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Logjam persists in Parliament; Rajnath reaches out to Opposition

Logjam persists in Parliament; Rajnath reaches out to Opposition

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah asked the opposition on Monday to allow a debate on the Manipur issue to begin in Parliament but the deadlock persisted in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha as both sides refused to budge from their stand, with Congress and its allies insisting on a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi first.

Rajya Sabha Chairman orders probe into conduct of 12 Oppn MPs

Rajya Sabha Chairman orders probe into conduct of 12 Oppn MPs

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

According to a Rajya Sabha bulletin, nine of the MPs are from the Congress and three from the AAP.

Veep mimicry row: Prez, PM condemn; Jat organisation protests

Veep mimicry row: Prez, PM condemn; Jat organisation protests

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The controversy over a Trinamool Congress member of Parliament mimicking Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar took political centrestage on Wednesday with the issue playing out both inside and outside Parliament and President Droupadi Murmu joining Prime Minister Narendra Modi in expressing dismay.

78 Opposition MPs suspended from Parliament

78 Opposition MPs suspended from Parliament

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

While 30 of them were suspended for the remainder of the Winter Session, three were suspended pending the report of the Privileges Committee.

Govt calls all-party meeting ahead of monsoon session of Parliament

Govt calls all-party meeting ahead of monsoon session of Parliament

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The government has convened an all-party meeting on Wednesday to deliberate on a host of issues related to Parliament's monsoon session, which will begin from July 20.

'Beating Retreat': Military bands regale audience with India tunes

'Beating Retreat': Military bands regale audience with India tunes

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

From massed band's 'Shankhnaad' to Navy's lilting 'Mission Chandrayaan', mellifluous tunes reverberated across the Raisina Hill in the heart of Delhi as India's rich heritage and towering accomplishments were celebrated during the Beating Retreat ceremony on Monday.

SC rejects lawyers' plea against Dhankhar, Rijiju over remarks on judiciary

SC rejects lawyers' plea against Dhankhar, Rijiju over remarks on judiciary

Rediff.com15 May 2023

The plea came up for hearing before a bench of Justices SK Kaul and A Amanullah.

Parliament adjourned amid chaos over security breach

Parliament adjourned amid chaos over security breach

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned on Friday due to continuous protests by opposition members seeking discussion and a reply from Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the Parliament security breach.

'Sloganeering' by visitors in RS: Oppn writes to chairman

'Sloganeering' by visitors in RS: Oppn writes to chairman

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Rajya Sabha members Mausam Noor and Priyanka Chaturvedi have written to Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, complaining about 'sloganeering' from the visitors' gallery of the House on September 21 and requesting him to take action in the matter.

3 redrafted criminal law bills moved in Parl, here's what changed

3 redrafted criminal law bills moved in Parl, here's what changed

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

The government on Tuesday introduced in Parliament three redrafted bills to replace the existing criminal laws by including various recommendations made by a parliamentary panel.

Oppn, Dhankar in spat over Jayant Singh speech on Charan Singh

Oppn, Dhankar in spat over Jayant Singh speech on Charan Singh

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar's decision to allow Singh to speak on the Bharat Ratna honour to Charan Singh drew sharp protest from the Congress, leading to a heated exchange of words between the opposition and the treasury benches.

Shinde's Shiv Sena ousts Sanjay Raut as RS party leader, appoints Kirtikar

Shinde's Shiv Sena ousts Sanjay Raut as RS party leader, appoints Kirtikar

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena has sacked Sanjay Raut as the leader of its parliamentary party and appointed Lok Sabha MP Gajanan Kirtikar as his successor.

Vice-President Salutes 1857 Martyrs

Vice-President Salutes 1857 Martyrs

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was in Jabalpur on Sunday, September 18, for a programme organised in memory of Raja Shankar Shah and Kunwar Raghunath Shah, martyrs of the 1857 First War of Independence, on their martyrdom day.

With Samariya India gets CIC after a month, but 6 openings remain

With Samariya India gets CIC after a month, but 6 openings remain

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Samariya, the first Dalit to have been appointed to the post, was working as information commissioner in the transparency panel Central Information Commission (CIC). A 1985-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Telangana cadre, Samariya retired after serving as the labour and employment secretary in the Government of India. He was sworn in as the information commissioner on November 7, 2020.

RS Panel on Raghav Chadha: Guilty but no suspension

RS Panel on Raghav Chadha: Guilty but no suspension

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Chadha thanked people for their love and blessings that he received during the period of suspension.

News Events That Shook The World In 2023

News Events That Shook The World In 2023

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

From the landing of Chandrayaan 3 to the bombardment of Palestine by Israel, a look at some events that shaped the world in the second half of 2023.

AAP MP Sanjay Singh suspended from Rajya Sabha

AAP MP Sanjay Singh suspended from Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Soon after the House was adjourned, Goyal went to the chairman's chamber and leaders of many opposition parties followed him.

Challenge BJP...: Raghav Chadha over 'forged signatures' charge

Challenge BJP...: Raghav Chadha over 'forged signatures' charge

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

"I will approach the Committee of Privileges and court of law against the BJP Lok Sabha members who levelled the false allegation of forgery against me," Chadha said.

After LS, women's reservation bill introduced in RS

After LS, women's reservation bill introduced in RS

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Introducing the 128th Constitution Amendment Bill, which was approved by a two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, Meghwal recounted the measures initiated by the Narendra Modi government for the empowerment of women over the last nine years.

Bengal guv prorogues assembly on TMC govt's recommendation

Bengal guv prorogues assembly on TMC govt's recommendation

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

Prorogation is discontinuing a session of Parliament or a legislative assembly without dissolving it.

PIL asking Centre to remove Dhankhar as WB governor filed in Cal HC

PIL asking Centre to remove Dhankhar as WB governor filed in Cal HC

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

A PIL was filed before the Calcutta high court on Tuesday praying for a direction to the central government to remove Jagdeep Dhankhar as the governor of West Bengal, claiming that he was acting as the mouthpiece of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Son of farmer killed in Lakhimpur says he'll fight LS poll against Teni

Son of farmer killed in Lakhimpur says he'll fight LS poll against Teni

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

The son of a farmer killed in the Lakhimpur Kheri incident allegedly involving Union minister Ajay Mishra Teni's son says he has declined the offer of the Samajwadi Party and the Congress to contest in the assembly polls and instead has asked them to field him in the 2024 Parliamentary election against the minister himself.

Naidu Meets His Successor

Naidu Meets His Successor

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Given the Bharatiya Janata Party and the NDA's legislative strength, Dhankar's election is considered a certainty.

'Save Democracy': INDIA bloc protests against MPs' suspension

'Save Democracy': INDIA bloc protests against MPs' suspension

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

INDIA bloc leaders will protest at Jantar Mantar Friday against suspension of MPs and nationwide protests will also be held in all district headquarters against the government's "immoral and illegal" behaviour of this government, the Leader of the opposition in Rajya Sabha said.

Moving to new Parliament building: Here's what will happen today

Moving to new Parliament building: Here's what will happen today

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will lead a function in the Central Hall of Parliament on Tuesday to celebrate the country's rich parliamentary legacy and resolve to make India a developed nation by 2047.

Top 10 Skills To Succeed At Work

Top 10 Skills To Succeed At Work

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Digital literacy is emerging as the professional language of 2024. It is the ability to process complex data sets, deploy critical communication technologies appropriately and validate your importance at your workplace, explains Jagdeep Kochar, managing director, Baker & Taylor India.

Some foreign universities acting as centres of anti-India activities: Dhankhar

Some foreign universities acting as centres of anti-India activities: Dhankhar

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday said "dangers are emanating from outfits", including some foreign universities, doubling up as centres of subversive anti-India activities out to demolish the country's civilisation ethos and sully and muddy its growth.

Opposition MPs walk out of RS over expunction of Kharge's remarks

Opposition MPs walk out of RS over expunction of Kharge's remarks

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Kharge wanted to raise the issue of some of his observations being expunged by the chair, but he was not allowed on the plea that he cannot read the same remarks which have already been expunged.

Dhankar files nomination as NDA vice-prez candidate

Dhankar files nomination as NDA vice-prez candidate

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

"I will always strive to enhance democratic values of country," Dhankhar said after filing his nomination.

Did RSS Links Get Dhankar Veep Nom?

Did RSS Links Get Dhankar Veep Nom?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

When Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi's name was floated as Venkaiah Naidu's successor as vice president, the RSS instead suggested Jagdeep Dhankar, indicating that he was also Mohan Bhagwat's choice, states Prakash Bhandari.

12% of sitting Rajya Sabha MPs are billionaires, AP, T'gana top table: Report

12% of sitting Rajya Sabha MPs are billionaires, AP, T'gana top table: Report

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

The total assets of seven Members of Parliament analysed from Telangana is Rs 5,596 crore, that of 11 MPs from Andhra Pradesh is Rs 3,823 crore, and 30 MPs analysed from Uttar Pradesh have total assets worth Rs 1,941 crore.

Iran plotted Oct 7 Hamas attacks because ...: Isaraeli Prez Herzog

Iran plotted Oct 7 Hamas attacks because ...: Isaraeli Prez Herzog

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Herzog further claimed that Iran is supporting the "terror machine" by providing billions of dollars aiming to undermine the regional situation.

'I was repeatedly told we would lose the battle'

'I was repeatedly told we would lose the battle'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

'The state of Gujarat was to my mind 'partisan and over enthusiastic' in the way it dealt with remission applications.'

When Didi Speaks...

When Didi Speaks...

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar said Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called on him on Thursday and discussed matters of governance.

Criminal bills 'copy-paste', Hindi names objectionable: Oppn in Parl panel

Criminal bills 'copy-paste', Hindi names objectionable: Oppn in Parl panel

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Some of them also flagged a lack of consultation before finalising the reports.

Mamata meets Guv Dhankhar at Raj Bhavan, both discuss governance issues

Mamata meets Guv Dhankhar at Raj Bhavan, both discuss governance issues

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The meeting was held for over an hour, he said.

Parineeti-Raghav Snapped Together Again

Parineeti-Raghav Snapped Together Again

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Amid wedding rumours, Parineeti Chopra and Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha were spotted together at Delhi airport on Wednesday night.

What's Veep Asking P T Usha?

What's Veep Asking P T Usha?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Tuesday, October 18.

25 govt bills including two-child norm dating back to 1992 pending in RS

25 govt bills including two-child norm dating back to 1992 pending in RS

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

However, Rajya Sabha being a continuing chamber is not subject to dissolution, and bills introduced and pending in this House remain on the live register, unless withdrawn by the government.

Don't need to defend someone with global recognition: Dhankhar on Modi

Don't need to defend someone with global recognition: Dhankhar on Modi

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

He said the prime minister has received global recognition and India was rising under his leadership.