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BJP issues whip to party MPs mandating presence in Rajya Sabha today

The BJP has issued a whip to its party MPs in the Rajya Sabha to be present in the House when two crucial Bills come up for passage amid stiff resistance from the opposition.

Congress issues whip to MPs to be present in RS today to support party

Congress has issued a three-line whip to its Rajya Sabha MPs asking them to be present in the House to support the party's stand on "very important issues"

Winter session: BJP Parliamentary party meeting will be held today

As the ongoing winter session of the Parliament reaches its final week, the Bharatiya Janata Party Parliamentary Party meeting will be held today at Ambedkar International Centre, Delhi.In its notice, the BJP Parliamentary Party has requested the attendance of all BJP members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha."A meeting of BJP Parliamentary Party will be held at 9.15 am on Tuesday, the 21st December 2021 in the Dr Ambedkar International Centre, 15 Janpath (Near Hotel Le Meridian), New Delhi," its notice read.The winter session of Parliament is scheduled to culminate on December 23.

Parliament: Jaya Bachchan asks Chair to be 'fair', curses treasury benches

She also wanted the Chair to take action against members, accusing them of making "personal remarks" against her

Opposition parties do not want House to function, says BJP

Demanding revocation of the suspension of 12 MPs, Opposition parties have disrupted Rajya Sabha proceedings day after day

Winter session: Centre conspiring to divide Opposition, says Kharge

Kharge on Monday said the Centre's invitation to four Opposition parties to discuss the issue of 12 MPs was "a conspiracy to divide the Opposition"

Opposition not to attend meeting called by Centre to end RS logjam

Opposition parties have decided not to attend meeting called by the government to end the deadlock in Rajya Sabha in the ongoing winter session of Parliament.

Centre calls meeting of 5 political parties over suspension of MPs today

The Central govt has called a meeting of five political parties on Monday whose MPs have been suspended from the Rajya Sabha to break the deadlock between the govt and the Opposition in the House

RS productivity plunges to 37.60% during 3rd week of Monsoon Session

The productivity of RS hit a low of 37.60% during the third week of the ongoing Monsoon Session owing to disruptions and forced adjournments over the issue of suspension of 12 member of the House

Centre introduces Bill to strengthen disciplinary process of CA, CS Acts

The Bill proposes a time limit for resolving cases under investigation

Winter Session: LS, RS adjourned over Lakhimpur issue, MP suspensions

Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day amid protests over the issue of suspension of 12 Opposition legislators

Rajya Sabha adjourned till on Monday to give members time to sort issues

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day on Friday with an announcement from the Chair to meet at 11 am on Monday

Govt likely to table National Anti-Doping Bill,2021 in Lok Sabha today

The Centre on Friday is likely to table some important Bills in the Lok Sabha, including National Anti-Doping Bill,2021. Several private members' Bills will also be presented by the members.

LS, RS proceedings adjourned amid uproar over Lakhimpur Kheri violence

In Lok Sabha, Opposition members demanded removal of Union minister Ajay Mishra

Over 32,000 RTI appeals pending with Central Information Commission: Govt

Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said there was a pendency of 35,178 and 38,116 RTI appeals during 2019-20 and 2020-21, respectively

RS adjourned for the day amid opposition uproar over suspension of MPs

The Rajya Sabha failed to transact any business on Thursday as opposition members forced adjournments in the house over the issue of suspension of 12 MPs

Congress issues whip to party MPs to be present in Rajya Sabha today

The Congress on Wednesday issued a whip to its Rajya Sabha members to be present in the House on Thursday. "Very important issues will be taken up for discussion in the Rajya Sabha tomorrow," party chief whip Jairam Ramesh said. "All members of the Congress party in the Rajya Sabha are requested to kindly remain present in the House from 11 am onwards till the adjournment of the House," he said. The Congress and several other opposition parties have been unitedly demanding that the suspension of the 12 MPs be revoked, but the government is insisting that they first apologise in the House.

Govt may not take up cryptocurrency Bill in ongoing Parliament session

The government had listed the Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill 2021 for tabling and passage in this session

Law will take its own course, says Ranjan Gogoi over privilege motion in RS

Former CJI and Rajya Sabha member Ranjan Gogoi said that the law will take its own course.

Rajya Sabha to discuss situation arising out of rising Omicron cases

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday will have a short duration discussion on the situation arising out of Omicron variant cases being reported in the country.