Rajya Sabha News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Not our ministers, those in power want to change Constitution, alleges Kharge in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, March 24: The Rajya Sabha witnessed an uproar again on Monday after BJP MPs accused Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, of advocating for changes to the Constitution -- a charge the Congress party firmly rejected as baseless.
Rijiju says Congress 'changing' Constitution for Muslim reservation, Kharge denies
New Delhi, March 24: The Rajya Sabha witnessed a heated exchange on Monday as the BJP accused the Congress government in Karnataka of providing Muslim reservation, and also claimed that the Congress leaders were keen to amend the Constitution for this.
Indian Muslims don't consider Babur their leader, says Ramji Lal Suman; defends 'traitor' jibe at Rana Sanga
Agra, March 22: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and Rajya Sabha member, Ramji Lal Suman, on Saturday defended his remarks calling 16th-century Rajput king Rana Sanga a "traitor," asserting that his statement was based on historical facts documented in Baburnama, the memoir of Mughal emperor Babur. He also pointed out that Muslims of India do not consider Babur as their leader.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Jaishankar call on Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
New Delhi, March 21: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal called on Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar at the Parliament House on Friday.
Sanjay Raut says Maharashtra is burning after Manipur, blames Aurangzeb grave issue
New Delhi, March 21: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Friday, during a discussion in the Rajya Sabha on the working of the Ministry of Home Affairs, made sharp remarks regarding the politics surrounding the name of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
BJP-led government has zero-tolerance policy against terrorism: Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, March 21: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that the BJP-led government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has maintained a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism since coming to power in 2014.
Naxalism will be eliminated from the country by March 31, 2026: Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, March 21: Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday outlined the steps taken by the BJP-led government to strengthen internal security and said Naxalism will be eliminated from the country by March 31, 2026.
I am not here with anyone's mercy, I have won elections seven times: Amit Shah
New Delhi, March 19: Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday that he is not in his position with anyone's mercy but has earned it by winning elections seven times.
President Droupadi Murmu visits Vice President Dhankhar to inquire about his health
New Delhi, March 19: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday visited Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar at his residence to inquire about his health, days after he was discharged from AIIMS following treatment for cardiac-related issues.
VP Dhankhar resumes duties after illness; Kharge pays courtesy visit
New Delhi, March 17: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar returned to his official duties on Monday after a brief hospitalisation for a heart-related ailment. He was welcomed back to the Rajya Sabha by members who wished him good health.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resumes duties as RS Chair; MPs call on him, welcome him back
New Delhi, March 17: Several leaders from across political parties called on Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who was recently discharged from hospital following cardiac-related treatment, and enquired about his health while welcoming him back at Parliament House on Monday.
Parliament today: Budget session resumes, key reports to be discussed
New Delhi, March 17: The Budget Session of Parliament will resume on Monday after a brief holiday on account of Holi. Key reports and Bills will be presented in both Houses -- Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Dhankhar likely to chair Rajya Sabha from Monday: Jairam Ramesh
New Delhi, March 15: Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has recovered from his heart ailment and is planning to resume presiding over the Rajya Sabha from Monday, said Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday.
'A serious concern': RJD's Manoj Jha raises duplicate voter card issue in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, March 12: The issue of duplication of electoral photo identity cards (EPICs) was raised by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) member Manoj Jha in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.
Row in Rajya Sabha over Kharge's thokenge remark, Nadda says attack on chair
New Delhi March 11: Row erupted in Rajya Sabha over Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge "thokenge" remarks on Tuesday leading to heavy criticism of Leader of Opposition by Bharatiya Janata Party National President JP Nadda calling it an "attack" on the chair.
Row over Kharge's 'Thokenge' remarks in RS, JP Nadda demands apology
New Delhi, March 11: The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday witnessed fresh fireworks between the Treasury and Opposition benches, apparently over Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's "objectionable and unconstitutional" comments, which the BJP claimed were hurled at the Chair.
Undergo a refresher course, understand rules and regulations: Nadda targets opposition in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, March 10: Union Minister and Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha JP Nadda on Monday slammed the Opposition after they walked out of the House over the issue of delimitation and the New Education Policy (NEP) and suggested that leaders should take a "refresher course" to better understand rules and regulations.
Budget Session: Opposition walks out from Rajya Sabha over issue of delimitation, NEP
New Delhi, March 10: Shortly after Parliament reconvened on Monday as the as the second part of the Budget session began, Opposition MPs staged a walk out from the Rajya Sabha over the issue of delimitation and New Education Policy (NEP).
Multiple Adjournment Motions raised in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha for urgent discussions
New Delhi, March 10: MPs in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have raised adjournment motions on urgent issues, including internal security in Manipur and Jammu, underfunded railway projects in Tamil Nadu, stock market losses, and concerns over the delimitation exercise affecting southern states.
Parliament Budget Session 2025: House resumes today; reports and bills to be presented
New Delhi, March 10: The second half of Parliament's budget session begins on Monday, with papers being laid on the table by several ministers. Various standing committee reports and bills will also be presented in both Houses -- Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
AIADMK unlikely to allocate Rajya Sabha seat to ally DMDK despite 'promise'
Chennai, March 5: Tamil Nadu's principal opposition, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) is unlikely to allocate a Rajya Sabha seat to its ally, the Desiya Dravida Murpokku Kazhagam (DMDK), founded by the late Tamil superstar Vijayakanth.
Who will say no to him?: AAP MP Sanjeev Arora on Arvind Kejriwal's potential Rajya Sabha candidacy
Chandigarh, March 3: AAP MP Sanjeev Arora on Monday sparked interesting speculation about the party's future plans, particularly regarding Arvind Kejriwal's potential move to the Rajya Sabha.
Punjabis will never allow Kejriwal to become RS member: Delhi minister
Chandigarh, Feb 26: Delhi's Food Supply and Industry Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday said Punjabis will never allow AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal to become a Rajya Sabha member from Punjab.
Arvind Kejriwal not going to Rajya Sabha, media speculations baseless: AAP's Priyanka Kakkar
New Delhi, February 26: Amid speculation of former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal seeking a Rajya Sabha seat, AAP spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar dismissed the claims, terming them "absolutely wrong."
Attempting to enter Rajya Sabha through backdoor: BJP MP Anurag Thakur attacks Arvind Kejriwal
New Delhi, February 26: Calling AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal the "kingpin" of liquor scam, BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Wednesday said that he attempting to enter Rajya Sabha through the "backdoor."
Kejriwal can't live without power: Union Minister Ravneet Bittu on AAP nominee for Ludhiana West bypoll
New Delhi, February 26: Amid speculations of Aam Admi party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal seeking a Rajya Sabha seat, Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu said that Kejriwal "can't live without power".
Kejriwal wants to control Punjab, be undercover CM: Oppn parties
Chandigarh, Feb 26: As the buzz over Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal's entry into Rajya Sabha through nomination intensified after the party on Wednesday announced that it would field its MP Sanjeev Arora in the Ludhiana (West) Assembly bypoll, Opposition parties in Punjab trained guns on the party.
AAP fielding RS member for Punjab Assembly bypoll sets off buzz about Kejriwal
Chandigarh, Feb 26: With the fielding of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora as its candidate for the Ludhiana (West) Assembly byelection, speculations are rife over party's supremo Arvind Kejriwal to get entry into the Rajya Sabha from Punjab, if the former wins the seat.
Arvind Kejriwal not going to Rajya Sabha, media speculations baseless: AAP's Priyanka Kakkar
New Delhi, February 26: Amid speculations of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal seeking a Rajya Sabha seat, AAP spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar dismissed the claims, calling them "absolutely wrong."
JMM MP Mahua Maji, kin injured in road accident while returning from Maha Kumbh
New Delhi, Feb 26: Rajya Sabha MP and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Mahua Maji, along with her son Somvit Maji, daughter-in-law Kriti Srivastava Maji, and driver Bhupendra Baskey, were injured in a road accident while returning from the Maha Kumbh on Wednesday.
I was not allowed to even reply to her questions: Raghav Chadha on Nirmala Sitharaman
New Delhi, February 14: Countering Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's "do not mislead the House" allegation, Aam Admi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha claimed that the former did not reply to various issues raised by him in his speech during the debate on the Union Budget in Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned till March 10 as first part of Budget session concludes
New Delhi, February 14: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned till March 10 on Thursday with the JPC report on the Waqf Amendment Bill tabled in Parliament and the two Houses completing debate on the Union Budget with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman replying to marathon discussion.
Govt-Oppn showdown in RS over 'deletion' of dissent notes in Waqf JPC report
New Delhi, Feb 13: The Joint Parliamentary Committee's (JPC) report on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill formed the basis for a fresh flashpoint between the Treasury and Opposition benches in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, the last day of the first half of the Budget Session.
You are forcing me: RS chairman warns of 'severe consequences' over chaos in House
New Delhi, Feb 13: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday warned the Opposition members of serious action followed by 'severe consequences' over 'disrespecting' the President's message and creating constant ruckus in the House.
Working as a tool for anti-national activities: Nadda on Oppn walkout
New Delhi, Feb 13: As the Opposition staged a walkout in protest against the JPC report on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Leader of the House J.P. Nadda demanded action against the members who walked out and termed it as a "tool and motivation for anti-national activities."
DMK likely to nominate Kamal Haasan to Rajya Sabha
Chennai, Feb 12: Tamil superstar-turned-politician Kamal Haasan is likely to be nominated for a Rajya Sabha seat by the DMK. Tamil Nadu Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments P.K.
Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha to meet on February 13
New Delhi, February 11: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will meet on February 13 after a day's break on February 12 on the occasion of Guru Ravidas Jayanti.
Only authentic version of Constitution should be promulgated in country: Vice President Dhankhar
New Delhi, February 11: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday asserted that the Constitution signed by the founding fathers carrying 22 miniatures is the "only authentic one" and only that should be promulgated in the country.
Maldives Parliamentary Delegation led by Speaker Abdul Raheem Abdulla visits Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, February 11: A Parliamentary delegation from the Maldives led by the Speaker of Maldives People's Majlis Abdul Raheem Abdulla visited both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on Tuesday to witness the proceedings of Parliament.
Sonia Gandhi criticises Census delay in Rajya Sabha speech, says 14 crore people deprived of NFSA benefits
New Delhi, February 10: Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Monday said that the delay in the census has deprived 14 crore Indians of their rightful benefits under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), adding that food security is not a privilege but a fundamental right.