Parliament Highlights: Both Houses adjourned for the day

The Winter Session of Parliament commences today as the government plans to introduce 16 bills during 17 sittings in the session. Meanwhile, Congress will seek to corner the government over a host of issues including the situation on the border with China.

Both Houses adjourned for the day; to resume tomorrow at 11 am

ISRO working to manage space debris, says Jitendra Singh in LS

India has put in place appropriate measures to manage the increasing space debris in low earth orbit comprising defunct satellites, discarded rocket stages and other orbital trash, Union minister Jitendra Singh told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

1,330 recognised startups from gaming and related sectors as on Nov 30: Parkash

Recognised startups in the gaming and related sectors have grown from five in 2016 to over 1,330 as on November 30, 2022, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

A task force was set up on April 8 this year for promotion of Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) industry, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Som Parkash said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.

No plans to conduct SSC exams only in Hindi: Ajay Kumar Mishra

The government has no proposal to conduct the examinations of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) only in Hindi, Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Kumar Mishra said in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.

Mishra also ruled out making Hindi compulsory in all central government offices and institutions, saying the question does not arise.

Rs 50,000 ex-gratia aid given to kin of those who succumbed to Covid: Govt

The government is giving ex-gratia assistance of Rs 50,000 to the kin of those who succumbed to Covid-19, Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said in Rajya Sabha.

The ex-gratia amount to the Covid-19 victims are being given following a Supreme Court order and guidelines issued by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, he said replying to a written question.

14 people belonging to minority communities, including 3 Kashmiri Pandits, have been killed in J&K so far this year: Nityanand Rai

India's global interest growing, its footprint expanding: Jaishankar

We don't ask our companies to buy Russian oil, we ask them to buy what's the best option they get: Jaishankar

We support a two-state solution with both states living peacefully side by side: Jaishankar on Palestine situation

G20 will showcase India to the world: Jaishankar in RS

Our endeavour is to organise 200 G20 meetings in multiple locations, says Jaishankar in RS

Kashi has been designated as the first SCO cultural and tourist capital for 2022-23: Jaishankar

Lok Sabha proceedings resume

Karnataka CM is speaking about disintegrating Maharashtra, says Supriya Sule on border row

Conspiracy against Maharashtra going on for the past 10 days. Karnataka CM is speaking about disintegrating Maharashtra. Both states are BJP-ruled. The people of Maharashtra were beaten up yesterday. This can't be allowed. This is one country. I urge Amit Shah to speak up: Supriya Sule in Lok sabha

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2:30 pm

Currently, Parliament reflects with authenticity as never before, says RS Chairman Dhankhar

With each election, there has been progressively authentic enhancement in the representation gradient. Presently, the Parliament reflects with authenticity, the mandate of the people as never before: Vice President & Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm for lunch

Supriya Sule raises Maharashtra-Karnataka border row issue in Lok Sabha

Matters of Urgent Public Importance being raised in Lok Sabha

"You are the eldest in the House and I am the youngest. The family's elder member takes care of the youngest member. He gives more love, more opportunity to speak, selects more zero hours and lets the youngest member be little mischievous in the House," said AAP's Raghav Chadha welcoming V-P Dhankhar as the Speaker of Rajya Sabha.

"Those who I love and respect, suffer the most," Dhankhar repliedtoRaghav Chadha.

Former PM Deve Gowda requests V-P Dhankhar to give more time to agri and farmers' issues in Rajya Sabha

Leader of Opposition Kharge raises the issue of limited sittings in the Winter Session

Leader of Opposition Kharge welcomes Dhankhar as Rajya Sabha Speaker

"Our Parliament will be the torch bearer of the world in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with ease and responsibility. Rajya Sabha is the biggest strength of the country. Many of our Prime Ministers have worked as members of Rajya Sabha," PM Modi in Rajya Sabha.

PM Modi congratulates Dhankhar officiating as Chairman of Rajya Sabha today

"I congratulate Chairman on behalf of this House as well as the nation. You've reached this stage while going ahead in life amid struggles, it's an inspiration for several people in the country. You are gracing this august post in the House." PM Modi to RS chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.

Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 pm after the reading of the obituaries

Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 pm after the reading of the obituaries, on the first day of the Winter Session of Parliament.

Vice President Jadeep Dhankhar officiated as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha today

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G20 not just a diplomatic event but opportunity for India to display its capability to world

India receiving G20 leadership huge opportunity says PM Modi

We are meeting at a time when India has received the opportunity to preside over the G20: PM

V-P Jagdeep Dhankar to chair Rajya Sabha for the first time today in Parliament Winter Session

Congress President Kharge calls meeting of Opposition leaders at 9:45 am

Jaishankar to make statement on latest developments in India's foreign policy in RS today

EAM S Jaishankar to make a statement on 'latest developments in India's foreign policy' in the Rajya Sabha today, on the first day of the Winter Session.

Winter Session: 16 bills on agenda, Cong to seek discussion on China border issue

The results of the assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh are likely to play out during the Winter session of Parliament beginning Wednesday.

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Govt calls all-party meet on December 6 ahead of Winter Session of Parliament

The government has convened an all-party meet of floor leaders on Tuesday to discuss the legislative agenda and important issues likely to be discussed in the Winter Session of Parliament beginning December 7.

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Winter session of Parliament: Govt plans to introduce 16 bills, Cong to seek discussion on border issue with China

The results of the assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh are likely to play out during theWintersessionof Parliament beginning Wednesday.

The government plans to introduce 16 bills during 17 sittings in thesession, while the Congress will seek to corner the government over a host of issues including the situation on the border with China.

A day after thesessionstarts, votes for the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh assembly polls will be counted. The outcome is likely have a bearing on the proceedings whichever way the verdict goes as parties may use the verdict to corner rivals.