Rajya Sabha Chairman

CEC Bill presented in Rajya Sabha

CEC Bill In Rajya Sabha: Bill related to CEC introduced in Rajya Sabha. Provision to keep cabinet minister in the committee instead of CJI. The opposition raised questions on the intentions of the government.

Aug 11, 2023, 09:56 AM IST

Parliament Hungama: Opposition uproar in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned till Monday

Parliament Hungama: Opposition created ruckus in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till Monday. Let us tell you that in Manipur, the opposition is continuously besieging the government regarding the cruelty with women.

Jul 28, 2023, 15:12 PM IST

Jairam Ramesh's 'Cheerleader' Dig On VP Dhankhar's Comments at Rahul Gandhi

In a statement Jairam Ramesh said that in adherence to his Constitutional post Jagdeep Dhankhar should be at arms-length from the government. The Congress leader also said that the speech by Rahul Gandhi in the United Kingdom was not different from what he has said several times on Indian shores.

Mar 10, 2023, 16:47 PM IST

Rajya Sabha disruptions not sending good signals: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar

Jagedeep Dhankhar rejected notices seeking a discussion on Chinese incursion on Indian borders saying they were not drafted in accordance with the rules, leading to almost the entire opposition staging a walkout of the House.

Dec 19, 2022, 15:26 PM IST

Ten years of Nirbhaya Rape Case, DCW chief Swati Maliwal seeks discussion on women's safety in Parliament today

'The problem of increasing crimes against women and girls has reached an epidemic proportion and governments are failing to take steps to counter it', said Swati Maliwal on the 10th anniversary of the Nirbhaya gangrape incident.

Dec 16, 2022, 10:41 AM IST

Winter Session of Parliament 2022: Rajya Sabha welcomes new chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar

On the opening day of the winter session of Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led in felicitating recently appointed Vice President of India Dhankhar, who is ex-officio chairman of the House.

Dec 07, 2022, 17:20 PM IST

PM Modi bids farewell to Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu

Giving farewell to Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu, PM Modi said that his guidance will continue to develop the country. PM Modi said that it was an emotional moment for the House. "Naidu has always said that you have retired from politics but not from public life... Your tenure in office may be coming to an end, but your experiences will continue to guide the nation for years to come," he said.

Aug 08, 2022, 12:22 PM IST

Breaking News: AAP announces several names for Rajya Sabha from Punjab

From Punjab, AAP has announced several names for the Rajya Sabha. Cricketer Harbhajan Singh's name announced for Rajya Sabha.

Mar 21, 2022, 12:06 PM IST

Taal Thok Ke: 'Congress gang attack' on women marshal?

Blaming the opposition for the unruly scenes witnessed during the monsoon session of Parliament, a group of Union ministers on Thursday said the Rajya Sabha Chairman should take the strictest action against rule-breakers. In a press conference, he also accused the opposition leaders of manhandling the marshals.

Aug 12, 2021, 20:02 PM IST

Rajya Sabha ruckus: Listen to Congress MPs who accuse male marshals of pushing

There was a stir in the Rajya Sabha as soon as the Constitution 127th Amendment Bill 2021 was passed at around 6 pm. Several women MPs said that they were manhandled by a 'male marshal'. Congress MPs Chhaya Verma and Phulo Devi Netam claimed that they were pushed by the marshals. Zee News interacted with these MPs.

Aug 12, 2021, 17:04 PM IST

Rajya Sabha lauds players for winning Olympic medals

The Rajya Sabha congratulated players for winning the medals in the Tokyo Olympics. Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu said the Tokyo Olympics performance erased the memory of desperation, despondency and dejection.

Aug 09, 2021, 14:16 PM IST

BJD whip to Rajya Sabha MPs to be present in House on September 14

The election for the post of Deputy Chairman of the Upper House is slated to take place on September 14, the first day of the monsoon session of Parliament. JD-U member Harivansh has been fielded as the NDA nominee for the post.

Sep 11, 2020, 10:59 AM IST

Congress to put up joint candidate for Rajya Sabha deputy chairman post

The decision to put a joint candidate for the post of Rajya Sabha deputy chairman post comes ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament starting September 14 and was taken at the Congress Parliamentary strategy group meeting chaired by party chief Sonia Gandhi.

Sep 08, 2020, 14:56 PM IST

Government, opposition reach understanding on 6 bills after Venkaiah Naidu's intervention

However, no consensus was reached on the contentious triple talaq and citizenship amendment bills, sources said, suggesting that their fate hangs in balance.

Feb 01, 2019, 21:22 PM IST

All-party meet called by Rajya Sabha Chairman ahead of Parliament's Winter Session to be held today

The Winter Session of Parliament is due to begin from December 11.

Dec 10, 2018, 06:46 AM IST

Opposition meet on Monday to discuss monsoon session strategy

Amid indications that they will join hands in an election to elect the new Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman, opposition parties will meet here on Monday evening to discuss their strategy for the Monsoon Session of Parliament beginning Wednesday.

Jul 15, 2018, 22:18 PM IST

CJI's 'impeachment': Five-judge Constitution Bench to hear plea of Congress MPs on Tuesday

Two Congress MPs on Monday moved the SC to challenge the rejection of the 'impeachment' notice against CJI by the Rajya Sabha chairman.

May 07, 2018, 21:56 PM IST

Venkaiah Naidu brings changes in Rajya Sabha on Day 1 as Chairman

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu presided over the Rajya Sabha for the first time as the Chairman on Friday. On the first day itself, he brought minor changes in the conduct of the upper house of Parliament.

Dec 15, 2017, 18:03 PM IST

Mayawati presents handwritten resignation, Hamid Ansari accepts note

The Rajya Sabha chairman on Thursday accepted the resignation of BSP supremo Mayawati. 

Jul 20, 2017, 13:54 PM IST

Parliamentary panel invites suggestions on surrogacy regulation bill

A parliamentary panel examining a bill which seeks to ban commercial surrogacy has invited suggestions on the legislation from all stakeholders.

Apr 10, 2017, 15:28 PM IST