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Parliament's monsoon session live updates: Govt afraid of facing questions on China border situation, says Congress

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Sep 15, 2020, 19:56:15 IST

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Parliament's monsoon session live updates: Govt afraid of facing questions on China border situation, says Congress

Rajnath Singh today made a statement in Lok Sabha over the China border situation. Stay here for all live updates.

09:05 (IST) Sep 15

Congress MP Rajeev Satav has given Zero Hour notice in Rajya Sabha over 'drawing attention of central government on reservation of Maratha community'.

09:05 (IST) Sep 15

DMK MP Tiruchi Siva has given Zero Hour notice in Rajya Sabha over 'adverse impact of holding NEET exams, leading to suicides by students'.

09:05 (IST) Sep 15

Defence minister Rajnath Singh to make a statement on India-China border issue in Lok Sabha later today.

09:03 (IST) Sep 15

Rajya Sabha proceedings begin.

09:03 (IST) Sep 15

Members of Parliament of the Left parties protest in front of Gandhi statue at the Parliament, over their demand for withdrawal of 'anti-farmers policies.'

08:45 (IST) Sep 15

TMC MP Santanu Sen has given Zero Hour notice in Rajya Sabha, over 'community spread of Covid-19'.

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08:44 (IST) Sep 15

Bill to cut MPs’ salary by 30% for a year introduced in Lok Sabha

Parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday introduced a bill in Lok Sabha that seeks to reduce the salaries of members of Parliament by 30% for one year “to meet the exigencies arising out of Covid-19 pandemic”. The Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2020, seeks to replace the Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020, which was issued soon after the coronavirus crisis emerged in the country. The bill will be tabled in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

20:21 (IST) Sep 14

BJP MP demands 'strong' population control Bill' in Rajya Sabha

BJP's Rajya Sabha MP Harnath Singh Yadav on Monday demanded in the Upper House that a "strong" population control Bill be brought in this monsoon session of Parliament itself. The BJP lawmaker from Uttar Pradesh raised the demand during the Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha. Yadav said that owing to the population explosion, India's resources are being strained and development affected. He claimed that the "nation is getting into serious trouble". He also blamed the rising population for joblessness and malnutrition.

19:34 (IST) Sep 14

Read: Congress sharpens attack on govt over farmers' issues

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19:27 (IST) Sep 14

Meeting of the Union Cabinet scheduled to be held, at 1.30pm tomorrow, at Parliament House Annexe

19:02 (IST) Sep 14

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 9am tomorrow

19:02 (IST) Sep 14

Rajya Sabha adopts motion against starred questions and introduction of 'private member business' in the house during this session, in view of Covid-19

18:38 (IST) Sep 14

Congress hits out at govt for introducing three farmers-related bills in Lok Sabha, alleging they will give 'freedom to corporates to brutally exploit farmers and take away protection that minimum support price provides'

18:35 (IST) Sep 14

Trinamool MP Derek O'Brien says question hour should be allowed as it is the only window where opposition can question the govt and ministers

18:15 (IST) Sep 14

Around 400 MPs were present (in Lok Sabha) during the session today. Eight bills were introduced and two bills were passed: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

18:08 (IST) Sep 14

Read: Harivansh belongs to all sides of aisle, says PM

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18:03 (IST) Sep 14

Read: Around 30 MPs test Covid positive on Day 1 on Parl session: Sources

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17:58 (IST) Sep 14

Members of various parties congratulate Harivansh on being re-elected Rajya Sabha deputy chairman

17:52 (IST) Sep 14

After becoming an MP, Harivanshi ji has always ensured how all MPs can become more dutiful. The journalist inside him has stayed alive: PM Narendra Modi

17:50 (IST) Sep 14

Harivansh Ji has represented India at many global conferences. Wherever he went, he left a mark and raised India’s prestige: PM Modi