Rajya Sabha
Upper house of the Parliament of India
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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.
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From having legs hacked off to getting Rajya Sabha foothold: A Master's journey of gritPrime Minister Modi nominated C Sadanandan Master, a victim of brutal political violence, to the Rajya Sabha. Sadanandan, whose legs were hacked off by CPM workers in 1994 for his RSS affiliation,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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'Should I speak in Hindi or Marathi?': Rajya Sabha nominee Ujjwal Nikam says PM Modi asked him this; recalls both 'laughed'Ujjwal Nikam, renowned special public prosecutor, expressed gratitude for his Rajya Sabha nomination, recounting a personal call from PM Modi. The Prime Minister, after jokingly asking whether to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Ex-FS Shringla, lawyer Nikam among 4 nominated to Rajya Sabha; PM Modi lauds their contributionsThe President of India has nominated four individuals to the Rajya Sabha: Ujjwal Deorao Nikam, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, C Sadanandan Master, and Meenakshi Jain. These nominations fill vacancies reserved..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Meet Ujjwal Deorao Nikam, prosecutor in 26/11 Mumbai attack trial against Ajmal Kasab, nominated to Rajya SabhaFour eminent personalities have been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by Indian President Droupadi Murmu. These four individuals include, Ujjwal Deorao Nikam, 26/11 prosecutor; Harsh Vardhan Shringla,..DNA - Published | |
Ujjwal Nikam, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Sadanandan Master, Meenakshi Jain nominated to Rajya SabhaUjjwal Nikam is best known for handling high-profile criminal cases, including the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks trial of Ajmal Kasab and the 1993 Bombay blasts case.DNA - Published | |
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'No regrets': Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad thrashes canteen worker over alleged poor food quality; watch videoSanjay Gaikwad, a Shiv Sena MLA, is facing criticism after a video surfaced showing him assaulting a canteen worker. Priyanka Chaturvedi, a Rajya Sabha MP, shared the video and criticized Gaikwad's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha? Government to take call on Yashwant Varma removal routeIndiaTimes - Published | |
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Rajya Sabha secretariat verifies 45 of 54 signatures on notice to bring motion for Justice Shekhar Yadav ousterIndiaTimes - Published | |
I am not going to Rajya Sabha, says KejriwalNames of Sisodia, Jain doing rounds as Sanjeev Arora’s replacement from PunjabIndiaTimes - Published | 'Post vacant for 2 LS terms': Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge writes to PM Modi; presses for election of Lok Sabha Deputy SpeakerMallikarjun Kharge, Congress chief and Rajya Sabha leader of opposition, has urged PM Narendra Modi to appoint the Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker from the principal opposition party. Kharge highlighted that..IndiaTimes - Published |
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At 4am, RS confirms Prez rule in Manipur, Shah slams oppn for 'politicising conflict'The Rajya Sabha passed the resolution confirming President's rule in Manipur after a heated debate. Union home minister Amit Shah criticized the opposition for politicizing the conflict, noting ongoing..IndiaTimes - Published | RLD votes for bill, but wary of spelling out stand in publicRLD, an ally of BJP, supported the Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha but has refrained from making public statements to avoid alienating any voter base in western UP. Party leadership..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Waqf Bill sparks rift within JD(U) as fifth leader quits partyNot one or two but at least five leaders submitted their resignations as the bill was passed, first in Lok Sabha and then the Rajya Sabha on Thursday and Friday, respectively. The latest to resign..IndiaTimes - Published | Waqf bill: BJP member offers to quote from Quran, surprises Rajya SabhaBJP's Radha Mohan Das Agrawal claimed proficiency in Quranic studies during an RS debate, evidencing Quranic mandates on financial documentation to argue for the waqf bill. He highlighted a lack of..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rijiju plays up church backing to seek support for waqf billKiren Rijiju highlighted the support of Christian bodies for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Rajya Sabha, citing the case of 600 Christian families from Munambam, Kerala, contesting the Waqf board's..IndiaTimes - Published | NDA's new 'secular' entrants, NCP and JDS, support waqf billRajya Sabha saw a heated debate on the waqf bill, with NCP's Praful Patel and JDS's HD Deve Gowda supporting it and criticizing Congress for its stance. Patel pointed out Sena's controversial past,..IndiaTimes - Published |
After Lok Sabha, waqf bill debate, vote go beyond midnight in Rajya SabhaThe Rajya Sabha continued the debate past midnight on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill with partisan alignment similar to Lok Sabha. BJD softened its stance, allowing its members to vote based on their..IndiaTimes - Published | 'No party whip': BJD tells MPs to 'exercise conscience' on Waqf Amendment BillBiju Janata Dal emphasizes the importance of justice, harmony, and community rights regarding the Waqf Amendment Bill in Rajya Sabha. The party did not issue a whip, encouraging its members to vote..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar walks out as opposition demands EPIC fraud discussionRajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar walked out halfway through the business advisory committee meeting due to a standoff with opposition leaders. They demanded discussions on issues like the EPIC..IndiaTimes - Published | Major uproar in Rajya Sabha over SP MP's remarks on Rajput king Rana SangaIndiaTimes - Published |
Asked US to respect religious sensitivities, food preferences of deportees: Govt in Rajya SabhaThe Indian government has raised concerns with the US about the need to respect the religious sensitivities and food preferences of Indian nationals being deported. The government emphasized humane..IndiaTimes - Published | Why Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar rejected Congress' privilege notice against Amit ShahRajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has dismissed a breach of privilege notice filed by Congress's Jairam Ramesh against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Dhankhar determined there was no breach of..IndiaTimes - Published |
TMC MP says there should be sharing of Teesta river water with BangladeshTrinamool Congress MP Ritabrata Banerjee emphasized in Rajya Sabha the need for the West Bengal government's consultation before finalizing the Teesta water-sharing deal with Bangladesh and renewing..IndiaTimes - Published | Cash recovery row: VP Dhankhar calls SC's in-house inquiry 'step in right direction', floor leaders' to meet soonRajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar lauds Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna for unprecedented transparency in handling the controversy over cash found at Justice Yashwant Varma's residence. The..IndiaTimes - Published |
INDIA must appear to be a ‘bloc and not un-bloc' itself in public domain: Kapil SibalRajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal urged the INDIA alliance to present a united front with a formal structure and clear spokespersons. Highlighting internal conflicts, he emphasized the necessity for a..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Are bhai, nazar mein hi aatankwadi hain toh...': Amit Shah's 'Kaala Chashma' jibe at Rahul GandhiUnion Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday in a sharp jibe at Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi while speaking in the Rajya Sabha on counter-terrorism operations and..DNA - Published |
Amit Shah’s ‘kaala chashma’ dig at Rahul Gandhi over 'terrorists saw me' in Kashmir remarkUnion Home Minister Amit Shah criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the Rajya Sabha, accusing him of ignoring development in Jammu and Kashmir. Shah emphasised the Modi government's zero-tolerance..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Systemic response is essential': Vice President Dhankhar, opposition on Delhi HC judge cash row in ParliamentA fire at Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Varma's bungalow revealed large sums of unaccounted cash, prompting the Supreme Court collegium to recommend his transfer. The incident raised concerns about..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Home minister needs to recover': Priyanka Chaturvedi's potshot at Amit ShahPriyanka Chaturvedi criticized Amit Shah for his debate with Saket Gokhale in Rajya Sabha. Gokhale accused the home ministry of misusing central agencies to target opposition states and critiqued the..IndiaTimes - Published | Fireworks in Rajya Sabha after TMC MP targets Amit ShahIndiaTimes - Published |
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar assures women MPs of interactive space in new ParliamentRajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar assured some women MPs that he will address their concerns regarding facilities in the new Parliament building, including clean toilets, availability of..IndiaTimes - Published | Opposition slams PM Modi over Manipur, BJP defends government’s responseOpposition parties in Rajya Sabha criticized PM Modi for not visiting Manipur after ethnic violence broke out in May 2023, arguing his absence suggested negligence. Treasury benches highlighted home..IndiaTimes - Published |
