Mallikarjun Kharge, stated that he had issued a notice for discussion under Rule 267, and several other opposition MPs also persisted with their demand.
The Upper House passed the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023 after a brief debate, though the opposition had walked out over the ethnic violence in Manipur.
Informing about the major initiatives in the recruitment of Indian Army, the Minister said 20 vacancies for Women Army cadets per year have been allotted in National Defence Academy, Pune with effect from July 2022.
The government on Monday agreed to a discussion on the Manipur issue in the Rajya Sabha at 2 pm but the opposition insisted on a debate only under Rule 267 of the House.
Speaking in the Upper House, Bansal emphasized that the term 'India' was imposed by the British colonial rulers, and he advocated for reverting to the country's "true ancient name," 'Bharat,'
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday held a meeting with leaders of all Opposition parties to discuss the proceedings of the House to be held next week
In a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today, Vaishnaw highlighted the steps taken by Indian Railways to bolster safety across its vast network
The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day amid continued slogan-shouting from the Opposition benches over the demand for a discussion on the Manipur situation.
The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Third Amendment) Bill 2022 was passed in the Upper House of Parliament by voice vote. Lok Sabha had cleared the bill in December 2022