Government not in favour of abolishing death penalty: Rijiju

The government on Friday said in Rajya Sabha that it is "not in favour" of abolishing the capital punishment considering the "prevailing circumstances" in the country. "The prevailing......

Congress disrupts question hour in RS over renaming of Hyd airport

The Congress on Wednesday disrupted the functioning of the Rajya Sabha over the naming of the Hyderabad domestic airport, contending that Rajiv Gandhi's name has been removed and should be......

Rajya Sabha members allotted to Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

A draw of lots was held on Friday to allot Rajya Sabha members to Telangana and residual Andhra Pradesh following division of the state. G Sudharani, C M Ramesh and G Mohan Rao -- all of the Telugu......

Irani rejects demands for waiving off punishment to JNU students

Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani on Friday rejected a demand for waiving off rustication and other punishments meted out to students in universities, terming it a......