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Opposition leader in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge tests Covid positive

  New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. The Congress leader…

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7-term Rajya Sabha and industrialist Mahendra Prasad passes away

Rajya Sabha MP from the Janata Dal(U) and industrialist Mahendra Prasad (81) died at a private hospital in New Delhi, his party…

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TMC MP Derek O’Brien suspended from Rajya Sabha for throwing Rule book at chair

  New Delhi: All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Derek O’Brien was suspended from the Rajya Sabha for the remaining…

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Tejas aircraft not a replacement for MiG-21 fighters: Govt

The indigenously produced light combat aircraft ‘Tejas’ would not be enlisted as a successor for the MIG-21 fighter jet, according…

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Seven IAF aircrafts crashed in last two years; No plans for compulsory military training for youth: Centre

  New Delhi: Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said in Rajya Sabha on Monday that seven aircraft of…

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‘Aapke bure din aayenge’: Jaya Bachchan lashes out with curse in Rajya Sabha

  New Delhi: Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan lashed out in Rajya Sabha today, after a personal remark by a…

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Rajya Sabha passes bill to extend the tenure of CBI Director

  New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha passed the Delhi Special Police Establishment (Amendment) Bill, 2021 on Tuesday, to extend the…

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Chandrayaan-3 in advanced stage, aims to launch in 2022- 2023 financial year: Jitendra Singh

  New Delhi: Union Minister Jitendra Singh informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that  Chandrayaan-3 is in an advanced stage…

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EV charging stations being set up at 22,000 petrol pumps: Govt

The government informed the Rajya Sabha on Friday that work is ongoing to install charging stations for electric vehicles at…

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Dam Safety Bill is to ensure security of people, not to encroach state’s powers: Shekhawat

  New Delhi: Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that the Dam Safety Bill, 2019 which was passed…

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Maoist violence in India on the decline by 70% from the maximum in 2009: Centre

  New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai informed Rajya Sabha today that the incidents of…

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Jose Mani takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP

  New Delhi: Kerala Congress (M) leader Jose K Mani took oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha, on…

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PM Skips All-party meet: Congress slams, AAP leader walks out

  New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi skipped the all-party meeting called by his government on Sunday, a day before…

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Winter Session of Parliament to commence on Nov 29

  New Delhi: The Winter Session of Parliament will commence on November 29 and it is likely to conclude on…

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Only one MP with 100% attendance in last 7 sessions of Rajya Sabha, Analysis results revealed

New Delhi: A study conducted by the House Secretariat showed that there was only one Member of Parliament, who has…

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Only 1 Rajya Sabha member had 100% attendance in the last 7 sessions: Report

New Delhi: According to a study by the House Secretariat, 78% of Rajya Sabha members attend the proceedings daily. The…

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Senior Congress leader and Rajyasabha MP Oscar Fernandes passes away

  Bengaluru: Veteran Congress leader, former Union Minister and Rajya Sabha member Oscar Fernandes (80) passed away at a private…

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Modi govt targeted with 7 questions over Parliament ruckus

New Delhi: In a statement on Thursday, Trinamool Congress (TMC) compared the Narendra Modi government to the Manmohan Singh government…

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Rajya Sabha passes amendment to restore states’ power on OBC list

New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha has passed a key constitutional amendment bill that restores the right of states and union…

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Venkaiah Naidu breaks down over House ruckus; criticizes opposition’s conduct

After the Opposition’s shameful ruckus in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, Vice President of India and RS Chairman M Venkaiah…

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Potholes cause 3,564 accidents in India in 2020: Govt in Rajya Sabha

The government on Tuesday said in Rajya Sabha that 3,564 accidents occurred in India owing to potholes in 2020, compared…

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No social media platform can destroy India’s democracy: MoS IT

New Delhi: The government meets with social media firms on a regular basis to discuss issues such as platform responsibility…

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Rajya Sabha clears Deposit Insurance & Credit Guarantee Corporation (Amendment) Bill

Despite opposition protests, the Rajya Sabha passed the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (Amendment) Bill on Wednesday, with Finance…

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‘Unruly behavior’ in Rajya Sabha led to suspension of TMC MPs

For their unruly behavior in the Parliament on Wednesday, six Trinamool Congress (TMC) members of the Rajya Sabha were suspended…

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Sri Lanka must meet the legitimate aspirations of Tamils, says India

According to the Indian government, it has consistently called on Sri Lanka to protect the interests of the Tamil community…

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Over 3,800 Kashmir Pandits return to the Valley: Centre

Pandits in Kashmir are feeling ‘more secure’, and over 3,800 young people from the community have returned home to take…

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Pegasus spat in Parliament: MP snatches paper, tears it

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Santanu Sen on Thursday, grabbed and tore Union Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s statement on the…

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Uproar in Rajya Sabha over minister’s nationality

The Narendra Modi government rejected the opposition’s call to debate Nisith Pramanik’s nationality in the Rajya Sabha and slammed them…

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Union Minister Piyush Goyal to be new leader of House in Rajya Sabha

Union minister for commerce and industry, Piyush Goyal was chosen Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.…

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Elections to three Rajya Sabha seats in Kerala will be held on April 30

The Election Commission (EC) declared polls to three Rajya Sabha seats on April 30, 2021. The Chief Electoral Officer and…

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Rajya Sabha passes National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill

New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha has also passed the National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill. The bill was passed…

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Congress leader and former Union minister Captain Satish Sharma passes away

Veteran Congress leader and former union minister Captain Satish Sharma passes away at the age of 73. It is reported…

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Ghulam Nabi Azad reacts on speculations; says he will join BJP when Kashmir pours down black snow

Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad who is to end his Rajya Sabha stint reacted on speculations about him joining the…

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“If any Muslim in the world should be proud, then it should be the Muslims of India”: Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad

Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad claimed that the most proud Muslims in the world are the Indian Muslims. The veteran…

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PM Narendra Modi recalls the years; bids emotional sendoff to Ghulam Nabi Azad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is such a strong soul that he always try to hold his emotions within himself. But…

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