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Ex-BJP leader Chandan Mitra along with other state Congress leaders joins TMC on Saturday. (Photo: Asian Age)

Ex-BJP MP Chandan Mitra joins Trinamul Congress

Apart from him was Ritabrata who was given a post by chief minister Mamata Banerjee on a government panel recently.

22 July 2018 6:00 AM IST

AAPs Punjab-in-charge Sanjay Singh. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

AAP lauds Rahul Gandhi's speech, questions criticism of his hug

The opposition yesterday did a fine job of putting the government in the dock for its numerous failings, Mr Singh said.

22 July 2018 2:49 AM IST

Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu. (Photo: PTI)

M Venkaiah Naidu cautions MPs who are absent after raising a question

Naidu's remarks came when member Raj Kumar Dhoot was not present when Agriculture Minister was to reply to his question.

20 July 2018 7:26 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).

Rajya Sabha passes bill meting out stringent penalty for bribes

For the bribe takers, the bill proposes to increase the punishment to a minimum of three years.

20 July 2018 1:27 AM IST

AAP accuses chief secy of shielding' tainted officials

Attack after doc levels allegations of graft against present, past secys.

20 July 2018 1:04 AM IST

Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu (Photo PTI)

Venkaiah Naidu sets a record, speaks in 10 languages in Rajya Sabha

Venkaiah Naidu announced that Rajya Sabha now has facility for simultaneous interpretation in 22 Indian languages.

19 July 2018 9:17 AM IST

Union minister C.R. Chaudhary

Centre concerned about US levying extra duties

He said India has talked about multilateralism and called for ending protectionism at various forums.

19 July 2018 3:57 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders at the all-party meeting at the Parliament Library in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo: Twitter/@PMOIndia)

Lok Sabha Speaker admits Oppn's no-confidence motion, discussion...

The monsoon session, which concludes on August 10, will have 18 sittings amid much-expected drama in both the houses.

18 July 2018 9:21 AM IST

AAP asks PM Modi to address govt, L-G power tussle issue

Kejriwal says PM Modi should let city govt work after top court order.

18 July 2018 4:23 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)

Oppn leaders meet to plan joint strategy for Monsoon session of...

During meeting, parties held discussion on fielding joint opposition candidate for post of Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman.

16 July 2018 8:53 PM IST

Sanjay Singh Senior AAP leader

Mishap video reflects insensitivity of police'

Cops say victim taken to hospital in time.

15 July 2018 5:20 AM IST

The bill, passed by Lok Sabha on March 15, was passed by the Rajya Sabha after Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu held a meeting of leaders of Opposition parties, who had been protesting on various issues, resulting in adjournment of the Upper House. (Photo: File)

Opposition meeting on Monday to decide on RS dy chair issue

While invitations to attend the meeting have been sent to almost all Opposition parties, it's not yet clear who will be...

14 July 2018 1:41 AM IST