Rajya Sabha

History Today: When India's Rajya Sabha held its first meeting

On May 13, 1952, the first Rajya Sabha meeting occurred in Delhi's old Council Chamber of Parliament House. Dr S Radhakrishnan was elected as the first Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. On this day in 1989, thousands of Chinese students launched a hunger strike in Beijing's Tiananmen Square during the pro-democracy protests

This Week in Explainers: Why Parliament clearing Waqf bill has stirred protests

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, was passed by the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha after marathon debates in both Houses. However, the Parliament nod has triggered protests in parts of the country. Here’s all this and more in our weekly roundup

Waqf bill clears Rajya Sabha hurdle, gets Parliament's nod after 2-day marathon debate

Parliament passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, after a 13-hour debate in the Rajya Sabha, where it was approved with 128 votes in favor and 95 against. The Lok Sabha had earlier cleared it with 288 votes for and 232 against.

Waqf bill report tabled in Parliament, Opposition walks out in protest

The Report tabling of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill was tabled in the Rajya Sabha amid strong uproars by opposition parties. Afterward, the uproar led to a walkout by opposition MPs.

Priyanka Gandhi, Anurag Thakur & more: Who is on the ‘One Nation, One Election’ panel?

The government will send the One Nation, One Election bills to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for a broader consultation. The panel consists of a combination of leaders from various political parties. Prominent names include Anurag Thakur and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

FirstUp: ‘One Nation One Election’ bill likely to be introduced in Parliament and other top news today

The government is likely to introduce the 'One Nation One Election' Bill today, a constitutional amendment aimed at holding the Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously. Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha will continue its debate on the Constitution of India, following a no-confidence motion by opposition parties against Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar

FirstUp: Sri Lankan president in India, Rajya Sabha discusses Constitution... The big headlines today

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka is on a State visit to India to strengthen bilateral relations. The Rajya Sabha is set to debate the Constitution, while Kolkata prepares for Vijay Diwas celebrations. A Delhi court will rule on a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, and German leader Olaf Scholz faces a confidence vote

This Week in Explainers: How Atul Subhash’s suicide has shocked the nation

The death of a 34-year-old Bengaluru-based techie Atul Subhash has rocked the country after his 24-page suicide note came to light, levelling serious allegations of harassment and extortion against his wife and her family. Here’s all this and more in our weekly roundup

Why opposition moved no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankar

The Congress-led Indi bloc has moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar in the backdrop of a tumultuous Winter Session of Parliament. The opposition has accused Dhankhar of ‘bias’ and running the House to favour the ruling party

Modi govt may table 'One Nation, One Election' bill in Parliament this winter session

According to reports, the Union Cabinet has already approved the recommendations of the Ram Nath Kovind-led committee for 'One Nation, One Election' and now it is expected to tabled in the ongoing winter session of the parliament