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Topic: Rajya Sabha

No transaction carried out with NSO Group, defence ministry tells Rajya Sabha on Pegasus row

Israel's NSO group has been under attack following allegations that its Pegasus software was used to spy on politicians, journalists among others in several countries, including India.

Bill to amend Airports Economic Regulatory Authority Act gets Parliament nod amid protest

The Bill was moved on the floor of the Upper House by Civil Aviation Minster Jyotiraditya Scindia who said it would democratise air travel. It was passed in Lok Sabha on 29 July.

Former CEO of Prasar Bharati & TMC leader Jawhar Sircar takes oath as Rajya Sabha member

Sircar took oath in Bengali and was greeted by thumping of desk by fellow MPs. He has spent nearly 42 years in public service and is known as a vocal critic of the BJP govt.

Hours after PM slams O’Brien’s ‘papri chaat’ jibe, LS passes 2 bills without debate, RS one 

On Tuesday, despite PM Modi terming Derek O’Brien’s remarks as being an insult to the nation, govt pushes through 3 bills in Parliament in about 30 minutes without any discussion. 

Rajya Sabha passes Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill amid protest by opposition

After a brief debate by few members, the bill was passed with voice vote after which Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day due to opposition's uproar over Pegasus among other issues.

Rajya Sabha lost 40 out of 50 working hours in first 2 weeks of monsoon session

With disruptions continuing, the productivity of Rajya Sabha fell to 13.70 per cent during the second week of the ongoing monsoon session from 32.20 per cent during the first week.

Assam Police summons Mizoram MP Vanlalvena over ‘threatening statement’ on border clashes

Assam Police put a notice at Vanlalvena's Delhi residence and said they will take 'lawful action'. Sources said the Rajya Sabha MP is believed to be avoiding Assam Police CID.

KC Venugopal’s privilege notice on oxygen deaths being examined, says RS chairman Naidu

The Congress MP gave a breach-of-privilege notice in Rajya Sabha against MoS for Health Bharati Pawar for saying that no deaths due to oxygen shortage occurred during Covid 2nd wave.

Lok Sabha strength to be increased to 1,000 from 543? Here’s how it can be done

Congress MP Manish Tewari has said the new Parliament Chamber is being constructed with 1,000 seats. A look at the Constitutional provisions to see how this can happen.

Over 3,800 Kashmiri Pandits returned to Valley as they feel ‘more secure’: Centre

Out of 26,684 Kashmiri migrant youth who applied for jobs in J&K, 1,997 candidates were selected under the Prime Minister’s rehabilitation package, MoS Home Nityanand Rai said.

On Camera

Moon madness has taken over modern dating. A waning crescent is the best time to ghost

Alongside buying into the grift that is dating apps, the girlies are also installing astrology apps like Astrotalk to investigate the same tired mystery—will he ever text back?

Africa’s blue economy is booming. What it can learn from Asia

Aquaculture is the fastest growing food sector in Africa, offering significant returns on investment for all involved and achieving the continent’s goals for food security, dignified livelihoods and economic growth.

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.