Rajya Sabha
| March 5, 2024, 10:47 a.m.
BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda Resigns as Rajya Sabha MP from Himachal Pradesh
Jagat Prakash Nadda, the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has resigned as a Member of Parliament (MP) from the Rajya Sabha representing Himachal Pradesh. His resignation follows his uncontested election to the upper house from Gujarat last month. Nadda's resignation was accepted by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, effective from March 4, 2024.
Read More.
BJP Clinches Eight Rajya Sabha Seats in Uttar Pradesh, Heralding Victory in Upcoming Elections
| Feb. 28, 2024, 10:54 a.m.
BJP Clinches Eight Rajya Sabha Seats in Uttar Pradesh, Heralding Victory in Upcoming Elections
In Uttar Pradesh's Rajya Sabha polls, BJP secured eight seats while SP won two. BJP leaders expressed confidence, seeing this as a harbinger of success in upcoming elections. Allegations of cross-voting emerged, prompting responses from both parties. SP Chief warned of disciplinary action against suspected cross-voters. The outcome of these polls holds significance ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
Read More.
Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi | Image : Press Trust of India
| Feb. 28, 2024, 10:02 a.m.
Congress to Contest 16 Seats in Kerala in Upcoming Lok Sabha Polls, IUML to Contest 2
Leader of Opposition in the Kerala state assembly, V D Satheesan, announced that the Congress Party will contest 16 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in Kerala, as part of the United Democratic Front (UDF) coalition. The allocation of seats has been finalized, with the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) set to contest two seats. Despite IUML's initial demand for an additional Lok Sabha seat, issues have been resolved through discussions, potentially leading to the allocation of a Rajya Sabha seat instead. This announcement reflects the strategic seat distribution within the UDF alliance, emphasizing collaboration among coalition partners ahead of the polls.
Read More.
Historic Women's Reservation Bill Clears Rajya Sabha with Overwhelming Support
| Sept. 22, 2023, 8:33 a.m.
Historic Women's Reservation Bill Clears Rajya Sabha with Overwhelming Support
In a landmark second for gender equality in India, the Women's Reservation Bill, booking 33% of seats for girls within the Lok Sabha, Delhi, and country Assemblies, has been unanimously surpassed in the Rajya Sabha. The bill, which obtained overwhelming guide, changed into earlier permitted by the Lok Sabha with an impressive 454-2 vote rely
Read More.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge
| July 27, 2023, 10:48 a.m.
Congress Accuses BJP of Obstructing Congress President's Address in Rajya Sabha Amidst Foreign Policy Debate
Tensions escalated in the Rajya Sabha as the Congress party accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of preventing Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge from delivering a speech after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's address on India's foreign policy. Jaishankar highlighted India's engagement with neighboring countries and emphasized progress in bilateral relations under Prime Minister Modi's leadership. The Opposition's disruption during the statement led to verbal clashes, with Jaishankar expressing his concerns about respecting India's national interests. Meanwhile, the "INDIA" alliance, comprising 26 opposition parties, made a symbolic protest against the Manipur violence by wearing black clothes in Parliament.
Read More.Stories
Highlights of India Budget 2024: Finance Minister announces 2 crore more houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) . No changes to income tax slabs.
Budget 2024 Key Highlights: Fiscal deficit target for 2024-25 at 5.1% of GDP; no changes to income tax slabs
No Major Tax Changes in Interim Budget, Focus on Growth
Fiscal Deficit Target Lowered to 5.8% in Interim Budget
Infrastructure, Digital Push to Drive Growth in Interim Budget
Education Sector Seeks Higher Allocation, NEP Implementation in Budget
Sitharaman Presents Interim Budget, Focuses on Fiscal Consolidation and Growth
Sitharaman's Last Budget Before 2024 Elections Focuses on Rural India
Latest News
