Politics

When Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and veteran actress Rekha were nominated to the Rajya Sabha in 2012, many doubts were expressed over the selection procedures.

Local Congress workers feel that only Priyanka can prevent the party from further extinction.

A decision on a Law Ministry proposal to bring constitutional amendment bill to scrap the collegium system of appointment of judges was deferred by the Union Cabinet on Wednesday.

"Only one person's voice is heard, our views aren't heard. We want discussion. The Speaker is partial, we won't tolerate this partiality, only one voice cannot be heard," Rahul said soon after the Lok Sabha was adjourned.

Delhi government's transport department placed before the court its latest guidelines for display of advertisements.

Former union minister Natwar Singh has targeted Sonia Gandhi and the late Rajiv Gandhi in his book 'One Life is Not Enough: An Autobiography'.

Oil marketing companies on Thursday announced a cut in the petrol price by Rs 1.09 per litre, while diesel rates were increased by 56 paise per litre.

Opposition led by Congress on Thursday upped the ante against the Government on the bugging issue demanding a judicial probe and a statement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the matter which, they said, has put NDA's credibility at stake.

The delegation includes riot accused BJP leader Suresh Rana who has been charged in the Muzaffarnagar riots case.

The issue gained momentum after several top jurists pushed for scrapping of the existing collegium system under which judges appoint judges.

Prithviraj Chavan called the Prime Minister "Maunendra Modi" (silent) for not taking people into confidence or articulating his viewpoints on important issues.

Slamming the BJD government ruling the state for 14 years, Narasingha Mishra wanted to know the long term measures to eradicate poverty.

The CM had filed a case against Mishra after he accused him of involvement in the Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board scam.

Ramdas Athawale said the Mahayuti should work hard to ensure a change in the government.

"Why should Congress stop talking about Leader of Opposition's post. This is grave injustice," said Rajeev Shukla.

The detailed discussion on specific issues will be taken up at the Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) which is taking place after a gap of 23 years.