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Former PM Manmohan Singh speaking at the birth centenary memorial meeting of Indrajit HGupta in New Delhi. (Photo: ANI)

Manmohan Singh likely to be nominated to Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan

The Rajya Sabha seat from Rajasthan fell vacant after the death of BJP leader Madan Lal Saini on June 24.

2 Aug 2019 12:03 PM IST

The bill, which amends the Enemy Property Act, 1968, was passed by voice vote in the Lok Sabha, incorporating the amendments made by the Rajya Sabha last week.

Parliament session may futher extend till August 9

Government till last weekend had introduced more than two dozen bills, a record of sorts for Budget and first session of...

1 Aug 2019 8:26 AM IST

A five-judge Supreme Court Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice JS Khehar will on Tuesday pronounce a verdict on pleas challenging the validity of triple talaq (divorce) in the Muslim community. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Opposition cries foul over Triple Talaq Bill

The joint Opposition press conference, however, showed the depleted ranks of the Opposition.

1 Aug 2019 1:20 AM IST

After getting a nod in Lok Sabha, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad tabled the contentious triple talaq bill for consideration and passage in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Law ensures justice for India's Muslim women

In India, the passing of the law by the BJP, otherwise seen as anti-minorities due to its Hindutva orientation, may be...

1 Aug 2019 12:00 AM IST

The truth is that terrorist activities have risen after that (Surgical Strike), more security personnel and civilians are being killed, Congress leader Anand Sharma said. (Photo: ANI)

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

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

23 Sept 2019 2:22 PM IST

Referring to a recent survey report, Tejaswi Yadav said that more than 75 percent ministers in the new NDA regime are tainted and facing criminal charges including Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. (Photo: PTI/File)

Anita Katyal | Will savarnas buy RJD pitch?

The RJD leader ensures he is flanked on either side by RJD's Bihar chief Jagdanand Singh and Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha at...

1 Nov 2020 4:39 PM IST

Congress MP Ghulam Nabi Azad speaks in Rajya Sabha on March 23, 2020. (PTI)

Rajya Sabha bids farewell to 57 retiring MPs

Among them: Sharad Pawar, Motilal Vora, Ramdas Athavale, Vijay Goel

23 March 2020 9:30 PM IST

Rebel Congress MLAs from Madhya Pradesh address a press conference at a resort in Bengaluru on March 17, 2020. (PTI)

Political trade grows: RS is the new market

Politicians have made enterprises of themselves and their constituents

18 March 2020 12:03 AM IST

In this Aug. 13, 2019 file photo, the then chief justice of India justice Ranjan Gogoi seen during the 18th late Dharamnath Prasad Kohli memorial lecture organised by the CBI in New Delhi. President Ram Nath Kovind nominated Gogoi to the Rajya Sabha on March 16, 2020. (PTI)

AA EDIT: Gogoi's RS nomination sends wrong signal

Justice Gogoi had a destructive influence as a strongman judge

18 March 2020 12:01 AM IST

BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia being welcomed by his supporters on his arrival at Bhopal Airport on March 12, 2020. (PTI)

Congress needs a leader to give India a real choice

The party ought to offer solutions that are a palpable alternative to the mess that has been created

17 March 2020 9:06 AM IST

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (Photo: File)

Priyanka's name pops up as likely Congress candidate for Rajya Sabha...

Her name has been suggested by AIMUF, whose support is needed to win the seat

9 March 2020 8:00 PM IST

Trinamul Congress leaders protest over Delhi violence at Parliament during the ongoing Budget Session in New Delhi on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha uproar over Delhi riots

Oppn MPs demand discussion on riots, resignation of home minister Amit Shah.

3 March 2020 3:48 AM IST