New Delhi, July 19: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in the Lok Sabha on Monday that the 'Pegasus Project' was an attempt to malign our democracy and its well-established institutions. He also said any form of illegal surveillance is not possible in India.

The monsoon session will conclude on August 13. Rajya Sabha press communique stated that President Ram Nath Kovind has summoned the House to meet on July 19 and the session will continue till August 13.

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4:45 PM, 19 Jul

Lok Sabha has been adjourned till 11 am on Tuesday.

3:53 PM, 19 Jul

In the past, similar claims were made regarding use of Pegasus on WhatsApp. Those reports had no factual basis & were denied by all parties. Press reports of 18 July '21 also appear to be an attempt to malign Indian democracy & its well-established institutions: Ashwini Vaishnaw

3:53 PM, 19 Jul

A highly sensational story was published by a web portal last night. Many over-the-top allegations made around this story. The press reports appeared a day before monsoon session of Parliament. This can't be a coincidence: Ashwini Vaishnaw, IT Minister, in LS on 'Pegasus Project'

3:52 PM, 19 Jul

Without subjecting the phone to this technical analysis, it's not possible to conclusively state whether it witnessed an attempted hack or successfully compromised. The report itself clarifies that presence of a number in list doesn't amount to snooping: Ashwini Vaishnaw in LS

3:52 PM, 19 Jul

The allegation is that individuals linked to these phone numbers for being spied upon. However, the report says that the presence of a phone number in the data does not reveal whether was a device was infected by Pegasus or subjected to an attempted hack: IT Min Ashwini Vaishnaw

3:52 PM, 19 Jul

We can't fault those who haven't read the news story in detail & I request all members of House to examine issues on facts & logic. The basis of this report is that there is a consortium that has got access to a leaked database of 50,000 phone numbers: IT Min on 'Pegasus Project'

3:52 PM, 19 Jul

I have been saying that new technology will definitely create problems. We should look into this aspect. Such new technologies are beneficial, but people also misuse them. Social media has a far-reaching impact: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on 'Pegasus Project' report

3:52 PM, 19 Jul

Everyone has right to speak & people have to be convinced through discussions. Central Govt has already held talks (with farmers), its policies aren't against anyone. But people have emotions so talks should be held with them again: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on anti-farm laws protest

3:51 PM, 19 Jul

PM Modi to meet floor leaders over the Covid19 situation of the country today.

3:51 PM, 19 Jul

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw addresses the Lok Sabha on the Pegasus controversy.

3:42 PM, 19 Jul

Rajya Sabha has been adjourned for the Day.

2:26 PM, 19 Jul

Lok Sabha adjourned till 3.30 PM, as the Opposition MPs' uproar continues in the House.

2:26 PM, 19 Jul

Business Advisory Committee (BAC) meeting of Lok Sabha begins

2:26 PM, 19 Jul

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 3 PM today.

2:10 PM, 19 Jul

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has been appointed the Deputy Leader in Rajya Sabha. The post was earlier held by Piyush Goyal, who has been elevated to the post of Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha.

2:09 PM, 19 Jul

Congress And Shiv Sena demand a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe over the Pegasus row.

1:54 PM, 19 Jul

It's unfortunate that introduction of OBCs, Dalits, SCs-STs, representatives of northeastern states, women as Ministers was interrrupted. A democratic process was halted by Oppn MPs. It's an insult to democracy & people of India. We condemn this: Leader of House in Rajya Sabha

1:54 PM, 19 Jul

They could not see that such a large number of people from the backward community of the society have been inducted into the cabinet by the PM. For the first time, we saw such a large number of women, tribals, people from northeast becoming a part of union cabinet: Piyush Goyal

1:53 PM, 19 Jul

We condemn the manner in which Opposition MPs behaved on the first day of the session today. We saw a very unfortunate situation, both in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. In Rajya Sabha, the address of the Chairman was interrupted too: Leader of House in the Rajya Sabha, Piyush Goyal

1:53 PM, 19 Jul

The old tradition was broken for the first time in the Parliament today. It is a good tradition that when a new Cabinet is formed or there is a reshuffle, the PM introduces them to the rest of the MPs in the Parliament. Opposition MPs interrupted that today: Piyush Goyal

1:10 PM, 19 Jul

I have complained to the Speaker about my house arrest. In the days to come, I am going to raise this issue before the Prime Minister, Home Minister, and Parliament. I will keep working towards getting this tender cancelled: Telangana Congress chief and MP, A Revanth Reddy

1:10 PM, 19 Jul

I had warned the state govt that I'll give complaint to PM, HM & CBI Director in Delhi over this & raise the issue in Parliament. If we raise voices against state govt's loot, they book us, arrest us & place us under house arrest. We'll fight against it: Telangana Congress chief

1:09 PM, 19 Jul

I was ready to go to Parliament but state govt deployed Police to place me on house arrest. It happened because state govt sold some properties, over 50 acre of land, to some of their relatives, party leaders & IAS officer at undervalue: Telangana Congress chief A Revanth Reddy

12:52 PM, 19 Jul

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm amid uproar by the Opposition

12:51 PM, 19 Jul

#WATCH | "Let me go inside the Parliament right now, we will discuss it," says Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on 'Pegasus Project' media report pic.twitter.com/XfJSj4WCFM
— ANI (@ANI) July 19, 2021

"Let me go inside the Parliament right now, we will discuss it," says Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on 'Pegasus Project' media report

12:50 PM, 19 Jul

Shiromani Akali Dal staged protest against Centre's farm laws outside Parliament, as Monsoon Session began Farmers want black laws to be repealed. We issued an adjournment notice. We want opposition parties to stand against Modi govt: SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal

12:50 PM, 19 Jul

But what is this mentality which can't see their glory? We are witnessing it for the first time in the House. I'm grateful for allowing me to introduce them in the House: PM Narendra Modi

12:50 PM, 19 Jul

"It is an occasion where children of farmers are being introduced in the House. But some people opposing it. Women ministers & ministers from SC/ST & Adivasi communities are being introduced," says PM Modi as the Opposition creates ruckus in Rajya Sabha

11:42 AM, 19 Jul

Rajnath Singh, Minister of Defence of India: For the first time in my 24 years of political career I have seen that PM was not allowed to introduce the new inductees in the house, this is very sad.

9:00 AM, 19 Jul

The Monsoon Session of Parliament is scheduled to be held between July 19, 2021, and August 13, 2021.

9:00 AM, 19 Jul

PM Modi will introduce his cabinet at 11 am in Lok Sabha and 12pm in Rajya Sabha.

9:00 AM, 19 Jul

There will be a total of 19 sittings. Currently, 38 Bills are pending in Parliament. Of these, nine Bills are listed for consideration and passing. 17 Bills are listed for introduction, consideration, and passing.

9:00 AM, 19 Jul

Of the 17 bills, The Essential Defence Service Bill, 2021, The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill, 2021 and Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2021 seek to replace ordinances issued recently. Once a session starts, an ordinance has to be passed as a bill within 42 days or six weeks, else it lapses. The Essential Defence Service Bill, 2021 has been listed to replace the ordinance, according to a Lok Sabha bulletin issued on 12 July.

9:18 AM, 19 Jul

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs to cycle to Parliament today, in protest against the rise in prices of petrol, diesel and LPG.

9:18 AM, 19 Jul

CPI Rajya Sabha MP Binoy Viswam has given suspension of business notice under rule 267 over revelations of the scale of Pegasus spyware

9:24 AM, 19 Jul

Congress Lok Sabha MP Manish Tewari gives adjournment motion notice in the House over Central Government's Farm Laws.

9:26 AM, 19 Jul

Congress MP Manickam Tagore gives notice for the Adjournment of business of the house to discuss issues of fuel price hike and inflation

9:26 AM, 19 Jul

Congress MP Jasbir Singh Gill has moved adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha over Centre's farm laws

9:53 AM, 19 Jul

We have given notice on inflation, others have given on farmers' issues. We will see what is approved by the Business Advisory Committee. We will be raising the same issues: Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge

9:53 AM, 19 Jul

Congress MP KC Venugopal has given a notice under rule 267 in Rajya Sabha to suspend the business & discuss the rise in price of fuel & essential commodities & demand immediate remedial measures to be taken by the Government

9:54 AM, 19 Jul

DMK Rajya Sabha MP Tiruchi Siva has given suspension of business notice under rule 267 over demand to discuss Mekedatu Dam issue in the House.

9:55 AM, 19 Jul

CPI(M) MPs Elamaram Kareem & Dr V Sivadasan have given suspension of Business notice under rule 267 and demand to discuss the farmers' protest in Rajya Sabha

9:55 AM, 19 Jul

DMK Rajya Sabha MP Tiruchi Siva has given suspension of business notice under rule 267 over demand to discuss Mekedatu Dam issue in the House.

10:34 AM, 19 Jul

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to move The Factoring Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2020 in Lok Sabha today.

10:34 AM, 19 Jul

Union Food Processing Industries Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras to move The National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management Bill, 2021 in Lok Sabha today.

10:34 AM, 19 Jul

Our national security is under threat. I will definitely raise this issue (in the House): Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on 'Pegasus Project' media report

10:34 AM, 19 Jul

Business Advisory Committee meeting of Rajya Sabha to be held 4 pm today

10:34 AM, 19 Jul

Business Advisory Committee meeting of Lok Sabha to be held at 2 pm today

10:35 AM, 19 Jul

Let them give notice for structured debate, it'll be decided in Business Advisory Committee. Govt isn't running away from debate. PM said y'day that there should be meaningful discussion. Govt firmly believes in that: Parliamentary Affairs Min on Oppn MPs' Adjournment Motions

10:35 AM, 19 Jul

We're hopeful that complete business will be carried out. People are seeing what are we discussing after 2nd wave of COVID. We're meeting after 3-4 months, we've pending Bills. People have hopes with Opposition & Govt. There should be debate, we're ready to reply: Pralhad Joshi

10:35 AM, 19 Jul

Vaccine is given in 'baahu' (arms), those who take it become 'Baahubali'. Over 40 cr people have become 'Baahubali' in the fight against COVID. It's being taken forward. The pandemic has gripped the entire world. So we want meaningful discussions in the Parliament over it: PM

10:38 AM, 19 Jul

PM Modi: I request the parties to ask strict questions but also allow the government to reply in a peaceful manner

10:39 AM, 19 Jul

We want that the pandemic be discussed on priority & we get constructive suggestions from all MPs so that there comes a fresh approach in fight against COVID & shortcomings be corrected so that everyone moves forward together in the fight: PM Narendra Modi

10:53 AM, 19 Jul

I have urged all Floor Leaders that if they can take out some time tomorrow evening then I would like to give them all detailed information regarding the pandemic. We want discussion inside the Parliament as well with the Floor Leaders outside the Parliament: PM Modi

10:58 AM, 19 Jul

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla arrives at the Parliament as the #MonsoonSession commences today. He tweets, 'People want that their expectations and hopes reach the govt through the Parliament. I hope all political parties will play a positive role in this direction.'

10:59 AM, 19 Jul

An informal meeting of opposition leaders underway at Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge's office in Parliamen, on strategy for monsoon session

10:59 AM, 19 Jul

Delhi: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs cycled to the Parliament today in protest against the rise in prices of petrol, diesel and LPG.

10:59 AM, 19 Jul

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Anand Sharma gives notice for suspension of Business to discuss issues of of increasing prices of essential commodities.

10:59 AM, 19 Jul

Farmers' issue is most important. We will be moving motion on Samyukta Kisan Morcha's call & rise in the price of fuel & essential commodities: Congress MP Partap Singh Bajwa

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