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Rajya Sabha adjourned as Oppn objects to bill introduction

Rajya Sabha was today adjourned for 30 minutes after CPI-M and BJP opposed introduction of a bill to set up an agriculture university in Bundelkhand saying the Centre does not have powers to incorporate a university.

Sibal moves Copyright Bill in RS in second attempt

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After being disallowed by the Opposition last week, HRD Minister Kapil Sibal on Tuesday moved a bill in the Rajya Sabha to amend the Copyright Act.

Last week, the Opposition parties including the BJ

“Crippled” Pawar not suffice to reply on agri crisis: Oppn

A united Opposition on Monday demanded in Rajya Sabha that several ministers connected with the farm sector should be present in the House to reply to a debate on agrarian crisis because agriculture minister Sharad Pawar has "no power" and is "crippled" in taking decisions.

FDI uproar in Parliament, both Houses adjourned

Both houses of Parliament were on Monday adjourned till noon over the government's decision to allow 51 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in retail. Speaker Meira Kumar adjourned the Lok Sabha till noon after opposition members protested the move.

Parliament adjourned repeatedly after uproar over price rise

Notwithstanding reports of a government-BJP thaw, Parliament was disrupted for the third consecutive day on Thursday over price rise and other issues with no signs of normalcy returning on Friday.

BJP tables notice for adjournment motion in Lok Sabha

BJP on Wednesday tabled a notice for an adjournment motion on black money issue in Lok Sabha and demanded suspension of Question Hour in Rajya Sabha while deciding to continue its boycott of home minister P. Chidambaram in Parliament.

Amid protests, Parliament adjourned

The Winter Session of Parliament began on a stormy note on Tuesday as both houses were adjourned for the day, with the Lok Sabha enveloped by protests and bedlam.

Singh lodged in separate cell: Tihar authorities tell court

Tihar Jail authorities on Friday told a Delhi court that Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh, who has sought bail on health grounds in the 2008 cash-for-vote case, has been kept in a separate cell under hygienic conditions in the prison.

Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die as disruptions continue

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die on Thursday after Chairman Hamid Ansari called for introspection by members over the frequent disruptions in the house.

Only three bills were introduced while s

Rajya Sabha adjourned after Delhi HC blast

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 00 pm. On Wednesday following the blast outside the Delhi high court, in which nine people were killed.

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