News for 'Ghulam Abbas'

Ruckus in RS over 'role of Guvs' in Goa, Manipur

Ruckus in RS over 'role of Guvs' in Goa, Manipur

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Anand Sharma (Congress) charged the BJP of 'committing theft (of mandate) by deceit'.

Stop ceasefire violations, times have changed in India: Pakistan told

Stop ceasefire violations, times have changed in India: Pakistan told

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

"Pakistan should stop ceasefire violations now and understand the reality that times have changed in India," Home Minister Rajnath Singh said.

Our values of tolerance cannot go waste: President amid Dadri outrage

Our values of tolerance cannot go waste: President amid Dadri outrage

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said the core values of diversity, tolerance and plurality of Indian civilisation must be kept in mind and cannot be wasted, in remarks that come against the backdrop of the Dadri lynching over rumours of beef eating.

Jaitley will NOT resign over DDCA issue: Govt

Jaitley will NOT resign over DDCA issue: Govt

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

The government on Monday categorically ruled out resignation of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley over allegations of corruption in Delhi cricket body DDCA which he headed till 2013, as Congress member disrupted proceedings of Rajya Sabha.

Cong slams Centre over Dawood issue; says govt tarnishing India's image

Cong slams Centre over Dawood issue; says govt tarnishing India's image

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Congress charged the Narendra Modi government with tarnishing India's image by saying that the location of Dawood Ibrahim was not known.

Medicine that promises a male child creates uproar in Rajya Sabha

Medicine that promises a male child creates uproar in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Putrajeevak Beej, the medicine from Baba Ramdev's pharmacy, promises the delivery of a male child.

All-party meet: No consensus on GST

All-party meet: No consensus on GST

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

With logjam in the Upper House leaving key bills in the limbo, Rajya Sabha chairman Hamid Ansari has called an all-party meeting on Friday.

Departing from practice, RS adjourned to respect Sangma

Departing from practice, RS adjourned to respect Sangma

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

The chairman posed questions before the House, mentioning earlier instances of adjournment in such cases, saying the norm was to adjourn only when a sitting member of the Upper House passed away.

Parliament's Budget Session to commence on February 23

Parliament's Budget Session to commence on February 23

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

The Railway Budget will be presented on February 25 while the Union Budget will be presented on February 29.

Rahul meets people in ATM queue early morning in Delhi

Rahul meets people in ATM queue early morning in Delhi

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Interacting with the locals, Rahul asked them about the inconvenience they were facing and called on them to voice their indignation against the Centre's move of demonetisation, saying that it has become a major hassle in day to day life for the common man.

RS disrupted over Chandigarh stalking, currency issues

RS disrupted over Chandigarh stalking, currency issues

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Centre wanted to push the Banking Regulation Bill, the Opposition wanted to discuss stalking case.

BJP, Congress spar over Azad's remarks on RSS and Islamic State

BJP, Congress spar over Azad's remarks on RSS and Islamic State

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

While the ruling party and its ministers wanted Azad to withdraw his controversial remarks and apologise, the Congress leader denied drawing any parallel between the two.

Delhi Water Minister sought extra pontoon bridge for Sri Sri's event

Delhi Water Minister sought extra pontoon bridge for Sri Sri's event

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Delhi Water Minister Kapil Mishra had written a letter to the defence ministry requesting the army to build an additional pontoon bridge, which he said was "imperative" for safer movement of people while crossing the Yamuna to attend the 'World Culture Festival'.

Naidu elected India's 13th Vice President with 516 votes

Naidu elected India's 13th Vice President with 516 votes

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

Gopalkrishna Gandhi could only manage 244 votes.

Cong, BJD protests lead RS to adjourn twice

Cong, BJD protests lead RS to adjourn twice

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Protests over "politics of vendetta" continued in Rajya Sabha for the second day on Wednesday, with Congress members forcing two adjournments of the House till noon by storming the Well and raising anti-government slogans.

Attacks on Dalits: Opposition unites to stall Rajya Sabha

Attacks on Dalits: Opposition unites to stall Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Congress, Bahujan Samaj Party and the Trinamool Congress competed with each other in trying to raise the issue more vociferously

Rajya Sabha passes bill on rights of differently-abled

Rajya Sabha passes bill on rights of differently-abled

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

The bill stipulates up to two-year jail term and a maximum fine of Rs 5 lakh for discriminating against differently-abled persons

For the forth straight day, Congress disrupts RS business

For the forth straight day, Congress disrupts RS business

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Because of the protest, Congress member Bhaskar Rapolu even refused to lay the Report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy.

Moga molestation, TRS protests stall House

Moga molestation, TRS protests stall House

Rediff.com5 May 2015

The issue of the teen molested and thrown off a bus in Punjab and the demand for a HC in Telangana created a storm in Parliament

Congress MP gives privilege notice against Modi for comments against Sonia

Congress MP gives privilege notice against Modi for comments against Sonia

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Congress MP Shantaram Naik on Monday gave notice of breach of privilege against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikkar to Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari on a day Congress created a ruckus in Parliament against Modi's comments in an election rally against Sonia Gandhi on the VVIP chopper deal.

CBI raid had nothing to do with Kejriwal: Jaitley clarifies amid protests

CBI raid had nothing to do with Kejriwal: Jaitley clarifies amid protests

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

"The chief minister's office has not been raided. The raid has nothing to do with Arvind Kejriwal or his tenure. There is a corruption case against an officer of Delhi government. The raid is in relation to that officer. It is the officer (office) that has been searched," Jaitley said in Rajya Sabha.

PM package big let down: NC, Cong terms it as joke

PM package big let down: NC, Cong terms it as joke

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Ruling National Conference and its coalition partner Congress on Thursday night described as "big let down" and a "joke" the assistance of Rs 745 crore announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reconstruction of houses and hospitals damaged in the recent floods in the state.

EVM tampering row hits Parliament

EVM tampering row hits Parliament

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Opposition members trooped into the Well of the House calling the government a "cheat".

Uproar over demonetisation continues to disrupt LS

Uproar over demonetisation continues to disrupt LS

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

While BJP members moved into aisles shouting slogans and demanding an apology from Azad, Congress members too rushed into the Well raising slogans demanding an apology from the prime minister.

Ruckus in Rajya Sabha over Goa governor's role

Ruckus in Rajya Sabha over Goa governor's role

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Congress members alleged breach of propriety and constitutional norms in the consultations Goa Governor Mridula Sinha held with Jaitley.

India and its writers' rebellion

India and its writers' rebellion

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Novelists are speaking for millions across India who are alarmed at where this country is headed.

Angry at not being allowed to speak, Mayawati threatens to quit Rajya Sabha

Angry at not being allowed to speak, Mayawati threatens to quit Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

The BSP chief who raised the issue of anti-Dalit violence in Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh walked out of the Upper House, prompting protests and an adjournment.

PM's bhayanak shanti on Kashmir must end: Opposition

PM's bhayanak shanti on Kashmir must end: Opposition

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

The Opposition parties also demanded stopping the use of pellet guns on protesters, even as one member demanded withdrawal of AFPSA from the Kashmir Valley and withdrawal of the dominating presence of army from civilian areas.

Mob thrashes 2 women in Madhya Pradesh over beef rumour

Mob thrashes 2 women in Madhya Pradesh over beef rumour

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Two Muslim women were slapped, kicked and abused by a mob in Madhya Pradesh allegedly over the possession of beef.

Ahmed Patel wins Gujarat RS seat in nail-biting contest

Ahmed Patel wins Gujarat RS seat in nail-biting contest

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

He secured required 44 votes after votes of two Congress MLAs who cross-voted for BJP were rejected by EC.

Selja row: Congress disrupts RS, seeks Modi's apology

Selja row: Congress disrupts RS, seeks Modi's apology

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Vice chairman of the Dwarkadheesh Devsthan Samiti says there was nothing 'humiliating' in being asked about caste at a Hindu shrine.

Rajya Sabha's first working day is a washout

Rajya Sabha's first working day is a washout

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Members of the BSP forced two adjournments of the Rajya Sabha till noon, creating uproar over the suicide of Dalit student, Rohith Vemula.

Congress protests as RS panels submit reports on coal, mines bills

Congress protests as RS panels submit reports on coal, mines bills

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Select committees on Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill and Coal Mines Bill recommended their approval without any change

Rajya Sabha adjourns several times as Cong, BSP protest

Rajya Sabha adjourns several times as Cong, BSP protest

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Slogan shouting Congress and BJP members on Monday forced four adjournments of Rajya Sabha demanding dismissal of SAD-BJP government in Punjab over alleged atrocities against Dalit youths.

No Modi, no work: Opposition locks down Parliament

No Modi, no work: Opposition locks down Parliament

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

Vociferous protests by Opposition benches demanding the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the debate on demonetisation on Tuesday led to the stalling of proceedings in Parliament once again.

Opposition wants BJP's Naqvi to apologise for remark on gau rakshaks in Alwar

Opposition wants BJP's Naqvi to apologise for remark on gau rakshaks in Alwar

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

On Friday, he clarified that he was referring to Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh where no such incident had taken place. "We do not justify anarchy and hooliganism," he said, adding that the incident in Alwar did take place and an FIR has been registered against six persons.

Congress protests in RS over 'abduction' of Gujarat MLA

Congress protests in RS over 'abduction' of Gujarat MLA

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

It alleged that Gujarat police abducted its MLA to influence the upcoming RS elections.

Opposition close ranks over Arunachal issue, disrupts Rajya Sabha

Opposition close ranks over Arunachal issue, disrupts Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

The Opposition members charged the Governor with "unconstitutional" conduct after the Gauhati high court put on hold all his decision including move to advance the winter session of the assembly by a month.

Cong protest stalls debate on GST Bill in RS again

Cong protest stalls debate on GST Bill in RS again

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Protesting Congress members had on Tuesday too blocked a debate on the bill. The monsoon session ends on Thursday.

Rajya Sabha washed out over currency notes issue

Rajya Sabha washed out over currency notes issue

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Congress forced four adjournments of the proceedings in the RS over what it called as 'biggest scam of this century'.