BJP Selects Ravneet Singh Bittu As Rajya Sabha Candidate For Rajasthan

21 Aug 2024

Union Minister and BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu announced on Tuesday that the party has made a significant choice by selecting him as the Rajya Sabha candidate for Rajasthan. Addressing the media in Jaipur, Bittu expressed his gratitude to Rajasthan, promising to serve the state with "dignity and pride." "I...

Such Incidents Shouldn’t Happen: Harivansh on Kolkata Doctor’s Murder

15 Aug 2024

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh expressed deep sorrow and anguish over the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at a medical college in Kolkata, West Bengal. Speaking on Thursday, Harivansh highlighted the tragic irony of such a horrific crime occurring in a city known for its reverence...

Assam BJP Sends 10 Names for Rajya Sabha Nominations to Central Committee

12 Aug 2024

Assam BJP president Bhabesh Kalita announced on Monday that 10 members have applied for nominations to fill two vacant Rajya Sabha seats in the state. The names have been forwarded to the central parliamentary committee for the final decision. After a meeting of the state election committee, Kalita shared that...

MP Jaya Bachan demands apology from RS chairman Jagdeep Dhankar

09 Aug 2024

Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachan on Friday demanded an apology from Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankar after a heated exchange of words over BJP MP Ghanshyam Tiwari's remarks against Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge. She said, "I objected to the tone used by the Chair. We...

‘Apka Tone Sahi Nahi’: Jaya Bachchan And Dhankhar Argues In Rajya Sabha | Watch

09 Aug 2024

In a dramatic exchange in the Rajya Sabha on Friday, Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan found themselves at odds amidst a chaotic session in the Upper House. The incident began when Dhankhar criticized opposition MPs, accusing them of disrespecting the Constitution...

ECI announces elections on 12 vacant seats in Rajya Sabha on Sep 3

07 Aug 2024

The Election Commission announced on Wednesday, September 3, as the date for Elections for 12 vacant seats in Rajya Sabha. As per the ECI, the last date for making notification is August 21, and the scrutiny of nominations will be held on August 22. The last date of withdrawal...

Nirmala Sitharaman Defends Agniveer Scheme, Cites Global Practices For Youthful Forces

01 Aug 2024

In her response to the Rajya Sabha debate on the Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman defended the government's Agniveer scheme, stating it is designed to keep the armed forces young and agile. She argued that similar practices are used in countries like the U.S. and UK, where soldiers serve...

Watch: Jaya Bachchan’s Fiery Response To Being Called ‘Jaya Amitabh Bachchan’

30 Jul 2024

Veteran actor and politician Jaya Bachchan expressed her displeasure after Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh addressed her using her husband's name during a session. "Shrimati Jaya Amitabh Bachchan ji, please," said Mr. Singh, calling upon her to speak in the House. WATCH THE VIDEO: Watch: "It's a very...

SP Leader Calls For Restoration Of Old UPSC Exam Pattern In Rajya Sabha

29 Jul 2024

On Monday, Samajwadi Party leader Ramgopal Yadav urged the government in the Rajya Sabha to revert to the traditional subject-based question paper format for UPSC examinations. During the Zero Hour session, Yadav emphasized the importance of this issue, arguing that education should aim for the overall development of individuals. Recalling...

Raghav Chadha Criticizes Removal of Indexation Benefit in Rajya Sabha

26 Jul 2024

AAP MP Raghav Chadha recently voiced strong criticism against the central government's decision to remove the indexation benefit for long-term capital gains on the sale of old properties. During a Rajya Sabha session, Chadha described this move as a 'grave mistake' and outlined several potential negative consequences. Indexation benefits, which...