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Rajya Sabha Session

'Bhangra politics, opportunism': Owaisi on Sena supporting Citizenship Bill

The party supported the bill but suggested to not give voting rights for new citizens for 25 years.

'Bhangra politics, opportunism': Owaisi on Sena supporting Citizenship Bill
Updated On : 10 Dec 2019 | 11:24 PM IST

Lynch rapists, says Jaya Bachchan; other MPs ask for stricter laws in RS

While T K Rangarajan of CPM said laws be framed to tackle crime are not percolating down, Vaiko of the DMK wanted concrete action be taken to deal with such crimes.

Lynch rapists, says Jaya Bachchan; other MPs ask for stricter laws in RS
Updated On : 02 Dec 2019 | 2:18 PM IST

Govt awaits Labour ministry's verdict on modifying consumer price indices

On a supplementary question on when outstanding dues to Andhra Pradesh will be released, Tomar gave an assurance that no pendency of dues relating to Andhra Pradesh would remain with his ministry.

Govt awaits Labour ministry's verdict on modifying consumer price indices
Updated On : 22 Nov 2019 | 4:44 PM IST

Fighting 'brute' majority, opposition considers forming 'people's forums'

Opposition leaders had accused the government of ignoring its demands to discuss key issues facing the country, including on economy, during the Budget session of Parliament

Fighting 'brute' majority, opposition considers forming 'people's forums'
Updated On : 19 Nov 2019 | 8:55 PM IST

President Kovind approves bill to increase number of Supreme Court judges

After the law comes into force, the sanctioned strength of SC will be 33, besides the CJI

President Kovind approves bill to increase number of Supreme Court judges
Updated On : 10 Aug 2019 | 7:47 PM IST

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm as mark of respect to Madan Lal Saini

Saini (75) died on Monday while undergoing treatment at AIIMS in Delhi

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm as mark of respect to Madan Lal Saini
Updated On : 25 Jun 2019 | 1:09 PM IST

RS adjourned for the day amid noisy protests by members on various issues

Rajya Sabha has been witnessing disruptions over various issues including bank scam, special package for Andhra Pradesh and Cauvery Board issue since March 5

RS adjourned for the day amid noisy protests by members on various issues
Updated On : 08 Mar 2018 | 4:35 PM IST