Christian delegations meet PM Narendra Modi, convey Christmas greetingsThe delegations included representatives from the Rashtriya Isai Mahasangh, Archbishop Anil JT Couto, and Vasanthi Stanley.
24 Dec, 2014, 09.15 PM IST
Ugly scenes in Rajya Sabha as protests wash out Parliament proceedingsIn the Rajya Sabha, the copies of House bulletin were torn by V Maitreyan (AIADMK) and T M Selvaganapathi (DMK) amidst protest by members.
10 Feb, 2014, 04.18 PM IST
Tempers run high in Rajya Sabha, papers tornTempers ran high in Rajya Sabha today with official papers being torn by some members objecting to the mention of ten MPs for action agains...
10 Feb, 2014, 03.16 PM IST
Rajya Sabha contest unlikely in Tamil NaduThe nomination papers of candidates of AIADMK, DMK and CPI-M for Rajya Sabha were accepted today, paving the way for all six of them to be ...
29 Jan, 2014, 02.31 PM IST
AIADMK, CPI(M) nominees file papers for Rajya Sabha pollsFour AIADMK nominees and CPI(M)'s TK Rangarajan filed their nomination papers for the February 7 Rajya Sabha elections.
27 Jan, 2014, 05.50 PM IST
Religious minority leaders urge PM Manmohan Singh for equal rights for DalitsDelegation of religious minority leaders met PM Manmohan Singh at Parliament House, demanding reservation for Christian and Muslim Dalits.
12 Dec, 2013, 09.55 PM IST
- DMK MP Vasanthi Stanley faints in Rajya Sabha while raising Sri Lankan Tamil issue
All the while, SP members led by Naresh Agarwal sought Verma's dismissal. In the meantime, Stanley fell unconscious triggering a chaotic si...
20 Mar, 2013, 02.14 PM IST
Opposition anguished over financial situation of RailwaysOpposition parties today asked the Government to come out with steps to be taken to improve the condition of the PSU behemoth.
14 Mar, 2013, 04.02 PM IST
Outrage in Parliament over Delhi gang-rapeParliament today witnessed outrage over the rape of a para-medic student in the capital with a united Opposition stalling the Question Hour...
18 Dec, 2012, 02.44 PM IST
Railways may ban drivers from using mobile phones while drivingAfter banning use of phones while driving, the government may make it illegal for railway drivers to use cellphones on duty.
07 Nov, 2012, 05.28 AM IST
No proposal to include OBCs for quota in promotion: GovernmentDespite DMK and SP seeking extension of quota in promotion to OBCs, govt today said in Rajya Sabha that there is no such proposal under con...
06 Sep, 2012, 04.57 PM IST
Coal block allocation: Par paralysed for tenth day on issueThe stalemate in Parliament over coal block allocations entered the tenth day today as BJP persisted with its demand for resignation of Pri...
04 Sep, 2012, 02.30 PM IST
- Deft floor management sees Medical Council of India Bill through in Rajya Sabha
The government on Wednesday managed to push through a Bill in the Rajya Sabha which will provide for a year's extension for the board of go...
10 May, 2012, 03.37 AM IST
- DMK distances itself from MP's prayer for Kanimozhi's release
The DMK today distanced itself from special prayers reportedly conducted by its Rajya Sabha member for release of jailed MP Kanimozhi.
11 Nov, 2011, 01.14 PM IST
- DMK backs Raja, asks Oppn to allow Parliament to function
After the CBI raids at former Telecom Minister A Raja's residences in the multi-crore 2G spectrum scam, DMK today asked the Opposition to a...
08 Dec, 2010, 06.02 PM IST
- Murli Deora and Prithviraj Chavan among 32 elected unopposed to RS
Union ministers Murli Deora, Prithviraj Chavan, GK Vasan, Congress treasurer Motilal Vora, mahila Congress chief Prabha Thakur, former Arun...
20 Mar, 2008, 04.54 AM IST
- DMK announces candidates for RS poll
Scotching all speculations, the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu on Sunday sprang a surprise by nominating two new faces for the March 26 biennial ...
09 Mar, 2008, 12.59 PM IST