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Millions of Hindus are waiting to see the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya since the matter concerns the faith of the majority.(Photo: File)

UP Deputy CM slammed for temple statement

The matter is in court and he is talking of bringing a bill for Ram temple construction.

21 Aug 2018 6:03 AM

Denial of ticket for Rajya Sabha behind turmoil in AAP?

Speculations are also rife in the political circles that Ashutosh is in talks with the Congress for sometime now.

16 Aug 2018 2:30 AM

NDA Candidate Harivansh Narayan Singh has been elected as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman with 125 votes. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Row over BJD’s voting for Harivansh in Rajya Sabha

Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) chief Niranjan Patnaik on Saturday slammed both the parties saying they had betrayed their cadres.

12 Aug 2018 1:02 AM

Rajya Sabha deputy chair poll win cements Nitish-NDA bond

The Opposition alliance had called his exit a mockery of the mandate given by the people.

11 Aug 2018 1:46 AM

PM Modi's comments came during the felicitation of the newly-elected Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh in the House. (Photo: PTI)

Off the record: RS deletes remarks made by PM Modi on Congress leader

PM Modi's remarks in Rajya Sabha were expunged by chairman M Venkaiah Naidu after they were found to be 'objectionable'.

10 Aug 2018 7:11 PM

'Triple talaq bill will not be taken up today because no consensus could be built around it,' Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu said on Friday. (Representational Image)

Triple Talaq bill not tabled in Rajya Sabha, deferred to next session

Triple talaq bill was to be tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Friday a day after Union Cabinet made amendments in it.

10 Aug 2018 3:55 PM

The bill criminalises the Islamic practice of divorcing by uttering the word 'talaq' thrice in any form – spoken, in writing, or over electronic communication. (Photo: File | PTI)

After amendments, triple talaq bill to face Rajya Sabha test today

If the Triple Talaq bill is cleared in Rajya Sabha, it will be sent back to Lok Sabha for approval.

10 Aug 2018 9:32 AM

Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu will host the breakfast party at 9:30 am for the appointment of his new deputy, Harivansh Narayan Singh, a lawmaker from the JD(U). (Photo: File | PTI)

Upset over RS speaker's 'partisan' role, Cong to skip his breakfast

The Congress is also miffed over the government's push to key legislation without discussion in Parliament.

10 Aug 2018 8:51 AM

Ajay Maken slams AAP for not backing Opposition in RS poll

He accused the AAP of supporting the BJP by fielding its candidates against Congress.

10 Aug 2018 5:55 AM

Odisha Cong slams BJD over Harivansh vote

The party also said that the move added credence to the ongoing rumour of seat sharing discussions between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) & the BJD.

10 Aug 2018 2:15 AM

Arun Jaitley appears in RS, set to be back at work ‘soon’

As soon as the House assembled for the day, members welcomed him with the thumping of desks.

10 Aug 2018 1:55 AM

The new alignment within the NDA shows that in case of need parties like the TRS, BJD and AIADMK would be willing to prop up a BJP government in case of a hung Parliament. (Photo: ANI)

New NDA alignments evident, faultlines in Opposition get exposed

Not only did the Opposition lose two possible allies in the TRS and the BJD, its own festering problems got exposed once again.

10 Aug 2018 1:47 AM

Harivansh, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

NDA’s Harivansh wins Rajya Sabha vote easily, 125 votes to 105

Born in UP’s Balia, Harivansh, 62, did his diploma in journalism from BHU to become editor of Hindi daily, Prabhat Khabar.

10 Aug 2018 1:16 AM

BJP’s victory signals its alliance will hold in 2019

The BJP has shown that some of its allies, despite their grouses with the saffron party, are likely to stick with it in next year’s Lok Sabha polls.

10 Aug 2018 12:44 AM

In fact, Kavitha cannot remember a time when she wasn’t innately passionate about prevention and healthcare.

Making lives better

Despite having an impressive record in terms of professional contributions, Kavitha believes she has a long way to go.

10 Aug 2018 12:26 AM

Giving instant triple talaq will continue to be illegal and void and will attract a jail term of three years for the husband. (Photo: File)

Union Cabinet amends Triple Talaq Bill, includes provision to grant bail

The magistrate will now have powers to grant bail to men found guilty of giving instant triple talaq to their wives.

09 Aug 2018 5:24 PM

Union Minister Arun Jaitley at Parliament during its Monsoon session, in New Delhi on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

After 3-month hiatus, Arun Jaitley attends Parliament for first time today

Arun Jaitley, who stopped attending office in April for a renal transplant, participated in vote for Deputy Chairperson of RS on Thursday.

09 Aug 2018 4:32 PM

Barring one term, the post of Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairperson has always been with the Congress. (Photo: File | ANI)

Sometimes we win, sometimes lose: Sonia on RS Dy chairman poll defeat

The opposition candidate received 105 in a house with a majority mark of 119.

09 Aug 2018 3:42 PM

Jaitley, who is Leader of the Rajya Sabha, on Thursday made his maiden appearance during the current session. (Photo: File)

Arun Jaitley in good health, will soon resume duties, says Piyush Goyal

Piyush Goyal has been given the charge of finance ministry after Arun Jaitley relinquished the portfolio due to health reasons.

09 Aug 2018 2:33 PM

Union Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday attended the proceedings in the Rajya Sabha for the first time after undergoing a renal transplant in May.

Arun Jaitley attends Rajya Sabha for first time after renal transplant

Jaitley, who is also the Leader of the Upper House, was holding the charge of Finance and Corporate Affairs Ministries.

09 Aug 2018 12:39 PM

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