18TH JUNE
Battles of Tololing, Tiger Hill proved to be decisive: Kargil heroes on 25th anniversary of 1999 war 25 Years of Kargil War: During the Kargil war in 1999, Colonel Balwan Singh, then a young Lieutenant, led the Indian Army's Ghatak Platoon in the successful assault on Tiger Hill, a crucial victory against Pakistani intruders. Despite being injured,...
04 Jul, 2024, 10.40 AM ISTLok Sabha session recorded productivity of 103 percent: Om Birla The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha concluded with a productivity rate of 103%, as reported by Speaker Om Birla. During the seven sittings over 34 hours, 539 newly elected members took their oaths, Om Birla was re-elected as Speaker, and the ses...
03 Jul, 2024, 11.18 AM IST18th Lok Sabha: Om Birla 2.0, emergency attack and working with 'shehzada,' will Modi govt's approach in Parliament remain same? The 18th Lok Sabha session showcased the NDA government's strength in securing crucial victories, despite opposition resistance. The dynamics of Modi 3.0 highlight a balance between continuity and potential policy challenges with key allies. The pre...
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President Droupadi Murmu to address joint sitting of Parliament today President Droupadi Murmu will address the joint sitting of Parliament today, marking her first address after the formation of the third NDA government. Following her address, a motion of thanks will be discussed in both Houses. The 18th Lok Sabha se...
27 Jun, 2024, 06.51 AM ISTKangana Ranaut and Chirag Paswan's video from Parliament goes viral 2011 film 'Miley Naa Miley Hum' costars and actor-turned-MPs Kangana Ranaut and Chirag Paswan reunited in Parliament. The duo shared a lighter moment earlier this morning - the video of which has now gone viral.
26 Jun, 2024, 08.42 PM ISTDid not ask for division of votes as a constructive step, Jairam Ramesh on Lok Sabha Speaker election Om Birla's election as the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha saw significant political maneuvers, including opposition unity and NDA's majority support, highlighting the importance of consensus and strategic decisions in the parliament.
26 Jun, 2024, 04.13 PM ISTLok Sabha Speaker: NDA candidate likely to file nomination today, election on June 26 Although the BJP leaders remained tight-lipped about their nominee for the post, there are speculations that Om Birla, the speaker in the 17th Lok Sabha, could also be in the race again. However, Bhartruhari Mahtab, the current pro-term speaker of t...
25 Jun, 2024, 09.14 AM ISTPM Modi, senior ministers take oath as members of 18th Lok Sabha Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sworn in as a member of the 18th Lok Sabha, marking his third consecutive term. He, along with his Council of Ministers, had previously taken oath on June 9. Modi, who retained the Varanasi seat, has been representin...
24 Jun, 2024, 03.16 PM ISTNo evidence he understood true meaning of people's verdict: Congress on PM's pre-session remarks Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at the start of the 18th Lok Sabha, accusing him of arrogance and diverting from key issues. Kharge and Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh emphasized that ...
24 Jun, 2024, 02.37 PM ISTCongress upset over pro-tem speaker election, will not assist during oath-taking of MPs Parliament Session: Congress and India Bloc MPs decided not to assist the pro-tem Speaker during the oath-taking ceremony of MPs after BJP's Bhratruhari Mahtab was appointed as pro-tem Speaker instead of the more senior Congress MP K Suresh. This de...
24 Jun, 2024, 12.10 PM ISTHope your certificate of my intelligence is not like NTA grading: Jairam Ramesh to Kiren Rijiju ahead of 18th Lok Sabha's 1st session : Parliament Session: Ahead of the commencement of the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju's statement on social media, stating that actions would speak louder ...
24 Jun, 2024, 12.09 PM IST'Positively looking forward for coordination to run Parliament': Kiren Rijiju Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju expressed his positive outlook on coordinating the functioning of the 18th Lok Sabha as its first session commenced. He welcomed the newly elected members and assured them of his availability to assist as ...
24 Jun, 2024, 11.26 AM ISTBangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina arrives on two-day State visit to India Newly-appointed Minister of State (MoS) Kirtivardhan Singh welcomed the visiting Bangladesh PM at the airport. This visit will give a "major boost" to India-Bangladesh ties, Official Spokesperson, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Randhir Jaiswal ...
22 Jun, 2024, 02.37 PM ISTPM Modi set to propose Lok Sabha speaker candidate on June 25 Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to propose the new Lok Sabha Speaker on June 25, as the 18th Lok Sabha session begins. The session, from June 24 to July 3, will focus initially on the oath-taking of new members, with the election for Speaker on ...
18 Jun, 2024, 07.40 AM ISTKiren Rijiju appeals to parties to work unitedly as 'Team India'; favours constructive debate in Parliament Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has called for constructive debate in the upcoming 18th Lok Sabha session, urging cooperation from all political parties for a smooth running of the House. He believes that the government wants to run Parl...
13 Jun, 2024, 04.06 PM ISTFirst session of 18th Lok Sabha to begin on June 24 The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha is scheduled from June 24 to July 7, according to Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju. During this period, newly elected members will take oath or make affirmations, elect the Speaker, and engage in di...
12 Jun, 2024, 01.23 PM ISTFirst session of 18th Lok Sabha to begin from June 24, Rajya Sabha on June 27: Kiren Rijiju Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Wednesday that the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha will begin on June 24 for the oath or affirmation of the newly elected members. The first three days of the session will see the newly elected...
12 Jun, 2024, 11.42 AM ISTFirst session of 18th Lok Sabha likely to commence around June 15: Sources The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha is set to begin around June 15 with the oath-taking of newly elected members, followed by the election of a new Speaker and the President's address to both Houses.
08 Jun, 2024, 12.15 AM ISTParliament complex renovation & paperless MP registration progressing Preparations for the 18th Lok Sabha include landscaping the Parliament complex and implementing a paperless registration system for newly elected MPs. The Central Vista project is renovating the entire parliament building to create a more interconne...
03 Jun, 2024, 11.53 PM ISTUGC-NET 2024 exam date shifted to 18th June following candidate feedback The National Testing Agency and UGC have rescheduled the UGC-NET exam to 18th June 2024 following feedback from candidates. The exam will be conducted in OMR mode across India on a single day.
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