Six reports of department-related Parliamentary Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture and Motion of Thanks to the President’s address among key business listed in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. These reports will be laid on the table soon after the Upper House will assemble at 10 am. The reports are […]
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Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge tests positive for Covid-19
Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Thursday tested positive for COVID-19. The Congress leader is currently asymptomatic and is under home isolation. “He is asymptomatic and is under home isolation. He is fully vaccinated but was not yet eligible for his precaution dose,” his office said in a statement. Ravindra […]
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Rajya Sabha Chairman unhappy over Winter Session, calls for collective reflection and individual introspection
Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Wednessed expressed his unhappiness over the functioning of the Upper House during the Winter Session that concluded today. In his brief valedictory remarks, Naidu urged the members to “collectively reflect and individual introspect on the way the session has gone by”. “The Winter Session of the august House concludes today. […]
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Rajya Sabha passes bill to ‘extend tenure of CBI Director’ up to maximum of 5 years
Rajya Sabha passes bill to ‘extend tenure of CBI Director’ up to maximum of 5 years New Delhi [India], December 14 (ANI): The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed the Delhi Special Police Establishment (Amendment) Bill, 2021 to extend the tenure of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director up to […]
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India’s policy on Taiwan clear, consistent, MEA informs Rajya Sabha
India’s policy on Taiwan is clear and consistent and it is focused on promoting interactions in areas of trade, investment and tourism among others, said Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan in Rajya Sabha. In his written reply to a question on Thursday, the Minister of State said: “Government of India’s policy on Taiwan is clear […]
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12 Rajya Sabha MPs suspended for rest of Winter Session over ‘indiscipline’ during Monsson Session
Rajya Sabha on the first day of its business for the Winter Session on Monday suspended 12 of its members for the rest of the current session on account of ‘unruly and violent behaviour’ during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. The suspended MPs include six from Congress, two each from TMC and Shiv Sena and […]
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Winter session: Rajya Sabha passes farm laws repeal bill
The Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021 has been passed in Rajya Sabha on Monday, the first day of the winter session of the Parliament. Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar tabled the Farm Laws Repeal Bill 2021 in Rajya Sabha soon after resumption after the temporary adjournment. Notably, the Bill […]
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Pralhad Joshi appeals to Oppn to cooperate when farm laws repeal bill is taken up by Rajya Sabha
After the Opposition demanded a discussion on the Farm Laws Repeal Bill 2021, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday said that during the passing of the farm bills, there was enough discussion and urged the Opposition to cooperate with us when the Rajya Sabha takes up the bill. He said that the intention of the Government […]
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Two DMK candidates file nominations for Rajya Sabha bypolls from Tamil Nadu
Two candidates from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), Dr Kanimozhi NVN Somu and KRN Rajeshkumar, on Tuesday filed their nominations for Rajya Sabha bypolls from Tamil Nadu. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Tuesday nominated Dr Kanimozhi NVN Somu and KRN Rajeshkumar as party candidates for the Rajya Sabha bypolls from Tamil Nadu. The announcement was made by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin. Two […]
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BJP not to field candidate for Rajya Sabha bypoll for West Bengal
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will not field any candidate for Rajya Sabha by-poll for West Bengal, said Leader of Opposition in state Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Monday. “BJP will not nominate any candidate for Rajyasabha by-poll due in West Bengal. The outcome is predetermined. Our focus is to make sure […]
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Rajya Sabha: Naidu raises concern over disruptions of House
Amid the uproar by the Opposition, Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday raised concerns about the continuous disruptions of the House. Addressing the House, Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu said, “I am concerned about the media reports that some sections of the House are determined not to allow the […]
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Rajya Sabha: Congress MP gives suspension of business notice on farmers’ agitation
Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda has given a suspension of business notice in Rajya Sabha on Friday on the issue of farmers’ agitation. The suspension of business notice has been given under rule 267 of Rajya Sabha proceedings. Congress MPs will also hold a protest in front of the Gandhi […]
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Monsoon session: Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm
Amid uproar by the Opposition, the Rajya Sabha has been adjourned for the second time on Thursday. It has been adjourned till 2 pm soon after resumption at 12 noon. Earlier, Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha have been adjourned till 12 noon today. The Parliament was resumed on the third […]
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Internship at Rajya Sabha: Last day to apply
Applications for DS Radhakrishnan Chair fellowships and student engagement internship opportunities in Rajya Sabha Research and Study (RSRS) Scheme closes on March 31, 2021. Interested candidates pursuing graduation, post-graduation can send the duly filled applications by March 31. The duration of the chair is for two years, extendable up to […]
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Rajya Sabha adjourned till March 15
Rajya Sabha was adjourned till March 15 on Wednesday after repeated uproars by the Opposition in the House against the recently enacted Central farm laws, rising fuel prices among other issues. Earlier today, Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm on Wednesday following an uproar by the Opposition in the House against the recently enacted […]