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TMC to push for introduction of Women's Reservation Bill in RS

The bill seeks to reserve one-third seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies for women.

Govt likely to introduce Bill in RS to amend laws governing CAs

The discussion on the working of the ministry of labour and employment is also likely to conclude in the Rajya Sabha

RS played crucial role in strengthening parliamentary democracy: Naidu

Extending greetings on Rajya Sabha Day on Sunday, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said the upper house has played a crucial role in strengthening parliamentary democracy. Naidu, who is also Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, appealed to its members to engage in informed and constructive debates by keeping the welfare of the people in mind. "Greetings on Rajya Sabha Day! Ever since its inception, Rajya Sabha has played a crucial role in strengthening parliamentary democracy," the Vice President Secretariat tweeted, quoting Naidu. "I would like to appeal to the members of Rajya Sabha to engage in informed & constructive debates by keeping the welfare of the people in mind," he said. According to the Rajya Sabha website, the Constituent Assembly, which first met on December 9, 1946, also acted as the Central Legislature till 1950, when it was converted as 'Provisional Parliament'. During this period, the Central Legislature, which was known as Constituent Assembly (Legislative) and later .

Seven Bills on Rajya Sabha agenda in last week of budget session

The government will bring seven bills in Rajya Sabha during the final week of the budget session of which three have already been passed by Lok Sabha.

BJP first party since 1988 to cross 100-seat mark in Rajya Sabha

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has become the first party since 1988 to touch the 100-seat mark in the Rajya Sabha with the results of biennial elections to the Upper House.

BJP tally crosses 100-mark in RS, first party to achieve feat after 1988.

For the first time the BJP tally in the Rajya Sabha has crossed the 100-mark. The BJP also became the first party to achieve the feat after 1988.

Budget session: Rajya Sabha bids farewell to 72 retiring MPs

The retiring members represent 19 states and some of them have experience of five terms

Spread experience gained in House in four directions: PM to retiring RS MPs

Bidding farewell to 72 MPs retiring from the Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged them to take the experience gained within the four walls of the House to four directions

Voting underway for election to Tripura's lone Rajya Sabha seat

Altogether 27 legislators have exercised their franchise till 10.30 am

Demand for censorship of OTT platforms, web channels in Rajya Sabha

Biju Janata Dal's Prasanna Acharya said OTT platforms had gained unprecedented viewership during the pandemic when traditional entertainment sources were hugely impacted

Indian airports estimated to see 69% more passengers in 2022-23: Govt

A total of 19.96 crore passengers travelled through the airports in the country during 2021-22, the minister said in his reply to a written question in Rajya Sabha

Nearly 10% of jobs in aviation lost in Apr 2020 and Dec 2021: Govt

As on March 31, 2020, the number of employees working with Indian airport operators was 73,400, which reduced to 65,700 by December 31, 2021, Singh said

Railways needs Rs 3 trn yearly investment to meet India's aspirations: Govt

The Railways will need to target revenue of Rs 3.5 lakh crore and an investment of Rs 3-lakh crore every year to meet the country's aspirations, the government told the Rajya Sabha

All five AAP candidates elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Punjab

No other political party had nominated any candidate from Punjab for the Rajya Sabha elections

Indian response to Ukraine crisis based on 6 principles: Jaishankar to RS

EAM S Jaishankar listed six principles to explain India's response to the Ukraine crisis, which included the immediate cessation of violence, return to dialogue, diplomacy and humanitarian access.

BJP MP Vats pushes for 'One nation, One election' in Rajya Sabha

Pitching for 'One nation, One election', BJP MP Dr D.P Vats on Thursday demanded that all the elections be held at the same time to prevent the national resources from draining.

Govt likely to table Constitution Amendment Bill in Rajya Sabha today

The Centre is likely to table 'The Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Amendment) Bill, 2022' in the Rajya Sabha today

Why did Nehru internationalise Kashmir issue by taking it to UN: FM in RS

FM Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday accused the country's first PM Jawaharlal Nehru of internationalising the Kashmir issue by taking it to UN and said India's neighbour was still misusing it

SFIO ordered to probe 14 cases this fiscal: Govt in Rajya Sabha

The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has been ordered to probe 14 cases involving 95 companies in the current fiscal till March 17, the government informed Rajya Sabha on Tuesday

G-23 leaders likely to be adjusted in Congress, Azad may get RS berth

Azad is likely to be sent to the upper house while Anand Sharma, whose term expires on April 2, will be given important role in the Assembly polls