Pralhad Joshi
Indian politician (born 1962)
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Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi is an Indian politician who is Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, 10th Minister of New and Renewable Energy since 2024. He was also the Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines of India, from 2019 to 2024 and Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha, since 2004, representing the Dharwad Lok Sabha constituency. He was also the State President of Bharatiya Janata Party, Karnataka (BJP) from 2014 to 2016. He served in the panel of chairpersons of Lok Sabha (2014–2018).
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Centre imposes stock limits on tur, chana dals till SeptemberGovernment agencies, led by Pralhad Joshi and supported by Shivraj Singh Chouhan, are taking steps to address the surge in onion prices by setting daily prices for buffer stock procurement and imposing..IndiaTimes - Published | |
G Kishan Reddy takes charge as Union minister of coal and minesG. Kishan Reddy assumed office as Union minister of coal and mines in the BJP-led NDA government, welcomed by Pralhad Joshi. Reddy, previously Minister of state for home affairs and tourism, won the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
100-day plans a priority, say Prahlad Joshi, Chirag PaswanIndiaTimes - Published | |
Govt to focus on increasing contribution of renewables in India's energy matrix: Pralhad JoshiIndiaTimes - Published | |
Karnataka Cong leader takes dig at NDA for not inducting from state any BCs/Dalit MP in cabinetKarnataka home minister Parameshwara criticizes NDA for neglecting representation of Nirmala Sitharaman, Pralhad Joshi, and H D Kumaraswamy in the Union council of ministers formation.IndiaTimes - Published | |
Cong heading to improve tally, BJP yield ground in Karnataka as per initial counting trendsIn Karnataka, early counting trends show the Congress improving its tally while the BJP loses ground. The BJP leads in 17 seats, Congress in eight, and JD(S) in three. The JD(S), now part of the NDA,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Minister eyes 5th win, but Lingayat seer stands in wayPralhad Joshi faces a challenge in Dharwad from Congress's Asooti, supported by Lingayat seer Swami. Asooti unites Ahinda votes against Joshi, while BJP's Tenginakai and Bellad work to secure Joshi's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Lingayat seer exits contest against Union minister Pralhad JoshiIndiaTimes - Published | |
Coal production hits 1 billion-tonne mark, eases import dependenceCoal and lignite production hit the billion tonne-mark on Friday — rising almost 7% from the last fiscal year — with coal minister Pralhad Joshi crediting the Modi govt for the reforms initiated..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Parliament sets new practice of Sengol procession ahead of President's addressPresident Droupadi Murmu entered the new Parliament Building escorted by Jagdeep Dhankhar and Om Birla with an official carrying the 'Sengol'. Rajeev Sharma, a senior Marshal in the Lok Sabha, removed..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Coal imports will stop by FY25, that's Modi government's guarantee: Prahlad JoshiIndia will become self-sufficient in thermal coal in the next financial year as domestic production is set to top a billion tonne and will rise further to meet future demand, coal and mines minister..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Opposition MPs asked to be suspended: Union minister Pralhad JoshiA day after Parliament’s winter session was adjourned sine die, Union minister Pralhad Joshi launched a scathing attack on opposition leaders over the suspension of MPs from both Houses of Parliament..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Opposition MPs came with request for suspension after some lawmakers suspended: Pralhad JoshiParliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi criticized the opposition for disruptions during the Winter Session of the 17th Lok Sabha. He stated that the government did not want to suspend MPs, but..IndiaTimes - Published | 6 major legislations get Parliament approval as winter session endsBringing an end to the tumultuous winter session, both Houses of Parliament were adjourned sine die a day ahead of schedule. The session was marked by a major security breach, a record number of MP..IndiaTimes - Published |
Lok Sabha recorded 74% productivity, says SpeakerPrime Minister Narendra Modi held a customary meeting with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and leaders of various political parties after the adjournment of Parliament's winter session. Opposition leaders,..IndiaTimes - Published | MP's mimicry insult to Vice President post: Jagdeep DhankharOn a day President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed dismay over mimicry of vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar by TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee, the BJP MPs and some ministers stood up in..IndiaTimes - Published |
INDIA bloc MPs stage protest in front of Gandhi statue against bulk suspensionMembers of Parliament of INDIA bloc parties, including those suspended, are protesting the suspension of 141 Opposition MPs and the Parliament security breach incident. They demand a statement from..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Dismayed to see Vice President humiliated' says President Murmu over mimicry of RS ChairmanPresident Murmu expresses dismay over mimicry incident involving Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar by suspended TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee outside Parliament. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expresses..IndiaTimes - Published |
Parliament security breach probe is on, opposition should cooperate, says governmentParliament remains disrupted for a second day over a security breach. The opposition MPs continue their protest, demanding a statement from home minister Amit Shah and a discussion in both Houses...IndiaTimes - Published | Issue passes with caution, let Lok Sabha function, Rajnath tells MPsDefence Minister Rajnath Singh urges caution in issuing visitor passes and emphasizes the need for parliamentary functioning amidst tightened security measures after the breach incident. He condemns..IndiaTimes - Published |
14 MPs suspended from Parliament for the remainder of the Winter Session14 opposition party MPs were suspended from Parliament for disrupting proceedings after the Lok Sabha security breach incident. The government asked the Opposition not to politicise the issue and the..IndiaTimes - Published | Lok Sabha security breach: Govt says high-level inquiry initiated, asks opposition not to politicise issueThe government has initiated a high-level inquiry into the Lok Sabha security breach incident. Parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi urged the opposition not to politicise the issue, emphasizing..IndiaTimes - Published |
Om Birla says MPs not invited for DMF meetings; minister says will amend rulesLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla raised the issue of MPs not being invited for meetings of the dmf. The government assured that rules will be amended to ensure their representation. Coal, Mines, and..IndiaTimes - Published | Rajnath Singh and BJP observers arrive in Jaipur for BJP Legislature party meeting to pick CMUnion Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along with party observers Vinod Tawde and Saroj Pandey, arrived in Jaipur for the legislature party meeting. The meeting will decide on the new Chief Minister for..IndiaTimes - Published |
Cash-for-query row: Mahua Moitra moves SC against expulsion from Lok SabhaTrinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra on Monday moved Supreme Court challenging her expulsion from Lok Sabha in the cash-for-query case. Mahua was expelled on Friday from the Lok Sabha after the..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP defends TMC MP Mahua Moitra's expulsion, says issue not related to womenBJP justifies Mahua Moitra's expulsion from Lok Sabha on 'cash for query' charges, stating it is not a gender issue and highlighting her admission of receiving gifts from Darshan Hiranandani. Pralhad..IndiaTimes - Published |
Winter session of Parliament starts from today; Know key agendasPralhad Joshi, the Parliamentary Affairs Minister, will preside over the meeting, with the anticipation of senior leaders' attendance, notably including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.DNA - Published | BJP's second line of leaders played their part to perfectionThis article discusses the key role played by BJP's second-rung leaders, including Union ministers Bhupender Yadav and Ashwini Vaishnaw, senior party functionary Om Prakash Mathur, Union minister..IndiaTimes - Published |
19 bills, 2 financial items: Winter session to begin on a stormy note on MondayThe winter session of Parliament is set to begin with contentious issues such as the expulsion of Trinamool Congress member Mahua Moitra, appointment of election commissioners, and the assembly..IndiaTimes - Published | Govt ready for structured debate; speaker will decide on Ethics Panel report on Mahua Moitra, says Pralhad Joshi after all-party meetingIndiaTimes - Published |
Winter Session: 19 bills, 2 financial items to be taken up in ParliamentA total of 21 bills including two financial bills are likely to be taken up during the upcoming Winter Session of the Parliament."We are bringing in 19 Bills and two are financial items. There are a..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP off the blocks to woo independents, smaller parties in RajThe BJP brass in Rajasthan is making overtures to smaller entities and independent candidates in preparation for a potential split verdict in the desert state. The list of individuals approached..IndiaTimes - Published |
Government convenes all party meeting on Saturday ahead of Parliament SessionAhead of the Winter session of Parliament, the government has convened a meeting of floor leaders of political parties in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on Saturday. The Winter session of Parliament..IndiaTimes - Published | Ministry of mines to kickstart first tranche auction of critical and strategic mineralsThe Ministry of Mines is set to launch the first-ever tranche auction of critical and strategic minerals on November 29. Union Minister of Coal, Mines, and Parliamentary Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, will..IndiaTimes - Published |
Pralhad Joshi seeks apology from Kharge over Rahul Gandhi's 'panauti' remarksBJP leaders condemn Rahul Gandhi's low-level language and demand an apology for his remarks against PM Modi made during a rally in Rajasthan. Parliamentary affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi and BJP leader..IndiaTimes - Published | 'BJP is going to win with thumping majority in Chhattisgarh, MP and Rajasthan': Pralhad JoshiUnion Minister and BJP's Rajasthan election in charge, Pralhad Joshi, expressed confidence that the BJP will win with a large majority in the upcoming elections in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Rahul Gandhi remembers everything when...': Pralhad Joshi slams Congress for caste census resolutionEarlier Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that the Congress Working Committee (CWC) unanimously supported the idea of a caste census in the country and called it a "progressive and powerful..DNA - Published | Talks on critical minerals cooperation amid India-Canada diplomatic strainIndia's Minister of Coal and Mines, Pralhad Joshi, held talks with the premier of Canada's Yukon Territory to enhance cooperation in critical mineral mining. The discussions aim to strengthen the..IndiaTimes - Published |
New building symbol of emerging Bharat: Parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad JoshiIndiaTimes - Published | Old Parliament Building has witnessed transfer of power from Britain to Bharat: Pralhad JoshiUnion Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said here on Tuesday that the Central Hall of the Old Parliament Building saw the transfer of sovereignty from Britain to Bharat. He was particularly..IndiaTimes - Published |
Government hits back, says ‘perhaps you don’t pay attention to traditions’Union parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday accused Congress leader Sonia Gandhi of trying to politicise the functioning of Parliament and create unnecessary controversy and said it..IndiaTimes - Published | How much will you mislead? Jairam Ramesh hits back at Union minister over special session of ParliamentHitting back at Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi for his criticism of Sonia Gandhi, the Congress on Wednesday said the agenda of every special session or sitting in the past was well known..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Unfortunate you are trying to politicise functioning of Parliament,' Union minister responds to Sonia Gandhi's letter to PM ModiThe Centre has accused Congress leader Sonia Gandhi of politicizing Parliament's functioning and creating unnecessary controversy. In response to Gandhi's letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi about..IndiaTimes - Published | Only unparliamentary words removed from Rahul's speech: BJPBJP on Friday refuted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's charge that 'Bharat Mata' in his speech was expunged from Lok Sabha proceedings, claiming that he lacks understanding and seems to have "lost his..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Has lost his mental balance': Prahlad Joshi slams Rahul Gandhi amid row over words from his speech being removedAddressing a press conference earlier in the day, Rahul Gandhi said central security personnel told him in Manipur, which has been roiled by ethnic violence, that they had never seen anything like what..DNA - Published | Offshore mining law tweak to usher a 'sea' changeIndia's mining sector is in for a sea change, literally, with Parliament on Thursday passing the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2023 to begin a serious hunt for..IndiaTimes - Published |
Ministers Piyush Goyal, Pralhad Joshi meet Mallikarjun Kharge to break deadlock in Rajya SabhaLeader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, who is also the Congress president, on Thursday skipped a meeting called by chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar to ensure smooth functioning of the..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Moving no-confidence motion and wearing black clothes will serve no purpose': Pralhad JoshiIndiaTimes - Published |
Monsoon session begins July 20, Delhi services ordinance in focusThe monsoon session of Parliament, in which the Delhi Services Ordinance may be brought in as a legislation, will begin on July 20, parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi said on Saturday. Though..IndiaTimes - Published | Monsoon session of Parliament to take place from July 20: Union minister Pralhad JoshiThe upcoming monsoon session will take place in the newly inaugurated Parliament building, which was opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28.DNA - Published |
