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Rajya Sabha polls for 24 seats on June 18; NDA eyes stronger Upper House numbers

Rajya Sabha seats in 10 states up for grabs as NDA inches towards key majority mark
india news
Updated on May 23, 2026 06:46 am IST

Centre says govt ready to discuss SIR, asks Opposition not to ‘set timeline’

Rijiju rejects Opposition’s demand for immediate SIR debate, insists no fixed timelines
india news
Updated on Dec 02, 2025 05:04 pm IST

Online Gaming Bill passed in Rajya Sabha amid ruckus by opposition

Rajya Sabha passed online gaming bill on Thursday amid opposition's uproar.
india news
Updated on Aug 21, 2025 04:25 pm IST

Actor Kamal Haasan marks Parliament debut, takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP in Tamil

Kamal Haasan marks Parliament debut, takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP in Tamil
india news
Updated on Jul 26, 2025 11:59 pm IST

Who will be the next Vice President? This name does the rounds as intrigue grows

After Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation, Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh Singh is among the top contenders for the next Vice President's post
india news
Updated on Jul 22, 2025 06:00 pm IST

Day after resigning from Rajya Sabha, ex-BJD leader Mamata Mahanta joins BJP

Mamata Mahanta. (File Photo)
india news
Published on Aug 01, 2024 06:26 pm IST

U.P. monsoon session: Unusual bonhomie marks Day 1 in Vidhan Parishad

This unexpected calm defied the anticipation of a tumultuous session filled with slogans, boycotts and heated arguments, setting a new tone for the proceedings. (HT photo)
lucknow news
Updated on Jul 30, 2024 06:38 am IST

Uddhav aide Milind Narvekar finally nominated for MLC polls

Milind Narvekar has worked as Uddhav Thackeray’s personal assistant for over two decades. He also played a role in various political developments, and over the years had been aspiring to be a member of the legislature (Hindustan Times)
mumbai news
Updated on Jul 03, 2024 07:34 am IST

'Weaponizing disruptions as political strategy': V-P Dhankhar on Opposition MPs

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.
india news
Published on Dec 22, 2023 10:50 am IST

Delhi services bill: BJP trying to snatch power through backdoor, says Kejriwal

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Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal addresses a digital press briefing on Monday. (HT Photo)
delhi news
Updated on Aug 08, 2023 03:59 pm IST

Manipur conflict: Can’t direct PM Modi to discuss issue in RS, says Dhankhar

Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said the opposition’s insistence that the PM be present in the House is “ill-advised” (PTI)
india news
Updated on Aug 03, 2023 12:26 am IST

Opposition mustering strength to challenge Delhi ordinance

AAP leaders protest against the Centre’s ordinance in New Delhi on July 5. (HT Photo)
india news
Updated on Jul 28, 2023 12:49 am IST

High-decibel unrest in Rajya Sabha: Jaishankar ‘upset’ over Opposition's conduct

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar speaks in the Rajya Sabha.
india news
Updated on Jul 27, 2023 02:04 pm IST

Ex-MP, son get 4-year jail term in Chhattisgarh coal block allocation case

The court also imposed a fine of ₹15 lakh each on Vijay Darda (HT Photo)
india news
Updated on Jul 27, 2023 12:01 am IST

AAP to challenge Centre's ordinance in Rajya Sabha. Parties that support so far

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal
india news
Updated on Jun 07, 2023 11:02 pm IST

Niti Aayog proposes to study Uttar Pradesh assembly’s paperless legislature model

Uttar Pradesh assembly in session. (FILE PHOTO)
lucknow news
Updated on Apr 28, 2023 11:24 pm IST

Jalandhar bypoll: AAP defrauded Dalits in Punjab, says SAD’s Dr Sukhi

Dr Sukhwinder Kumar Sukhi with SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal. (HT File Photo)
chandigarh news
Updated on Apr 22, 2023 01:53 am IST

Tenure as Rajya Sabha MP wasted, says Seechewal

Seechewal said his purpose of coming to the Upper House was to raise his voice in the Parliament on environmental, health, education and philanthropic issues. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Updated on Apr 05, 2023 01:20 am IST

BJP all set to gain in Rajya Sabha after November as Opposition numbers drop by 9

Parliamentarians stand for the national song in Rajya Sabha after it adjourned sine die, on September 23.
india news
Updated on Sept 25, 2020 08:53 am IST

Productive but divisive monsoon session ends

Both Houses approved a total of 25 bills, including three contentious bills for farm liberalisation and three for labour reforms, in the face of protests, walkouts and boycotts by opposition parties that accused the ruling side of denying them their parliamentary rights by pushing legislations without review.
india news
Updated on Sept 24, 2020 05:26 am IST

‘Sleepless night’: Harivansh on fast

Footage from the House showed that fierce protests from the Opposition, including senior leaders charging towards the Chair, jumping onto tables; and shooting videos of the ruckus.
india news
Published on Sept 23, 2020 01:51 am IST

Had decisive majority in RS: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Ravi Shankar Prasad called the Opposition’s behaviour “the tyranny of minority”, a phrase coined by former finance minister Arun Jaitley.
india news
Updated on Sept 22, 2020 12:34 am IST

Agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar moves crucial farm bills in Rajya Sabha

Union minister of agriculture and farmer welfare Narendra Singh Tomar
india news
Updated on Sept 20, 2020 11:05 am IST

Parliament monsoon session: RS passes insolvency, bankruptcy bill

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks in the Rajya Sabha on Saturday.
india news
Published on Sept 19, 2020 12:30 pm IST

No one can stop Army from patrolling: Rajnath to Rajya Sabha on China row

Defence minister Rajnath Singh speaks in Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
india news
Updated on Sept 17, 2020 01:53 pm IST

Congress writes to Rajya Sabha chairman, demands four-hour debate on Covid-19

A view of Parliament.
india news
Updated on Sept 16, 2020 10:57 am IST

Covid-19: Demand made in RS for using term physical distancing instead of social distancing

Chairman Venkaiah Naidu said an appropriate term should be used and suggested ‘safe distancing’ .
india news
Published on Sept 15, 2020 11:53 am IST

Rajya Sabha: 15 MPs from various states take oath

The Upper House reconvened for business after five months for an 18-day uninterrupted monsoon session of Parliament.
india news
Updated on Sept 14, 2020 05:09 pm IST

BJP Rajya Sabha tally set to get big boost

The big push for a BJP domination in the RS -- 164 is the two-third mark in the 245-member Upper House of Parliament – will take place later this year.
india news
Updated on Aug 26, 2020 12:42 pm IST

Venkaiah Naidu completes 3 years as Vice President

Venkaiah Naidu said that after he began his innings, the productivity in the three sessions before the 2019 general election stood at 28.90%, 27.3% and just 6.8%. After the polls, the last three sessions saw 104%, 99% and 76% productivity.
india news
Published on Aug 12, 2020 03:15 am IST
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