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Govt has made RS 'incidental', charges Oppn in Finance Bill debate

Govt has made RS 'incidental', charges Oppn in Finance Bill debate

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

After Finance Minister Arun Jaitley moved the amended Finance Bill for consideration by the Lok Sabha, Deepender Hooda (Congress) said this was a "historic" occasion as never in the past had the Rajya Sabha amended the Finance Bill.

BJP delegation visits violence-hit Nuh, AAP team stopped

BJP delegation visits violence-hit Nuh, AAP team stopped

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

A BJP delegation arrived in Nuh on Wednesday to meet administrative officials and take stock of the situation in the violence-struck district, even as a delegation by AAP was stopped on its way to the district.

Row erupts over nomination of ex-CJI Gogoi to RS

Row erupts over nomination of ex-CJI Gogoi to RS

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The Congress accused the Centre of making a serious assault on the basic structure of the Constitution, saying the action subsumes the independence of the judiciary.

Oppn leaders wear black arm bands during Prez address

Oppn leaders wear black arm bands during Prez address

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The black bands were worn as a mark of protest against the alleged attack on the Constitution of India with the passage of the amended citizenship act by the government, leaders said.

No question hour, weekend break during monsoon session

No question hour, weekend break during monsoon session

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

While several opposition parties criticised the move, Union minister Prakash Javadekar said the Parliament session is being held under special and extraordinary circumstances.

'I Had Never Asked For Votes Before'

'I Had Never Asked For Votes Before'

Rediff.com10 May 2024

BJP candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar's wife and son who keep themselves far from the political limelight reveal what it is like to campaign for the first time.

Trinamool, CPI-M, DMK add to Congress's Lokpal woes

Trinamool, CPI-M, DMK add to Congress's Lokpal woes

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

Urging the government not to enact a law against the interest of states, Communist Party of India - Marxist lawmaker Sitaram Yechury on Thursday accused the corporates of funding elections, and said that the graft cannot be tackled without including India Inc under the review of Lokpal.

PM hosts dinner for MPs; Rahul, Sonia give a miss

PM hosts dinner for MPs; Rahul, Sonia give a miss

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Only vegetarian dishes were served at the official dinner held at a state-run five-star hotel.

'Mamata will act as a catalyst to remove BJP'

'Mamata will act as a catalyst to remove BJP'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

'We will have a big say in Delhi in 2018 or 2019 (whenever the elections are) in the Lok Sabha.'

Kejriwal targets govt over passage of farm bills

Kejriwal targets govt over passage of farm bills

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Kejriwal said the eight MPs were fighting for the rights of farmers without worrying about heat, mosquitoes or other inconveniences and have spent the night protesting in the Parliament complex.

Tripura polls: BJP to contest in 55 seats, ally IPFT in 5 constituencies

Tripura polls: BJP to contest in 55 seats, ally IPFT in 5 constituencies

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Chief Minister Manik Saha said that the BJP will contest in 55 constituencies in its bid to return to power in the northeastern state which has a 60-member assembly for the second time in a row.

RS Dy chairman has chai pe charcha with suspended MPs

RS Dy chairman has chai pe charcha with suspended MPs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

The protesting MPs did not accept the tea and snacks offered by the deputy chairman.

Parliament okays Finance Bill 2017 minus RS amendments

Parliament okays Finance Bill 2017 minus RS amendments

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The government had on Wednesday faced major embarrassment in the Rajya Sabha as five amendments moved by the Congress and the CPI-M to the Finance Bill were adopted and approved by the House.

RS polls: Digvijaya, Scindia sail through, YSRC's clean sweep in AP

RS polls: Digvijaya, Scindia sail through, YSRC's clean sweep in AP

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Veteran Congress leader Digvijaya Singh and Bharatiya Janata Party candidates Jyotiraditya Scindia and Sumer Singh Solanki on Friday won Rajya Sabha election from Madhya Pradesh.

Will BJP benefit from Trinamool leader's arrest for Sandeshkhali?

Will BJP benefit from Trinamool leader's arrest for Sandeshkhali?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Whether the age-old cry of kendrer banchana will be able to drown out pangs of Sandeshkhali, the EVM will tell.

Citizenship Bill to be introduced in LS on Monday

Citizenship Bill to be introduced in LS on Monday

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Its passage in the Lok Sabha is all but certain due to the massive majority the Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies have, and the Union government is confident of its passage in the Rajya Sabha as well with the support of several non-aligned regional parties which have often joined the treasury benches in the past.

CPI-M issues fresh threat to UPA government

CPI-M issues fresh threat to UPA government

Rediff.com19 Mar 2008

The CPI-M said that it would pull down the government if it 'falters' on foreign policy and 'succumbs' to US pressure. "If it falters, we will pull down the government. We cannot afford to be drawn into the strategic tie-ups. We will not permit the government to succumb to the US pressure," party leader Sitaram Yechury said.

'Mr Modi come listen to us': Oppn's message on Parl logjam

'Mr Modi come listen to us': Oppn's message on Parl logjam

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

The video, which has been compiled using clips from RSTV, comprises statements made by the opposition MPs in the Upper House, with the words "farmer" and "Pegasus" in the opening lines.

RS adjourned amid uproar over suspension of members

RS adjourned amid uproar over suspension of members

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

The proceedings of the House were almost washed out as it could not take up any legislative business.

Disruptions continue in Parl over Rahul remark, Adani

Disruptions continue in Parl over Rahul remark, Adani

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Parliament's Budget session has been a washout since the beginning of its second part on March 13, with the BJP demanding an apology from Gandhi.

Opposition decides to push for MSP law, Trinamool skips meet

Opposition decides to push for MSP law, Trinamool skips meet

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Ahead of the Winter Session in Parliament, leaders of 11 opposition parties met in the chamber of Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge.

'Congress begins process of initiating impeachment proceedings against CJI'

'Congress begins process of initiating impeachment proceedings against CJI'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

The move comes after the letter that four senior-most judges of the Supreme Court had earlier written stating that there was danger to the independence of judiciary.

Bill raising upper limit to 24 weeks for abortions passed by Parl

Bill raising upper limit to 24 weeks for abortions passed by Parl

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said the amendments in the bill have been made after studying global practices and wide consultation within the country.

SP beats BJP in UP's Ghosi, makes it 4 for INDIA, 3 for NDA

SP beats BJP in UP's Ghosi, makes it 4 for INDIA, 3 for NDA

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

rivals Congress, JMM and TMC and Samajwadi Party.

Lok Sabha chaos: One member tears newspapers, another falls ill

Lok Sabha chaos: One member tears newspapers, another falls ill

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Lok Sabha on Monday witnessed another low with a member tearing a newspaper and throwing its pieces in the House, drawing strong condemnation from the Chair.

Opposition leaders gather to give final shape to joint front

Opposition leaders gather to give final shape to joint front

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Top leaders of 26 opposition parties were arriving in Bengaluru on Monday for a two-day brainstorming session with a call for unity and are expected to chalk out their joint programme aimed at defeating the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Electricity Bill gets Parliamentary nod

Electricity Bill gets Parliamentary nod

Rediff.com5 May 2003

In a major step to reform the power sector, the much-delayed Electricity Bill was approved by Parliament after Rajya Sabha passed it on Monday incorporating several recommendations of the Parliamentary standing committee.

'I Pray For That Unknown Woman Who Cooked Pothichoru'

'I Pray For That Unknown Woman Who Cooked Pothichoru'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'A campaign that goes beyond caste, creed and religion.' 'This is a campaign that aims to end hunger in society'

TMC dismisses that it reached understanding with BJP

TMC dismisses that it reached understanding with BJP

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

The Trinamool Congress on Thursday dismissed that it has reached an understanding with the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Rajya Sabha where the National Democratic Alliance does not have a majority.

Govt passes Aadhaar Bill despite opposition

Govt passes Aadhaar Bill despite opposition

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Rejecting Rajya Sabha's five amendments and opposition's appeal not to make "haste", the Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the legislation that aims at better targeting of subsidies through the Aadhaar unique identity number within hours of the Upper Housing returning it.

WATCH LIVE! Modi Sarkar vs Opposition in Parliament

WATCH LIVE! Modi Sarkar vs Opposition in Parliament

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Catch all the action from the Monsoon session of Parliament, LIVE

Karunanidhi's daughter has Rs 8.45 crore; CPI's Ra

Karunanidhi's daughter has Rs 8.45 crore; CPI's Ra

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

This was revealed in their affidavits filed along with the nominations for the June 15 Rajya Sabha elections.

Wayanad May Not Be A Breeze For Rahul

Wayanad May Not Be A Breeze For Rahul

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Wayanad will continue to support Rahul but not to the same extent as in 2019, when his margin of victory had been enormous. Articulate, to the point and speaking in fluent Malayalam, CPI's Annie Raja, had the people who gathered to see her, listening in rapt attention, notes Shyam G Menon.

Lakshadweep admin denies entry to Left MPs, cites Covid

Lakshadweep admin denies entry to Left MPs, cites Covid

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Lakshadweep has been witnessing a series of protests by residents for the past few weeks against Administrator Praful Khoda Patels decision to implement reform measures in the islands.

'Muzzled' opposition boycotts Parliament

'Muzzled' opposition boycotts Parliament

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Oppn stayed away from the House when the proceedings resumed at 3 pm after two adjournments during the day.

Bihar by-polls: Misa, Tej Pratap omitted from RJD star campaigners' list

Bihar by-polls: Misa, Tej Pratap omitted from RJD star campaigners' list

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Lalu Prasad's eldest daughter Misa Bharti, a Rajya Sabha MP, and elder son Tej Pratap Yadav have been omitted from RJD's star campaigners' list released on Thursday for the upcoming by-elections to a couple of assembly seats in Bihar, a development seen as an attempt to push them to the margins in an intra-family feud to control the single largest party in the state assembly.

Oppn to corner govt over Delhi riots, demand Shah's resignation

Oppn to corner govt over Delhi riots, demand Shah's resignation

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

'I think there must be some sort of a nexus between the rioters and a section of police officials which resulted in gruesome killings and arson'

WATCH LIVE! Day 3 of Budget session in Parliament

WATCH LIVE! Day 3 of Budget session in Parliament

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

The Rohith Vemula suicide and the Jawaharlal Nehru University row continues to dominate the discussions in Parliament on Day 3 of the Budget Session.

CPI-M General Secretary Prakash Karat discusses his party's future in an exclusive interview

CPI-M General Secretary Prakash Karat discusses his party's future in an exclusive interview

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

CPI-M General Secretary Prakash Karat discuss his party's future, the coming battles in Bengal and Kerala, and the Maoists in an exclusive interview with rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt.

Congress-TMC in heated war of words over lone MLA joining Mamata

Congress-TMC in heated war of words over lone MLA joining Mamata

Rediff.com30 May 2023

This is a complete betrayal of the mandate of the people of the Sagardighi Assembly constituency, Ramesh said on Twitter.