BJP nominates former Tripura CM Biplab Deb for Rajya Sabha polls
Agartala: BJP has nominated former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb as a candidate for the by-election to the only Rajya Sabha seat in the state, media reports said.
Biplab Deb BJP's nominee for Tripura Rajya Sabha bypoll
New Delhi/UNI: The BJP has announced former Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb as its nominee for the forthcoming by-elections to the lone Rajya Sabha seat in Tripura.
MPs can be arrested in criminal cases: Venkaiah Naidu
New Delhi/UNI: Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu on Friday clarified that MPs are not exempt from arrest or detainment while the House is in session and such privilege is limited only in civil cases.
Rajya Sabha: 19 MPs suspended for rest of the week
New Delhi: A total of 19 Opposition MPs in the Rajya Sabha were on Tuesday suspended for the remaining part of the week for creating ruckus in the Well of the House despite repeated warnings by the Chair.
CBI officials arrest 4 for false assurance of governorship, RS seats
Bengaluru: The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested four accused for allegedly trying to cheat by making false promises of governorship and Rajya Sabha seats.
Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha were adjourned till 2 pm minutes after they reconvened on the third day of the Monsoon Session on Wednesday amid protests by Opposition MPs over price rise and increase in GST rates.
Rajya Sabha new rules bar dharnas, strikes in Parliament premises, Opposition slams move
New Delhi/IBNS: In what could escalate the faceoff between the government and Opposition, a new circular by the Rajya Sabha Secretariat was issued Friday stating no dharna, strikes, or religious ceremonies will be allowed in Parliament premises, media reports said.
New Delhi/IBNS: Music maestro Ilaiyaraaja and iconic athlete P T Usha are among prominent personalities nominated to Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.
Tripura CM Manik Saha resigns as Rajya Sabha MP
New Delhi/UNI: Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha Monday resigned as a Rajya Sabha MP.
Karnataka RS victory: PM Narendra Modi lauds Bommai for his political acumen
Bengaluru/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai for his political strategy and acumen which played a major role in BJP winning three seats in the Rajya Sabha election.
BJP, MVA win three Rajya Sabha seats each
Mumbai: The Rajya Sabha elections have seen a big political drama in Maharashtra. After waiting for 9 to 10 hours, the result was declared on the wee hours of Saturday in which three candidates of Mahavikas Aghadi and BJP each won the election.
Voting for 16 Rajya Sabha seats in four states currently underway
New Delhi: Voting for election of 16 Rajya Sabha seats in four states across India is currently being held on Friday.
Mumbai court rejects pleas of Nawab Malik, Anil Deshmukh for voting in RS polls
Mumbai: A Mumbai court has rejected the petitions filed by jailed Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik and former state home minister Anil Deshmukh's plea seeking permission to vote in the Rajya Sabha polls slated on June 10.
RS polls: BJP fields Nirmala Sitharaman from Karnataka
Bengaluru: The BJP has decided to field Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and a Kannada film actor S Jaggesh as its candidates for two Rajya Sabha seats from Karnataka in the elections scheduled on June 10.
New Delhi: BJP Sunday released the list of 16 candidates for elections to 57 Rajya Sabha seats slated to be held on June 10.