Rajya Sabha
Upper house of the Parliament of India
Rajya Sabha ▸ Facts ▸ Comments ▸ News ▸ Videos
Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the Parliament of India and functions as the institutional representation of India’s federal units — the states and union territories. It is a key component of India’s bicameral legislature at the national level, complementing the Lok Sabha. While the Lok Sabha embodies the will of the people through direct elections, the Rajya Sabha serves as the voice of the states in the law-making process, reinforcing the federal character of the Indian Union. As a permanent body that cannot be dissolved, the Rajya Sabha ensures continuity in governance and safeguards regional interests by offering a platform where state perspectives can be articulated on national legislation. Its creation reflects the constitutional vision of balancing the unity of the nation with the diversity of its constituent units.
| 0 shares | ShareTweetSavePostSend |
You Might Like
Amit Shah's BIG statement in Rajya Sabha, says, 'Even today, Pakistan able to do terror attacks but...'Targeting the Congress, the Union Home Minister alleged that for many years, no action was taken to intimidate terrorists."For all these years, no action was taken to intimidate them (terrorists), so..DNA - Published | |
Op Sindoor debate: Amit Shah hails Operation Mahadev in Rajya Sabha; INDIA bloc walk out over PM's absenceDuring the Operation Sindoor debate, Amit Shah addressed the Pahalgam attack, criticizing the opposition's alleged inaction against terrorism due to vote bank politics. He honored security forces for..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Insult' vs 'irony': Fiery end to Operation Sindoor debate as Mallikarjun Kharge, Amit Shah trade barbs over PM Modi's presenceThe Rajya Sabha saw disruptions during Amit Shah's response on Operation Sindoor. Opposition members demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's presence. They protested India's cross-border strikes after..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'We want our PM to come forward and say that Trump is saying rubbish,' says John Brittas in Rajya SabhaCommunist Party of India (Marxist) MP John Brittas on Wednesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Rajya Sabha for not speaking about US President Donald Trump's claims on the Pahalgam..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Were you sleeping in history class?' Jaishankar's 'China guru' dig at Rahul; slams Gandhi familyExternal Affairs Minister Jaishankar strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi in the Rajya Sabha, labeling him a "China-guru" and implying his understanding of China stemmed from Olympic invitations and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
EAM S Jaishankar claims PM Modi has 'corrected' Jawaharlal Nehru's 'mistakes', takes aim at Congress over Indus Waters Treaty in Rajya Sabha"The Indus Waters Treaty will be held in abeyance until Pakistan irrevocably gives up its support of terrorism. We have warned that Blood and water will not flow together," EAM S Jaishankar said in..DNA - Published | |
'Some people are uncomfortable with history': Jaishankar slams Congress in Rajya Sabha over IWT - Top quotesExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the Rajya Sabha on Operation Sindoor, following the Pahalgam terror attack. He affirmed the government's firm stance against terrorism, highlighting..IndiaTimes - Published | |
No sign of government re-strategising for Pakistan-China front, says Congress in ParliamentIn Rajya Sabha, the opposition demanded accountability from Home Minister Amit Shah for security failures leading to the Pahalgam massacre. They questioned PM Modi about the May 10 ceasefire with..IndiaTimes - Published | |
‘Was in Bihar holding rally': Kharge slams PM Modi's 'silence' over Pahalgam; calls for resignation of those 'accountable'Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge strongly criticized Prime Minister Modi's response to the Pahalgam terror attack, accusing him of prioritizing election campaigning over national security. During a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Op Sindoor debate: Nadda vs Kharge sparks RS uproar; BJP chief withdraws remark, apologisesRajya Sabha witnessed uproar as JP Nadda and Mallikarjun Kharge clashed during a debate on Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam attack. Nadda's remark accusing Kharge of losing mental balance ignited..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Rajnath Singh reveals why India may resume Operation Sindoor: 'Every action by...'Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have agreed to hold a 16-hour debate on Operation Sindoor. From the BJP's side Defence Minister Rajnath Singh put the ruling party's stance in the Lok Sabha and..DNA - Published | |
Varma row: Ignoring RS notice illegal, says Congress; 'petty mindset'Congress has criticized BJP's decision to prioritize the Lok Sabha notice regarding Justice Yashwant Varma over the Rajya Sabha notice, alleging it stems from insecurity and a desire to control the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Only Dhankhar, PM Modi know real reason behind VP’s exit: Mallikarjun KhargeCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge stated he lacks information regarding Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation as Vice President, suggesting it's a matter between Dhankhar and Prime Minister Modi. Kharge..IndiaTimes - Published | Opposition motion in RS to oust Justice Varma was submitted, not admittedThe Lok Sabha is set to consider an all-party motion to remove Justice Yashwant Varma of Allahabad HC due to a cash-in-house controversy. A similar motion in the Rajya Sabha, initially accepted by..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Conspiracy to keep...': LoP Rahul Gandhi targets Centre over vacant posts in central universitiesRahul Gandhi argued that the data presented by Union Minister of State (MoS) for Education, Sukanta Majumdar, in Rajya Sabha was "solid evidence of the deprivation of Bahujans and institutionalised..DNA - Published | Opposition protest against Bihar rolls revision stalls HouseThe parliamentary session faced disruptions for the fourth consecutive day due to opposition protests against alleged irregularities in Bihar's electoral rolls. Sonia Gandhi joined the demonstration,..IndiaTimes - Published |
No names from HC collegiums for 52% of vacancies: GovernmentLaw Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal informed the Rajya Sabha that High Court collegiums have not recommended candidates for 193 out of 371 vacant judge positions, representing over 52% of the total..IndiaTimes - Published | Lok Sabha speaker set to announce 3-member Parliament committee for removal motion in 8-10 daysLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh initiate the process to form a committee. This committee will address the removal motion of Allahabad High Court's Justice Yashwant..IndiaTimes - Published |
Justice Yashwant Varma impeachment: Speaker Om Birla to announce inquiry panel to probe charges, says reportLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is set to form a high-level inquiry committee to investigate allegations against Allahabad High Court Judge Yashwant Varma, following a notice signed by 152 MPs...IndiaTimes - Published | 'Constant watch on all developments': India slams China-Pakistan-Afghanistan meet, says CPEC expansion 'unacceptable'India has firmly reiterated its opposition to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), deeming its expansion or third-party involvement, including Afghanistan's, as unacceptable. Minister Kirti..IndiaTimes - Published |
Evening news wrap: Rajya Sabha to debate Pahalgam attack in 16 hour session; India ends 5-year freeze on visas for China & moreIndiaTimes - Published | Operation Sindoor talk in Parliament: Rajya Sabha to hold discussion on Pahalgam attack on Tuesday; 16-hour session plannedRajya Sabha will hold a 16-hour discussion on the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor next Tuesday. This follows two days of disruptions due to Opposition protests. Opposition MPs demanded an..IndiaTimes - Published |
What happened on Monday in Rajya Sabha: Blow-by-blow account of the day when Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar quitIn the resignation letter sent to President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar cited health as the reason for his decision. However, it raised more questions. As his secretariate at 4.30..DNA - Published | Kharge sums up oppn mood: It is 'neither happy, nor sad'Rajya Sabha proceedings were disrupted by opposition protests following Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation as Vice President. MPs expressed bafflement, while Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge stated the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Was Varma notice in Rajya Sabha just submitted or was it admitted?A controversy erupted following Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar's acknowledgment of the opposition's motion to remove Allahabad HC Justice Yashwant Varma. The central issue revolves around..IndiaTimes - Published | Election for VP must be held 'ASAP' in event of a vacancyThe election to the vice-president's office must occur promptly upon a vacancy, or before the incumbent's term expires. The electoral college, comprising Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members, elects the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Nearly 39% faculty positions lying vacant in 20 AIIMS: Government in Rajya SabhaIndiaTimes - Published | Will Nitish Kumar replace Jagdeep Dhankhar? BJP may pull him out to beat anti-incumbency in Bihar polls as...Who will replace outgoing Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar? Will it be Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar or incumbent Rajya Sabha Deputy Speaker Harivansh? Or will it be someone else? These questions..DNA - Published |
How did Jagdeep Dhankhar become most controversial vice president? About Sonia, Rahul, SC, RSS, he said...Jagdeep Dhankhar may be remembered as the most controversial Vice President for his unsavoury comments on the opposition members. He has been accused of siding with the ruling party, the BJP, and the..DNA - Published | President accepts Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation as Vice President, confirms Rajya Sabha chairDeputy Rajya Sabha Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh was seen chairing the proceedings after Dhankhar's resignation.DNA - Published |
Dhankhar's sudden resignation: Did Nadda, Rijiju skipping BAC meeting sour ties? What BJP chief saidJP Nadda refuted opposition claims linking senior ministers' absence from a Rajya Sabha meeting to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation. Nadda confirmed his and Kiren Rijiju's prior..IndiaTimes - Published | Dhankhar's sudden exit: PM Modi wishes him good health; President accepts resignationPrime Minister Modi conveyed his well wishes to Jagdeep Dhankhar, who stepped down from his position as Vice President due to health concerns. President Murmu accepted Dhankhar's resignation, and the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Dhankhar’s resignation sparks buzz: Opposition not on same page? Priyanka Chaturvedi ‘fact checks’ Jairam RameshVice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's unexpected resignation has stirred political turmoil, igniting a debate between opposition leaders. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi refuted Congress leader..IndiaTimes - Published | Surprise exit: As Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns, NDA in huddle over VP post; who’s in the running?Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned on Monday, citing health reasons, creating a vacancy for a new vice-president. His resignation surprised the BJP-led NDA, which will now consider potential..IndiaTimes - Published |
Dhankhar flags 'duplicate' signsRajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed apprehension regarding a parliamentarian's signature appearing twice on a motion seeking the removal of Allahabad High Court Justice Shekhar Yadav. The..IndiaTimes - Published | Cash-at-home row: Justice Varma removal notices handed; LS may initiateParliament receives notices to remove Allahabad HC's Justice Yashwant Varma. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members submit the notices citing alleged misconduct. A committee will investigate the charges...IndiaTimes - Published |
AAIB AI 171 crash probe totally unbiased: NaiduUnion Minister Ram Mohan Naidu addressed the Rajya Sabha about the Air India plane crash investigation. He stated that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau follows a rule-based process. The AAIB..IndiaTimes - Published | Jagdeep Dhankhar quits as Vice President: What he said in Rajya Sabha today; judge impeachment, cash under seatJagdeep Dhankhar resigned as Vice President, citing health reasons, shortly after addressing the Rajya Sabha. He raised concerns about an impeachment motion against a high court judge and unclaimed..IndiaTimes - Published |
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns as vice president: What happens next? All you need to know about election processJagdeep Dhankhar resigned as vice president, citing health concerns and following medical advice, a position he held since 2022. His resignation triggers a constitutional process for the Election..IndiaTimes - Published | AAP steps up campaign to protect government schools in Uttar Pradesh; seeks Rajya Sabha debateIndiaTimes - Published |
Parliament Monsoon Session: Five new MPs take oath in Rajya Sabha on day 1; they are...During Parliament Monsoon Session 2025, five new members took the oath of allegiance to the Constitution in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, including three nominated MPs.DNA - Published | 'Seeing investigation through facts': What aviation minister told Parliament on Air India crash; top quotesCivil Aviation minister K Rammohan Naidu assured the Rajya Sabha that the AAIB is diligently investigating the Air India crash, which claimed 260 lives, following a rule-based and unbiased process. The..IndiaTimes - Published |
Monsoon session: Nadda vs Kharge in Rajya Sabha; Pahalgam attack, Trump's claim take centrestageThe Monsoon Session of Parliament commenced amidst heated debates, with Mallikarjun Kharge and JP Nadda clashing over the government's handling of the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor...IndiaTimes - Published | From having legs hacked off to getting Rajya Sabha foothold: A Master's journey of gritPrime Minister Modi nominated C Sadanandan Master, a victim of brutal political violence, to the Rajya Sabha. Sadanandan, whose legs were hacked off by CPM workers in 1994 for his RSS affiliation,..IndiaTimes - Published |
26/11 prosecutor, former foreign secretary, 2 others nominated to Rajya SabhaPresident Droupadi Murmu nominated lawyer Ujjwal Nikam, retired diplomat Harsh Vardhan Shringla, RSS worker C Sadanandan Master, and historian Meenakshi Jain to the Rajya Sabha, filling vacancies that..IndiaTimes - Published | Ujjwal Nikam among four nominated to the Rajya SabhaPresident Droupadi Murmu nominated lawyer Ujjwal Nikam, RSS leader C. Sadanandan Master, diplomat Harsh Vardhan Shringla, and historian Meenakshi Jain to the Rajya Sabha. Prime Minister Modi lauded..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Should I speak in Hindi or Marathi?': Rajya Sabha nominee Ujjwal Nikam says PM Modi asked him this; recalls both 'laughed'Ujjwal Nikam, renowned special public prosecutor, expressed gratitude for his Rajya Sabha nomination, recounting a personal call from PM Modi. The Prime Minister, after jokingly asking whether to..IndiaTimes - Published | Ex-FS Shringla, lawyer Nikam among 4 nominated to Rajya Sabha; PM Modi lauds their contributionsThe President of India has nominated four individuals to the Rajya Sabha: Ujjwal Deorao Nikam, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, C Sadanandan Master, and Meenakshi Jain. These nominations fill vacancies reserved..IndiaTimes - Published |
Meet Ujjwal Deorao Nikam, prosecutor in 26/11 Mumbai attack trial against Ajmal Kasab, nominated to Rajya SabhaFour eminent personalities have been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by Indian President Droupadi Murmu. These four individuals include, Ujjwal Deorao Nikam, 26/11 prosecutor; Harsh Vardhan Shringla,..DNA - Published | Ujjwal Nikam, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Sadanandan Master, Meenakshi Jain nominated to Rajya SabhaUjjwal Nikam is best known for handling high-profile criminal cases, including the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks trial of Ajmal Kasab and the 1993 Bombay blasts case.DNA - Published |
