Tag: Rajya Sabha

Waqf Act amendments likely to be introduced first in Rajya Sabha: Sources

The proposed amendments have drawn sharp criticism from the opposition which has accused the central government of diverting from real issues.

August 5, 2024

Hardeep Singh Puri to introduce bill to amend Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act in Rajya Sabha today

As per the schedule, Union Ministers Shripad Yesso Naik, L Murugan, Satish Chandra Dubey, Sanjay Seth, Tokhan Sahu, and Murlidhar Mohol will also lay papers on the table in Rajya Sabha for their respective ministries.

August 5, 2024

Agniveer scheme will keep armed forces battle-ready and young, NEET doesn’t disadvantage anyone: Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha

Congress and several other opposition parties have demanded that Agniveer scheme should be scrapped.

August 1, 2024

In his Rajya Sabha address, PM Modi hails people of country for ‘rejecting politics of propaganda, deceit’

Addressing the Rajya Sabha, the prime minister said that the National Democratic Government (NDA) will fight against poverty over the next five years.

July 3, 2024

Rajya Sabha condoles loss of lives in Hathras stampede

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has vowed a thorough investigation into the incident to determine whether it was an "accident or a conspiracy."

July 3, 2024

PM Modi to address Rajya Sabha today

"Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi will speak in the Rajya Sabha at around 12 noon. He will take part in the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address," PMO said in a post on X.

July 3, 2024

Uproar in both houses on NEET, Lok Sabha adjourned for day, chaos in Rajya Sabha

Congress MP Manish Tewari expressed disappointment that there was no discussion in the parliament on the NEET issue.

June 28, 2024

First session of 18th Lok Sabha to begin from June 24

The 264th Session of Rajya Sabha will also commence on June 27 and conclude on July 3, the minister said.

June 12, 2024

President Murmu nominates Sudha Murty to Rajya Sabha; PM Modi says “testament to Nari Shakti”

The Prime Minister also wished Murty, 73, a fruitful Parliamentary tenure.

March 8, 2024

BJP chief Nadda files nomination as Rajya Sabha candidate from Gujarat

Nadda is currently a Rajya Sabha member from Himachal Pradesh.

February 15, 2024