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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

Sources said that the Party was seeking written replies from the MPs in the matter. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Opposition cries foul over Triple Talaq Bill

The joint Opposition press conference, however, showed the depleted ranks of the Opposition.

01 Aug 2019 1:20 AM

After getting a nod in Lok Sabha, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad tabled the contentious triple talaq bill for consideration and passage in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Law ensures justice for India’s Muslim women

In India, the passing of the law by the BJP, otherwise seen as anti-minorities due to its Hindutva orientation, may be seen as discriminatory.

01 Aug 2019 12:00 AM

'Under Islamic law, I have been divorced and I have to accept it,' victim said. (Photo: Representational)

Woman gets triple talaq, day after RS passes bill; attempts suicide

The Rajya Sabha passed the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage), Bill, 2019, on Tuesday.

31 Jul 2019 7:19 PM

Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was on Wednesday introduced in the Rajya Sabha with Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari asserting that the number of accidents can be reduced to half after the Bill becomes an Act. (Photo: Representational)

Rajya Sabha takes up Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019

The Bill seeks to impose strict penalties on violation of traffic rules and address the dire state of road safety in the country.

31 Jul 2019 7:04 PM

The tweet did not went well with Omar Abdullah and quickly reminded Mufti that it was her party member who abstained themselves from voting, leading to smooth passage of the bill. (Photo: File)

Mufti, Omar trade barbs over passage of Triple Talaq Bill

The contentious Triple Talaq Bill sailed through the upper house after a series of walkouts and abstentions on Tuesday.

31 Jul 2019 1:52 PM

The Bill that proposes to protect the rights of married Muslim women by prohibiting the practice of divorce by pronouncing talaq by their husbands has been passed by the Lok Sabha. (Photo: ANI)

‘YSRCP will vote against Triple Talaq bill,’ says Vijay Sai Reddy

NDA ally JD(U) staged a walk out from the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday soon after the debate on the Triple Talaq Bill began.

30 Jul 2019 3:41 PM

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