Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and others attend proceedings in the Lok Sabha during the first day of the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Monday, July 21. (Sansad TV via PTI Photo)
Monsoon session: Parliament adjourned for the day
Earlier, speaking with media before start of session, PM Modi hailed multi-party delegations that various nations to convey India's position post-Operation Sindoor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (July 21) said Parliament's Monsoon session is like a 'Vijay Utsav' as the Indian armed forces achieved their objectives under Operation Sindoor 100 per cent, and expressed confidence that the MPs will articulate this sentiment in one voice.
Speaking with the media before the start of the session, he hailed the multi-party delegations that visited various parts of the world to convey India's position post-Operation Sindoor for their efforts in removing the veil from the face of the master of terrorists, Pakistan.
Ahead of the start of the session, the government convened an all-party meeting on Sunday, where Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju said they are open to discussing key issues like Operation Sindoor. The government sought cooperation from Opposition parties for the smooth conduct of the House.
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- 21 July 2025 4:44 PM IST
Parliament adjourned for the day
With Rajya Sabha getting adjourned for the day and Lok Sabha being adjourned earlier, the opening day of Parliament's Monsoon Session concluded on Monday. Since beginning, both Houses witnessed repeated adjournments with the Opposition demanding a discussion on Operation Sindoor. Despite assurance from the Government that the discussion would be held in due time, the Opposition did not relent.
- 21 July 2025 4:31 PM IST
Rajya Sabha chairman receives notice for Justice Yashwant Verma's removal
Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Monday he has received a notice signed by more than 50 Rajya Sabha MPs to initiate an inquiry under the Judges Inquiry Act and set in motion the process for removal of Justice Yashwant Verma.
He also said that he has asked the Rajya Sabha Secretary General to find out if a similar motion has been submitted by MPs in the Lok Sabha seeking removal of Justice Yashwant Verma.
This reference has been made because of conflicting rules exist for the process of admitting a notice for removal of a judge when such a notice is submitted simultaneously in both Houses of Parliament on the same day and when such a notice is submitted in both Houses on different days (in which case the motion submitted first is to be admitted by the House concerned and the other one become infructuous.
- 21 July 2025 4:03 PM IST
Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned for the day
Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned for the day moments after resuming at 4 pm following repeated adjourments amid Opposition ruckus over demand for discussion on Operation Sindoor.
- 21 July 2025 3:42 PM IST
Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, passed in Rajya Sabha
Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, passed in Rajya Sabha. The Bill was moved by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
- 21 July 2025 3:41 PM IST
Union Minister Sonowal moves Bills of Lading Bill in Rajya Sabha
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal moves motion in Rajya Sabha to pass the Bills of Lading Bill, 2025 in Rajya. Earlier, replying to the discussion, he upheld the benefits of the Bill, arguing thatit would not only streamline cargo shipping operations but would also make it more transparent.
- 21 July 2025 3:38 PM IST
BJD MP Bishi flags fraud risk in Bills of Lading Bill
Speaking during the discussion on the Bills of Lading Bill, 2025 in Rajya Sabha, BJD MP Niranjan Bishi said that modernisation cannot come at the expense of accountability and legal clarity. He pointed out that as per section 4 (1) of the Bill, a bill of lading will be treated as valid even when goods have not been shipped , adding this would increase the chances of fake bills and fraudulent trading.
- 21 July 2025 2:54 PM IST
145 Lok Sabha MPs submit petition for Justice Yashwant Varma's removal
As many as 145 Lok Sabha members submit petition to Speaker Om Birla regarding removal of Justice Yashwant Varma. Signatories to the petition to remove Justice Varma include Rahul Gandhi, Anurag Thakur, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Supriya Sule and K C Venugopal, reported PTI.
- 21 July 2025 2:51 PM IST
Rajya Sabha: AIADMK MP Thambidurai warns of drug influx via Tamil Nadu ports
AIADMK MP M.Thambidurai said on Monday in Rajya Sabha that drugs and narcotics are coming in through all ports in Tamil Nadu alleging that Chennai has become the base for such drugs and narcotics. He also said that such consignments of drugs were affecting the law and situation in Tamil Nadu.
- 21 July 2025 2:30 PM IST
Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, tabled Rajya Sabha
Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, tabled in the Rajya Sabha by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal. The Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha on March 10.
- 21 July 2025 2:04 PM IST
Rajya Sabha proceedings resume
Rajya Sabha proceedings resume amid Opposition ruckus.
