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No all-party meet before Monday's Parliament Monsoon Session

No all-party meet before Monday's Parliament Monsoon Session

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

The Monsoon Session of the Parliament is scheduled to commence on Monday and is slated to conclude on October 1. There will be no question hour and private members' business during the monsoon session.

4 killed in rain havoc in Pune; Army, NDRF called in

4 killed in rain havoc in Pune; Army, NDRF called in

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The IMD issued a 'red alert' for Pune district and asked people to take precautions.

BJP's tally crosses 100-mark in RS for the first time

BJP's tally crosses 100-mark in RS for the first time

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

However, the saffron party's hold of the landmark may be tenuous as polls to around 52 more seats will be held soon, and it is expected to suffer reverses in states like Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Jharkhand.

Narrow escape for Amit Shah: Rajasthan govt orders probe

Narrow escape for Amit Shah: Rajasthan govt orders probe

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

The Rajasthan government has ordered an inquiry into the Tuesday incident in which Union Home Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Amit A Shah had a narrow escape when his rath came in contact with an electricity wire in Nagaur.

Shift Ramgopal to back benches: Mulayam to RS chairman

Shift Ramgopal to back benches: Mulayam to RS chairman

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Mulayam Singh Yadav wrote to Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari informing him about the expulsion of Ramgopal Yadav.

Close shave for Amit Shah as his vehicle touches live wire in Rajasthan

Close shave for Amit Shah as his vehicle touches live wire in Rajasthan

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

The incident occurred when Shah's cavalcade was moving to Parbatsar from Bidiyad village to address an election rally.

42 MPs lose membership since 1988, 14th Lok Sabha records highest number

42 MPs lose membership since 1988, 14th Lok Sabha records highest number

Rediff.com7 May 2023

The Act deals with automatic disqualification of MPs and state legislators upon being convicted and sentenced for two years or more in a criminal case.

Arun Jaitley takes oath for new Rajya Sabha term

Arun Jaitley takes oath for new Rajya Sabha term

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

The finance minister could not take the oath earlier in Parliament due to his ill-health.

US House to vote on Trump impeachment on Wednesday

US House to vote on Trump impeachment on Wednesday

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

The Democrats have enough votes to impeach the president in the House, which requires a simple majority. But the Senate, where the Republicans have a razor-thin 51-50 majority -- requires votes of two-third of the members to remove the president out of the office.

Highlights of the Economic Survey 2021-22

Highlights of the Economic Survey 2021-22

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday tabled the Economic Survey 2021-22 along with Statistical Appendix in the Lok Sabha on the first day of the Budget session of Parliament. Later, the Lok Sabha was adjourned till tomorrow. The Economic Survey will now be tabled in the Upper House. The Budget Session of the parliament commenced on January 31 with President Ram Nath Kovind's address. The first part of the Budget session of Parliament will be held from January 31 to February 11 and the second part of the Budget session will take place from March 14 to April 8.

Lok Sabha passes coal, insurance bills; set to face hurdles in RS

Lok Sabha passes coal, insurance bills; set to face hurdles in RS

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Lack of numbers would upstage it in Rajya Sabha

Lok Sabha pays respects to Gen Rawat, others; Oppn calls off protest

Lok Sabha pays respects to Gen Rawat, others; Oppn calls off protest

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The Lok Sabha observed a two-minute silence on the demise of the 13 people.

Trump shooter identified, opened fire from 120 metres away

Trump shooter identified, opened fire from 120 metres away

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Thomas Matthew Cooks was planted on the roof of a manufacturing plant located over 130 yards away from the stage at Butler Farm Show grounds, the New York Post reported, citing sources.

Skyroot becomes first private co to test-fire upper-stage rocket engine

Skyroot becomes first private co to test-fire upper-stage rocket engine

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The spacetech startup is expected to launch the first rocket which can hurl satellites of 250-700 kg into a lower Earth orbit by end-2021.

Assembly Elections 2016: Do exit polls indicate 'acche din' for markets?

Assembly Elections 2016: Do exit polls indicate 'acche din' for markets?

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Here's how brokerages across the country are interpreting the exit polls.

VP poll: Of 780 MPs, 725 cast vote; Dhankhar frontrunner

VP poll: Of 780 MPs, 725 cast vote; Dhankhar frontrunner

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

All MPs of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, including nominated members, are entitled to vote in the vice presidential election.

'BSP Is Not Somebody's Private Property'

'BSP Is Not Somebody's Private Property'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'Mayawatiji no more controls the bahujan vote in UP.' 'In this election more than 40 per cent of the BSP's core voters blessed the SP without the SP even asking for it.'

WATCH LIVE: Political slugfest over chopper scam in Parliament

WATCH LIVE: Political slugfest over chopper scam in Parliament

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal will once again dominate the proceedings in Parliament on Thursday.

Rajya Sabha marshals get military-style uniform

Rajya Sabha marshals get military-style uniform

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

The marshals wore a blue uniform with a military-style peak cap and stripes on shoulders. In summers, the marshals are likely to wear white uniforms which have a resemblance to the uniform of the Indian Navy.

Rajani Patil set to enter RS as BJP withdraws candidate on Cong's request

Rajani Patil set to enter RS as BJP withdraws candidate on Cong's request

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Senior Congress leader Rajani Patil is set to be declared elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra after the opposition BJP on Monday withdrew its candidate from the next month's bypoll.

Rajya Sabha shows signs of return to normal functioning

Rajya Sabha shows signs of return to normal functioning

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu on Friday met with some opposition leaders and ministers and urged both sides to further discuss their views on the suspension of 12 members of the House in the wake of the Opposition's demand for its revocation.

Cops guarding Abe couldn't recognise suspicious activity: Report

Cops guarding Abe couldn't recognise suspicious activity: Report

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Police officers on duty at the venue where former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe was shot didn't recognise a suspicious man in the crowd until hearing the first gunshot, Japan's public broadcaster NHK reported on Saturday.

BJP's counter protest in Parliament triggers face-off with Opposition

BJP's counter protest in Parliament triggers face-off with Opposition

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

There were some tense moments as BJP members, carrying placards, marched towards the opposition members near the Gandhi statue in Parliament premises to condemn their 'undemocratic actions' inside the House.

Parl passes bill allowing govt to take control of telecom services

Parl passes bill allowing govt to take control of telecom services

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

The Bill allows stopping of transmission and intercepting messages in case of public emergency, in the interest of the public, to prevent incitement for committing offence.

Worrying days ahead for Modi sarkar in Rajya Sabha

Worrying days ahead for Modi sarkar in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Embarrassment apart, it is a reminder to the Narendra Modi government that it is in acute minority in the Upper House

Opposition demands Shah's statement on Parliament security breach

Opposition demands Shah's statement on Parliament security breach

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Several opposition MPs on Wednesday demanded an explanation from Home Minister Amit Shah after two visitors jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the visitors' gallery and opened canisters that emitted coloured smoke, triggering panic among the members.

WATCH LIVE! All the action from Parliament

WATCH LIVE! All the action from Parliament

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Catch all the debates and discussions from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

Triple talaq bill in RS on Monday; united oppn set to oppose it

Triple talaq bill in RS on Monday; united oppn set to oppose it

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

The Opposition has questioned the stringent provisions like criminalisation of a civil wrong in the triple talaq bill.

Army rebuts Rahul's claim, says Agniveer Ajay's family paid Rs 93.39 lakh

Army rebuts Rahul's claim, says Agniveer Ajay's family paid Rs 93.39 lakh

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The total amount will be Rs 1.65 crore approximately, it said in the "clarification" that came after Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi shared on X a video purportedly of Kumar's father, who stated he had not received any money.

New bill proposes Cabinet minister, not CJI in EC selection panel

New bill proposes Cabinet minister, not CJI in EC selection panel

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

This is in contrast to a Supreme Court judgment of March which said the panel should comprise of the prime minister, the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha and the Chief Justice of India.

House panel recommends Mallya's expulsion from RS

House panel recommends Mallya's expulsion from RS

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

The Ethics Committee of Rajya Sabha headed by veteran Congress leader Karan Singh, decided to give Mallya one week time to explain his conduct.

RS deputy chairman nearly assaulted by opposition MPs: Govt

RS deputy chairman nearly assaulted by opposition MPs: Govt

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

"The conduct of opposition leaders in the Upper House of Parliament on Sunday was shameful, irresponsible and utter disrespect to parliamentary rules and dignity," Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said.

Keshav Prasad Maurya back as Yogi's deputy despite poll rout

Keshav Prasad Maurya back as Yogi's deputy despite poll rout

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The 52-year-old leader lost from Sirathu by nearly 7,000 votes, leading to speculations of his omission from the new Adityanath-led government.

File fresh plea to vote in Maharashtra MLC polls, HC tells Nawab Malik

File fresh plea to vote in Maharashtra MLC polls, HC tells Nawab Malik

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

The court indicated that it was not inclined to allow the amendment and sought to know from Malik's lawyers if they wish to withdraw the petition and file a fresh plea.

Govt can't suppress my voice in Parliament: Chidambaram

Govt can't suppress my voice in Parliament: Chidambaram

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

The former finance minister, who walked out of jail on Wednesday night, joined other Congress MPs voicing their protest against the steep hike in onion prices.

Swamy given adequate security: Centre tells court

Swamy given adequate security: Centre tells court

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Taking note of the central government's submission, Justice Yashwant Varma closed the proceedings in the application filed by Swamy in which he claimed that in spite of an earlier assurance, the Centre was yet to make adequate security arrangements at his private accommodation.

Despite an expected delay, FM keen to roll out GST by April 2016

Despite an expected delay, FM keen to roll out GST by April 2016

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Addressing a business conference, Jaitley said it was important to stay on the path of reform and build momentum to achieve higher economic growth.

SP nominates SP Maurya to UP legislative council, miffs ally Rajbhar

SP nominates SP Maurya to UP legislative council, miffs ally Rajbhar

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

The Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party on Wednesday termed the list of candidates released by its alliance partner Samajwadi Party for the Uttar Pradesh legislative council elections as "disappointing".

Jagdeep Dhankar's Rajya Sabha Challenge

Jagdeep Dhankar's Rajya Sabha Challenge

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

As vice president and ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Jagdeep Dhankar is inheriting a troubled legacy. Although the government faces no real numerical challenges in the Upper House, political and legal challenges are there aplenty.

Congress to bolt its stable in Rajasthan to prevent horse trading

Congress to bolt its stable in Rajasthan to prevent horse trading

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

The Congress has decided to shift its MLAs in Rajasthan to a Udaipur hotel, with party sources saying they fear that the Bharatiya Janata Party will poach them ahead of the June 10 Rajya Sabha elections.