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Data shows Parliament has sunk to a new low as govt and opposition parties slug it out

This is the least productive budget session since 2014, with the Rajya Sabha also witnessing meaningful activity for just 35% of the planned time.

MPs’ salary increase: Here’s what our lawmakers’ new pay package looks like

The Joint Committee on Salaries and Allowances approved the parliamentary affairs ministry’s proposals, doubling MPs’ basic salary from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh. New...

Angry with MPs fighting, Venkaiah Naidu cancels special dinner for them

Naidu had planned an Andhra Pradesh special dinner, with specialist cooks called from the state.

BJP MPs want ‘unproductive’ budget session to be curtailed, govt yet to decide

Party sources fear Parliament pandemonium is creating a negative perception about the govt, there are arguments for and against the curtailment.

Modi govt passes bill to reduce discretionary powers of courts in infrastructure disputes

It will ensure damages to an affected party in case of breach of contract, to facilitate ease of doing business.

India considers barring 91 loan defaulters from leaving the country

The individuals are owners/directors of companies which have been identified as 'wilful defaulters'. About 400 companies have been identified as such.

Renuka Chowdhury’s laugh a problem? Male politicians have resorted to these bizarre antics

Lawmakers have done some shocking things over the years, including to disrupt proceedings of legislatures. Here is a list of incidents.

Modi without 272 isn’t Modi, and that’s why he’s kicked off the 2019 campaign

Modi is a constant campaigner. His focus on the Congress may have looked over the top, but there is a purpose to his excess.

Remember your hatred for the Congress: PM Modi’s subtle message to dissenting allies

In his speeches to both houses of Parliament, Modi spoke about Congress’s perceived slights to Andhra leaders & Sikhs, in a bid to reduce TDP & SAD’s anger.

In Parliament, Shashi Tharoor’s valiant fight to change section 377

The Congress MP had tried to slip in a change through an amendment to the government’s bill to repeal 104 old laws, but Lok Sabha rejected it in winter session.

On Camera

Bodoland poll loss a wake-up call for Assam BJP. How Zubeen’s death puts Sarma in a tight spot

Assam CM can’t celebrate that the Congress drew a blank in the Bodoland Territorial Council polls in 2010 as well as 2015, and bagged only one in 2020.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

India looks to procure more S-400/S-500 air defence systems from Russia

The 2018 contract with Russia for 5 S-400 systems had a follow-on clause for 5 more. S-400 was described as a 'game-changer' for shooting down 5 Pakistan fighter jets during Op Sindoor.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.