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10 central intelligence agencies are now empowered under the Information Technology Act, 2000, for computer interception and analysis. (Representational Image | File)

TMC gives notice in RS to discuss MHA notification on mass surveillance

Opposition parties had cornered the central government over order by terming move ‘an attempt to convert India into a surveillance state.’

28 Dec 2018 12:05 PM

Arun Jaitley said it would have been better if the Opposition had obtained all information before raising this issue. (Screengrab | RSTV)

Snooping row: Arun Jaitley says authorisation given under old rules

'The Opposition is making a mountain out of a mole hill where even a mole hill does not exist,' Arun Jaitley said.

21 Dec 2018 5:11 PM

The House has been witnessing disruptions over a range of issues, including protests by the Congress which is demanding a joint parliamentary committee probe on the Rafale deal. (Photo: File/AP)

Lok Sabha to take up triple talaq bill for discussion on Dec 27

Under the proposed law, giving instant triple talaq will be illegal and void; will attract jail term of three years for husband.

20 Dec 2018 6:23 PM

As slogan shouting by the AIADMK and DMK members continued in the Well of the House, Naidu adjourned the House till 2pm. (Photo: AP | File)

RS disrupted for 5th day over Rafale, Cauvery issues

AIADMK and DMK -- trooped into Well, carrying placards and shouting slogans against construction of dam on Cauvery.

18 Dec 2018 4:02 PM

Introducing the bill, Law Minister Ravi Prasad said despite SC striking down triple talaq as unconstitutional, it was still rampant. (Representational Image)

Fresh bill introduced in LS to make triple talaq penal an offence

The earlier bill, passed by the Lok Sabha was still pending in the Rajya Sabha

17 Dec 2018 4:48 PM

According to Sharma, the decision of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre of buying the jets has resulted in a loss not only in national exchequer but also in a loss of technology transfer in the manufacture of 108 fighter jets by public-sector Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) (Photo: ANI)

Congress gives notice in Rajya Sabha to discuss Rafale deal

The 65 -year-old Congress leader in his letter alleged irregularities and corruption in the multi-crore fighter jets deal.

12 Dec 2018 11:44 AM

Venkaiah Naidu calls all-party meet ahead of session

For the Opposition, it will be the last chance to take on the government in the House.

05 Dec 2018 12:48 AM

Neta Abhineta: Bollywood Star Power in Indian Politics by Rasheed Kidwai, Hachette India, Rs 469.

Stars in the august House: From Nargis to Rekha

Nehru invited Prithviraj Kapoor to his house for dinner, but he turned it down because the other crew members were not invited.

11 Nov 2018 12:45 AM

After declaration of the Kerala floods as calamity of severe nature by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Minister of Statistics Program Implementation, DV Sadananda Gowda, issued an appeal to all MPs on August 24, 2018 to contribute from their MPLADS fund for rehabilitation works in affected areas of Kerala. (Photo: File | PTI)

102 lawmakers contributed Rs 43.67 Cr for rehabilitation in flood-affected Kerala

The lawmakers contributed from their Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme fund for rehabilitation works in Kerala.

12 Oct 2018 1:49 PM

Charges framed against AAP’s spokesman Sanjay Singh

Advocate Mohd Irshad, appearing for Singh, said he will contest the allegations during the trial.

27 Sep 2018 2:09 AM

Former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri

Shastri death: CIC wants PM, MHA to take a call

Which part of 8(1)(a) of RTI Act is invoked to deny and what is the justification for such invocation, he asked.

25 Sep 2018 2:32 AM

Seeking to improve India’s ranking on ‘ease of doing business’ index, the government is mulling an ordinance, which provides for time-bound settlement of commercial disputes and make arbitrators accountable, a senior government functionary has said.

Govt to fast track commercial disputes settlement

The ACI will frame proper rules as to how institutions would be graded, norms to be followed, monitoring of quality and performance.

24 Sep 2018 4:52 PM

Annie Raja, National Federation of Indian Women's general secretary, said she doubts the "intention and sincerity" of the government in introducing ordinance to make the practice of instant triple talaq a penal offence. (Photo; File)

Activists condemn govt's decision to make triple talaq penal offence

Activists called it a 'politicised move' without taking into consideration the complications it could pose to Muslim women.

19 Sep 2018 4:35 PM

The controversial Islamic practice allows men to leave their wives immediately by stating 'talaq' (divorce) three times. (Photo: PTI)

Cabinet approves ordinance making triple talaq punishable offence

Triple talaq bill was deferred to next session of Parliament after RS failed to reach an agreement over amended bill.

19 Sep 2018 12:30 PM

PM Narendra Modi and M. Venkaiah Naidu release a book during his first year as VP of India and Chairman of Rajya Sabha in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

‘PM Modi’s talk about discipline is undemocratic and misunderstood’

The more you look at 2018, the more it is looking like 1984. No, not the year 1984, but I mean it in the Orwellian sense.

10 Sep 2018 12:31 AM

Vice president and Rajya Sabh chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu (Photo: File/AP)

Need new rules to tame ‘erring’ MPs: Venkaiah Naidu

Vice-president calls for a stronger anti-defection law to make it harder to switch parties.

05 Sep 2018 1:55 AM

Ashutosh: Surname used for caste politics by AAP

Later says tweet ‘misunderstood’, is not part of anti-AAP brigade.

30 Aug 2018 4:01 AM

Ashish Khetan and Ashutosh likely to join Congress?

Ashutosh, who had announced his decision to quit AAP on Independence Day, was also eyeing a ticket to the upper house.

23 Aug 2018 4:04 AM

Supreme Court quashes EC order to allow Nota in RS polls

The court said it was a well-settled principle that what can’t be done directly, can’t be done indirectly.

22 Aug 2018 2:10 AM

Former Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee

Special Parliament book on Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the cards?

Now with the passing away of Vajpayee on August 16 and with the NDA dispensation keen to promote him as a national icon.

22 Aug 2018 1:55 AM

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