The Latest Breaking News from the Rajya Sabha

Defeat in Delhi Services Bill is a moral victory, says Opposition

Opposition bloc stands united in Delhi government Bill vote, falls short by 29 votes; Opposition sees it as a moral victory, first time crossing 100-mark in Rajya Sabha division.

The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023

With the Delhi Services Bill out of the way, Opposition and government in no-holds barred battle in the Rajya Sabha

The Opposition also submitted a notice to move a privilege motion against the Leader of the House, Piyush Goyal, for calling them (the Opposition) “traitors”.

The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023

Rajya Sabha passes Bill to empower Commander-in-Chief or Officer-in-Command of Inter-Services Organisations

The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed a Bill to empower Commander-in-Chief and Officer-in Command of Inter-Services Organisations (ISOs) with all disciplinary and administrative powers in respect of the personnel serving in or attached to such organisations. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 8, 2023

Happy day for Congress in Parliament: Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification revoked in Lok Sabha, Rajni Patil’s suspension repealed in Rajya Sabha

NEW DELHI: It proved to be a happy day for the Congress in both Houses of Parliament on Monday. While former president Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification was revoked in the Lok Sabha, Rajni Patil’s suspension was repealed in the Rajya Sabha.

The Times of India · Aug 7, 2023

Rajya Sabha passes Delhi services Bill, with support of 131 MPs

Rajya Sabha passed Govt. of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill on August 7, four days after Lok Sabha cleared it. Bill seeks to ensure corruption-free, pro-people governance in Delhi. Opposition moved amendments, proposal to send it to select committee, both voted against.

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023

Parliament proceedings | Congress MP Rajni Patil’s reinstatement leads to war of words in Rajya Sabha

Congress MP Rajni Patil was reinstated, nearly six months after she was suspended for allegedly video recording and publishing visuals from the Rajya Sabha

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023

‘Draconian, deeply distressing’: Editors Guild flags concerns in Press & Registration of Periodicals Bill

The Editors Guild is “deeply concerned” by some of the “draconian provisions” of the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill 2023, which was passed by the Rajya Sabha on August 3.

Newslaundry · Aug 7, 2023

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Rajani Patil’s suspension revoked

Rajya Sabha Privilege Committee proposed reinstatement of Congress MP Rajani Ashokrao Patil, suspended for four months for reportedly circulating video shot inside House. Committee found her guilty of breach of privilege, but ruled her suspension so far should be deemed as punishment. Congress members had protested decision.

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023

VP Jagdeep Dhankhar expresses anguish over ‘sinister effort’ by some to ‘tarnish’ institutions

NEW DELHI: Expressing anguish over the “sinister effort” with “pernicious motivation” by some to taint institutions, vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday warned that if parliamentary system is plagued by disruption, that space will be get occupied by forces that are not accountable to the Constitution.

The Times of India · Aug 6, 2023

Delhi services Bill | Be present in Rajya Sabha, Congress issues whip to its members

Jairam Ramesh issued the three-lined Whip saying that “very important issues will be taken up for discussion in Rajya Sabha on Monday.”

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023