Rajya Sabha passes bill on rights of differently-abled

A bill stipulating up to two-year jail term and a maximum fine of Rs 5 lakh for discriminating against differently-abled persons was passed by the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. The Rights of......

Government not in favour of abolishing death penalty: Rijiju

The government on Friday said in Rajya Sabha that it is "not in favour" of abolishing the capital punishment considering the "prevailing circumstances" in the country. "The prevailing......

Irani rejects demands for waiving off punishment to JNU students

Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani on Friday rejected a demand for waiving off rustication and other punishments meted out to students in universities, terming it a......

Rajya Sabha members allotted to Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

A draw of lots was held on Friday to allot Rajya Sabha members to Telangana and residual Andhra Pradesh following division of the state. G Sudharani, C M Ramesh and G Mohan Rao -- all of the Telugu......