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Infiltration along Indo-Bangla border on decline: Govt tells Rajya Sabha

The number of cases of infiltration along Indo-Bangladesh border reduced to 489 last year from 654 in 2016 and 955 people were apprehended by the border guards

Opposition parties in Rajya Sabha object to bill for developing major ports

Various opposition parties, including the TMC, SP, RJD, DMK, AAP, CPI(M) and CPI, raised strong objections in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday to the Major Port Authorities Bill

Budget discussion likely to begin first in Rajya Sabha, 6th time in history

Departing from the usual practice, the discussion on Union Budget is likely to start first in Rajya Sabha. This is only for the sixth time Upper House will take up the discussion before the Lok Sabha

Rajya Sabha members bid farewell to four retiring members

Rajya Sabha on Tuesday bid farewell to four retiring members of the Upper House with Deputy Chairman Harivansh heaping lavish praise on the leader of the Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad

PM gets emotional while reminiscing about his ties with Ghulam Nabi Azad

Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad's Rajya Sabha term is coming to an end next week

Rajya Sabha passes Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill

The Rajya Sabha on Monday cleared The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2021 that seeks to replace the ordinance to merge the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) cadre of civil services officer with the Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre. The bill was introduced in the Upper House of the Parliament last week. Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy said the Constitution of India is now fully applicable on Jammu and Kashmir, and that the bill will enable availability of officers in Jammu and Kashmir who have experience of running union territory administration. He said around 170 central laws are being implemented in Jammu and Kashmir. He said the bill will increase the strength of officers in the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Leh.

Securities forces have restricted Pakistan's acts to borders only: Rajnath

Indian security forces have not only restricted Pakistan's nefarious acts to the borders only but are also giving a befitting reply to them, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told the Rajya Sabha

PM Modi to reply to Motion of Thanks on President's address in RS today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reply to the Motion of Thanks on President Ram Nath Kovind's address in Rajya Sabha on Monday

Congress to name new Rajya Sabha leader as Ghulam Nabi Azad's term ends

The Congress would be naming its new Leader of Opposition in the Upper House as Ghulam Nabi Azad's term as a member of the Rajya Sabha is ending this month.

Govt defends farm laws in RS, Oppn demands fresh ones after consultations

The government strongly defended the farm laws in Rajya Sabha and said its offer to amend them should not be viewed as if they had any flaws, even as the Opposition demanded repealment of laws

Opposition parties in Rajya Sabha demand repeal of farm reforms

Various opposition parties like the Shiv Sena, SAD, NCP, Samajwadi Party and Left parties on Friday demanded in Rajya Sabha that the three new farm laws be repealed

Govt blocked 296 mobile apps since 2014, says Union minister Sanjay Dhotre

As many as 296 mobile apps have been blocked by the government since 2014 in the interest of the country's sovereignty, security, and public order, Union minister Sanjay Dhotre told Rajya Sabha on Thursday. "A total of 296 mobile applications have been blocked by government since 2014, under the provisions of section 69A of IT Act 2000 and its rules... in the interest of sovereignty & integrity of India, security of the State and public order," Dhotre, Minister of State for Electronics and IT, said in a written reply. The minister also said the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) -- the requesting agency for blocking of these apps under section 69A of the IT Act -- had received "several reports about misuse of some Chinese mobile apps available on Android and iOS platforms". He said several reports had been received about some of these apps being misused for "... for stealing and transmitting user data such as financial data, permission for accessing of all possible data available in ..

16 out of 25 high courts across country resume physical hearing

Physical hearings had stopped following the coronavirus-induced lockdown

Over 2.2 mn public grievances, highest in last 3 years, received in 2020

The Centre runs an online platform for public grievances

PM Modi is against federal structure, says Digvijaya in Rajya Sabha

The Congress leader also attacked BJP leader Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, how the covid threat was overlooked to pull down the MP government

Doors open for farmers; Oppn should not stir another Shaheen Bagh: BJP

"There has been no reduction in the rights and facilities of farmers. Through these agriculture reforms, the government has given new rights to farmers"

Further opening of domestic flights to depend on Covid situation, demand

The civil aviation ministry on told the Rajya Sabha that further opening up of the domestic scheduled operations is subject to prevailing Covid situation

JK, Ladakh fully integrated into mainstream India: Govt tells Rajya Sabha

The Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have been fully integrated into the mainstream of the nation after the abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the erstwhile state: MoS Home

Naidu warns Rajya Sabha MPs against recording proceedings on mobile phones

When the House met for the day, Naidu said Parliamentary rules restrict "usage of cellular phones within Rajya Sabha chambers"

After two days of peace, Opposition protests return, rock both Houses

The House was first adjourned for about 40 minutes till 10:30 am, then till 11:30 am and then to 12:30 pm