TMC's Derek O'Brien suspended, later allowed to attend RS

The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday witnessed high drama over the suspension of Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien, with the chairman first announcing that he has to withdraw from the house but later said......

Jagdeep Dhankar's Rajya Sabha Challenge

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,......

Nadda, Rajnath to build consensus over Prez nominee

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday authorised its president J P Nadda and Union minister Rajnath Singh to hold consultations with different political parties, including those in the opposition,......

'Govt wants disruption of Parliament'

'The PM says he believes in discussion and debate, then why are discussions and debates not being allowed in Parliament?' IMAGE: Opposition MPs protest in the Lok Sabha during the winter session......

When Modi thumped the desk once too often

The prime minister was often seen vigorously thumping the desk, prompting his Cabinet colleagues and NDA MPs to follow suit.  Image: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Rajnath......

GST bills in RS; Opposition questions how the tax regime is 'ideal'

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday took up the four bills related to the GST, with the Opposition urging the government to insulate taxpayers from harassment and questioning how the new regime was......

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

The Opposition in the Lok Sabha on Thursday accused the government of running rough shod by opening the doors to "political extortionism" and passing "draconian" provisions in the Finance......