LDF announces candidates for Rajya Sabha polls
The Left Democratic Front (LDF) has selected John Brittas, former media advisor of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and CPI(M) state committee member V Sivadasan to contest as CPI(M) candidates in the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls to be held on April 30.
Three RS seats from Kerala to go to polls on April 30
Voting for three Rajya Sabha seats, which will fall vacant on April 21 in Kerala, will take place on April 30, according to the Election Commission (EC).
Raisina Dialogue 2021: Jaishankar stresses on South-South cooperation, humanitarian assistance
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday stressed on South-South cooperation, humanitarian assistance, disaster resistance in the virtual meeting of Raisina Dialogue 2021 here.
RS Deputy Chairman takes 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh took his second dose of COVID-19 vaccine at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in the national capital on Monday.
Policy Matrix organises webinar on dissent, defamation and democracy
A webinar titled "Dissent, Defamation, and Democracy: Balancing Rights and Duties" was organised by Policy Matrix on Friday to encourage discussion and learning on the issue.
Maharashtra govt failed in controlling COVID-19 second wave: BJP's Amar Sable
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Rajya Sabha MP Amar Sable on Monday alleged that Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government has failed to control the second wave of COVID -19 in the state.
Harivansh expresses concern over Bihar assembly developments, says members should introspect
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh has expressed deep concern over recent developments in the Bihar assembly and said there was a need for introspection by members over the happenings.
Taking hostage of Bihar Assembly speaker poses serious threat to foundation of democracy : Dy Chairman RS Harivansh
Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Harivansh expressed deep concern over the recent developments in Bihar Assembly and said that it would pose a serious threat to the foundation of democracy and if we do not try to stop this trend then there would be serious implications.
Ahead of Assembly polls, Manmohan Singh appeals to people of Assam in video message
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in a video message ahead of the first round of voting in the Assam Assembly polls urged people of the state to vote for a government that upholds the Constitution and the principles of democracy.
Lok Sabha adjourned sine die ahead of assembly polls
The Lok Sabha on Thursday adjourned sine die ahead of the assembly polls in four states and one union territory.