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Letter to BS: Gogoi's nomination to add tremendous value to Rajya Sabha

Gogoi had set a timeline for the adjudication of the highly sensitive Ayodhya issue and went on to boldly de­liver a historic judgment, just days before his retirement

Congress questions ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi's nomination to Rajya Sabha

Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala questioned the government's move, saying, "Justice Lokur rightly summarises it - Has the last bastion fallen?"

Ranjan Gogoi's nomination to Rajya Sabha sets bad precedent: Ex-IAS officer

In a letter to Kovind, Sarma conveyed his deep concern over the nomination.

Aviation Ministry to meet airlines, rationalise ticket cancellation charges

P S Kharola was drawn to the "high cancellation charges levied by the private airlines" in India.

Scindia omitted details of pending cases in Rajya Sabha papers: Congress

Neither Scindiajis affidavit and nor his nomination papers have the mention of cases pending against him, Dhanopia added.

Lok Sabha passes Appropriation Bill authorising govt to draw Rs 110 trn

The house passed the Bill, envisaging spending of Rs 110.4 trillion during the financial year 2020-21 after Speaker Om Birla applied 'guillotine' on demands of grants for various ministries.

Govt is asking states to stop thermal coal imports: Pralhad Joshi

Making it clear that he was not politicising the issue, the minister said many states are importing thermal coal which is substitutable

Ahead of Rajya Sabha polls, MP BJP calls meet of MLAs on Tuesday

The party had sent a list of 20 to 22 names, including that of national general secretaries Ram Madhav and Kailash Vijayvargiya, to its Central poll panel to pick two candidates for the RS polls.

Parliament approves direct tax Vivad Se Vishwas Bill by voice vote

The Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Bill was passed by voice vote and returned by Rajya Sabha as it was a money bill. It was approved by Lok Sabha on March 4

No proposal to ban exports of buffalo meat and fish, says govt in RS

Replying to a supplementary, the minister said India exports buffalo meat and fish to the tune of Rs 70,000 crore

Today is the last day for filing nominations for Rajya Sabha polls

Elections for a total of 55 Rajya Sabha seats in different states would be held on March 26

NPR not to mark citizens 'doubtful'; no document to be furnished: Amit Shah

On Delhi riots, Shah said the guilty, irrespective of political or religious affiliation, will not be spared. The guilty will be punished with the objective of instilling fear of law

Just 10% of defaulted loans in non-major cos recovered under IBC: Ramesh

The first objective of the IBC was to save companies but with a mortality rate of 80 per cent it is not life saving, said Jairam Ramesh

Jyotiraditya Scindia to file nomination for Rajya Sabha polls on March 13

BJP leader and former Union Minister Jyotiradtya Scindia will arrive in Bhopal tomorrow afternoon

Scindia joins BJP as MP govt totters, says Congress living in denial

Gets Rajya Sabha candidate ticket from Madhya Pradesh

TMC gives notice in RS for 'immediate' discussion on Delhi violence

The government had agreed to hold the discussion after Holi, when the "normalcy" returns

Rajnikanth all set to launch his party ahead of elections in 2021, finally

Rajnikanth has been conducting back-to-back meetings with his fans' associations in Chennai and working towards an April launch.

Coronavirus outbreak may delay roll-out of Vivad se Vishwas scheme

Disputes relating to wealth, securities transactions, commodities transaction tax, and the equalisation levy are not covered under the scheme.

Fast-track lawmaking: Guillotine on budget debates happen far too often

Each year, the Lok Sabha Business Advisory Committee, which includes leaders of various parties, takes up five of the 52 ministries for discussion