The Latest Breaking News from Rajya Sabha

AAP MP Raghav Chadha moves SC against ‘indefinite suspension’ from Rajya Sabha

AAP MP Raghav Chadha moves SC against indefinite suspension. Plea claims suspension beyond remainder period of session is irrational, violates basic democratic values & deprives constituency of representation. SC asked to declare suspension unconstitutional & void.

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

MLA Amanatullah Khan raided by ED in case he was granted bail last year: AAP

NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) asserted on Tuesday that a significant portion of cases filed by central investigative agencies, such as the CBI and Enforcement Directorate (ED), target opposition leaders.

The Times of India · Oct 10, 2023

Government bungalow allocation row | Raghav Chadha moves Delhi High Court against trial court's decision to vacate interim order

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha approached the Delhi High Court challenging a trial court’s decision to vacate an interim order which stopped the Rajya Sabha Secretariat from dispossessing him from the government bungalow allotted to him.

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

Three notices against Derek O’Brien sent to Rajya Sabha privileges committee

Three privilege motions moved by BJP MPs Biplab Kumar Deb, Dr. Anil Agarwal and Bhubaneswar Kalita against Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha floor leader Derek O’Brien for casting unsubstantiated reflections on high authorities

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

INDIA parties speak up for arrested AAP MP Sanjay Singh; Congress gives qualified support

INDIA parties express solidarity with AAP's Sanjay Singh, arrested by ED in money laundering probe. Congress miffed with AAP for arrest of Punjab MLA. DMK, RJD, JD(U), Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray) criticize Union govt. for "vindictive politics" & "assault on democracy". INDIA bloc links arrest to 2024 election & calls…

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

BRS leaders are spreading lies, disinformation: BJP

K. Laxman, Rajya Sabha MP and National OBC president, refutes K.T. Rama Rao's claim of BJP support to BRS in 2018. Laxman charges BRS of always seeking alliances before elections. Eatala Rajender and D.K. Aruna criticize BRS and Congress for attacking PM Modi. D. Aravind claims people will teach them…

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

Enforcement Directorate 'targeting' Sanjay Singh for raising Adani matter in Parliament: AAP

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on October 4 alleged that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has “targeted” their Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh as he raised issues related to the Adani Group in Parliament.

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

Centre has put on hold the move to privatise Vizag steel plant, says BJP leader G.V.L. Narasimha Rao

Central govt. puts Visakhapatnam Steel Plant privatisation on hold; Union govt. keen on developing North Andhra region; BJP Rajya Sabha MP G.V.L. Narasimha Rao, BJP district president B. Umamaheswara Rao, BJP State spokesperson P. Tirupati Rao present.

The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023

Rajya Sabha MP P. Wilson calls for effective regulatory framework to ensure responsible AI

Rajya Sabha MP P. Wilson has called for Parliaments across the world to ensure that powerful AI systems are developed only if their effects will be positive and their risks manageable

The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023

Mumbai jumbo Covid centre 'scam': Businessman Sujit Patkar played 'key role' to get contract, diverted money, says ED chargesheet

MUMBAI: Businessman Sujit Patkar, reportedly a close aide of Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut, played a "key role" in the allotment of a civic contract to his partnership firm for running jumbo Covid-19 centres in Mumbai, the Enforcement Directorate said in its chargesheet.

The Times of India · Sep 29, 2023