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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicRajya Sabha

Topic: Rajya Sabha

‘Soviet’ economic model copied by Nehru, upheld by Indira Gandhi did no good to India—Sitharaman in RS

The finance minister said in Parliament Monday that the economic framework adopted by Congress set India back by almost 4 decades and ‘human cost of delayed economic reform is significant’.

India can’t see ‘One Nation, One Election’ before 2034. Here’s what Modi govt is proposing

Modi-led NDA government is expected to introduce in Parliament two bills, facilitating simultaneous polls to Lok Sabha & state assembly, before end of Winter Session.

55 MPs submit notice for impeaching Justice Shekhar Yadav. ‘Targeted minorities, displayed bias’

MPs submitted the notice to the Secretary General of the Rajya Sabha. It alleges that prima facie, the Allahabad HC made 'outrageous, derogatory & hateful statements' in his speech.

RS adjourned as Dhankhar declines discussion on judge’s ‘hate speech’, Oppn decries ‘censorship’

Declining notices seeking a discussion on Allahabad HC judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav's remarks on Muslims, Dhankhar says the matter can only be discussed through substantive motions.

INDIA bloc set to move notices to impeach Allahabad HC judge Shekhar Yadav in LS & RS

For LS Speaker to admit petition, at least 100 signatures are required; this number is 50 for RS. Allahabad HC judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav made controversial remarks at VHP event.

ED secured convictions in 4.6% cases in last 5 years, 28% went to trial, Rajya Sabha told

Randeep Surjewala, in response to whose question the data was provided, said this shows Centre was misusing ED. An ED officer attributed low conviction rate to 'long legal process'.

Why BJP is playing role of Oppn in Parliament, raising Soros ‘link’ to corner Congress

INDIA bloc has sought removal of Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, while stating it wants Lok Sabha to function before conclusion of Winter Session on 20 December.

Indians seeking asylum ‘denigrate’ system for personal gains, MEA says in Rajya Sabha

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh defends India’s democratic norms & ‘avenues’ to redress grievances lawfully, following question from Sanjay Raut on rising no. of Indians seeking asylum abroad.

Pilot project of PM’s internship scheme offers 1.25 lakh jobs in 2024-25; target 1 cr in next 5 yrs

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs said these internships will be at India’s top 500 companies, based on their corporate social responsibility expenditure over the last 3 years.

Both Houses of Parliament adjourned till Tuesday, Opposition protests on

Opposition members have been pushing to have a discussion on the Adani issue, Sambhal violence and the Manipur situation, raising slogans in the Parliament.

On Camera

India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief says India, China carried out ‘readjustment’ of troops. ‘Trying to increase trust factor’

While both India and China have carried out disengagement in Eastern Ladakh, the process of de-escalation is still under discussion & has not been agreed upon.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.