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The show of cordiality between the incumbent and the former premier follows a rare row that broke out in December 2017 after Modi insinuated that Manmohan Singh had colluded with Pakistan in the Gujarat polls. (Photo: File)

PM Modi, Manmohan Singh shake hands

The Congress had also taken a tough stand on the issue and had demanded that the Prime Minister apologise.

6 Jan 2018 3:09 AM IST

4 displaced students rehabilitated, says Puri

The students were rehabilitated in an adjoining school.

5 Jan 2018 1:56 AM IST

Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu (Photo PTI)

Venkaiah Naidu asks Rajya Sabha MPs to act responsibly

Mr Naidu's remarks to the MPs came in the backdrop of disruptions which the House had been witnessing over various...

5 Jan 2018 12:49 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)

Triple Talaq Bill in limbo as government, Opposition remain adamant

The government has listed the bill again for tomorrow in the list of business in the Rajya Sabha.

5 Jan 2018 12:41 AM IST

Indian Parliament (Photo: PTI)

Lok Sabha approves bill to hike salaries of SC, HC judges

Expected to pass Rajya Sabha test as most parties support it.

5 Jan 2018 12:24 AM IST

The Congress suggested that the face-off could be resolved if the government agreed to make provisions for providing financial aid to Muslim women divorced through instant triple talaq, and their families, after their husbands were sent to jail. (Photo: PTI)

Govt-Oppn clash over triple talaq bill continues in RS, House...

The bill, which has divided the political class and drawn criticism from several Muslim bodies, was passed in the Lok...

4 Jan 2018 9:44 PM IST

Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad. (Photo: PTI/File)

Distressed by political hypocrisy' of Cong over triple talaq bill:...

The Union minister said he had 'nothing to say about regional parties' as they might have opposed the bill due to...

4 Jan 2018 9:55 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)

Government, Opposition spar over triple talaq bill in Rajya Sabha

The Opposition on its part claimed it had managed to corner and stall the government's move to push the bill through in...

4 Jan 2018 2:32 AM IST

Hardeep Singh Puri

Hardeep Puri files nomination for Rajya Sabha

The seat had fallen vacant following Manohar Parrikar's resignation. The term of this seat ends in Nov. 2020.

4 Jan 2018 2:57 AM IST

A five-judge bench of the apex court further observed that it would not hear polygamy issue along with the triple talaq case. (Representational Image)

Rajya Sabha to take up triple talaq today, vote division likely

Govt against referring bill to select committee.

3 Jan 2018 1:12 AM 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.

For first time in 15 years, Rajya Sabha takes up all queries

As many as 11 members were allowed to speak on issues of public importance during Zero Hour.

3 Jan 2018 12:25 AM IST

Muslim women offer sweets to each other at a programme to celebrate the passage of the triple talaq bill by the Lok Sabha in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Govt asks Cong to not want changes in triple talaq bill when tabled in...

Lok Sabha has already cleared 'Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill and is likely to be tabled in Rajya...

2 Jan 2018 5:10 PM IST