New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned sine die on Wednesday, 13 August ending the Monsoon Session of Parliament.

The development also being an ends to the Parliamentary standoff between the Opposition and ruling members over a host of issues including the student protests.

The day in Lok Sabha began with Speaker Om Birla asking the members to stand up for paying tribute to Vande Mataram, the national song. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also present in the house. Soon after the song was recited, the Speaker announced that the Lok Sabha is being adjourned sine die.

The opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) protested at Makar Dwar before the 11 am scheduled beginning of the session proceedings today.

The...