Stay updated with the latest upper-house news, articles, and insights from trusted sources. Explore in-depth coverage and expert analysis on upper-house topics.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 10 (ANI): The stock market ended Tuesday's trading session on a subdued note, with the benchmark indices showing little movement. The Sensex edged up by 1.59 points, closing at 81,510.05, while the Nifty declined by 8.95 points to end at 24,610.05. Also Read | Parliament Winter Session 2024: Congress, INDIA Bloc Allies Move No-Trust Motion Against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar; Alleges 'Proceedings in Upper House Conducted in Partisan Manner'. In ...Read More >
New Delhi, December 10: The Congress and its allies in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday moved a no-confidence motion against Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, with INDIA bloc members formally submitting a proposal to this effect to the Secretary General of the upper house. The opposition alleged that the Chairman has been conducting the proceedings of the upper house in a highly partisan manner, leaving them no choice but to take this unprecedented step. Congress members maintained that such biased handling ...Read More >
Pointing to the increase in the country's stature in the world forum, he asked how, under these circumstances, the promises made to farmers cannot be fulfilled. "Policy-making is not on right track," he added.. Jagdeep Dhankhar's comments come amid a spike in farmer protests. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar took up the farmers' issue and questioned the government on their behalf today, directing most of his queries at the Union agriculture minister. Pointing to the increase in the country's st ...Read More >
During a routine anti-sabotage check, a wad of currency notes was recovered from the seat allocated to Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi, said Dhankar Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar informed the House on Friday that during a routine anti-sabotage check, a wad of currency notes was recovered from the seat allocated to Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi. "I hereby inform the members that during the routine anti-sabotage check of the chamber after the adjournment of the House yesterday. App ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 6 (VOICE) The discovery of wads of currency in Rajya Sabha, from seat no. 222 belonging to Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi, sparked verbal exchanges between the Opposition and treasury benches on Friday.A host of BJP lawmakers, led by Leader of House J.P. Nadda termed it a 'blow and blemish' on the House's integrity and called for a detailed investigation. Congress members were visibly livid over the revelation of its MP's name and questioned the intentions of the government. Ab ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 6 (ANI): After Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar informed the house that a wad of cash was found on a seat belonging to Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Union Minister JP Nadda on Friday said that this incident is abnormal and serious and has hurt the dignity of the House. As VP Dhankar has ordered an investigation into the incident, Union Minister Nadda said that he has faith in the ruling of the chairman and that a detailed investigation will be conducted ...Read More >
New Delhi, December 6: Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi, at the centre of a controversy over the discovery of a wad of currency notes in the Upper House, said that he was astonished to hear about it. He has called for a thorough investigation and examination of the CCTV footage to get to the bottom of it and also suggested that every House member should be given a lock and key to rule out any security breach, in their absence. Singhvi, issuing a clarification over the controversy, said that he ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 5 (UNI) Responding to a question on India's position on International Criminal Court (ICC)'s arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said that India is not a member of ICC. "When the ICC was constituted, the question of our membership was considered for very good reason; after a great deal of deliberation, India decided not to become a member. So, with regard to any decision passed by the ICC, it i ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 4 (PTI) The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday cleared a bill to provide for the regulation of boilers, safety of life and property of persons from the danger of explosions of steam-boilers and uniformity in registration. The Boilers Bill, 2024 seeks to repeal the century old Boilers Act, 1923. Also Read | Naresh Balyan in Trouble: Delhi Police Seeks Arrest of AAP MLA in Fresh Case, Moves Court. The bill, which aims to decriminalise seven offences and promote ease of doing business, was ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 4 (PTI) The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday cleared a bill to provide for the regulation of boilers, safety of life and property of persons from the danger of explosions of steam-boilers and uniformity in registration. The Boilers Bill, 2024 seeks to repeal the century old Boilers Act, 1923. The bill, which aims to decriminalise seven offences and promote ease of doing business, was cleared in the Upper House by a voice vote. The bill also provisions to ensure the safety of persons wo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 29 (UNI) Amid continued protests by Opposition over alleged corruption case against Adani group and other issues, Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day on Friday. Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar adjourned the Upper House till 11 AM on Monday (2nd December, 2025). Today was the fourth day of the ongoing Winter Session, when the House proceedings were stalled. Responding to Opposition members' demand to have discussion on Adani and other issues by suspending the scheduled p ...Read More >
India remains engaged with Canada to ensure safety of its diplomats India lodged a strong protest with Canada after learning that Indian consulate officials in Vancouver were subjected to audio and video surveillance and had their private communications intercepted, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh told the Rajya Sabha. Singh, responding to a query about surveillance of Indian diplomats in the Upper House on Thursday, said, "Recently, consular officials at the Indian ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 29 (UNI) Amid continued protests by Opposition over alleged corruption case against Adani group and other issues, Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day on Friday. Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar adjourned the Upper House till 11 AM on Monday (2nd December, 2025). Today was the fourth day of the ongoing Winter Session, when the House proceedings were stalled. Responding to Opposition members' demand to have discussion on Adani and other issues by suspending the scheduled p ...Read More >
Proceedings in both houses of the Parliament came to halt on Wednesday amid protests by Oppostion members over the Adani Bribery controversy, recent violence in Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh and other issues. Lok Sabha proceedings were initially adjourned until 12 noon and later until Thursday, as Opposition members, including those from Congress, protested and sought to raise various issues at the start of the session. Some members from the Congress and Samajwadi Party were in the Well while other ...Read More >
This is the first time a Sikh's portrait has been displayed in the British Parliament. The unveiling ceremony of Lord Indarjit Singh's portrait was attended by British Sikh MPs Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, Lord Kuldeep Singh Sahota, Jas Athwal, Kirith Entwistle, MP Richard Bacon, Bhagat Singh Shankar and Lady Singh Kanwaljit Kaur OBE (Order of the British Empire), with her family and friends. Lauding Lord Singh's significant contribution both in the UK upper house and for many years in the broadcas ...Read More >
"The West has decided on such a level of escalation that it could end with the Ukrainian statehood in complete ruins by morning," Andrei Klishas, a senior member of the Federation Council, Russia's upper chamber of parliament, said on the Telegram messaging app. Vladimir Dzhabarov, first deputy head of the Russian upper house's international affairs committee, said that Moscow's response will be immediate. "This is a very big step towards the start of World War Three," the TASS state news agen ...Read More >
Stay updated with the latest None news, articles, and insights from trusted sources. Explore in-depth coverage and expert analysis on None topics.