Opposition flays govt for clubbing non-money aspects with Finance Bill

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7, 2015, 19:16

The objection was made as soon as the House decided to take up the Appropriation Bill 2015 and the Finance Bill 2015 for discussion in the Upper House.

Real Estate Bill to be taken up by Rajya Sabha today

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7, 2015, 08:58

A united Opposition on Wednesday forced government to send the controversial Real Estate Bill that seeks to regulate realty business, to a 21-member select committee of Rajya Sabha, which has been asked to submit its report by the first week of the Monsoon Session.

Real Estate Bill sent to select committee of Rajya Sabha

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 17:57

A united Opposition on Wednesday forced Government to send the controversial Real Estate Bill that seeks to regulate realty business, to a 21-member select committee of Rajya Sabha, which has been asked to submit its report by the first week of the Monsoon Session.

Face off likely over GST in Parliament

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 20:48

A face-off between the opposition and government over the Goods and Services Tax (GST) bill is likely with the Congress and some other opposition parties insisting that it be sent to the Parliamentary Standing Committee for scrutiny.

Opposition forces deferment of Real Estate Bill in Rajya Sabha

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 16:46

Sensing the mood, the government, which faces numbers crunch in the Upper House, said it was not insisting on taking up the bill even though it was listed.

Opposition forces deferment of Real Estate Bill in Rajya Sabha

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 14:31

Opposition on Tuesday forced deferment of Real Estate Bill in Rajya Sabha, insisting on referring it to Select Committee of Parliament.

Arun Jaitley appeals Oppn for cooperation to ensure double-digit growth

Last Updated: Thursday, March 19, 2015, 21:19

Asserting that economic progress cannot be a partisan issue, government Thursday night sought cooperation of the opposition to ensure that India achieves double-digit growth as it contended that "obstructionism" could only provide temporary "sadistic thrill".

Budget 2015: BJP hails budget, opposition calls it pro-rich

Last Updated: Sunday, March 1, 2015, 00:51

The NDA government Saturday hailed the Union Budget 2015-16 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling it "progressive and practical" while the opposition slammed it for being "pro-rich".

PM Modi firm on changes in Land Act, says Opposition spreading 'myths'

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 24, 2015, 14:57

Amid stiff opposition to government's move to amend land acquisition Act, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday made it clear that there was no going back.

British opposition goes on war path over HSBC scandal

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 22:36

British opposition leader Ed Miliband went on the offensive today over an international scandal involving London-based HSBC bank, accusing Prime Minister David Cameron of being soft on tax avoidance.

Ukraine opposition seek more after offer of top government posts

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 14:42

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich offered the opposition several top government posts on Saturday.

Clashes break out despite Ukraine leader`s deal offer

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 03:36

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych on Saturday offered sweeping concessions for the opposition, including the prime minister`s post, but his opponents vowed to press on with protests until all their demands are met as fresh clashes erupted.