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

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...

10 Aug 2018 2:15 AM IST

Union finance ministry Arun Jaitley

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 IST

Meanwhile, Congress MP Rajni Patil gave zero hour notice in Rajya Sabha over the issue of 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and Assembly. (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...

10 Aug 2018 1:47 AM IST

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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...

10 Aug 2018 1:16 AM IST

In fact, Kavitha cannot remember a time when she wasnt 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 IST

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...

10 Aug 2018 12:44 AM IST

A five-judge Supreme Court Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice JS Khehar will on Tuesday pronounce a verdict on pleas challenging the validity of triple talaq (divorce) in the Muslim community. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

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

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

9 Aug 2018 5:24 PM IST

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...

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

9 Aug 2018 4:32 PM IST

Ashish Khetan and Ashutosh likely to join Congress?

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 IST

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 IST

A file photograph of Atal Behari Vajpayee at the PMO.

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 IST

In this file photo, kar sevaks celebrate after demolishing the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya on December 6, 1992. (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 IST