Rajya Sabha
Upper house of the Parliament of India
Rajya Sabha ▸ Facts ▸ Comments ▸ News ▸ Videos
Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the Parliament of India and functions as the institutional representation of India’s federal units — the states and union territories. It is a key component of India’s bicameral legislature at the national level, complementing the Lok Sabha. While the Lok Sabha embodies the will of the people through direct elections, the Rajya Sabha serves as the voice of the states in the law-making process, reinforcing the federal character of the Indian Union. As a permanent body that cannot be dissolved, the Rajya Sabha ensures continuity in governance and safeguards regional interests by offering a platform where state perspectives can be articulated on national legislation. Its creation reflects the constitutional vision of balancing the unity of the nation with the diversity of its constituent units.
| 0 shares | ShareTweetSavePostSend |
![Modi's August Shock? J&K Statehood Returns To News As Omar Abdullah Predicts Major Political Twist [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250805/1418629492-Modi-August-Shock-Statehood-Returns.jpg) Modi's August Shock? J&K Statehood Returns To News As Omar Abdullah Predicts Major Political Twist Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:05Published | |
![Pragya Thakur, 6 Others Walk Free in Malegaon Blast Case—After Shah's ‘No Hindu...Terrorist' Remark [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250731/1418179386-Pragya-Thakur-Others-Walk-Free-in-Malegaon.jpg) Pragya Thakur, 6 Others Walk Free in Malegaon Blast Case—After Shah's ‘No Hindu...Terrorist' Remark Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:34Published | |
You Might Like
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman slams opposition for skipping debate on I-T Bill in Rajya SabhaFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticized opposition parties for boycotting the Income Tax Bill discussion in Rajya Sabha, despite prior agreement for 16-hour debates in both houses. The Bill,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Who is Jalaluddin? Rajasthan man files nomination for Vice President days after Jagdeep Dhankar's resignation, he is a...Jalaluddin, a 38-year-old student from Rajasthan's Jaisalmer has filed his nomination papers for the Vice-Presidential election by submitting his papers to the Rajya Sabha. However, his application can..DNA - Published | |
'Heard of Laapataa Ladies not of laapataa VP': Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Jagdeep Dhankhar's whereabouts; demands answers from Amit ShahRajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has voiced concerns over the whereabouts of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, noting his absence from public view since his resignation on July 22, citing health..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Monsoon session: Parliament proceedings washed out again amid opposition stirBoth Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha faced disruptions due to opposition protests demanding a discussion on Bihar's special intensive revision of electoral rolls. The deputy chairman of Rajya Sabha rejected..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Lost 53 hours and 21 minutes': Kiren Rijiju on Parliament logjam; cites 1997 resolutionKiren Rijiju expressed concern about Rajya Sabha disruptions. He urged MPs to follow a 1997 resolution for smooth functioning. The Upper House lost 53 hours of work. Despite protests, the Rajya Sabha..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Show of opposition unity at Rahul Gandhi's dinnerTop INDIA bloc leaders convened at Rahul Gandhi's residence for dinner, reinforcing unity amid parliamentary protests over electoral roll reviews. Rahul presented findings on voter list manipulation,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
In a 1st: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha pass two bills of same ministry on same dayIn a rare occurrence, both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha passed two shipping bills on the same day amidst opposition protests. The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025, aims to modernize maritime governance and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bihar SIR row: Mallikarjun Kharge seeks discussion in Rajya Sabha; writes to Deputy Chairman HarivanshMallikarjun Kharge has urged the Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman to allow a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, emphasizing its critical importance to voters,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Parliament logjam over SIR: Congress says discussion on 'votebandi' non-negotiable; asks why ignore Dhankar's 2023 ruling?"Yesterday, the deputy chairman gave a ruling that because the Lok Sabha Speaker had said so on December 14, 1988, any matter concerning the Election Commission cannot be discussed in Parliament. But..IndiaTimes - Published | |
CISF in well, claims Kharge, Rijiju says House being misledRajya Sabha witnessed a heated debate between LoP Kharge and Deputy Chairman Harivansh regarding alleged CISF presence during opposition protests. Kharge claimed a violation of democratic rights, while..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Take tuition classes from me': Kharge vs Nadda faceoff in Rajya Sabha; watch videoRajya Sabha was in turmoil as Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the presence of security personnel during opposition protests, leading to a dispute with the Deputy Chairman and BJP leaders. Kharge claimed..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Education only way': Kamal Haasan's plan to defeat 'Sanatan, dictatorship'; RS MP says 'don't take anything else in your hands'Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan emphasized the importance of education as the key to dismantling "dictatorship and Sanatan" during an Agaram Foundation event in Chennai. He cautioned against relying on..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'No MPs will be stopped from speaking': Kiren Rijiju defends CISF deployment in Rajya Sabha's well; dismisses opposition concernsParliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju defended the deployment of CISF personnel in the Rajya Sabha, citing MPs' disruptive behavior like climbing on the treasury bench. He assured that the..IndiaTimes - Published | Nadda slams opposition for walkout during Shah’s reply on Operation Sindoor; Kharge says protest was over insulting remarkJ P Nadda criticized the Opposition in Rajya Sabha for walking out during Amit Shah's reply on Operation Sindoor, accusing them of double standards by demanding the PM's response. Mallikarjun Kharge..IndiaTimes - Published |
Election Commission finalises electoral college list ahead of upcoming vice-presidential electionThe Election Commission is moving closer to announcing the schedule for the vice-presidential election. It has finalised the electoral college list. The list includes elected members of Lok Sabha and..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Over 30 hours already lost': RS deputy chairman Harivansh laments repeated adjournmentsRajya Sabha proceedings faced disruptions as Opposition demanded discussion on Bihar's electoral roll revision. Deputy Chairman Harivansh reminded members the issue is under court adjudication,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Vice president election: EC finalises electoral college; poll necessitated after Jagdeep Dhankar's resignationThe Election Commission has completed the electoral college list for the upcoming Vice Presidential election in 2025. This follows Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation from the Vice President post. The list..IndiaTimes - Published | Pakistan, China in a tango due to Congress government's decisions: EAM Jaishankar in Rajya SabhaIndiaTimes - Published |
'I'm proud to say no Hindu can ever be a terrorist': Amit Shah in Rajya SabhaIndiaTimes - Published | Amit Shah's BIG statement in Rajya Sabha, says, 'Even today, Pakistan able to do terror attacks but...'Targeting the Congress, the Union Home Minister alleged that for many years, no action was taken to intimidate terrorists."For all these years, no action was taken to intimidate them (terrorists), so..DNA - Published |
Op Sindoor debate: Amit Shah hails Operation Mahadev in Rajya Sabha; INDIA bloc walk out over PM's absenceDuring the Operation Sindoor debate, Amit Shah addressed the Pahalgam attack, criticizing the opposition's alleged inaction against terrorism due to vote bank politics. He honored security forces for..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Insult' vs 'irony': Fiery end to Operation Sindoor debate as Mallikarjun Kharge, Amit Shah trade barbs over PM Modi's presenceThe Rajya Sabha saw disruptions during Amit Shah's response on Operation Sindoor. Opposition members demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's presence. They protested India's cross-border strikes after..IndiaTimes - Published |
'We want our PM to come forward and say that Trump is saying rubbish,' says John Brittas in Rajya SabhaCommunist Party of India (Marxist) MP John Brittas on Wednesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Rajya Sabha for not speaking about US President Donald Trump's claims on the Pahalgam..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Were you sleeping in history class?' Jaishankar's 'China guru' dig at Rahul; slams Gandhi familyExternal Affairs Minister Jaishankar strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi in the Rajya Sabha, labeling him a "China-guru" and implying his understanding of China stemmed from Olympic invitations and..IndiaTimes - Published |
EAM S Jaishankar claims PM Modi has 'corrected' Jawaharlal Nehru's 'mistakes', takes aim at Congress over Indus Waters Treaty in Rajya Sabha"The Indus Waters Treaty will be held in abeyance until Pakistan irrevocably gives up its support of terrorism. We have warned that Blood and water will not flow together," EAM S Jaishankar said in..DNA - Published | 'Some people are uncomfortable with history': Jaishankar slams Congress in Rajya Sabha over IWT - Top quotesExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the Rajya Sabha on Operation Sindoor, following the Pahalgam terror attack. He affirmed the government's firm stance against terrorism, highlighting..IndiaTimes - Published |
No sign of government re-strategising for Pakistan-China front, says Congress in ParliamentIn Rajya Sabha, the opposition demanded accountability from Home Minister Amit Shah for security failures leading to the Pahalgam massacre. They questioned PM Modi about the May 10 ceasefire with..IndiaTimes - Published | ‘Was in Bihar holding rally': Kharge slams PM Modi's 'silence' over Pahalgam; calls for resignation of those 'accountable'Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge strongly criticized Prime Minister Modi's response to the Pahalgam terror attack, accusing him of prioritizing election campaigning over national security. During a..IndiaTimes - Published |
Op Sindoor debate: Nadda vs Kharge sparks RS uproar; BJP chief withdraws remark, apologisesRajya Sabha witnessed uproar as JP Nadda and Mallikarjun Kharge clashed during a debate on Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam attack. Nadda's remark accusing Kharge of losing mental balance ignited..IndiaTimes - Published | Rajnath Singh reveals why India may resume Operation Sindoor: 'Every action by...'Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have agreed to hold a 16-hour debate on Operation Sindoor. From the BJP's side Defence Minister Rajnath Singh put the ruling party's stance in the Lok Sabha and..DNA - Published |
Varma row: Ignoring RS notice illegal, says Congress; 'petty mindset'Congress has criticized BJP's decision to prioritize the Lok Sabha notice regarding Justice Yashwant Varma over the Rajya Sabha notice, alleging it stems from insecurity and a desire to control the..IndiaTimes - Published | Only Dhankhar, PM Modi know real reason behind VP’s exit: Mallikarjun KhargeCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge stated he lacks information regarding Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation as Vice President, suggesting it's a matter between Dhankhar and Prime Minister Modi. Kharge..IndiaTimes - Published |
Opposition motion in RS to oust Justice Varma was submitted, not admittedThe Lok Sabha is set to consider an all-party motion to remove Justice Yashwant Varma of Allahabad HC due to a cash-in-house controversy. A similar motion in the Rajya Sabha, initially accepted by..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Conspiracy to keep...': LoP Rahul Gandhi targets Centre over vacant posts in central universitiesRahul Gandhi argued that the data presented by Union Minister of State (MoS) for Education, Sukanta Majumdar, in Rajya Sabha was "solid evidence of the deprivation of Bahujans and institutionalised..DNA - Published |
Opposition protest against Bihar rolls revision stalls HouseThe parliamentary session faced disruptions for the fourth consecutive day due to opposition protests against alleged irregularities in Bihar's electoral rolls. Sonia Gandhi joined the demonstration,..IndiaTimes - Published | No names from HC collegiums for 52% of vacancies: GovernmentLaw Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal informed the Rajya Sabha that High Court collegiums have not recommended candidates for 193 out of 371 vacant judge positions, representing over 52% of the total..IndiaTimes - Published |
Lok Sabha speaker set to announce 3-member Parliament committee for removal motion in 8-10 daysLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh initiate the process to form a committee. This committee will address the removal motion of Allahabad High Court's Justice Yashwant..IndiaTimes - Published | Justice Yashwant Varma impeachment: Speaker Om Birla to announce inquiry panel to probe charges, says reportLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is set to form a high-level inquiry committee to investigate allegations against Allahabad High Court Judge Yashwant Varma, following a notice signed by 152 MPs...IndiaTimes - Published |
'Constant watch on all developments': India slams China-Pakistan-Afghanistan meet, says CPEC expansion 'unacceptable'India has firmly reiterated its opposition to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), deeming its expansion or third-party involvement, including Afghanistan's, as unacceptable. Minister Kirti..IndiaTimes - Published | Evening news wrap: Rajya Sabha to debate Pahalgam attack in 16 hour session; India ends 5-year freeze on visas for China & moreIndiaTimes - Published |
Operation Sindoor talk in Parliament: Rajya Sabha to hold discussion on Pahalgam attack on Tuesday; 16-hour session plannedRajya Sabha will hold a 16-hour discussion on the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor next Tuesday. This follows two days of disruptions due to Opposition protests. Opposition MPs demanded an..IndiaTimes - Published | What happened on Monday in Rajya Sabha: Blow-by-blow account of the day when Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar quitIn the resignation letter sent to President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar cited health as the reason for his decision. However, it raised more questions. As his secretariate at 4.30..DNA - Published |
Kharge sums up oppn mood: It is 'neither happy, nor sad'Rajya Sabha proceedings were disrupted by opposition protests following Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation as Vice President. MPs expressed bafflement, while Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge stated the..IndiaTimes - Published | Was Varma notice in Rajya Sabha just submitted or was it admitted?A controversy erupted following Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar's acknowledgment of the opposition's motion to remove Allahabad HC Justice Yashwant Varma. The central issue revolves around..IndiaTimes - Published |
Election for VP must be held 'ASAP' in event of a vacancyThe election to the vice-president's office must occur promptly upon a vacancy, or before the incumbent's term expires. The electoral college, comprising Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members, elects the..IndiaTimes - Published | Nearly 39% faculty positions lying vacant in 20 AIIMS: Government in Rajya SabhaIndiaTimes - Published |
Will Nitish Kumar replace Jagdeep Dhankhar? BJP may pull him out to beat anti-incumbency in Bihar polls as...Who will replace outgoing Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar? Will it be Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar or incumbent Rajya Sabha Deputy Speaker Harivansh? Or will it be someone else? These questions..DNA - Published | How did Jagdeep Dhankhar become most controversial vice president? About Sonia, Rahul, SC, RSS, he said...Jagdeep Dhankhar may be remembered as the most controversial Vice President for his unsavoury comments on the opposition members. He has been accused of siding with the ruling party, the BJP, and the..DNA - Published |
President accepts Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation as Vice President, confirms Rajya Sabha chairDeputy Rajya Sabha Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh was seen chairing the proceedings after Dhankhar's resignation.DNA - Published | Dhankhar's sudden resignation: Did Nadda, Rijiju skipping BAC meeting sour ties? What BJP chief saidJP Nadda refuted opposition claims linking senior ministers' absence from a Rajya Sabha meeting to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation. Nadda confirmed his and Kiren Rijiju's prior..IndiaTimes - Published |
