Rajya Sabha

Health Minister and Leader of the House J P Nadda, Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju will be attending the meeting.

Oppn hurls paper at Chair in Lok Sabha; JP Nadda, Mallikarjun Kharge clash over SIR issue

During the proceedings, the Opposition disrupted the House, tore papers and hurled it towards the Chair amid sloganeering.

'Priyanka, don’t control me': Jaya Bachchan scolds MP during fiery speech on Operation Sindoor

The exchange has since gone viral, with Jaya Bachchan’s assertiveness and refusal to be placated becoming a focal point of the debate.

'Pakistan-China nexus was possible because Congress gave up PoK': Jaishankar in Rajya Sabha

External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar on Wednesday addressed the Rajya Sabha during a debate on Operation Sindoor.

Day after VP Dhankhar's resignation, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh calls on President Droupadi Murmu

New Delhi, Jul 22 Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh on Tuesday called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, her office said. The m..

Jagdeep Dhankhar resignation: Sudden or planned? Timing of VP's exit fuels multiple theories

Did the developments on the first day of the Monsoon Session trigger Jagdeep Dhankhar's exit? Or was there more than meets the eye?

Post-pandemic monsoon sessions have been the least productive

The Lok Sabha's productivity during the monsoon sessions has fallen to 51.5% since 2021 from 91.8% before the covid outbreak. Budget and winter sessions, however, have shown improvement

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns: Who will take over Rajya Sabha chairman duties?

Currently, Harivansh holds the position of Deputy Chairman, having been assumed office in August 2022. He will act as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha until a new Vice President is elected and takes office.

Parliament wrap: Judge impeachment letter, Centre on Air India crash, PM Modi's 'vijay utsav' speech & more

Repeated disruptions marked the first day of Parliament Monsoon Session 2025, with Opposition MPs staging protests and sloganeering demanding immediate discussion on Pahalgam, Operation Sindoor and Bihar electoral revision (SIR).

BJP at 99 in Rajya Sabha: How new nominations could help party breach 100-mark

At least two of the four new nominated members appointed to the Rajya Sabha have contested elections on a BJP ticket while one was considered to be fielded by the party. The new appointees have six months to join a political party.

Lawyer, scholar, diplomat, historian: Eye on key states, BJP strengthens ideological heft with new Rajya Sabha nominations

The 4 new nominated members of the Rajya Sabha include top lawyer Ujjwal Nikam, former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, social worker C Sadanandan Master and historian Meenakshi Jain.

Pending impeachment notice against Justice Shekhar Yadav confirmed signed by 50 Rajya Sabha MPs: Report

As per the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, a minimum of 50 MPs in the Rajya Sabha or 100 in the Lok Sabha are required for the notice of motion to impeach a judge to move forward.

BJP secures TDP backing for Rajya Sabha bypoll from Andhra Pradesh: Smriti Irani, Annamalai among likely contenders

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is scheduled to call on Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Tuesday where the issue is likely to be discussed.

'Anyone can go anywhere in India': Sitharaman slams Vaiko’s ‘enter Tamil Nadu’ remark in Rajya Sabha

The confrontation began when Vaiko expressed concerns about Tamil Nadu fishermen and made a remark that was interpreted as a threat: "Tamil Nadu, you enter Tamil Nadu, I'll see you."

'Disheartened': 2 JDU leaders resign over party's stand on Waqf Bill in Parliament

Expressing regret over his long association with the party, Ansari stepped down from its primary membership and relinquished all official responsibilities.

Rajya Sabha passes Waqf Amendment Bill with 128–95 votes after 12-hour marathon debate

The Bill in Rajya Sabha saw a fierce debate take place between NDA and INDIA bloc leaders.

'Won't bow down': Kharge asks Anurag Thakur to apologize on land grab charges

Mallikarjun Kharge said in the Rajya Sabha that he will break but not bow down in front of the BJP.

Will Nitish back Centre on Waqf Bill? BJP confident of support from allies, JD(U) keeps suspense going

The JD(U) said it will do through the fine print of the Waqf Amendment Bill to assess whether its concerns had been addressed in final draft of the Bill.

Jaya Bachchan pushes for ‘Deewar’ and ‘Sholay’ stamps on their 50th anniversary in Rajya Sabha, says, "please don't kill this industry"

On March 27, 2025, veteran actress and Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan brought Bollywood into Indian politics by invoking the legacy of iconic films Deewar and Sholay in the Rajya Sabha. She urged the Modi government to issue commemorative stamps marking the 50th anniversary of these cinematic landmarks, emphasizing the cultural importance of preserving India’s film heritage.

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day amid ruckus over reservation for Muslims in Karnataka

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day on Monday due to uproar over reservation for Muslims in public contracts in Karnataka. Minister Hardeep Singh Puri managed to pass the Oilfields Bill amid the chaos, but protests continued, leading to multiple adjournments led by both the Opposition and the ruling party.

V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar calls meeting with Nadda, Kharge after cash discovery at Delhi HC judge's residence

The meeting, scheduled to be held at 11.30 AM on Monday, is likely to see a discussion on the issue of judicial accountability.

Ashwini Vaishnaw vs Manoj Jha: Heated RS Clash Over New Delhi Railway station Stampede Row

Ashwini Vaishnaw vs Manoj Jha: Heated RS Clash Over New Delhi Railway station Stampede Row Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and RJD MP Manoj Jha engaged in a heated argument in Rajya Sabha over the New Delhi Railway Station stampede. Jha accused Vaishnaw of arrogance and avoiding key questions, while the Opposition staged a walkout in protest. Watch the full debate.

JPC Report on Waqf Bill Sparks Uproar in Rajya Sabha as Opposition Alleges Erasure of Dissent

Report on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill was tabled on Thursday by the joint committee in the Rajya Sabha amid an uproar in Parliament by opposition parties, leading to their walkout from the House.The Rajya Sabha was briefly adjourned amid the chaos caused by the opposition. The report was tabled by BJP member Medha Vishram Kulkarni, who is a member of the Waqf JPC. Opposition MPs, led by Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, alleged that dissent notes were deleted from the report. This charge was later denied by Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.

Sonia Gandhi urges government to conduct population census at earliest

"For the first time in the history of independent India, the decennial census has been delayed by more than four years. There is still no clarity as to when the census will be conducted," the senior Congress leader told the Upper House.