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Key audit reports tabled in budget session, more than 15 working hours: Speaker Gupta

Key audit reports tabled in budget session, more than 15 working hours: Speaker Gupta

New Delhi, The budget session of the Delhi Assembly concluded with over 15 hours of legislative business, said Speaker Vijender Gupta on Monday, describing it as a “result-oriented engagement” during the proceedings. Key audit reports tabled in budget session, more than 15 working hours: Speaker Gupta “The second part of the fourth session of the eighth legislative assembly was held from March 23 to March 27, 2026, comprised four sittings conducted on 23rd, 24th, 25th and 27th March 2026 and concluded with a total working time of 15 hours and 16 minutes,” Gupta said. During the budget session, the Speaker said all seven pending Comptroller and Auditor General reports were tabled in the house. “Multiple audit reports relating to state finance, revenue, economic, social, and general sectors, public sector undertakings, Delhi Jal Board and universities of the Delhi government were laid, taken up for discussion and referred to the appropriate committees,” Gupta said. The Speaker stated that 63 notices were received under Special Mention, of which 44 were raised in the house under Rule 280. …

CAPF Bill to be tabled in Lok Sabha on March 23; to reserve 50% I-G rank posts for IPS| India News

CAPF Bill to be tabled in Lok Sabha on March 23; to reserve 50% I-G rank posts for IPS| India News

The Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026 which is likely to be tabled before the Lok Sabha on Monday has codified the number of IPS officers on deputation at different levels in the CAPF and brings an umbrella law with a single framework for all the five CAPFs. The government stated in the bill that IPS officers are necessary for effective functioning and coordination between Centre & State. (CISF | Official X account) The move comes amid objections from CAPF associations which have objected to the longstanding practice of appointing IPS officers brought on deputation to senior roles. The associations had also approached the Supreme Court, which on May 23, 2025 ordered the government to ‘progressively reduce’ the number of IPS officers up to the rank of inspector generals in the CAPFs. But the government stated in the bill that IPS officers are necessary for effective functioning and coordination between the Centre and State. “Central Armed Police Forces perform functions of national security in close coordination with State authorities; and in the interest of maintaining …

Himachal CM to present budget on March 21 as speaker lists 834 key questions

Himachal CM to present budget on March 21 as speaker lists 834 key questions

As Himachal Pradesh assembly’s budget session resumes after break on March 18, Himachal Pradesh assembly speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania said in the second phase of the Himachal Pradesh assembly’s budget session, 13 sittings have been scheduled during which 834 questions were listed for discussion in the House. Addressing mediapersons, Pathania on Tuesday said the chief minister will present his fourth budget on March 21 for the financial year 2026–27. Addressing mediapersons, Pathania on Tuesday said the chief minister will present his fourth budget on March 21 for the financial year 2026–27. “The session will begin with the Motion of Thanks on the Governor’s Address from March 18 to 20, followed by the CM’s reply on March 20. Discussions on the budget estimates will take place from March 23 to 25, while deliberations on demands for grants and cut motions are scheduled from March 27 to 30. The budget is expected to be passed on March 30,” Pathnia said while talking to the media on Tuesday. The speaker informed that a total of 834 questions will …

Govt Sets Agenda For Remaining Days Of Budget Session After First Week Of Disruption | India News

Govt Sets Agenda For Remaining Days Of Budget Session After First Week Of Disruption | India News

Last Updated:March 16, 2026, 19:54 IST The disruptions meant that little business could be transacted in the House after Parliament reconvened on March 9 According to the schedule, discussions on the Demand for Grants for the Railways were taken up on Monday. (File) After a turbulent start to the second leg of the Budget Session, the government has drawn up the legislative agenda for the coming days in the Lok Sabha, even as the first week of proceedings was largely washed out due to protests by Opposition parties. The disruptions meant that little business could be transacted in the House after Parliament reconvened on March 9. Even a statement by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar was delivered amid continuous sloganeering and protests by Opposition MPs. According to the schedule, discussions on the Demand for Grants for the Railways were taken up on Monday. The debate is expected to continue late into the night, following which Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will reply to the discussion. The House will then move to discussions on the working of …

Lok Sabha Likely To Revoke Suspension Of Eight Opposition MPs On Tuesday | India News

Lok Sabha Likely To Revoke Suspension Of Eight Opposition MPs On Tuesday | India News

Last Updated:March 16, 2026, 18:33 IST Seven Congress MPs and one CPI(M) MP were suspended last month for unruly behaviour during the first part of the Budget Session, following a resolution passed by the House. Lok Sabha (File photo) The suspension of eight opposition MPs from the Lok Sabha is expected to be lifted on Tuesday, sources said, following a decision taken at a meeting convened by Speaker Om Birla. Seven Congress MPs and one CPI(M) MP were suspended last month for unruly behaviour during the first part of the Budget Session, following a resolution passed by the House. The suspension was originally set to last for the entire session, which is scheduled to conclude on April 2. Opposition parties, however, have repeatedly urged the Speaker to revoke the suspensions during one of the sittings. ALSO READ: ‘Unruly Behaviour’ In Lok Sabha: Who Are The 8 Opposition MPs Suspended, And Why? When Congress members had requested the revocation earlier, Speaker Birla had noted that such action is taken when members climb on tables or disrupt …

Permission for Iranian ships to dock in India| India News

Permission for Iranian ships to dock in India| India News

India granted permission to three Iranian warships to dock at the country’s ports three days before one of them, IRIS Dena, was sunk by a US submarine near Sri Lanka, according to information provided by the government in Parliament on Monday. Iran sought permission for the three warships, which were in regional waters, to dock in India on February 28. (Image sourced by BBC) Iran sought permission for the three warships, which were in regional waters, to dock in India on February 28, the day that Israel and the US launched their attacks on Iran, and the permission was given the next day, March 1. The Iranian frigate IRIS Dena was torpedoed and sunk by a US submarine near the coast of Sri Lanka early on March 4, resulting in the death of almost 90 crew members. Another 32 crew members were rescued by Sri Lankan authorities. External affairs minister S Jaishankar provided details about the episode while making a statement on the escalating tensions in West Asia in both houses of Parliament. He added …

No-confidence motion against Om Birla to dominate; US-Iran war on cards| India News

No-confidence motion against Om Birla to dominate; US-Iran war on cards| India News

Parliament Budget session LIVE: The opposition has also demanded a broader discussion on India’s foreign policy, the India-US trade deal, and other domestic issues. Parliament budget session LIVE updates: The second phase of the budget session is set to resume on Monday amid expectations of heated debates and political confrontations, with the Lok Sabha scheduled to take up an opposition-sponsored no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla. Key issues that are likely to dominate the session include the ongoing West Asia crisis, India-US trade relations, and disputes over parliamentary conduct. The second half of the session will run until April 2 and is reportedly expected to focus on crucial legislative business, including the passage of the Finance Bill, 2026 and discussions on Demands for Grants for various ministries. Opposition moves no-confidence motion against Om Birla One of the central developments in the Lok Sabha will be the opposition-backed resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla. Several opposition leaders submitted the notice alleging that Birla acted in a “blatantly partisan” manner while conducting proceedings in the …

Govt Sets Agenda For Remaining Days Of Budget Session After First Week Of Disruption | India News

Parliament Budget Session 2.0 LIVE Updates: No-Trust Motion Against Speaker Om Birla; Jaishankar To Brief On Iran War

The second half of the Budget session of Parliament resumes today and is expected to begin on a stormy note. The Lok Sabha is set to take up an opposition-backed motion seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla, while the escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States is also likely to dominate proceedings. The Budget session will continue until April 2. What’s on agenda? No-trust motion against Om Birla: A motion against Om Birla, signed by 118 Opposition MPs, accuses him of acting in a “blatantly partisan” manner while conducting proceedings in the House. Following the notice, Birla recused himself from presiding over the Lok Sabha and is expected to return to the chair only after the matter is decided. Despite the political heat, the ruling National Democratic Alliance holds a comfortable majority, making it unlikely that the motion will succeed. PM Narendra Modi has publicly backed Birla, saying the Speaker has upheld the principles of the Constitution and parliamentary democracy. Jaishankar to brief Parliament on West Asia war: External Affairs Minister S. …

Motion Against Om Birla In Lok Sabha, What The Constitution Says About Removing A Speaker | India News

Motion Against Om Birla In Lok Sabha, What The Constitution Says About Removing A Speaker | India News

Last Updated:March 09, 2026, 07:33 IST Opposition MPs will today move a resolution in the Lok Sabha seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla, alleging partisan conduct during parliamentary proceedings. A file photo of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla (PTI) A resolution seeking the removal of Om Birla as Speaker of the Lok Sabha is scheduled to be taken up when the House meets on March 9 as part of the ongoing Budget Session. Opposition members have alleged that Birla has acted in a “partisan” manner while presiding over the House. The development comes after repeated confrontations between the government and opposition benches during the first phase of the Budget Session. Here is what the Constitution and parliamentary procedure say about the process, and what is expected to happen in the House. WHAT THE CONSTITUTION SAYS ABOUT REMOVING A SPEAKER Under the Constitution, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha can be removed from office through a resolution passed by the House. Once a notice of such a resolution is listed for consideration, the House must …

Amid US-Iran conflict, EAM S Jaishankar to brief parliament on West Asia tensions| India News

Amid US-Iran conflict, EAM S Jaishankar to brief parliament on West Asia tensions| India News

External affairs minister S Jaishankar will make a statement on the ongoing situation in West Asia and address concerns about safety of Indians living in gulf countries, in Parliament on Monday, when the second half of the budget session will begin. External affairs minister S Jaishankar will make a statement on the ongoing situation in West Asia and address concerns about safety of Indians living in gulf countries, in Parliament on Monday, when the second half of the budget session will begin. (ANI) The session, which is set to be stormy, will start amid renewed confrontation between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition over the no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, conflict in West Asia, and the India-US trade deal. The session is expected to set the tone for the upcoming assembly elections in four states and one Union territory. The revised business of the House shows that Jaishankar “will make a statement on the situation in West Asia.” The statement assumes significance as the Opposition is expected to try …