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Congress leader P Chidambaram on Friday criticised the Election Commission saying that by not announcing the Gujarat poll schedule, it has authorised Prime Minister Narendra Modi to declare the dates at his last rally, after all freebies for the state were doled out. (Photo: PTI)

Opposition targets government on unemployment

Chidambaram says Centre's economic policy betrayal' of country.

9 Feb 2018 6:24 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)

Uproar in Rajya Sabha over PM Modi's remark

Proceedings adjourned twice over Renuka row, special status to Andhra Pradesh.

9 Feb 2018 12:29 AM IST

It is ironic that the BJP, when raising the issue of triple talaq, is claiming to speak for the interests of Muslim women when its leaders like Yogi Adityanath are busy demonising the Muslim community. (Representational image)

Many flaws' in NDA's triple talaq bill, will work to remove them:...

The AIMPLB spokesperson, however, said the board is not opposed to the bill but want the flaws removed.

8 Feb 2018 3:52 PM IST

Rao ignored his party colleagues who asked him to return to the seat. He chose to withdraw from the House, terming the entire episode as very unfortunate. (Photo: PTI)

Congress MP from Andhra forced to withdraw from Rajya Sabha

During zero hour, Rao stood in Well holding a placard that read 'Help Fight For Justice to Andhra Pradesh' right in...

8 Feb 2018 10:49 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)

Rajya Sabha rejects Women's Bill amendments

SP member Naresh Agarwal said that there should not be a voting as the Upper House had passed the Bill.

8 Feb 2018 2:30 AM IST

Derek O Brien said BJP ministers and senior functionaries are openly spreading provocative messages on Facebook and Twitter. (Photo: PTI/File)

Don't turn RS TV to BJP TV: Oppn seeks probe into Derek O'Brien's...

O'Brien accused the government of imposing 'super emergency' in the Parliament by trying to mute the opposition voice.

7 Feb 2018 6:37 PM IST

Union minister of state for social justice and empowerment, Ramdas Athawale on Wednesday proposed an all-out decisive war with Pakistan with an aim to take back Pakistan-occupied Kasmir (PoK). (Photo: File)

Our nation tiger, theirs a midget: Union min suggests decisive war...

Athawale cited former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to gather support for his rationale.

7 Feb 2018 6:24 PM IST

Though the government is claiming that situation in the state is better than the past decade, the ground reality is different, opposition leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

LeT militant escape: J&K situation worst, Cong attacks BJP in RS

Oppn leader Azad asked why Jutt, a Pakistani arrested in 2014, was brought to a civilian hospital and not taken to the...

7 Feb 2018 2:05 PM IST

The National Capital Territory of Delhi was allocated three seats in the Rajya Sabha and these are currently being held by Karan Singh, Janardan Dwivedi and Parvez Hashmi (all Congress).

Sore NDA allies hit out at govt in show of unity

The Lower House saw two brief adjournments in the afternoon and once during Question Hour owing to the protests.

7 Feb 2018 3:04 AM IST

Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the monsoon session in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Voice muzzled, says Opposition; boycotts House

The Opposition also did not agree to Dy Speaker Kurien's suggestion to meet the the Chairman in his chamber and resolve...

7 Feb 2018 3:05 AM IST

Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu (Photo PTI)

Govt murdering democracy: Oppn writes in letter to RS chairperson

The letter to RS chairperson M Venkaiah Naidu was signed by Cong, the Trinamool Congress, Left parties and other...

6 Feb 2018 8:52 PM 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)

Opposition parties boycott proceedings of RS, allege voice being...

Among the parties which boycotted the proceedings after lunch include the Congress, TMC, NCP, DMK, Samajwadi Party,...

6 Feb 2018 3:30 PM IST