Rajya Sabha

Upper house of the Parliament of India

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The Rajya Sabha, also known as the Council of States, is the upper house of the bicameral Parliament of India. As of 2023, it has a maximum membership of 250, of which 238 are elected by the legislatures of the states and union territories using single transferable votes through open ballots, while the president can appoint 12 members for their contributions to art, literature, science, and social service. The total allowed capacity is 250 according to article 80 of the Indian Constitution. The current potential seating capacity of the Rajya Sabha is 245, after the Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Act. The maximum seats of 250 members can be filled up at the discretion and requirements of the house of Rajya Sabha.

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‘11,000 Arrested and No Presidential Rule’: PM Modi Addresses Manipur in Rajya Sabha\| Watch Now Prime Minister Modi highlighted ongoing efforts to normalize the situation in Manipur, citing over 11,000 FIRs registered and 500 arrests made. He noted a reduction in violence, with schools, colleges,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 06:18Published 2 weeks ago

‘Insulting the Constitution!’: Dhankar Fumes At Opposition’s Walk-Out Amid PM Modi’s Speech Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar strongly criticized Opposition MPs for walking out during PM Modi's speech in the Rajya Sabha. He condemned their actions as an insult to the Constitution and their oath.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:29Published 2 weeks ago

Hathras Stampede: Congress President Kharge Raises 'Hathras' Issue in Parliament, Blames Govt. Rajya Sabha Opposition Leader Mallikarjun Kharge proposed enacting a law to address "fake" godmen and prevent Hathras-like stampedes. This suggestion followed Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar's obituary.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:10Published 2 weeks ago

Sudha Murthy Speaks for the First Time As She Enters Rajya Sabha As Nominated MP\| Watch Sudha Murthy, renowned philanthropist and author, delivered her maiden speech in the Rajya Sabha today. She was sworn in as a Member of Parliament on March 14, with her husband Narayan Murthy present... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 12:49Published 2 weeks ago

‘You Cannot Disrespect The Chair’: Jagdeep Dhankhar and Mallikarjun Kharge Engage In A Heated Debate Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar of the Rajya Sabha admonished Congress MP Mallikarjun Kharge during a session in Delhi, expressing dismay over perceived disrespect towards the chair. Dhankhar.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:05Published 2 weeks ago

Watch Rahul Gandhi's Full Speech on Day 6 of the Parliament Session \| First One as Leader of Oppn. Parliament Session Day 6 witnessed intense debates as Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the NEET examination system in his first speech as Leader of Opposition. Gandhi claimed that NEET is.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 33:40Published 2 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha Moment: Angry Mallikarjun Kharge Takes On Jagdeep Dhankar Over Constitution \| Oneindia In a heated session of the Rajya Sabha, opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge confronts Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar over constitutional matters. Witness the intense exchange as Kharge passionately.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:01Published 2 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha Showdown: Kharge’s Humor Wins Over VP Dhankar, Tense Moment Turns Light \| Watch Watch the Rajya Sabha showdown unfold as Opposition leader Kharge's humor defuses tension with VP Dhankar, turning a tense moment into a lighter exchange during discussions on the President's.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:01Published 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Results 2024: Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal says, "BJP will not even cross the mark of 303" Delhi: Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal says, "I request the counting agents to not issue certificates of victory till the counting of votes gets complete...The counting of postal ballots should take place.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 05:21Published on June 4, 2024

Swati Maliwal's First Interview On Assault At Kejriwal's Home \| Swati Maliwal Vs AAP Latest On May 13, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal recounted being assaulted at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence by his personal assistant, Bibhav Kumar. She reported being slapped, dragged,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 14:30Published on May 23, 2024

‘Coming To BJP headquarters’: Kejriwal Challenges Pm Modi After Bibhav Kumar's Arrest \| Watch Video Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi by announcing his intention to visit the BJP headquarters with AAP leaders, daring the PM to arrest them all. Kejriwal.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:11Published on May 18, 2024

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Watch: In Rajya Sabha speech, PM Modi lauds Sudha Murthy The Prime Minister acknowledged Sudha Murty's h"emotional" remarks on mothers and highlighted his government's dedication to prioritizing women's health and sanitation over the past decade. PM noted.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago

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Swati Maliwal assault case: Court extends Bibhav Kumar's judicial custody till July 6 Delhi court extends Bibhav Kumar's judicial custody till July 6 for assaulting Swati Maliwal, with FIR under Indian Penal Code provisions. Kumar is accused of assaulting AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks agoAlso reported by •DNA	Bailable warrant issued against AAP's Sanjay Singh for missing court hearing An MP-MLA court issued a bailable warrant against AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh for missing hearings in a three-year-old case related to violating Covid-19 norms. IndiaTimes - Published on June 20, 2024
Kharge writes to Lok Sabha Speaker, Rajya Sabha chairman; seeks relocation of Gandhi, Ambedkar statues back Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge demands restoration of statues of Mahatma Gandhi, B R Ambedkar, and other national leaders in Parliament complex, objecting to their arbitrary relocation without.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 19, 2024	NEET-UG result row: Kapil Sibal criticises PM Modi, says accept 'corruption prevalent in country' Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "silence" on the issue and urged him to accept that "corruption is prevalent" in the country. DNA - Published on June 17, 2024
After Lok Sabha loss, Ajit Pawar's wife files Rajya Sabha nomination A week after her defeat in the Lok Sabha polls, NCP president and deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar’s wife Sunetra filed her nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha seat left vacant by Praful Patel’s.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 13, 2024	Mamata switched off all her lights during PM Modi's oath ceremony: TMC's Sagarika Ghose Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghose mentioned on Monday that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee turned off all her lights and remained in darkness throughout the swearing-in.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 10, 2024
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Bypolls in Himachal as speaker accepts resignation of 3 independent MLAs On Monday, the Himachal assembly speaker accepted the resignation of three independent MLAs. This event took place a day before the results were to be announced for the state's four Lok Sabha seats and.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 3, 2024	AAP’s Sanjay Singh calls for ban on exit polls A day after Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal asserted that all exit polls that predicted a third term for BJP-led NDA were “fake”, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Monday demanded a ban on.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 3, 2024
Swati Maliwal assault case: Court orders 3-day police custody for Delhi CM Kejriwal’s aide Bibhav Kumar The Tis Hazari court on Tuesday granted the Delhi Police three days of custody to interrogate Bibhav Kumar, an aide to Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal. Metropolitan Magistrate Gaurav Goyal ordered.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 28, 2024	Swati Maliwal assault case: Court sends Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar to 3-day police custody till... A court here on Tuesday granted three days to Delhi Police for custodial interrogation of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar, who has been accused of assaulting AAP Rajya Sabha member.. DNA - Published on May 28, 2024
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'PMLA is Pradhan Mantri ki Lal Aankh': Kapil Sibal slams money laundering law Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal claimed that the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) actually stands for "Pradhan Mantri ki Lal Ankh" (PM's glare) and has nothing to do with money laundering. "PMLA is.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 21, 2024	Swati Maliwal assault case: Police seize DVR from Delhi CM Kejriwal's house A team of Delhi Police on Sunday seized digital video record (DVR) from Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence as a part of its ongoing probe into the alleged assault on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 19, 2024
Assault could have been fatal, Bibhav Kumar evasive: Delhi Police says in its remand paper The Delhi Police in its remand paper submitted late Saturday evening seeking seven days custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar regarding the alleged assault on AAP Rajya.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 19, 2024	Delhi CM's aide held in Maliwal case; AAP cites new video in defence Arvind Kejriwal's PA, Bibhav Kumar, arrested for assaulting AAP's Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal at the CM's residence. Kumar charged under IPC sections for assault, criminal intimidation. AAP alleges.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 18, 2024
AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha arrives at Arvind Kejriwal's residence IndiaTimes - Published on May 18, 2024	Swati Maliwal assault case: Forensic team reaches Delhi CM Kejriwal's home, collects CCTV footage The development came after Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal also alleged that the closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras installed at the Delhi CM's residence were being tampered.. DNA - Published on May 18, 2024
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Maliwal records statement in assault case, tells police about what happened at CM's house Delhi Police recorded the statement of AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Thursday regarding the alleged assault on her by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar. The statement of Maliwal.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 16, 2024	In PCR call, Swati Maliwal accuses Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's PA of beating her up at his behest High-voltage drama unfolded at chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence in north Delhi on Monday morning after his party's Rajya Sabha MP, Swati Maliwal, claimed in a PCR call that she had been.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 14, 2024
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Sanjay Singh claims CM Kejriwal not being allowed in-person meetings with family in Tihar jail Senior AAP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh alleged on Saturday that Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal was being denied face-to-face meetings with his family in Tihar jail. Singh stated,.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 13, 2024	TMC MP flouted format, had to take oath again: Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Mamata Thakur accused of oath violation by changing God in oath. Harivansh cites constitutional rules. Nominated members follow specific schedule for oath. Kerala court orders adherence to form for.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 11, 2024

Rajya Sabha

Upper house of the Parliament of India

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