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Earlier on Monday, Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu announced that elections to the post of the Deputy Chairman would take place on August 9. (Photo: ANI)

JD(U)’s Harivansh Narayan Singh likely to be NDA's candidate for RS Dy Chairman

Congress senior leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said that ideally the Deputy Chairman should be from the opposition parties.

06 Aug 2018 5:03 PM

The Vice President, who is also the chairman of the Rajya Sabha, said in democracy, everyone must have tolerance towards the mandate of the people and the majority should be tolerant towards the minority. (Photo: File)

Parl democracy will flourish if Govt is responsive, Oppn responsible: Venkaiah Naidu

Venkaiah Naidu said he felt embarrassed when children in the visitors' gallery witness disruptions in the house.

02 Aug 2018 9:07 AM

Government has least to lose due to din in House, says Modi

The Opposition, however, put the blame on the ruling party for the disruptions and alleged that it is using its friendly parties to cause the din.

02 Aug 2018 1:53 AM

Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu (Photo PTI)

V-P orders inquiry into press release row

The TDP alleged that the press release, issued on Thursday, motivated against the party.

21 Jul 2018 1:29 AM

Leaders from the Congress and various other parties will meet in the evening in the office of the Leader of the Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad in Parliament House. (Photo: PTI)

Oppositionn to meet today, form strategy to corner Govt during Monsoon Session

On top of the agenda will be to finalise a joint candidate for the Rajya Sabha deputy chairman's post.

16 Jul 2018 8:31 AM

Opposition meeting on Monday to decide on RS dy chair issue

While invitations to attend the meeting have been sent to almost all Opposition parties, it’s not yet clear who will be attending it.

14 Jul 2018 1:41 AM

PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti. (Photo: File)

PDP leader accuses Mehbooba of making party family fiefdom

Ansari said that if fresh elections are held he is ready to join the fray and face the people.

03 Jul 2018 6:07 AM

According to the complaint lodged by advocate Shashi Bhushan, in a TV interview on June 22, Azad had allegedly said the 'Indian Army in Jammu and Kashmir was killing more civilians than terrorists during military operations in the state.' (Photo: File)

Sedition complaint filed against Ghulam Nabi Azad for remarks on Army ops in J&K

The complaint also accused the former J&K Chief Minister of spreading hatred and trying to malign the country's image.

29 Jun 2018 1:32 PM

BJP president Amit Shah during a public rally in Jammu. (Photo: PTI)

Shah to Rahul: Act against Azad, Soz for J&K remarks

Shah said that the security situation in the state has deteriorated to an extent that even Army men aren’t safe.

24 Jun 2018 4:41 AM

BJP attacks Cong leaders for ‘disrespecting, insulting’ Army

The BJP claimed the Congress leaders’ comments had drawn support from terror group Lashkar-e-Tayyaba and would make Pakistan happy.

23 Jun 2018 4:11 AM

Several politicians from the BJP and the Shiv Sena have responded, suggesting that Soz relocate to Pakistan. (Photo: ANI)

Kashmir wants independence, says Cong leader Saifuddin Soz; BJP hits back

Recently, Ghulam Nabi Azad, also invited controversy by saying that the Indian Army is killing more civilians than militants in Kashmir.

22 Jun 2018 3:32 PM

Karnataka chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

JD-S, Congress resolve rift over portfolios

Swearing-in of HD Kumaraswamy’s full team likely soon; Congress cedes finance to JD-S.

29 May 2018 5:57 AM

Congress President Rahul Gandhi (Photo: PTI)

‘F’ for agriculture, ‘A+’ for slogans, says Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi took to Twitter and alleged that Modi struggled with complex issues and had a short attention span.

27 May 2018 3:22 AM

Taking to Twitter, Rahul Gandhi gave grades to the BJP-led NDA government in a mock report card of the prime minister. (Photo: PTI)

People now know PM Modi-Amit Shah duo ‘harmful’ for India: Congress

Congress observed 'Betrayal Day' to mark four years of the Modi government by organising protests in all district headquarters across India.

26 May 2018 8:24 PM

‘We’ll carry forward the alliance with JD(S) to 2019 and beyond’

A major political party with experienced leaders cannot remain outside the government.

20 May 2018 5:49 AM

Congress lawmakers, accompanied by Ghulam Nabi Azad, Ashok Gehlot and former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah were protesting against B S Yeddyurappa's swearing in as Chief Minister of Karnataka. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

BJP celebrates hollow win, India mourns defeat of democracy: Rahul

Congress president Rahul Gandhi said, 'BJP’s insistence to form government in Karnataka mockery of constitution.'

17 May 2018 10:23 AM

Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad (Photo: PTI/File)

JD-S, Congress to shift MLAs from state to foil poaching

Speculation rife that MLAs may be sent to Hyderabad, and maybe Punjab.

17 May 2018 2:01 AM

Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala. (Photo: File)

K’taka: Post-poll games as voters bowl a googly

Mr Vala should be bending over backwards to prove that he is not going to show any favour to his former party and play strictly by the rulebook.

16 May 2018 12:45 AM

The opposition parties will also discuss the idea of having a broader consensus on how to defeat the BJP in the upcoming Assembly and Lok Sabha elections. (Photo: File | PTI)

Oppn likely to discuss Chief Justice's impeachment, 2019 LS polls in meet today

The issue of moving impeachment motion against Chief Justice is likely to be discussed today, in the wake of Judge BH Loya case verdict.

20 Apr 2018 9:51 AM

All options open: Congress on motion against CJI Misra

Trinamul Con-gress, DMK and SP — have either refused to sign or are having a rethink on their decision to sign the motion.

13 Apr 2018 1:50 AM

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