Rajya Sabha passes Insurance Amendment Bill

The Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the Insurance Amendment Bill.

According to reports, Congress MPs supported the legislature, ensuring its smooth passage in the House.

Meanwhile, leaders of the Janata Dal (United), Trinamool Congress, Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samajwadi Party staged a walk-out from the Rajya Sabha, refusing to vote on the bill.

Further details are awaited.