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Those desiring to click photographs and selfies with Vaiko, Rajya Sabha member, should remit a minimum donation of Rs 100 to the party, an MDMK headquarters release said. (Photo: File)

'Donate Rs 100 to click photos with Tamil Nadu MP Vaiko,' says MDMK

No reason was assigned by the party for its decision to seek funds for taking photographs and in lieu of shawl.

09 Aug 2019 11:03 AM

Security has been strengthened on the AMU campus here to deal with any possible protests by Kashmiri students in the wake of the Centre's decision to revoke some provisions of Article 370. (Photo: File)

Security strengthened on AMU campus to deal with possible breach of peace

SSP Akash Kulahari said, 'We are keeping a strict vigil in view of certain recent developments in the country.'

08 Aug 2019 5:31 PM

Former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday asked two Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members in Parliament to resign from the Rajya Sabha. (Photo: File)

‘Resign or face expulsion’: Mehbooba Mufti sends message to PDP MPs

Amidst the tension in the Valley, PDP president Mehbooba continued to be under detention for the fourth day.

08 Aug 2019 8:26 AM

Congress Legislative Party leaders in state assemblies, AICC department heads and all MPs of the party along with frontal organisation heads will meet here on Friday evening and strategise the party's stand on the issue moving forward. (Photo: File)

Article 370: Cong calls meeting of top leadership to strategise its stand on Friday

Going against the party's stand, senior Congress leaders Janardan Dwivedi, Scindia and Deepender Hooda have voiced support to the move.

08 Aug 2019 8:08 AM

Session number 249 best in last 17 years: Venkaiah Naidu

Before the House adjourned sine die, Mr Naidu informed that the session “recorded best of all performances.”

08 Aug 2019 3:29 AM

Naidu said the turn around during this session also comes out clearly when viewed against the passage of a total of only 33 Bills during the last five sessions (244th to 248th) put together.(Photo: File)

249th session witnessed best in last 17 years, 31 Bills passed: RS Chairman Naidu

He also complimented the members for the Bills and resolution on Jammu and Kashmir.

07 Aug 2019 4:56 PM

During this session, a total time of 19 hours and 20 minutes was lost in disruptions by opposition parties on several issues. (Photo: ANI)

Rajya Sabha set new normal in highly productive session: Naidu

Venkaiah Naidu also lauded the ‘mutual understanding’ between ruling and opposition members in running the House smoothly.

07 Aug 2019 1:45 PM

Twenty eight of these were passed by both Houses, the highest for any session in the last 10 years. None of the Bills introduced in this session were referred to any committee. (Photo: File)

36 Bills, 281 hrs: Modi 2.0 produces most productive Parliamentary session

In first Budget session after the newly elected Modi govt took charge, LS worked for 281 hrs, which is 135 per cent of the scheduled hrs.

07 Aug 2019 12:38 PM

Gautam Gambhir took a dig at former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi, saying the unprovoked aggression and crimes against humanity happening in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) will be sorted. (Photo: PTI)

‘Don’t worry, will sort it out son’: Gautam Gambhir reminds Shahid Afridi about 'aggression' in PoK

On Monday, hours after the Centre scrapped Article 370, Afridi hit out at the UN for its silence and urged Donald Trump to intervene.

06 Aug 2019 12:53 PM

While some were sarcastic buyers, some were genuine too. (Photo: Twitter)

As government revokes Article 370, Indians rush to look for property in Kashmir

Article 370 of the Constitution that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir was scrapped on Monday.

06 Aug 2019 11:37 AM

On the need to modernise the Parliament complex, Naidu said the Parliament Building has become quite old and during his tenure as Urban Development and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, he had held meetings on the prospective modernisation of the parliament premises. (Photo: ANI)

Parliament House should be modernised: M Venkaiah Naidu

‘I want to make a request to PM that on 75th anniversary of freedom of India in 2022, modernisation of Parliament is undertaken," he said.

05 Aug 2019 4:33 PM

Sectorally, except IT other indices ended in the red led by energy (down 2.7 per cent) followed by metal, bank, auto, FMCG, infra and pharma. BSE Smallcap and Midcap index fell over 1 per cent.

Sensex tanks over 418 points amid Centre’s Jammu and Kashmir move

After cracking over 700 points in day trade, Sensex pared losses to close at 36,699.84, still down by 418.38 points.

05 Aug 2019 4:11 PM

The Indian flag alongside the flag of Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: File)

Article 370 revoked, Centre breaks down Jammu and Kashmir into 2 UTs

‘Not sure how long I'll be able to communicate. Is this the India we acceded to?' PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti asked.

05 Aug 2019 2:38 PM

Shah was joined by his party members who jeered at Singh and the Congress in the wake of Congress being without a party president after Rahul Gandhi resigned from the post. (Photo: File)

Find your party prez first: Shah slams Diggy after being asked to leave BJP post

'You should leave your the party presidentship and coronate (JP) Nadda ji,' Singh said.

03 Aug 2019 8:33 AM

Replying to a debate on the amendment, Home Minister Amit Shah said a four-level scrutiny has been provided in the amendment and no human rights will be violated. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

UAPA gets nod from Rajya Sabha bill, to sharpen anti-terror laws

The House passed the amendment to the law with 147 votes in favour and 42 against it.

02 Aug 2019 1:56 PM

'Who will the Centre name a terrorist? You cannot compare Hafiz Saeed and Gautam Navlakha,' Chidambaram said. (Photo: File)

Can't compare Hafiz Saeed, Gautam Navlakha: Chidambaram warns of UAPA bill misuse

Chidambaram said amendment violates rights of an individual and if the Bill is passed in the Upper House, the Congress will move SC.

02 Aug 2019 1:46 PM

He also criticised opposition parties for not presenting a united front in Rajya Sabha. (Photo: ANI)

Hyderabad-based Muslim organisation to approach SC over Triple Talaq bill

On July 30, the Rajya Sabha passed Triple Talaq Bill after rejecting the Opposition's demand to refer the Bill to the Select Committee.

02 Aug 2019 1:44 PM

When she refused to pull money for the dowry, Ikram pronounced 'Talaq-Talaq-Talaq' and walked away. (Photo: Representational)

First case under new Triple Talaq Law registered in Mathura

On the basis of a complaint by the victim's mother, a case was registered under section 4 of the Triple Talaq Law.

02 Aug 2019 1:29 PM

The party, sources said, is actively considering nominating Singh for the lone seat and if elected, he will have a Rajya Sabha term up to April 3, 2024. (Photo: File)

Manmohan Singh likely to be nominated to Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan

The Rajya Sabha seat from Rajasthan fell vacant after the death of BJP leader Madan Lal Saini on June 24.

02 Aug 2019 12:03 PM

The current session, which was supposed to end on July 27, has already been extended by two weeks, while the Opposition has accused the government of rushing through bills. (Photo: File)

Parliament session may futher extend till August 9

Government till last weekend had introduced more than two dozen bills, a record of sorts for Budget and first session of LS in last 15 yrs.

01 Aug 2019 8:26 AM

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