Opposition parties staged a walkout in Rajya Sabha on Friday (August 09) in support of Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan. The walkout led by Congress stalwart Sonia Gandhi, happened after Jaya Bachchan got into a heated exchange with Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar over being introduced as 'Jaya Amitabh Bachchan'.

Jaya Bachchan vs Jagdeep Dhankar: Third face-off in parliament in last 10 days

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, aiming to address issues related to the powers of State Waqf Boards, registration and survey of waqf properties, and removal of encroachments. Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju presented the bill, which seeks to amend the Waqf Act, 1995.

Indian government introduces Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 |

Germany's top court has rejected a change to the electoral system that would have disadvantaged smaller parties in parliamentary elections, although it upheld a reform that would shrink the bloated Bundestag.

Germany: Electoral reforms under scanner

Over in France, it has been 10 days since the elections and with a fractured result. The uncertainty continues prime minister Gabriel Attal and his cabinet have resigned and unlike last time the President has accepted it.

France's fractured parliament ushers to uncertainty

Over a month after the European Union Parliament elections were held lawmakers have retained Roberta Metsola as the president for a second term. Watch this video to know more.

Who is Maltese lawmaker Roberta Metsola?

King Charles III will officially open the new session of Parliament on Wednesday, donning his ceremonial robes and the crown of state to deliver a speech laying out the legislative program of the U.K.’s first left-leaning government in 14 years.

UK: First time for King Charles III to announce new party in power

A fiery exchange was witnessed in both houses of Parliament with the opposition demanding a discussion on the NEET controversy. The Congress alleged that Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s microphone was muted when he raised the NEET issue in Lok Sabha. Speaker Om Birla said that he does not switch off the microphone of MPs and has no such control. Watch in for more details!

NEET row in parliament: Indian PM Modi to reply to the Motion of Thanks

TMC MP says BJP's ‘400 paar’ slogan started with ‘chu’, ended with ‘kit-kit’ at 240; video goes viral

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is now speaking in Parliament and is replying to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address in the lower house of Parliament on Tuesday.

PM Modi responds to Motion of Thanks on President's speech, Opposition creates ruckus as PM speaks

Deadly anti-tax protests in Kenya have pushed President Ruto to withdraw the controversial finance bill. Can peaceful negotiations ensure a policy that reflects the will of Kenya's people?

Gravitas | Kenya president withdraws finance bill amid deadly protests

Kenyan police fire tear gas at crowds of young protesters in the capital Nairobi, as demonstrators rally across the country against the government's proposed tax hikes. There is heavy police presence in the city as parliament continues to debate the controversial finance bill containing the proposed taxes.

Kenya Protest: Police open fire at protesters trying to storm Parliament

Kenya Protest: Protesters demand President Ruto's resignation

Kenya Protest: Parliament passes finance bill, capital Nairobi turns into battleground

Kenyan protests turned violent after members of parliament voted to approve the finance bill, 2024 paving for its last phase which is the presidential assent into an act. At least forty-five patients were attended to at Kenyatta National Hospital after sustaining injuries from anti-finance bill protests. The protesters entered the parliament hours after police shot several demonstrators outside parliament buildings. Eric Njoka decodes why the demonstrations have become a game changer for Kenya.

Kenya Protests: Kenya burns as anti-tax protests turn ugly

The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha in India began today with the oath-taking ceremony of the newly-elcted Member of Parliaments in the 18th Lok Sabha.

Parliament Session begins: PM Modi, other MPs to take oath; what's on agenda?

Parliament statues relocated to ensure they are not in prominent place for MPs to protest: Congress

Watch: Italian MPs throw punches at each other in parliament as country hosts G7 Summit

Now Italy which is holding G7 meeting witnessed unruly scenes in its Parliament. A brawl broke out in the parliament resulting in the apparent injury of one lawmaker who had to leave the chamber in a wheelchair.

Italy: Fistfight breaks out in Italy's Parliament amid ongoing G7 summit

Now Italy which is holding G7 meeting witnessed unruly scenes in its Parliament. A brawl broke out in the parliament resulting in the apparent injury of one lawmaker who had to leave the chamber in a wheelchair

Italy: Lawmakers engage in fistfight in Parliament amid ongoing G7 summit in the nation

Italy which is holding a G7 meeting witnessed unruly scenes in its Parliament. A brawl broke out in the parliament resulting in the apparent injury of one lawmaker who had to leave the chamber in a wheelchair.

Fistfight between Italian lawmakers as they discussed a bill over local autonomies

Kulwinder Kaur, a female constable in the CISF, has been suspended for hitting Bollywood actress and BJP MP from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, on Thursday. Based on a written complaint from CISF officers, a First Information Report (FIR) is being filed against the CISF constable at Chandigarh Airport. Additionally, CISF has filed a complaint with the local police.

Kangana Ranaut Slap Row: Which controversial remark led to the incident?

Netanyahu to lose power? Gantz's centrist party submits bill to dissolve Israeli parliament

Taiwan government to reject contested parliament reforms

WATCH: Water thrown on Georgian leader during fiery Parliamentary debate on foreign influence law

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