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The bill, passed by Lok Sabha on March 15, was passed by the Rajya Sabha after Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu held a meeting of leaders of Opposition parties, who had been protesting on various issues, resulting in adjournment of the Upper House. (Photo: File)

Lok Sabha passes bill to give OBC panel statutory status

All 406 members present in the House voted in favour after a five-hour debate.

3 Aug 2018 12:46 AM IST

Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu (Photo PTI)

Venkaiah Naidu rebukes Rajya Sabha members for poor attendance

Venkaiah Naidu said it would be a 'sad commentary' on the functioning of the Rajya Sabha if someone was to take note of...

7 Aug 2018 4:35 PM IST

The dropped clause pertains to the insertion of a new article 338B about the constitution and powers of the National Commission for Backward Classes. (Photo: PTI)

Parliamentary lesson for ruling alliance

The Bill has to go back to the lower house where the result would obviously be very different.

2 Aug 2017 12:20 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi after Cabinet meeting in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Cabinet approves setting up of NSEBC as Constitutional body

The Union Cabinet has approved setting up of a NSEBC by making amendment to the Constitution, mainly by insertion of...

23 March 2017 12:29 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi advises OBC MPs to work for 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas'

Prime Minister Modi told the OBC MPs to work toward empowering other backward classes on the lines of

12 April 2017 3:36 PM IST

Social Justice & Empowerment Minister Thaawar Chand Gehlot speaking in Rajya Sabha in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

NCBC bill hits Opposition hurdle in Rajya Sabha

Bill sent to select committee, which will file report in first week of next session.

12 April 2017 2:02 AM IST