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DMK Chief M K Stalin accuses AIADMK-PMK allaince was formed not for the benefit of the country, but for monetary gain. (Photo: File)

DMK Chief slams AIADMK-PMK pact, says alliance for monetary gain

Stalin pointed out that the AIADMK-PMK alliance had contested seven seats in the 2009 assembly elections and two in the Lok Sabha polls.

19 Feb 2019 6:39 PM

The PMK will contest on six Lok Sabha seats and will be given one Rajya Sabha seat. (Photo:ANI)

LS polls: PMK will support AIADMK-BJP alliance in Tamil Nadu

The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) will support the AIADMK- BJP front in Tamil Nadu in the forthcoming general elections.

19 Feb 2019 12:41 PM

In Upper Assam, all those who opposed the bill bursted crackers and gave out sweets, accusing the BJP-led alliance government of backing the “anti-people” bill at the behest of the RSS.

Citizenship Bill is stalled in RS, Northeast erupts in joy

Under the Assam Accord, all illegal immigrants who have entered after 1971, irrespective of religion, have to be deported.

14 Feb 2019 2:02 AM

Members of both Houses attended the event where President Kovind unveiled the life-size portrait of the former prime minister. (Photo: Twitter | @rashtrapatibhvn)

'Vajpayee never had anger against opposition': Ghulam Nabi Azad

Speaking at a function to unveil a life-size portrait of Vajpayee, Azad said the former PM will always be remembered for his speeches.

13 Feb 2019 9:47 AM

Civil aviation minister Jayant Sinha with MPs Paresh Rawal and Parimal Nathwani during ongoing Budget Session of the Parliament in New Delhi. (Photo: G.N. Jha)

Rajya Sabha adjourned over faculty quota in universities

Naidu pointed out that the House is lagging behind and requested opposition members to let the House function.

08 Feb 2019 4:57 AM

Till 28th January 2019, benefits have been given to 1.29 lakh establishments covering 1.05 crore beneficiaries under this scheme.

Over 15 cr Mudra loans sanctioned till January 25: Employment Minister

Under PMMY collateral free loans up to Rs 10 lakh are extended to MSME to set up or expand their business activities.

07 Feb 2019 11:00 AM

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2018, which was passed by Lok Sabha on December 27 last year, had come up for discussion just once in the subsequent seven sittings of the House but couldn't pass through the opposition muster. (Representational Image)

Triple talaq bill stays stuck in Rajya Sabha as Winter session finishes

Rajya Sabha did not discuss the bill before being adjourned sine die after the winter session was extended by a day.

10 Jan 2019 8:45 AM

The trouble on the day long extension began as soon as the House met on Wednesday.

Uproar in Rajya Sabha over govt move to extend session

Citing the rule book, members of the Congress, the TMC and the AIADMK slammed the extension calling it “unprecedented”, “arbitrary” and “illegal”.

10 Jan 2019 6:21 AM

Opposition members protest in Rajya Sabha during Winter Session of Parliament. (Photo: RSTV grab via PTI)

‘Brought in haste’, says Oppn as quota bill faces Rajya Sabha test

Congress and opposition in Rajya Sabha slammed ruling BJP saying govt was playing election 'politics'.

09 Jan 2019 6:36 PM

Deputy Chairman Harivansh said that it may be considered his 'personal lapse' and a 'lapse in his understanding' in not conveying at the time of adjourning proceedings on Tuesday that the sitting of the House has been extended by a day. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Opposition questions extending RS sitting 'without' following norms

Congress, TMC and AIADMK members cited rule book to criticise the extension.

09 Jan 2019 1:39 PM

PM Modi launched four-laning of Solapur-Osmanabad section of NH-211, underground sewerage system and three sewage treatment plants and laid the foundation stone of 30,000 houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

'Chowkidar' can pick wrongdoer even in darkness: PM Modi in Maharashtra

The onus is on the Congress to come clean on what is driving its allegations on the (Rafale) deal, Modi said.

09 Jan 2019 1:04 PM

Lok Sabha witnessed ugly scenes on Monday with Samajwadi Party members tearing papers and throwing them at the Speaker’s desk, leading to adjournment of the House.

Opposition stalls Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha over CBI, Rafale

Congress members too were in the Well of the House holding placards demanding a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe on the Rafale deal.

08 Jan 2019 12:48 AM

The winter session of Parliament began on December 11. (Photo: File)

Rajya Sabha session extended till Wednesday for 'quota for upper caste' bill

The proposed bill was approved by the Union Cabinet this afternoon in a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

07 Jan 2019 9:05 PM

Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu allowed a short submissions to the women members some of whom had given notices for a discussions into the matter. (Photo PTI)

RS MPs urge govt to pass women’s quota bill in LS

CPI(M)’s Jharna Das Baidya said the BJP has absolute majority in Lok Sabha but has not got the women’s reservation bill passed.

05 Jan 2019 12:45 AM

The Triple Talaq Bill has been passed in the absence of Congress and AIADMK lawmakers who staged a walkout minutes ahead of voting. (Representational Image | File)

Oppn foils govt move on triple talaq bill in Rajya Sabha

Ghulam Nabi Azad accused the govt of breaking the tradition of sending bills to select committees for scrutiny before they become a law.

01 Jan 2019 1:47 AM

Triple Talaq Bill, which was passed by the Lok Sabha on Thursday, faces a real test in the upper house as the government lacks number there. (Photo: File)

Triple Talaq Bill stalled as Rajya Sabha adjourned after Oppn uproar

The upper house has been adjourned till January 2, 2019.

31 Dec 2018 3:02 PM

The Triple Talaq Bill was cleared by the Lok Sabha -- 245 voting in favour and 11 opposing it -- on Thursday amid a walkout by the Opposition. (Photo: File | PTI)

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm ahead of debate on Triple Talaq Bill today

The upper house was adjourned till 2 pm after AIADMK members disrupted proceedings over the Cauvery River water issue.

31 Dec 2018 12:38 PM

The bill seeks to criminalise the practice of instant divorce among Muslims. (Representational image)

Triple talaq bill in Rajya Sabha today

Showdown likely as Opposition parties are determined to refer it to a joint select panel, but govt wants to get it passed in the House.

31 Dec 2018 5:04 AM

The bill was cleared by the Lok Sabha -- 245 voting in favour and 11 opposing it -- on Thursday amid a walkout by the Opposition. (Representational Image)

Triple talaq bill in Rajya Sabha tomorrow; Cong, others set to oppose it

Ruling BJP has issued a whip in RS asking its members to be present. Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad will table bill in Upper House.

30 Dec 2018 5:51 PM

‘Congress had supported it last time, I can't understand why they walked out this time. I am sure this bill will be passed in the Rajya Sabha as well," Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh stated. (Photo: ANI)

Rajnath targets Congress for opposing Triple Talaq Bill in Lok Sabha

Bill passed in LS proposes to make practice of instant Triple Talaq, punishable under IPC with the provision of 3 year jail for husband.

28 Dec 2018 12:08 PM

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