Tag: Rajya Sabha
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No love lost. . .
When Mr Narendra Modi made his Lok Sabha debut he had attracted headlines by touching his brow to Parliament’s steps, alas he did little that went beyond the headline.
February 15, 2019 -
Rafale deal sealed by Modi govt 2.8 per cent cheaper than UPA: CAG report tabled in Rajya Sabha
The CAG report said India has managed to save 17.08 per cent money for the India Specific Enhancements in the 36 Rafale contract, compared to the 126 aircraft deal.
February 13, 2019 -
Congress, TMC hold twin protests outside House over CBI, Rafale issue; Rahul, Sonia, Manmohan Singh join
The protests featured TMC and Congress workers who were also joined by Rahul Gandhi, UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, former PM Manmohan Singh, and party leader Mallikarjun Kharge.
February 13, 2019 -
Wiser counsel prevails in RS
Technically, non-passage of the motion of thanks in the Rajya Sabha does not affect the life of the government, which is probably why the BJP didn’t make any effort on the issue.
February 13, 2019 -
Compromised award
Since posthumous awards can neither be returned nor rejected, the log book will record it as having been conferred on the iconic Dr Bhupen Hazarika of Assam, but a hard-hitting statement from his US-based son said that it was a dubious attempt to seek political favour when vast sections of the people in the North-east were vehemently opposed to the Citizenship Bill.
February 13, 2019 -
Indian manned mission to space by 2022 — before 75th Independence Day
ISRO's high priority future projects include followup missions to Mars, a new mission to Venus and a return to Moon with capability to return samples from extra-terrestrial sources
February 8, 2019 -
A region erupts in anger
The Citizenship Amendment Bill has brought to the fore serious fissures in the North-east
January 21, 2019 -
Upper caste quota Bill clears Parliament | PM Modi hails it as victory of social justice
The Rajya Sabha late on Wednesday passed the Constitution (124th Amendment) Bill, 2019 making 10 per cent reservation to upper castes in government jobs and higher educational institutions a law.
January 10, 2019 -
Triple talaq bill not taken up in RS; Opposition insists on sending it to select committee
The stalemate saw heated arguments between the opposition and the government, forcing Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh to adjourn the house for the day.
December 31, 2018 -
Triple Talaq Bill in Rajya Sabha: Opposition demands scrutiny of bill by select committee
The Opposition held a meeting which was chaired by Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad.
December 31, 2018 -
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2.30 p.m.
Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu asked the members to let the House function.
December 21, 2018 -
Rajya Sabha proceedings washed out for seventh day
The proceedings in the Rajya Sabha were washed out after the opposition and treasury benches clashed over the Rafale deal.
December 19, 2018 -
45 Bills to be taken up during month-long Winter Session
The session will continue will January 8 and see 20 sittings
December 11, 2018 -
Naveen Patnaik lauds Rahul Gandhi for latter’s stand on women’s reservation bill
“I am glad, he (Rahul Gandhi) has done that. I hope other parties do this as well,” the Odisha Chief Minister told reporters here.
December 10, 2018 -
The two houses of Parliament
The two Houses of Parliament enjoy a complex relationship as part of the Constitutional design, says Nirmalendu Bikash Rakshit.
December 6, 2018 -
A safe seat for Manmohan
It seems the Congress has turned to the DMK in desperation to help out. Six seats are falling vacant from Tamil Nadu in April next year and the Congress has asked M K Stalin to spare one for the former PM.
December 5, 2018 -
Odisha Assembly adopts 33% women quota resolution
Resolution passed by voice vote; Congress, BJP support women quota resolution but say it's a poll stunt by BJD government.
November 20, 2018