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Rajya Sabha news

Punjab: RS member Satnam Sandhu records 100% attendance, raises 29 questions

Sandhu participated in 11 debates and raised 29 questions highlighting issues concerning Punjab. (HT File)
Published on Aug 25, 2026 08:15 am IST

Parl clears bill to curb states’ tax on minerals; Soren warns of stir

Parl clears bill to curb states’ tax on minerals; Soren warns of stir
Updated on Aug 14, 2026 09:17 pm IST

RS Chairman regrets disruptions during Monsoon Session; House productivity only 39 pc

RS Chairman regrets disruptions during Monsoon Session; House productivity only 39 pc
Published on Aug 13, 2026 02:28 pm IST

Kharge raises Uttarakhand post-rally ‘purification’, RS chair seeks probe

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said he is capable of fighting. (PTI)
Updated on Aug 13, 2026 05:13 pm IST

NCDC bill passed in Upper House amid Opposition walkout

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Published on Aug 13, 2026 04:38 pm IST

Rajya Sabha passes bill to rename Kerala as ‘Keralam’

Proceedings of the Rajya Sabha during the Monsoon Session of the Parliament, in New Delhi on Wednesday. ( (Sansad TV)
Published on Aug 13, 2026 09:38 am IST

‘Lungiwala’ row escalates as Sushmita Dev moves privilege notice against Brittas

The CPI(M) leader alleged that the Dev had interrupted him when he was moving the statutory resolution against the Income Tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026. He added that the BJP MP got up from her seat and came next to him as she made the remarks.
Updated on Aug 12, 2026 08:59 pm IST

Petrol, diesel prices to fall? Here's what government said

The government said that the increase in petrol and diesel prices in India between June 2021 and June 2026 was much lower than in several developed and neighbouring countries.
Updated on Aug 11, 2026 08:35 am IST

No direction by the chair to HM to come to House, only observation: Rijiju

Kiren Rijiju speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the Monsoon session of Parliament on Friday. (Sansad TV)
Published on Aug 07, 2026 04:40 pm IST

‘Echo sentiments to Shah': RS chair to Rijiju amid ruckus over protest crackdown

Rajya Sabha chairman CP Radhakrishnan told Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju to to “echo the sentiments of the Opposition”.
Updated on Aug 07, 2026 08:59 pm IST

List of 9 platforms penalised for using 'dark patterns' to mislead consumers

A fine of 1 lakh has been imposed on SpiceJet as part of the CCPA's action against platforms found using dark patterns. (MINT_PRINT)
Updated on Aug 06, 2026 06:55 pm IST

A 2-year delay in birth registration now goes to court: What the new law changes

The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, sits at the base of India's identity architecture.
Updated on Aug 06, 2026 02:34 pm IST

'Didn't want headlines': Raghav Chadha on why he didn't speak on NEET issue

Raghav Chadha made the remarks during the discussion on the Public Examinations (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which came up in the Rajya Sabha a day after it was passed by the Lok Sabha.
Updated on Jul 31, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Parliament clears Vande Mataram bill, to be sent to President for assent

The Vande Mataram bill makes any obstruction or insult to the national song a criminal offence, proposing a jail term of up to three years and a fine for offenders.
Updated on Jul 31, 2026 04:57 pm IST

Parliament clears anti-paper leak bill; new edu minister Pralhad Joshi reacts

The Parliament has passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026.
Updated on Jul 30, 2026 10:38 pm IST

US deported 414 Indian nationals in first three months of 2026: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
Updated on Aug 01, 2026 12:12 am IST

‘Has someone stitched your mouth shut?’: Kharge slams Shah's absence

Kharge's remarks for Amit Shah come as the Congress continues to raise questions regarding the home minister's absence in the Parliament session, as well as his silence on the use of ‘brutal force’ against students at Jantar Mantar.
Updated on Jul 30, 2026 08:59 pm IST

3 yrs jail, fine or both: Rajya Sabha passes Vande Mataram bill | What we know

A view of the Ministry of Culture tableau during the Republic Day parade 2026 full dress rehearsal amid rainfall, at Kartavya Path
Published on Jul 30, 2026 08:57 pm IST

Rajya Sabha passes bill to make insult of Vande Mataram criminal offence

Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha speaks in the House during the Monsoon session of Parliament.
Updated on Jul 29, 2026 06:57 pm IST

Nadda cites Emergency era to defend action on students; CJP reacts with question

Union Health Minister JP Nadda speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi
Updated on Jul 30, 2026 12:00 am IST

RS MP Seechewal gives up security, cites cop shortage in Punjab

Aam Aadmi Party’s Rajya Sabha member and environmentalist Balbir Singh Seechewal
Published on Jul 29, 2026 09:11 am IST

RS adjourned till 3 pm: Govt says ready for debate on NEET; Oppn presses for Pradhan's resignation

RS adjourned till 3 pm: Govt says ready for debate on NEET; Oppn presses for Pradhan's resignation
Published on Jul 22, 2026 05:30 pm IST

No decision yet on ethanol blending above 20%: Govt

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Published on Jul 21, 2026 08:48 am IST

Rajya Sabha adjourned as Kharge attacks government for suppressing CJP protest

Mallikarjun Kharge, the leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha. (PTI)
Updated on Jul 22, 2026 06:08 pm IST

Convene all-party meet on delimitation, FCRA bills: Derek O'Brien to PM Modi

The TMC leader also emphasised that Articles 19 and 26 of the Constitution must be protected.
Updated on Jul 19, 2026 06:20 pm IST

What are the 7 bills that will be tabled in the monsoon session of Parliament?

The monsoon session of the parliament will begin on Monday, July 20, and run till August 13.
Updated on Jul 17, 2026 03:01 pm IST

Those under pressure should quit before July 21: Mamata after Koel Mallick exit

Mamata Banerjee said there could be others who are still planning to quit the TMC under external pressure.
Published on Jul 17, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Amid mass exodus in Trinamool Congress, here's who is still in Team Mamata

Another setback for the Mamata came after Ritabrata Banerjee, from the rebel faction, was named the leader of the opposition in the West Bengal Assembly.
Published on Jul 10, 2026 05:20 pm IST