New Delhi, March 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday bid farewell to retiring members of the Rajya Sabha, underlining that there is “no full stop” in public life and that their experience will continue to benefit the nation. Addressing the House, the Prime Minister acknowledged the contributions of outgoing members and emphasised that public […]
Manoj Kumar info@impressivetimes.com New Delhi: The Union Government has reiterated its commitment to develop Nalanda University as a global centre for higher education and research. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also said the university is being strengthened as a modern, multidisciplinary and international institution, rooted in Nalanda’s ancient legacy. He added the focus is on […]
New Delhi : During the proceedings, Sharma placed several Unstarred Questions in the Rajya Sabha, seeking detailed information from the concerned Ministries on priority areas that impact national planning and the development trajectory of Haryana. The questions submitted today cover critical operational and technical aspects across sectors: Energy Storage and Grid Stability Sharma has sought […]
New Delhi- The Rajya Sabha witnessed another day of disruption as a standoff between the ruling party and the Opposition over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s voter list continued. The deadlock forced the Deputy Chairman to adjourn proceedings until 2 PM. Opposition members demanded a discussion on the voter list issue, creating significant […]
New Delhi : In a significant legislative move, Parliament on Friday passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, with the Rajya Sabha giving its nod in the early hours after an intense 12-hour-long debate. The Bill was cleared with 128 members voting in favour and 95 against, following its earlier approval in the Lok Sabha. The […]
New Delhi : Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has called a crucial meeting with Leader of the House JP Nadda and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge today to discuss the issue of cash recovery from the residence of a Delhi High Court judge. The issue, which has sparked intense debate in political and legal circles, […]
New Delhi, March 19, 2025: In a significant address to the Rajya Sabha, Chairman raised concerns over the rising trend of freebies in electoral politics and called for the formulation of a national policy to ensure that government expenditures are utilized in a structured and transparent manner for the larger public interest. Highlighting the fiscal strain […]
New Delhi, 18 March 2025: Shri Sadanand Shet Tanawade, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) from Goa, raised an urgent concern in the Rajya Sabha regarding the increasing menace of spam calls, phishing scams, and data privacy breaches affecting millions of Indian citizens. Addressing the house, he highlighted the alarming rise in cyber fraud cases where […]
New Delhi, March 10, 2025: Today, the Rajya Sabha passed a landmark bill aimed at streamlining and modernizing railway operations in India. Addressing the House, Minister of Railways, Communications, and Electronics & IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, emphasized the bill’s role in empowering field offices, enhancing efficiency, and reinforcing cooperative federalism. The Minister expressed gratitude to […]
New Delhi : The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced Rajya Sabha MP Sanjiv Arora as its candidate for the upcoming Ludhiana West assembly bypoll. This move has sparked speculation about Delhi Chief Minister and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal’s possible entry into Parliament, marking a strategic shift in the party’s focus post its Delhi assembly […]