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As no other minister responded to the Congress, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party instead fielded its working president JP Nadda to counter the Congress charge that the decision to strip the Gandhis of their security cover was driven by politics. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Nothing political: BJP's Nadda responds to Cong on SPG cover to Gandhis

Earlier, the government replaced SPG security cover given to Sonia Gandhi, Rahul and Priyanka with Z-plus security cover of CRPF..

20 Nov 2019 12:53 PM

Home Minister Amit Shah addressing the upper house. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

'Normalcy in J&K; Citizenship Amendment Bill, NRC different:' Amit Shah in RS

Amit Shah said that not one person has died due to police firing in the state after Article 370's revocation.

20 Nov 2019 12:49 PM

Rajya Sabha marshal’s military-like uniform, which was introduced on the first day of the winter session, will be reconsidered after the design received much criticism. (Photo: File)

Military-like uniform of House marshalls to be reconsidered after backlash

Many former officers - including former army chief, General VP Malik - gave the makeover bad reviews.

19 Nov 2019 12:29 PM

The former prime minister also gave a series of suggestions to improve the functioning of the house. (Photo: Rajya Sabha TV)

Abolition of states, conversion into UTs 'far-reaching step': Manmohan Singh in Rajya Sabha

He said that it is the duty of the Upper House to ensure that no laws are passed in an atmosphere of 'heightened emotions'.

18 Nov 2019 4:00 PM

Addressing the 250th session of the Upper House of Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said Rajya Sabha is the soul of India’s federal structure. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

'Supporting house for India's development': PM at Rajya Sabha's 250th session

To landmark the 250th session of the Rajya Sabha, PM Modi congratulated all the Members of Parliament.

18 Nov 2019 3:16 PM

The warrant of appointment of Murmu, a 1985 batch IAS officer from Gujarat, was read out by Chief Secretary B V R Subrahmanyam. (Photo: ANI)

Murmu sworn-in as LT governor of Jammu and Kashmir

BJP leader Jugal Kishore and Rajya Sabha MP and PDP member Nazir Laway were among the over 250 guests present the function.

31 Oct 2019 6:21 PM

Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa has not given any for tendering resignation. (Photo: ANI)

Sukhdev Dhindsa resigns as leader of SAD in Rajya Sabha

Dhindsa (82) said he tendered his resignation to Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday.

19 Oct 2019 5:21 PM

KC Ramamurthy on Wednesday tendered his resignation as a member of Rajya Sabha. (Photo: Twitter)

Cong member from Karnataka Ramamurthy resigns from RS

His resignation has been accepted by House Chairman M Venkaiah Nadu.

16 Oct 2019 3:49 PM

Javadekar said that development and environment protection should be done together. (Photo: File)

Environment minister backs cutting of Mumbai's Aarey trees

Protests erupted after the Bombay High Court dismissed all petitions against the proposed cutting down of over 2,500 trees in Aarey Colony.

06 Oct 2019 11:09 AM

In another tweet, Sharma said that Prime Minister Modi has violated the time-honoured principle of Indian foreign policy of not interfering in the domestic elections of another country. (Photo: File)

Cong accuses PM of campaigning for Trump, says it violates time honoured principle

During the 'Howdy Modi!' event in Houston on Sunday, Modi addressed a large gathering of Indian-American community in the presence of Trump.

23 Sep 2019 2:22 PM

The MP has requested the Chief Minister to designate a nodal officer in the district who can ensure the door-step delivery of duplicate documents to the flood-affected families. (Photo: File | ANI)

Arrange delivery of duplicate copy of documents lost in rain: Rahul urges Kerala CM

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will also take stock of flood relief operations in his parliamentary constituency, Wayanad.

25 Aug 2019 4:26 PM

He was a Rajya Sabha member for five consecutive terms from 1991 to 2019 and the country's prime minister for two consecutive terms between 2004 and 2014. (Photo: ANI)

Manmohan Singh elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan

Singh was a member of the Upper House of Parliament from Assam for almost three decades.

19 Aug 2019 5:43 PM

Earlier this week, Parliament cleared the Centre’s proposal to scrap Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir and carve the state into two Union Territories. (Photo: AP | File)

Cabinet cleared J&K proposal to scrap Article 370 in 'just 7 minutes': report

The move by the Modi government was closely guarded between Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and few others.

10 Aug 2019 9:14 AM

‘Let there be any amount of debate and opposition should get its full say. Discuss, debate but decide one way or the other. There should be no obstructions and stalling of proceedings,’ he said. (Photo: ANI)

Naidu calls on parties to frame code of conduct for lawmakers

Naidu said Parliament and Assemblies are constitutional entities and their efficient functioning was a must for a democracy.

09 Aug 2019 3:49 PM

Those desiring to click photographs and selfies with Vaiko, Rajya Sabha member, should remit a minimum donation of Rs 100 to the party, an MDMK headquarters release said. (Photo: File)

'Donate Rs 100 to click photos with Tamil Nadu MP Vaiko,' says MDMK

No reason was assigned by the party for its decision to seek funds for taking photographs and in lieu of shawl.

09 Aug 2019 11:03 AM

Security has been strengthened on the AMU campus here to deal with any possible protests by Kashmiri students in the wake of the Centre's decision to revoke some provisions of Article 370. (Photo: File)

Security strengthened on AMU campus to deal with possible breach of peace

SSP Akash Kulahari said, 'We are keeping a strict vigil in view of certain recent developments in the country.'

08 Aug 2019 5:31 PM

Former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday asked two Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members in Parliament to resign from the Rajya Sabha. (Photo: File)

‘Resign or face expulsion’: Mehbooba Mufti sends message to PDP MPs

Amidst the tension in the Valley, PDP president Mehbooba continued to be under detention for the fourth day.

08 Aug 2019 8:26 AM

Congress Legislative Party leaders in state assemblies, AICC department heads and all MPs of the party along with frontal organisation heads will meet here on Friday evening and strategise the party's stand on the issue moving forward. (Photo: File)

Article 370: Cong calls meeting of top leadership to strategise its stand on Friday

Going against the party's stand, senior Congress leaders Janardan Dwivedi, Scindia and Deepender Hooda have voiced support to the move.

08 Aug 2019 8:08 AM

Session number 249 best in last 17 years: Venkaiah Naidu

Before the House adjourned sine die, Mr Naidu informed that the session “recorded best of all performances.”

08 Aug 2019 3:29 AM

Naidu said the turn around during this session also comes out clearly when viewed against the passage of a total of only 33 Bills during the last five sessions (244th to 248th) put together.(Photo: File)

249th session witnessed best in last 17 years, 31 Bills passed: RS Chairman Naidu

He also complimented the members for the Bills and resolution on Jammu and Kashmir.

07 Aug 2019 4:56 PM

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