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Rajya Sabha concluded its Budget Session with about 110% productivity, said Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan. Key bills were passed, extensive debates held, and Harivansh was re-elected Deputy Chairman

The Lok Sabha revoked the suspension of eight opposition MPs, including seven from Congress and one CPI(M) member, after Speaker Om Birla and Minister Kiren Rijiju emphasized decorum and a “Laxman Rekha” for smooth proceedings

The Telangana Assembly in Hyderabad is set to begin its budget session today at 11.45 am, with Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla addressing a joint sitting of both Houses. The House is expected to adjourn after his speech.

The INDIA bloc staged a protest in the Parliament Complex, criticising the Centre for its silence on the escalating conflict in West Asia. Opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Akhilesh Yadav demanded a clear stance from the government.

As the second phase of the Budget Session began, Congress MPs stepped up their criticism of Speaker Om Birla, supporting a no-confidence motion against him. Leaders Mallu Ravi and Sukhdeo Bhagat accused the Speaker of silencing Opposition voices, including Rahul Gandhi, during debates.

The second half of the Budget Session is expected to begin on a stormy note as the Lok Sabha takes up an opposition-sponsored resolution seeking Speaker Om Birla’s removal. West Asia tensions, electoral roll revision in Bengal and other issues may also dominate proceedings.

Seven Congress MPs and one CPI(M) member were suspended from the Lok Sabha for the rest of the Budget Session for unruly behaviour, intensifying the government–Opposition standoff over Rahul Gandhi being denied an opportunity to speak on national security issues

President Droupadi Murmu was welcomed at Parliament by VP Radhakrishnan, PM Modi, and LS Speaker Om Birla, with the ceremonial ‘Sengol’ procession marking the start of the Budget Session. She received a guard of honour and addressed the joint sitting

An all-party meeting in New Delhi, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is underway to ensure smooth functioning of Parliament’s upcoming Budget session. The session begins Wednesday with the President’s address, with the Union Budget scheduled for February 1

President Droupadi Murmu has approved the summoning of Parliament for the Budget Session 2026, scheduled from January 28 to April 2 in two phases. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present the Union Budget on February 1, a rare Sunday occurrence.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced that the state government will introduce a Bill on hate speech in the upcoming Budget session of the Assembly. Speaking at Christmas celebrations in Hyderabad, he assured complete religious freedom and pledged strict action against derogatory remarks targeting communities.

Parliament on Thursday extended the tenure of the Joint Parliamentary Committee examining Bills related to the removal of the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers, allowing it to submit its report by the last week of the Budget Session in 2026

Challenges him to prove that even one farmer in the Chief Minister's native village, Kondareddipalli, or elsewhere in his constituency, Sircilla, benefited from 100% loan waiver

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, will table the first budget of the BJP government after 27 years on Tuesday.

According to the list of business in the Lok Sabha, BJP MP Radha Mohan Singh and Samjawadi Party MP Virendra Singh will present reports of the Standing Committee on Defence for grants of the Ministry of Defence for the year 2025-26.

Protesting against the Speaker's decision, the BRS members staged a walkout even as Harish Rao repeatedly appealed to the Speaker to provide them with an opportunity to speak. Qutbullapur MLA KP Vivekanand also approached the well seeking an opportunity to speak

Additional Sessions Judge Chander Jit Singh directed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to file its reply by March 5

A special session of the State Assembly is likely to be held in the first week of March to pass key bills related to BC reservations and SC categorization. Meanwhile, the budget session is expected to commence in the third week of March after the Governor's address. The government plans to conclude the session before March 28, considering Ramzan, Ugadi, and other festivals at the end of the month.

In a surprise development, YSRCP chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy attended the Assembly session along with party legislators.

Govt's third term witnessing work at thrice the speed of previous dispensations: Prez Murmu