Parliament Live Updates: As monsoon session begins today, Cong says PM Modi ‘must be' present during ‘Pahalgam-Op Sindoor-Trump' discussion
Bills are likely to be tabled: Seven pending bills have been listed for consideration and passing while eight new bills have been listed for introduction, consideration and passing. It includes: The Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025 — which will replace an ordinance; The Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025; The Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025; The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025; The National Sports Governance Bill, 2025; The National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025; The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation Amendment Bill, 2025; The Geoheritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and Maintenance) Bill, 2025.
All-party meeting held ahead of session: A meeting with leaders of political parties was held on July 20 to discuss matters related to the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, 2025. While the Centre has accepted the Opposition's demand to hold a debate on Operation Sindoor, it is yet to take a call regarding a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar.
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09:44 (IST) 21 Jul 2025
Parliament Live Updates: Seven pending bills have been listed for consideration and passing
Seven pending bills have been listed for consideration and passing
- The Income Tax Bill, 2025
- The Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, 2024
- The Indian Ports Bill, 2025
- The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024
- The Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024
- The Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024
- The Bills of Lading Bill, 2024
09:34 (IST) 21 Jul 2025
Parliament Live Updates: Eight bills have ben listed for introduction, consideration and passing
Eight bills have ben listed for introduction, consideration and passing in the Monsoon Session.
-The Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025
-The Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025
-The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025
-The Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025
-The Geoheritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and Maintenance) Bill, 2025
-The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation Amendment Bill, 2025
-The National Sports Governance Bill, 2025
-The National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025
09:31 (IST) 21 Jul 2025
Parliament Live Updates: Bills likely to be tabled
A total of 17 bills are expected to be tabled during the Monsoon Session, including the Income Tax Bill, 2025; the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024; the Bills of Lading Bill, 2024; and the Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025 — which will replace an ordinance.
Discussions and voting on the Demands for Grants (Manipur) for the year 2025–26 are also scheduled.
Resolution seeking approval of extension of President's Rule imposed through Proclamation issued by the President on the 13th of February, 2025 in Manipur is also expected to be tabled.
09:26 (IST) 21 Jul 2025
Parliament Live Updates: What are the key issues to be tabled
Operation Sindoor and US President Donald Trump's ceasefire claims remain among the key issues the government is set to take up for discussions.
According to sources, the Centre has accepted the Opposition's demand to hold a debate on Operation Sindoor.
However, it is yet to take a call regarding a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar.
09:25 (IST) 21 Jul 2025
Parliament Live Updates: Key points about Monsoon session
The monsoon session of the Parliament is set to begin today (July 21) and will continue till August 21.
The Session will provide a total of 21 sittings spread over a period of 32 days.
During this period, both the houses will be adjourned on the August 12, 2025 to reassemble on Monday, the August 18, 2025 so as to facilitate Independence Day celebrations.
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