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Monday, May 20, 2024
TopicRajya Sabha

Topic: Rajya Sabha

Congress, Oppn members walk out of RS after Venkaiah Naidu justifies suspension of 12 MPs

Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge said the motion for suspension moved by the govt was in 'gross violation of procedure'. Naidu said the suspended MPs have shown no remorse.

Unprecedented, says Opposition as 12 MPs suspended for ‘misconduct’ in last Parliament session

The Opposition MPs, accused of ‘unruly and violent behaviour’ in the monsoon session, have been suspended for the duration of the winter session

As Mamata goes on induction spree, Trinamool’s sitting Rajya Sabha MPs fear for their seats

Sitting MP Arpita Ghosh was asked to make way for former Goa CM Luizinho Faleiro, and now, with a host of senior leaders joining, there's buzz that more members will be replaced.

P.C. Mody appointed Rajya Sabha secretary general, 1st IRS official to get post in either House

Mody's appointment raised eyebrows since incumbent SG P.P.K. Ramacharyulu was appointed just over 2 months back & was considered close to RS Chairman, Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu.

PM Modi visits construction site of new parliament building

Modi spoke to people involved in the construction as he inspected the ongoing work. The building is part of the Central Vista project, which has faced criticism from the opposition.

Former Rajya Sabha MP and editor of Pioneer Chandan Mitra passes away at 65

PM Modi offered condolences to Mitra's family and said that the veteran journalist distinguished himself in the world of media as well as politics.

Disruption in Parliament isn’t new. But there was a new aggression in this monsoon session

This monsoon session was the worst in terms of productivity in the second term of the Modi govt, with Lok Sabha recording just 22% functioning hours and Rajya Sabha 28%.

‘Unacceptable force used’ — Kharge writes to Naidu over pandemonium in Rajya Sabha

In a letter on behalf of opposition parties, LoP condemned the manner in which the House was conducted & said that MPs, including women members, were 'physically manhandled'.

No outsiders deployed as marshals inside the House: Rajya Sabha secretariat tells Naidu

Congress' Kharge submitted a representation to the RS chairman stating deployment of large number of security personnel, who were not part of the regular watch, in the House Wednesday.

Opposition should apologise to nation for their behaviour in Parliament, Union ministers say

Union Minister Anurag Thakur alleged that 'anarchy from streets to Parliament' was the opposition’s only agenda during the monsoon session.

On Camera

What’s geopolitical recession? World seems to be heading for one

The long-term rise of China and the 'Global South', combined with a decline of European and Japanese economic power is driving a fundamental shift.

With defence push, India looks to capture markets in Africa beyond western Indian Ocean

India’s defence sector is trying to penetrate the African market. But with China already extending significant influence, India must now play catch-up.      

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?