Second part of Parliament's Budget Session begins today amid high octane campaign for Assembly polls
3 years, 10 months ago

Second part of Parliament's Budget Session begins today amid high octane campaign for Assembly polls

Firstpost  

Senior leaders of various parties, especially the regional ones, are likely to skip most of the House sittings to focus on campaigning in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry New Delhi: The month-long second part of the Budget Session of Parliament begins on Monday in the middle of a high octane campaign for Assembly elections in four states and one Union Territory. The main focus of the government in the second part of the session is to get the various demands for grants for the year 2021-22 passed along with the Finance Bill which carries various tax proposals. The part two of the session is taking place at a time when political parties have their focus on elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry. The first part of the Budget session began on 29 January with the President’s Address to joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament.

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Budget Session: Most interesting, awaited of Parliament’s sessions
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget Session: Most interesting, awaited of Parliament’s sessions

Hindustan Times  

Budget discussions often continued past midnight. The marathon, and often argumentative and high-pitched debates are a hallmark of a Budget Session with Lok Sabha members having the power to veto any bill related to government expenditure, revenue, or taxation. Rajya Sabha members are entitled to seek the finance minister’s reply to their queries before the Budget is “referred back” to …

Parliament Budget Session Live updates Day 1 | President address joint session of Parliament, both Houses adjourned till tomorrow
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Parliament Budget Session Live updates Day 1 | President address joint session of Parliament, both Houses adjourned till tomorrow

The Hindu  

The Budget Session of Parliament began this morning with President Droupadi Murmu addressing a joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. In her first address to the joint sitting in the new Parliament building, the President highlighted the achievements of the Narendra Modi-led government in the last 10 years. Both Houses shall resume tomorrow, when the interim budget …

Parliament Budget Session 2024 to be held from 31 Jan to 9 Feb; FM Sitharaman to present interim budget on 1 Feb
1 year ago

Parliament Budget Session 2024 to be held from 31 Jan to 9 Feb; FM Sitharaman to present interim budget on 1 Feb

Firstpost  

Parliament’s Interim Budget Session 2024 will be held from 31 January to 9 February. With Lok Sabha elections 2024 scheduled to be held later this year, Sitharaman would be presenting an interim budget and not a full budget. As mentioned the annual budget presented every year on 1 February acts as the full financial statement for the upcoming fiscal year …

Parliament budget session to take place from January 31 to February 9: Report
1 year ago

Parliament budget session to take place from January 31 to February 9: Report

Live Mint  

The Parliament Budget session is scheduled to take place from January 31 to February 9, according to media reports. This year, instead of a lengthy Economic Survey like previous years, a brief report on the status of India's economy is anticipated to be presented for 2024–25 before the interim budget on February 1. This would be the last session of …

Parliament Budget Session Updates | March 29, 2023
1 year, 9 months ago

Parliament Budget Session Updates | March 29, 2023

The Hindu  

Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha once again had a day of minimal productivity as the Opposition continued to press its demand for a joint parliamentary committee probe into allegations against the Adani Group. Union Cabinet Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav introduced the Forest Amendment Bill, 2023, in the Lower House and moved that it be sent …

Parliament Session: Both Houses adjourned till Monday as Oppn-govt logjam over Rahul vs Adani continues
1 year, 9 months ago

Parliament Session: Both Houses adjourned till Monday as Oppn-govt logjam over Rahul vs Adani continues

India TV News  

Parliament Budget Session: The second leg of the Budget session of Parliament began on Monday and will continue till April 6. The proceedings in Parliament were paralysed for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday as the BJP stepped up its offensive against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks in the UK, accusing him of insulting the country's constitutional institutions …

Parliament Updates: Both Houses adjourned till tomorrow as impasse between govt & Opposition continues
1 year, 9 months ago

Parliament Updates: Both Houses adjourned till tomorrow as impasse between govt & Opposition continues

India TV News  

Parliament Budget Session: The second leg of the Budget session of Parliament began on Monday and will continue till April 6. The proceedings in Parliament were paralysed for the third consecutive day on Wednesday as the BJP stepped up its offensive against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks in the UK, accusing him of insulting the country's constitutional institutions …

Budget session resumes, Opposition strategy meet today
1 year, 10 months ago

Budget session resumes, Opposition strategy meet today

Hindustan Times  

Opposition parties will meet on Monday at Congress president and Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge’s office to discuss their floor strategy, a meeting where they are likely to zero in on contentious issues such as price rise, alleged misuse of federal agencies and the exposure of State Bank of India and Life Insurance Corporation of India to the …

Second leg of Budget session from March 13; Govt says priority to pass Finance Bill
1 year, 10 months ago

Second leg of Budget session from March 13; Govt says priority to pass Finance Bill

The Hindu  

The second leg of the Budget session will commence on March 13, 2023 with the government asserting that its priority is to pass the Finance Bill and the Opposition planning to raise issues like the action of central agencies against the BJP's political rivals and allegations against the Adani group. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge had on Friday accused the Narendra …

Parliament Budget Session Live Updates
1 year, 11 months ago

Parliament Budget Session Live Updates

The Hindu  

For the second day in a row, proceedings in both the Houses were adjourned for the day over demands for an investigation into the ongoing stock market rout of Adani Group companies. Rajya Sabha speaker Jagdeep Dhankar ended proceedings adding a word of caution, “any member of the House that enters the well, violating the regime applicable would be dealt …

Parliament: Fin Min Sitharaman Tables Economic Survey 2022-23; Prez Murmu Departs After First Address
1 year, 11 months ago

Parliament: Fin Min Sitharaman Tables Economic Survey 2022-23; Prez Murmu Departs After First Address

News 18  

The budget session of Parliament commenced on Tuesday with President Droupadi Murmu’s maiden address to both Houses of Parliament. Without directly mentioning either Pakistan or China, the President, who is also the supreme commander of the armed forces, highlighted that “befitting response” was given to every “misadventure from LoC to LAC ”. The Union Budget 2023 will be presented on …

First half of Budget session likely to end early
1 year, 11 months ago

First half of Budget session likely to end early

The Hindu  

The first leg of Budget session which is scheduled to end on February 13 is likely to end early hinted Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on January 31, 2023. Speaking to reporters after attending the Business Advisory Committee of the Lok Sabha, Mr. Joshi said leaders of various political parties urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to adjourn the first …

Budget session: Govt. seeks co-operation, Opposition parties ready to corner Centre
1 year, 11 months ago

Budget session: Govt. seeks co-operation, Opposition parties ready to corner Centre

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: On the eve of Parliament’s Budget Session, the government made it clear it was willing to discuss all issues under the laid-down rules and sought cooperation from the Opposition parties for the smooth functioning of both Houses. Seeking the cooperation of all parties at the all-party meeting today, parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi said: “We seek the Opposition’s …

Budget session from tomorrow, President Murmu to address joint sitting of two Houses
1 year, 11 months ago

Budget session from tomorrow, President Murmu to address joint sitting of two Houses

The Hindu  

The Budget session of Parliament begins on Tuesday with the maiden address of President Droupadi Murmu to the joint sitting of both Houses. While the government's priority will be to seek approval on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address and the Finance Bill, the Opposition is raring to corner it on a range of issues, including the Adani-Hindenburg …

Opposition demands debate on Hindenburg report, attack on federalism in Budget session
1 year, 11 months ago

Opposition demands debate on Hindenburg report, attack on federalism in Budget session

The Hindu  

At the all party meeting preceding the Budget session of Parliament, the Opposition parties demanded a debate on two issues — the revelations made by US-based short seller Hindenburg Research on alleged stock manipulation and tax evasion by the Gautam Adani group and attack on the federal structure by governors in Opposition ruled States. Not giving a conclusive assurance on …

All-party meeting in Parliament begins, Congress leaders absent
1 year, 11 months ago

All-party meeting in Parliament begins, Congress leaders absent

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: An all-party meeting called by the government ahead of the Budget Session of Parliament commenced on Monday morning. All top leaders from the opposition parties including DMK leader, TR, Balu, TMC leaders, Sudip Bandyopadhyay and Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, TRS leaders K Keshava Rao and Nama Nageswara Rao were in attendance. Congress leaders were absent in the meeting, however, …

Government convenes all-party meeting today ahead of Budget Session of Parliament
1 year, 11 months ago

Government convenes all-party meeting today ahead of Budget Session of Parliament

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The government has called an all-party meeting on Monday, a day ahead of the start of the Budget Session of Parliament.The customary meeting, called by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi, is to be held at noon on 30 January in Parliament Annexe Building. During the meeting, the government is expected to seek cooperation from all parties for the …

Govt to convene all-party meeting today ahead of budget session
1 year, 11 months ago

Govt to convene all-party meeting today ahead of budget session

Hindustan Times  

The government has called an all-party meeting on Monday, a day ahead of the start of the Budget Session of Parliament. During the meeting, the government is expected to seek cooperation from all parties for the smooth running of Parliament. The customary meeting, called by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi, is to be held at noon on January 30 in …

Parliament Budget Session kick-starts today, President Murmu to address both Houses
1 year, 11 months ago

Parliament Budget Session kick-starts today, President Murmu to address both Houses

India TV News  

The Budget session of Parliament kicks off today with opposition parties geared up to target the government on a range of issues including the Adani-Hindenburg row. At an all-party meeting convened on Monday, the government said it was willing to discuss every issue under the rules during the Budget Session of Parliament. At the all-party meeting, Aam Aadmi Party's Sanjay …

National issues to dominate Telangana Budget session
1 year, 11 months ago

National issues to dominate Telangana Budget session

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: In its first Budget session of the Telangana Legislature after rebranding the TRS as the BRS to enter national politics, the ruling party is expected to corner the Narendra Modi-led BJP government at the Centre on a range of issues including agriculture, irrigation and power. BRS president and Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao, according to party sources, plans to …

Budget Session 2023 Dates Announced, Session To Be Held With 27 Sittings Spread Over 66 Days
2 years ago

Budget Session 2023 Dates Announced, Session To Be Held With 27 Sittings Spread Over 66 Days

ABP News  

New Delhi: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday announced the dates for the Budget Session of Parliament. "Budget Session, 2023 of Parliament will commence from 31 January and continue till 6 April with 27 sittings spread over 66 days with usual recess. He added, "During the Budget Session, 2023 the recess will be from 14 February till 12 …

Top Congress leaders discuss party strategy for the upcoming Budget Session
2 years, 10 months ago

Top Congress leaders discuss party strategy for the upcoming Budget Session

Firstpost  

The Congress lost Punjab to the AAP and could not wrest any of the four other states – Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur – from the BJP New Delhi: Top Congress leaders on Sunday discussed the party’s strategy for the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament and decided to work in coordination with other like-minded parties to raise issues of …

Budget session: Congress to raise issues of inflation, unemployment in Parliament
2 years, 10 months ago

Budget session: Congress to raise issues of inflation, unemployment in Parliament

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday said that Congress will raise a number of issues, including inflation, unemployment and evacuation of the students from Ukraine, in the second part of the Budget session in Parliament, beginning from tomorrow. The working president of Congress Sonia Gandhi presided over a meeting of the party's Parliamentary strategy …

Union Budget 2022 | Budget speech sans electoral references
2 years, 11 months ago

Union Budget 2022 | Budget speech sans electoral references

The Hindu  

As Budget speeches go, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's address on Tuesday had almost no reference to any poll-bound States and appeared to be a broad strokes oration on the government's economic interventions without populist announcements. This perhaps prompted BJP chief whip in the Lok Sabha Rakesh Singh to make a quickround of the treasury benches, especially the backbenchers to rouse …

What should you expect from the Budget session?
2 years, 11 months ago

What should you expect from the Budget session?

Business Standard  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharam is set to present the paperless Union Budget for the financial year 2022-23 at 11am tomorrow. This year however, in the absence of a chief economic adviser, the principal economic advisor and other officials are preparing the survey. Last year’s Economic Survey projected the growth rate of 11% for the current financial year. A business …

Elections keep happening but Budget Session very important, must make it fruitful: PM Modi
2 years, 11 months ago

Elections keep happening but Budget Session very important, must make it fruitful: PM Modi

India TV News  

Highlights PM Modi noted that the Budget sets the tone for the whole year, so it is an important session PM Modi said that discussions should be driven by good intentions to make the session fruitful PM Modi said he hopes all MPs, political parties will have quality discussions with an open mind Budget Session Latest News: Prime Minister Narendra …

Budget Session 2022-23 to commence from today | Check full schedule
2 years, 11 months ago

Budget Session 2022-23 to commence from today | Check full schedule

India TV News  

Highlights Union Budget 2022 will commence from today. Here's the full schedule for Union Budget 2022: The Economic Survey 2021-22 will be Laid by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Lok Sabha on January 31, 2022. On February 1, the General Budget for 2022-23 will be presented in the Lok Sabha by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and its copy will be …

Union Budget 2022: Date, time, where to watch and other details
2 years, 11 months ago

Union Budget 2022: Date, time, where to watch and other details

Live Mint  

All eyes are now on Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman who will present her fourth budget today, 1 February. Last year, the Budget was delivered in a paperless format for the first time by FM Sitharaman, who arrived for the presentation carrying a tablet instead of the traditional 'bahi-khata'. The first part of the Union budget session of Parliament will …

Budget Session 2022: Check date, time, where to watch, what to expect and more – Firstpost
2 years, 11 months ago

Budget Session 2022: Check date, time, where to watch, what to expect and more – Firstpost

Firstpost  

The Session will be held in two parts — the first part of the Budget session will conclude on 11 February, the second part of the Budget Session will begin on 14 March and end on 8 April Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2022 in Parliament on 1 February. As the date for the presentation …

Union Budget 2022-23: From date to timing, here's all you need to know
2 years, 11 months ago

Union Budget 2022-23: From date to timing, here's all you need to know

Firstpost  

Union Budget 2022-23: The session will be conducted in two phases — the first phase of the session will end on 11 February and the second phase of the session will start from 14 March and conclude on 8 April Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2022-2023 in Parliament on 1 February at 11.00 am. As …

Union Budget 2022: Parliament's Budget Session to start from 31 January, full schedule here
3 years ago

Union Budget 2022: Parliament's Budget Session to start from 31 January, full schedule here

Firstpost  

The Budget Session in Parliament will be held in two phases — first from 31 January to 11 February and the second from 14 March to 8 April The Budget Session of Parliament will commence on 31 January with the address of the President to both the Houses, and conclude on 8 April. The first part of the session would …

Union Budget 2022 Session Schedule Announced: Check Date, Time, Key Details
3 years ago

Union Budget 2022 Session Schedule Announced: Check Date, Time, Key Details

News 18  

The Union Budget 2022 will be presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 at 11 am. From Covid-19 relief to increase the limit of standard deduction under the income tax, middle class are expecting a host of measures from finance minister in Union Budget 2022. “The Finance Minister will be presenting the Union Budget 2022-23 on the 1st …

Part one of Budget Session likely to conclude two days early on February 13
3 years, 11 months ago

Part one of Budget Session likely to conclude two days early on February 13

India TV News  

The first part of the Budget Session of Parliament is likely to end on February 13 instead of February 15, sources said on Friday, underling that the total number of working days would however remain the same. BUDGET 2021: FULL COVERAGE The matter was discussed in the Business Advisory Committee of Lok Sabha where leaders of various parties were unanimous …

Union Budget Documents Won't be Printed This Year, For The First Time Since 1947, Due to Covid-19
4 years ago

Union Budget Documents Won't be Printed This Year, For The First Time Since 1947, Due to Covid-19

News 18  

For the first time since 1947, Union Budget papers will not be printed. The first part of the Budget session would be held from January 29 to February 15, and Part 2 from March 8 to April 8. Like the Monsoon session, the upcoming Budget session is also likely to be held in two shifts — morning and evening — …

Union Budget to be Presented on Feb 1, Parliament to Hold Budget Session from Jan 29 to Feb 15
4 years ago

Union Budget to be Presented on Feb 1, Parliament to Hold Budget Session from Jan 29 to Feb 15

News 18  

Parliament will hold the first part of Budget Session from January 29 to February 15, during which the Union Budget 2021 will be presented on February 1. The session is likely to witness chaotic scenes over the farmers’ protests against agri reforms, with the government deciding to do away with the Winter Session last year in view of the Covid-19 …

Budget Session of Parliament to resume today
4 years, 10 months ago

Budget Session of Parliament to resume today

India TV News  

The second half of Parliament's Budget Session is set to resume today. The session is likely to be stormy as the Congress party has said that it will seek the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the Centre's alleged failure in containing violence in the national capital. Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Sunday said that his party …

Budget session to be held after PACS polls
4 years, 11 months ago

Budget session to be held after PACS polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao is said to have decided to hold the Budget Session of Legislature after the completion of elections to the primary agriculture cooperative societies. Sources close to the Chief Minister’s Office said that though Mr Rao had decided to hold the session from February 9, he changed his mind after the notification of the elections …

Parliament passes Interim Budget 2019-20
5 years, 11 months ago

Parliament passes Interim Budget 2019-20

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Parliament on Wednesday approved the NDA government's sixth and final budget that gave income tax rebate to those earning up to ₹5 lakh, an annual cash dole of ₹6,000 to small farmers and pension for unorganised sector workers. While the Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Appropriation Bills that authorised the government to spend certain sums till the …

Interim Budget 2019: Political considerations shouldn't derail Rajya Sabha proceedings, says Venkaiah Naidu
5 years, 11 months ago

Interim Budget 2019: Political considerations shouldn't derail Rajya Sabha proceedings, says Venkaiah Naidu

Firstpost  

Invoking the spirit and principles of republicanism, Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu appealed to leaders of various parties that their political considerations should not derail the proceedings of the House in the Budget Session. New Delhi: Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday appealed to leaders of various parties that their political considerations should not derail the proceedings …

Union Budget likely to be presented on 1 February; Parliament session likely from 31 January to 13 February
6 years ago

Union Budget likely to be presented on 1 February; Parliament session likely from 31 January to 13 February

Firstpost  

The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs headed by Home Minister Rajnath Singh deliberated on the dates for the Budget session and the final decision will be announced after the Rajya Sabha is adjourned sine die New Delhi: The Budget session of Parliament is likely to be held from 31 January to 13 February and the interim Budget is expected to …

Budget Session of Parliament to Begin from January 29
7 years ago

Budget Session of Parliament to Begin from January 29

India TV News  

The Budget Session of Parliament will begin from January 29 and conclude on April 6. The first phase of the Budget Session will feature the presentation of the Union Budget on February 1. The Budget is presented by means of the Finance Bill and the Appropriation Bill has to be passed by both the Houses before it can come into …

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