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The apex courts order came after the Delhi government said there were around 68 lakh two-wheelers here and it would be impossible to accommodate the people in public transport if the odd-even scheme was made applicable for two-wheelers also. (Representational image)

Govt to fast track commercial disputes settlement

The ACI will frame proper rules as to how institutions would be graded, norms to be followed, monitoring of quality and...

24 Sept 2018 4:52 PM IST

When the House met for the day, Naidu said Parliamentary rules restrict usage of cellular phones within Rajya Sabha chambers. (RSTV/PTI )

Naidu warns Rajya Sabha MPs against recording proceedings on mobile...

Some opposition MPs had on Tuesday used their cell phones to record the disruption in proceedings over farm bills

3 Feb 2021 11:24 AM IST

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi takes oath as a Rajya Sabha member in the presence of Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, in New Delhi, Thursday, April 4, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Sonia Gandhi, Ashwini Vaishnaw take oath as Rajya Sabha members

Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar administered the oath to them in the new Parliament house...

4 April 2024 11:42 PM IST

Sharad Yadav also hit out at the NDA government for failure in implementing several schemes and for not generating enough jobs in the country. (Photo: PTI/File)

Sharad Yadav gets threatening letter ahead of Lalu rally

The letter said that Mr Yadav has made a big mistake by siding with anti-national forces.

28 Aug 2017 1:15 AM IST

Sharad Yadav and Lalu Prasad Yadav

Sharad Yadav to skip Lalu rally to save Rajya Sabha seat

A leader close to Sharad Yadav said attending the rally could be seen as giving up party membership voluntarily.

19 Aug 2017 1:09 AM IST

Speaking against the introduction of Nota in Rajya Sabha, Congress MP Anand Sharma said, It vitiates the election... Constitution has not been amended. (Photo: PTI)

Opposition furore over Nota in Rajya Sabha polls

The Congress' reservations come at a time when one of its senior leaders, Ahmed Patel, is pitted in a close electoral...

2 Aug 2017 1:24 AM IST

BJP National President Amit Shah. (Photo: PTI)

'Unhappy' Amit Shah seeks explanation from MPs bunking Parliament

Nearly 31 NDA MPs, including 13 BJP members were absent when the House was taking up the bill.

2 Aug 2017 1:14 AM IST

The dropped clause pertains to the insertion of a new article 338B about the constitution and powers of the National Commission for Backward Classes. (Photo: PTI)

Parliamentary lesson for ruling alliance

The Bill has to go back to the lower house where the result would obviously be very different.

2 Aug 2017 12:20 AM IST

BJP National President Amit Shah. (Photo: PTI)

Not good: BJP chief Amit Shah unhappy as 30 MPs bunk RS session

Union Minister Ananth Kumar said Shah took a strict view of the absence and asked lawmakers not to repeat this ever.

1 Aug 2017 11:31 AM IST

The dropped clause pertains to the insertion of a new article 338B about the constitution and powers of the National Commission for Backward Classes. (Photo: PTI)

Govt faces embarrassment in RS over backward classes bill

Constitution (123rd Amendment) Bill, 2017, for setting up of National Commission for Backward Classes, was passed after...

1 Aug 2017 9:38 AM IST

Six elected Rajya Sabha MPs Shanta Chetri (from left), Pradip Bhattacharya, Derek OBrien, Dola Sen, Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, Manas Bhunia show victory signs after they got elected to the Upper House. (Photo: Abhijit Mukherjee)

One Cong, five TMC candidates elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha

Nomination of CPM candidate cancelled, party cries foul.

1 Aug 2017 2:02 AM IST

Deputy Chairman PJ Kurien said a discussion on the matter has been accepted and the members can raise their points during the debate. (Photo: PTI)

Constitution bill: NDA MPs missing, Opposition gets leverage

Rajya Sabha on Monday took up the bill whose passage requires two-third majority of those present and voting in the...

1 Aug 2017 2:48 AM IST