104 YouTube channels blocked for spreading misinformation, threatening national security: Anurag Thakur
Thakur said under the provisions of Part-II of the IT Rules, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued directions to block 1,643 user-generated URLs, including webpages, websites, posts and accounts on social media platforms.
Dec 22, 2022, 21:18 PM IST
Union Minister Piyush Goyal withdraws ‘Bihar’ remark amid row, says ‘No intention to INSULT’
On Tuesday while RJD member Manoj Jha was speaking on inflation in the Upper House, Piyush Goyal had said "Inka bas chale toh desh ko Bihar hi bana de" (if he had his way he would turn the entire country into Bihar). Jha took strong objection to Goyal’s remark and wrote to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, the Rajya Sabha chairman, demanding an apology from the Union Minister.
Dec 22, 2022, 12:49 PM IST
Kolkata Christmas Festival 2022: 'We don't divide people in Bengal, but unite them' says CM Mamata Banerjee
Inaugurating the annual Kolkata Christmas Festival at Park Street, Mamata Banerjee said Bengal should be a place where people follow different religions, but come together to celebrate during various festivals.
Dec 21, 2022, 22:47 PM IST
'Trust me, 135 cr people are laughing at us': V-P Dhankhar as BJP, Cong members exchange heated words in RS
BJP and Congress members in Rajya Sabha exchanged heated words over "foul" remarks made by Mallikarjun Kharge.
Dec 20, 2022, 15:01 PM IST
'Kharge doesn't even know how to give a speech': BJP attacks Congress chief over 'dog' remark
Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday said that while Congress stood for the country and helped attain Independence after its leaders gave supreme sacrifices, "not even a dog of the BJP was lost" for the country.
Dec 20, 2022, 13:52 PM IST
Rajya Sabha disruptions not sending good signals: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
Jagedeep Dhankhar rejected notices seeking a discussion on Chinese incursion on Indian borders saying they were not drafted in accordance with the rules, leading to almost the entire opposition staging a walkout of the House.
Dec 19, 2022, 15:26 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari says over 700 National Highway projects facing delays, 438 may be completed in current fiscal
Nitin Gadkari in Rajya Sabha stated that government has identified as many as 719 National Highway projects that have been delayed across various states.
Dec 14, 2022, 18:38 PM IST
Union Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda's WITTY comment wins hearts of Rajya Sabha MPs - Read what happened
Union Minister Arjun Munda was responding to a statement made by an RJD MP about Eklavya Adarsh Residential Schools. Read what happened.
Dec 14, 2022, 18:05 PM IST
2,000 rupee notes should be 'phased out': BJP MP Sushil Modi demands in Rajya Sabha
'There was no logic of bringing a 2,000 rupee note when 1,000 rupee note circulation was stopped,' Modi said and went on to cite examples of developed nations that do not have currency notes of higher denomination.
Dec 12, 2022, 15:26 PM IST
Parliament Winter Session 2022: Energy conservation bill to be discussed in Rajya Sabha today - Top points
The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022 aims to promote the use of non-fossil fuel sources for energy consumption.
Dec 12, 2022, 10:56 AM IST
UCC Bill Introduced: Kirodi Lal Meena said, 'There should be a Uniform Civil Code in the country'
BJP MP Kirori Lal Meena introduced private member's bill on Uniform Civil Code in Rajya Sabha amid huge uproar. Congress and Samajwadi Party have protested against this bill. Know what BJP MP said on UCC Bill.
Dec 10, 2022, 10:56 AM IST
Khabrein Khatakhat: Private Member's Uniform Civil Code Bill Introduced in Rajya Sabha by BJP MP Kirodi Lal Meena
Private member's bill on Uniform Civil Code (UCC) have been introduced in Rajya Sabha amid huge uproar. BJP MP Kirori Lal Meena introduced this bill. Congress has accused bjp of misleading public, while the Samajwadi Party said that the bill is against the constitution.
Dec 10, 2022, 08:52 AM IST
More than 18 lakh electric vehicles registered in India; Delhi, UP leading states: Nitin Gadkari in Rajya Sabha
Nitin Gadkari said the maximum number of electric vehicles has been registered in Uttar Pradesh (4,14,978), followed by Delhi (1,83,74) and Maharashtra (1,79,087).
Dec 07, 2022, 22:58 PM IST
Govt's foreign policy seeks welfare of Indians, says Foreign Minister S Jaishankar in Rajya Sabha
“We have given support to the entirety of Sri Lanka which also includes the Tamil community, Sinhalese community and people from all other communities. We haven’t taken a communal approach in giving support to a neighbour in a serious economic situation,” he said.
Dec 07, 2022, 20:02 PM IST
Winter Session of Parliament 2022: Rajya Sabha welcomes new chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar
On the opening day of the winter session of Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led in felicitating recently appointed Vice President of India Dhankhar, who is ex-officio chairman of the House.
Dec 07, 2022, 17:20 PM IST
'Mera Waqt Bhi Badelaga, Teri Rai Bhi’: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge uses Urdu couplet to welcome Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar
Rajya Sabha Welcomes Jagdeep Dhankar: The Leader of the Opposition also assured Dhankar support of his party in the smooth functioning of the House. In the previous sessions, the House witnessed several disruptions and adjournments due to protests by opposition parties on various issues.
Dec 07, 2022, 17:12 PM IST
Jagdeep Dhankhar chairs Rajya Sabha session for the first time; Check the 'BIG CHALLENGE' for Vice President
Parliament Winter Session 2022: The name of the former Governor of Bengal came up again and again in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at the opening of the session. Referring to Dhankhar's landslide victory in the vice-presidential election, Modi said, "He has fulfilled the duties of the governor. He can work with everyone. I believe he will move forward with all of us. We will prosper under his guidance."
Dec 07, 2022, 14:14 PM IST
Winter Session of Parliament 2022: 15 obituaries of deceased lawmakers listed in both houses including Mulayam Singh Yadav
Winter Session of Parliament: The obituary list includes the names of one sitting Lok Sabha member, eight former Lok Sabha members, and six Rajya Sabha members.
Dec 07, 2022, 11:05 AM IST
Winter session of Parliament: Govt plans to introduce 16 bills during 17 sittings; Rajya Sabha releases Code of Conduct for members
Winter Session of Parliament: The Congress will seek to corner the Modi government over a host of issues including the situation on the border with China.
Dec 06, 2022, 15:26 PM IST
'Congress crisis more profound than leadership issues': Political scientist Zoya Hasan
Political scientist Zoya Hasan said that while the Yatra provides a critique of the regime and the governance record, it does not provide a vision for the country which requires more substance
Nov 25, 2022, 23:29 PM IST
