All eyes on rare contest to elect Rajya Sabha's deputy chairman

The election to the post is mostly decided by consensus, but opposition leaders complain that the Narendra Modi government was yet to reach out to them, reports Archis Mohan. The stage is set for a......

Naidu rejects demand to discuss MSP law in Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday rejected notices under Rule 267 by some Opposition leaders seeking a discussion on municipal polls and legislation on the minimum support price......

Rajya Sabha productivity falls further to 16% in 2nd week, passes no bill

The productivity of Rajya Sabha fell to 16.49 per cent during the second week of Monsoon session from 26.90 per cent during the first, with the House witnessing repeated interruptions,......

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha to resume simultaneous functioning from March 14

The Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha are likely to start functioning simultaneously from 11 am during the second part of the budget session of Parliament from March 14, sources said on Tuesday.......

Mary Teaches Veep How to Box

Vice President Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu, we know, likes to play badminton to keep fit, but boxing? On his visit to Imphal this week, Naidu, who is also the chairman of the Rajya Sabha, was......