Parliament Monsoon Session HIGHLIGHTS: Inland Vessels Bill Passed In Rajya Sabha, General Insurance Bill Gets A Nod In LS

Monsoon Session HIGHLIGHTS: The Opposition and Centre are locked in a standoff on discussion over the snooping issue in the house. Since the session began, only a handful of bills have been passed.

Background

Parliament Monsoon Session HIGHLIGHTS: After another week of washout, opposition parties are likely to continue protests seeking a response from the Centre over Pegasus snoop gate issue. Today's agenda in both the houses will be: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to move a bill for the maintenance of essential defence services for India’s security in the Lok Sabha.Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will move the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2021, which seeks to abolish tribunals or authorities under various laws by amending various statutes to streamline the justice delivery system.In Rajya Sabha, Sarbanda Sonawal will move a bill to promote economic and safe transportation and trade through inland waters. A report on “Attracting Investment in a post-covid-19 economy” in the country will also be laid on the floor.Rajya Sabha leaders of “like-minded” Opposition to met at 10:15 am on Monday. The meeting happened at Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge's office, to chalk out the strategy for the day's proceedings of the House. 

02/08/2021 15:46:58

Monsoon Session LIVE: Inland Vessel's Bill, General Insurance Business Bill Gets The Nod

After much ruckus, Rajya Sabha gave a nod to Inland Vessel's Bill today and the house has been adjourned till 3rd August 11am. The General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Amendment Bill, 2021' has been passed in Lok Sabha and the house has been adjourned for the day.

02/08/2021 14:39:38

Parliament Session Live: Rajya Sabha adjourned till 3:36pm

After huge uproar in Rajya Sabha over the Inland Vessel's Bill proposed by Sarbanand Sonowal in the House, the session has been adjourned till 3:36pm. 

02/08/2021 14:32:11

Parliament Session Live: Huge Ruckus In Rajya Sabha Over Inland Vessel's Bill

Amid uproar by the opposition in Rajya Sabha, the house is discussing the Inland vessel's Bill by the Centre. The Inland Vessels Bill, 2021 that was passed by Lok Sabha on July 21, will help domestic cargo movement with potentially lower rates, which is expected to help small businesses.

The proposed law is in line with the Narendra Modi government’s aim to develop inland ports and harness India’s 7,500km coastline and potentially navigable waterways.

02/08/2021 14:27:20

Nirmala Sitharam moves to amend several acts in Lok Sabha

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharam on Monday moved to withdraw a bill to further amend The Cinematograph Act, 1952, The Customs Act 1962, Airports Authority of India Act, 1994 and other such acts.

02/08/2021 14:12:43

Parliament Live: Oppn To discuss Monsoon Session strategy tomorrow

Opposition Party floor leaders from Lok Sabha&Rajya Sabha to meet tomorrow in Delhi to discuss strategy for Monsoon session. Rahul Gandhi to attend the meet, few Opposition parties are of the view that a mock Parliament session should be convened, decision after the meet: Sources

02/08/2021 12:20:44

Monsoon Session LIVE: Lok Sabha adjourned till 2pm

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm amid uproar by Opposition MPs, demanding a discussion on the 'Pegasus Project' media report.

02/08/2021 12:11:14

LS proceedings adjourned till 12 noon amid Opposition protest

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 12 noon on Monday amid protest by Opposition members over the Pegasus snooping controversy and other issues.

Speaker Om Birla asked the protesting members to raise issues of public interest rather than sloganeering and urged them to go back to their seats.

"You all are respectable members representing lakhs of people This House is for discussion... I will give you time (for discussion)," Birla said.

Notwithstanding Opposition protests, the Question Hour went on for over 30 minutes and more than seven questions were taken up along with supplementaries.

As Opposition members continued with their protest, Birla adjourned the House for about 25 minutes till 12 noon.

As soon as the House met for the day, Speaker Birla, on behalf of the House, congratulated shuttler P V Sindhu on winning a medal at the Tokyo Olympics.

The Speaker noted that she is the first Indian woman athlete to win two individual medals at Olympics. He congratulated her for the "historic achievement" and also expressed hope that Sindhu's win will be an inspiration for youngsters.

02/08/2021 11:43:23

Monsoon Session Live: Lok Sabha Adjourned Till Noon

Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 pm over uproar by Opposition MPs over various issues.

02/08/2021 11:38:43

Monsoon Session LIVE: Om Birla Congratulates PV Sindhu

I am delighted to tell you that PV Sindhu won the bronze medal for India in badminton women's singles at Olympics. This is her second consecutive Olympics medal. She is the first Indian woman to win two Olympic medals for individual events: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

02/08/2021 11:26:24

Monsoon session Live: Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12pm

After opposition created ruckus in the Parliament over the Pegasus issue, Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 12pm

02/08/2021 11:10:03

Monsoon Session Live: Rajya Sabha chairman congratulates PV Sindhu

I congratulate PV Sindhu for winning the bronze medal in Tokyo Olympics. With her spectacular performance, she has scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman to win two Olympics medals: Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu

02/08/2021 11:08:24

Monsoon Session Live: Govt is responsible if the House isn't functioning, says LoP Rajya Sabha

Govt is responsible if the House isn't functioning. Govt doesn't want itself to get exposed. They'll face challenges if there's a discussion on 'Pegasus', they'll lose their dignity. They say they're ready for discussion but they don't want it: Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge