Rajya Sabha

Will Rahul Gandhi attend Winter Session of Parliament for Bharat Jodo Yatra? Read what Congress says

The upcoming Winter Session of Parliament is likely to be held from December 7 to December 29, 2022

Nov 12, 2022, 16:04 PM IST

‘Arvind Kejriwal is guru of all thugs’: BJP on Sukesh Chandrasekhar's letter

Sukesh, who is currently imprisoned in Delhi's Tihar Jail and facing several corruption charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Money Laundering Act, wrote a letter that was confirmed by his lawyer.

Nov 05, 2022, 21:11 PM IST

'If you have nothing to do with BJP then…': Prashant Kishor dares Nitish Kumar

Following latest political realignment in Bihar, Prashant Kishor and Nitish Kumar have been targeting each other over their previous link with the BJP. 

Oct 22, 2022, 10:42 AM IST

Biggest proof that Bihar CM Nitish Kumar hasn't closed channel with BJP is...: Prashant Kishor makes big claim

“It is difficult to understand if he (Nitish Kumar) has come out of the alliance, why one of his MPs is still holding an important position in Rajya Sabha. So as far as I know, Nitish Kumar has not closed his channels with BJP," Prashant Kishor said.

Oct 21, 2022, 08:44 AM IST

CPI MP slams Parliamentary panel's 'Hindi for Hindustan' tenet in letter to PM Modi

"As a nation of multiple languages, the imposition of Hindi to the exclusion of others is deeply offensive," CPI Rajya Sabha MP wrote to PM Modi.

Oct 12, 2022, 10:42 AM IST

Who will replace Mallikarjun Kharge as Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha? Read here

Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge will be contesting against Shashi Tharoor for the post of Congress president. 

Oct 02, 2022, 10:06 AM IST

‘Win for entire J&K’: Ghulam Ali thanks PM Modi over Rajya Sabha nomination

Ghulam Ali said his victory is not just for Gurjar community, but for all communities in Jammu and Kashmir. He thanked PM Narendra Modi for fulfilling his promises of empowering those who don’t have political power

Sep 11, 2022, 15:23 PM IST

'Your energy is infectious': PM Modi's 3-page farewell letter to Venkaiah Naidu

Praising ex-Vice President Naidu for his “conviction and infectious and infectious energy, PM Modi in a three-page letter compared the outgoing president with Acharya Vinoba Bhave.

Aug 11, 2022, 18:29 PM IST

‘In democracy, there should be…’: Venkaiah Naidu’s word of advice for government, opposition

"Let the Opposition have its say, then the government will have its way because it has the majority.... This is my advice," VP Naidu said. 

Aug 08, 2022, 21:40 PM IST

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu gets teary-eyed in Rajya Sabha, here’s why

Venkaiah Naidu's five-year term as Rajya Sabha Chairman will come to an end on August 10. Naidu got emotional during the Rajya Sabha session today as political leaders delivered farewell speeches. 

Aug 08, 2022, 19:43 PM IST

'Only Rs 800', Nitin Gadkari clears air on hike in car prices after mandatory 6 airbags rule

Nitin Gadkari, while addressing Rajya Sabha, said each additional airbag will only cost Rs 800, which is bearable for customers who can afford cars and will increase vehicle safety.

Aug 08, 2022, 14:01 PM IST

‘Wit-liners, not one-liners’: PM Narendra Modi hails Venkaiah Naidu as Rajya Sabha bids farewell to vice president

In his farewell speech for Naidu in Rajya Sabha, PM Modi said the outgoing chairman encouraged dialogue and has set standards and a legacy that will continue to guide his successors. Naidu completes his five-year term on August 10.

Aug 08, 2022, 13:19 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

Probe agencies can summon MPs even when house is in session: Venkaiah Naidu after ED's summon to Mallikarju Kharge

Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned for almost half an hour till 11.30 am on Friday as Congress members created an uproar alleging misuse of probe agencies by the government.

Aug 05, 2022, 15:31 PM IST

Sanjay Raut arrest: Sena MP's mother gets EMOTIONAL on meeting Uddhav Thackeray

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray visited his party MP Sanjay Raut's home amid the latter's arrest by ED in a money laundering case.

Aug 01, 2022, 15:31 PM IST

Chaos in Rajya Sabha over ED action against Sanjay Raut and price rise

Opposition parties protested against the arrest of Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut by the ED and price rise.

Aug 01, 2022, 13:13 PM IST

On plan to implement uniform civil code in country, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju says THIS

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said in Rajya Sabha, "Government has requested the Law Commission of India to undertake examination of various issues relating to uniform civil code and to make recommendation thereon." 

Jul 28, 2022, 18:15 PM IST

Opposition Protests: 'KINDLY SAVE BLOOD...', Congress-AAP leaders tweet VIDEO and expresses PAIN

“Mosquitoes in Parliament but Opposition MPs are not afraid. Mansukh Mandaviya ji kindly save blood of Indians in Parliament outside Blood are suck by Adani. #ParliamentMonsoonSession,” Tagore tweeted, tagging the health minister.

Jul 28, 2022, 13:09 PM IST

Chicken tandoori, gajar ka halwa and fruits on menu: Opposition protest turns into multi-cuisine feast

In a show of solidarity and political strength, the Opposition parties have come together to create a duty roster for the protest with every party taking responsibility for making arrangements, including food, for those sitting on the dharna.

Jul 28, 2022, 12:12 PM IST

Govt vs Opposition: 20 suspended Rajya Sabha MPs begin 50-hour protest in Parliament complex

As many as 24 Opposition MPs - 20 from the Rajya Sabha and four from the Lok Sabha - have been suspended for their unruly behaviour in Parliament. 

Jul 27, 2022, 23:28 PM IST