New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warmly congratulated four distinguished Indians recently nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu under Article 80(1)(a) of the Constitution, hailing their diverse achievements across justice, education, diplomacy, and social service. Leading the list is Ujjwal Nikam, celebrated for his fearless pursuit of justice in some of Read More…
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Waqf Amendment Bill Clears Rajya Sabha Amid Opposition Resistance
New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha has passed the Waqf Amendment Bill after over 12 hours of heated discussion. The voting, held at around 1:10 AM, saw 128 Members of Parliament supporting the bill and 95 opposing it. Earlier in the day, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) had expressed its opposition to the bill but later Read More…
Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha Adjourned Amid Opposition Uproar Over Adani and Sambhal Issues
New Delhi: Both houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day following intense protests from the opposition over the Adani Group controversy and the Sambhal incident. Opposition members demanded urgent discussions on these issues, leading to repeated disruptions. In the Rajya Sabha, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar disallowed 20 notices under Rule 267, including eight seeking a Read More…