The Latest Breaking News from Rajya Sabha

Opposition questions Union government performance in economy, BJP defends Centre, citing electoral victories. Chidambaram focussed on unemployment, price rise & inequality. O'Brien & Reddy raised issues of price rise & trade deficit

As some opposition leaders have raised questions on EVMs after Assembly poll results were announced in five states, BJP leaders mocked them, saying they are looking for excuses to hide their own shortcomings.

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar revoked AAP MP Raghav Chadha's suspension after a Motion moved by BJP MP G.V.L. Narsimha Rao. Mr. Chadha thanked the Supreme Court and the Rajya Sabha Chairman for intervening and revoking his suspension

ED files charge sheet against AAP MP Sanjay Singh in Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case. ED alleges businessman Dinesh Arora gave ₹2 crore in cash at Mr. Singh's residence in two tranches.

The Supreme Court adjourned the hearing of a plea by Raghav Chadha after the Upper House Secretariat asked the court for more time.

Actor and former Rajya Sabha member Suresh Gopi distributed the first instalment of pension to Adimaly residents Mariyakutty, 87, and Annamma, 80, two women who had recently protested against the delay in welfare pension distribution.

Simultaneous elections proposed to save money, reduce role of money in elections, reduce divisive politics, reduce fatigue among electorates. Complex legal process req'd, incl. amending five Articles in Constitution, repealing provisions, changing 56 sets of legal provisions. Wider consultation across parties & States needed to form stable govt.

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At the launch of a book to commemorate Mallikarjun Kharge's 50 years in politics, Sonia Gandhi declared him "best suited" to lead Congress in "historic battle for India's soul". Opposition leaders urged him to lead INDIA alliance in 2024 polls.