes a fine balance between growth, employment, capital investment & fiscal consolidation, says
In a reply to Budget discussion in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, "Budget strikes a fine balance between growth, employment, capital investment, and fiscal consolidation, among others."
Military is doing a good jobs in Wayanad, says Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha
Speaking on the Wayanad Landslides in Lok Sabha, Leader of Opposition Rahul said said it is a huge tragedy in Wayanad and the military is doing a good job.
"I think it is important that we support the people of Wayanad and I request the Govt to help the people of Wayanad. It is the second time this tragedy has taken place, this took place 5 years ago as well. It is clear that this area has an ecological issue, so this should be looked into and whatever hi-tech solution can be brought forward, will be good," he said.
'Deliberate attempt to mislead people,' says Nirmala Sitharaman on favouring two states in Budget speech
Speaking in Rajya Sabha, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday strongly rejected the charge of favouring only two states -- Andhra Pradesh and Bihar -- in her Budget speech and accused the opposition of mislead people.
Lok Sabha adjourned briefly
Lok Sabha was adjourned briefly after Congress objected to BJP leader Tejasvi Surya's remarks on Rahul Gandhi over Wayanad landslides.
Congress means 'mehangai', says Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha
In a scathing attack in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that Congress means 'mehangai'.
To this, opposition members objected to finance Minister's words.
Lok Sabha row over Anurag Thakur's caste remark a 'drama', both BJP, Cong anti-OBC: Mayawati
Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati on Wednesday said the recent spat between the opposition and treasury benches in Lok Sabha over a caste remark was a "drama" and an "attempt to deceive the OBC community".
Mayawati said both BJP and Congress have a history of remaining "fiercely anti-OBC", so they cannot be trusted. (PTI)
Here's what Nirmala Sitharaman said on Agnipath scheme in Rajya Sabha
"Agniveer scheme will help armed forces to have a much younger force by recruiting those in the age group of 17-26 years."
"Agniveer scheme will help keep armed forces battle-ready and young."
C P Radhakrishnan sworn in as Maharashtra Governor
Opposition MPs express concern over train accidents
Opposition MPs in Lok Sabha on Wednesday expressed concern over the "increase" in number of train accidents in the country, while those of the treasury benches lauded the government's efforts to expand the railway network.
50% concession on train fares for senior citizens, journalists should be resumed: Pappu Yadav in LS
The government should consider resuming 50 per cent concession on train fares given to senior citizens and journalists discontinued during Covid pandemic, Independent MP Pappu Yadav said on Wednesday.
PM Modi's biggest contribution is combining of Railway budget with Union Budget: Nishi Kant Dubey
BJP's Nishi Kant Dubey from Jharkhand thanks the Speaker Om Birla and the Railway Minister for their continuous presence during the entire debate on railway allocation even if it continues late at night.
The biggest contribution of PM Modi towards the people was to make Railway budget as a part of the general budget unlike in the past where railway budget used to be presented separately