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Nitish Kumar Has The Opportunity Of A Lifetime To Change Bihar

Nitish Kumar Has The Opportunity Of A Lifetime To Change Bihar

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

If he cannot do it this term by using his bureaucracy and experts from different fields, it will be a tragedy, asserts Ramesh Menon.

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'.

Sachin Tendulkar donates his Rajya Sabha salary to PM's Relief Fund

Sachin Tendulkar donates his Rajya Sabha salary to PM's Relief Fund

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, whose term as Rajya Sabha MP ended recently, has donated his entire salary and allowances to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund.

Congress to Challenge Waqf Bill in Supreme Court 'very soon'

Congress to Challenge Waqf Bill in Supreme Court 'very soon'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

The Congress party announced its intention to challenge the constitutionality of the recently passed Wakf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Supreme Court. AICC general secretary Jairam Ramesh stated that the party will "very soon" file a petition, citing concerns about the bill's impact on constitutional principles. Ramesh highlighted the Congress's ongoing legal challenges against other legislation, including the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), amendments to the Right to Information (RTI) Act, and changes to the Conduct of Election Rules. He emphasized the party's commitment to defending the Constitution's principles, provisions, and practices.

BJP supports Telangana Bill in Rajya Sabha, but...

BJP supports Telangana Bill in Rajya Sabha, but...

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party supported the Telangana bill in Rajya Sabha onThursday but sought amendments to ensure the Seemandhra region got justice and a "defective" legislation was not passed.

Maha Guv CP Radhakrishnan named NDA's Vice-Presidential candidate

Maha Guv CP Radhakrishnan named NDA's Vice-Presidential candidate

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has nominated Maharashta Governor Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan as their candidate for Vice-President of India. The announcement was made by BJP President J P Nadda, highlighting Radhakrishnan's extensive public service and cross-party respect.

Protests over NRC disrupt Rajya Sabha proceedings for 2nd day

Protests over NRC disrupt Rajya Sabha proceedings for 2nd day

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

Trinamool Congress members stormed the Well of the House raising slogans, with Naidu asking them to go back to their seats, saying he has allowed Shah to conclude his speech.

Rajya Sabha polls: Sharad Pawar, Murli Deora elected unopposed

Rajya Sabha polls: Sharad Pawar, Murli Deora elected unopposed

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar and senior Congress leader Murli Deora are among the seven candidates from Maharashtra that were on Friday elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha in the biennial polls in Mumbai.

Cong moves privilege notice against Amit Shah over Sonia statement

Cong moves privilege notice against Amit Shah over Sonia statement

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

In his notice to the chairman of the Rajya Sabha, the Congress leader alleged that the home minister had made unfounded allegations against chairperson of Congress parliamentary party with "a premeditated motive to malign her reputation."

How Probe Against Justice Varma Will Unfold

How Probe Against Justice Varma Will Unfold

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'If the parliamentary committee's report does not find substantiated charges, the process ends.'

Nadda apologises to Kharge in LS for 'mental balance' remark

Nadda apologises to Kharge in LS for 'mental balance' remark

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

The Rajya Sabha witnessed heated exchanges between the Opposition and treasury benches after Leader of the House J P Nadda made some objectionable remarks against Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge that he later withdrew and apologised.

Dhankhar Failed To Understand Modi

Dhankhar Failed To Understand Modi

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

By getting Jagdeep Dhankhar to resign at short notice, Narendra Modi has sent a message to his own ideological clan that he brooks no one trying to get too big for their boots, observes Modi biographer Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Hopes for GST rise as Rajya Sabha to debate bill for 4 hrs

Hopes for GST rise as Rajya Sabha to debate bill for 4 hrs

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

Select committees of the House have already submitted their reports

Who'll be next BCCI prez and IPL chief?

Who'll be next BCCI prez and IPL chief?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

The BCCI Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the end of September will be an interesting affair with a few top posts, including that of president and IPL chairman, up for grabs.

Impeachment motion against Justice Varma in next Parl session

Impeachment motion against Justice Varma in next Parl session

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Government sources on Tuesday said Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has begun consultations as part of efforts to get leaders of different parties on board for the impeachment motion against Varma following his indictment by a three-member probe committee constituted by the Supreme Court.

Lok Sabha adjourned sine die amid din, Speaker warns of action

Lok Sabha adjourned sine die amid din, Speaker warns of action

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday amid protests by opposition and treasury benches over the alleged insult to Dr B R Ambedkar and directions by Speaker Om Birla to members against holding demonstrations at any gate of Parliament.

Every Picture Tells A Story

Every Picture Tells A Story

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

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