Breaking News, Latest Updates, Highlights Of July 20

01:27 PM

Union Cabinet Meet Begins At Parliament

The meeting of the Union Cabinet has started at Parliament House Annexe. 

12:18 PM

JP Nadda To Meet Tribal MPs Of BJP Today

BJP national president JP Nadda will hold a meeting with all tribal MPs of BJP at 1 pm in the Parliament.

11:25 AM

Both Houses Adjourned Till 2 PM

Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have been adjourned till 2 pm amid sloganeering by the Opposition MPs.

11:23 AM

India Reports 20,557 New COVID-19 Cases

India today reported 20,557 fresh COVID-19 cases, 18,517 recoveries, and 40 deaths, says Union Health Ministry.

10:25 AM

Kerala Not To Impose GST On Kudumbashree

Kerala will not impose GST on items sold by Kudumbashree (a women SHG by the state government) and small stores in 1-2 kg packets or loose quantities, even if it leads to any issues with the Centre, says state Finance Minister KN Balagopal.

10:25 AM

BJP Leader Smriti Irani Attacks Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi never posed a question,always disrespected Parliamentary proceedings... He's the one to have less than 40 per cent attendance in Parliament... Today, the person who's been politically unproductive is dedicating himself to ensure there's no debate in Parliament. A gentleman whose entire political history has been dotted with showing disrespect to Parliamentary procedure is adamant to bring down the productivity of Lok Sabha, says BJP leader Smriti Irani.

09:43 AM

Congress Moves Adjournment Motion In LS

Congress MP Kodikunnil Suresh has moved an adjournment motion in Lok Sabha over the depreciation of the Rupee against the Dollar.

09:24 AM

AAP Moves Suspension Of Business Notice In RS

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has moved a suspension of business notice under Rule 267, for discussion on the committee on MSP constituted by the Government of India, for the second consecutive day.

09:03 AM

DMK Gives Suspension Of Business Notice In Rajya Sabha

DMK Rajya Sabha MP Tiruchi Siva has given a suspension of business notice under rule 267, over the "enormous hike in the price of petroleum products which has a spiraling effect on the essential commodities prices affecting poor and middle-class people."

09:03 AM

AAP Gives Adjournment Motion Notice In Rajya Sabha

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh has given an adjournment motion notice under Rule 267, demanding a discussion on the increased GST on food items and rising inflation.

08:29 AM

Newly Nominated Rajya Sabha MP PT Usha To Take Oath Today

Newly nominated Rajya Sabha MP PT Usha, a former Olympic track and field athlete, will take oath today after the Upper House assembles at 11 am.

08:14 AM

NIA Raids In Tamil Nadu

The NIA carried out searches since today morning at a Tiruchirappalli special camp where foreigners with criminal records are lodged, reports ANI. 

07:56 AM

Yellow Alert Issued For Delhi

A yellow alert has been issued by the IMD for Delhi today. According to the forecast of the weather department, moderate to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in the national capital today.

07:49 AM

Day 3 Of Parliament Monsoon Session Today

The opposition on day 3 of the monsoon session is expected to continue the uproar over price hike, inflation, the India-China standoff, and the Agnipath recruitment scheme in both Houses of the Parliament.

07:48 AM

PM Modi To Interact With Indian Contingent For CWG 2022 Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with the Indian contingent bound for the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 today via video conferencing. The CWG 2022 will be held in Birmingham this year from July 28 to August 8.