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'Shoot elephants with bullets': BJP MLA's solution to farmers' woes
13 Dec 2024
Amit Shah'Particular party' attempted to hijack work of Constitution making: Rajnath
Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday started a historic debate in the Lok Sabha to mark the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution.
13 Dec 2024
Allahabad High Court55 MPs submit motion for impeachment of Allahabad HC judge
A total of 55 opposition members of Parliament (MPs) from the Rajya Sabha have moved a motion to impeach Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court.
13 Dec 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Sheila Dikshit's son to contest against Kejriwal from New Delhi
The Congress has fielded late Sheila Dikshit's son Sandeep Dikshit as its candidate from the New Delhi Assembly constituency in the upcoming elections.
13 Dec 2024
Amit ShahLok Sabha to debate on Constitution today amid BJP-Congress standoff
The Lok Sabha will begin a two-day debate on the Constitution on Friday to mark 75 years of its adoption.
12 Dec 2024
Kiren RijijuTMC's Sagarika moves privilege motion against Rijiju over 'unworthy' comment
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Sagarika Ghose has moved a privilege motion against Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.
12 Dec 2024
Chirag PaswanCabinet approves 'One Nation One Election' bill: Reports
The Union Cabinet has approved the "One Nation One Election" bill, which seeks to synchronize Lok Sabha and state assembly elections, according to multiple reports.
12 Dec 2024
Arvind KejriwalKejriwal announces ₹1,000/month for women, ₹2,100 if AAP wins election
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has unveiled a new financial assistance scheme for women in Delhi at a rally.
12 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Maharashtra cabinet expansion on December 14; 20:10:10 ratio expected
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar on Thursday announced December 14 as the date for the expansion of the Maharashtra Cabinet led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
12 Dec 2024
Congress PresidentChaos in parliament again as BJP questions Congress-Soros relationship
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned on Thursday again after a fiery exchange between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress over allegations of a Congress-billionaire George Soros connection.
11 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'Forced to take step': Opposition on no-trust move against Dhankhar
The Congress-led opposition moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday, alleging partisan functioning of the House.
11 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'Parliament must function': Rahul meets Om Birla over 'derogatory' remarks
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday, asking for the removal of "derogatory" remarks of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey from parliamentary records.
11 Dec 2024
George Soros'No money came directly': PM's adviser on Soros funding charge
Professor Shamika Ravi, a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), has refuted Congress leader Pawan Khera's allegations that she received funds from an organization supported by US investor George Soros.
11 Dec 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'No possibility': Kejriwal rejects report of alliance with Congress
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal has reiterated that his party will go solo in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections after ANI, citing sources, reported that his party is in final talks with the Congress regarding seat-sharing.
'NDA has majority...': Rijiju on no-confidence motion against Dhankhar
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has hit back at the Congress-led Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) for moving a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.
10 Dec 2024
Amit ShahExplained: What is 'One Nation, One Election' bill
The Indian government is preparing to introduce the "One Nation, One Election" (ONOE) Bill in Parliament.
10 Dec 2024
George Soros'Ridiculous, BJP scared': Priyanka on Sonia Gandhi-George Soros allegations
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has rubbished Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) allegations of a link between her mother, former Congress President Sonia Gandhi, and billionaire philanthropist George Soros.
10 Dec 2024
Aaditya Thackeray'No EVM-VVPAT mismatch': ECI amid Maharashtra opposition's claims
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has rejected allegations of discrepancies between the Voter-Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips and the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) results in the recently concluded Maharashtra assembly elections.
10 Dec 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)BJP shares visuals of Kejriwal's bungalow; AAP calls it 'propaganda'
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has stepped up its attack on former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the alleged misuse of public funds to renovate his official residence.
10 Dec 2024
George SorosOpposition moves no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman
The Congress-led Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) has moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar.
10 Dec 2024
BJP GovernmentRahul Gandhi's role in question? More INDIA leaders back Mamata Banerjee
Several opposition leaders in the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc have backed Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee to lead the alliance.
10 Dec 2024
Adani Group'Disappointing conduct...': Speaker warns opposition amid Parliament standoff
The Parliament was adjourned early on Tuesday after a fierce face-off between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and opposition MPs.
10 Dec 2024
Delhi High Court'Corrupt, fraud': Satyendar Jain files defamation suit against BJP's Bansuri
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain has filed a defamation lawsuit against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Bansuri Swaraj.
10 Dec 2024
Lalu Prasad Yadav'Nayan sekne...': Lalu's lewd comment on Nitish's women rally
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Lalu Prasad Yadav has sparked a controversy with his comments on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's upcoming women's rally.
10 Dec 2024
Kiren Rijiju'Rahul enjoys creating tamasha, abusing PM': Rijiju on Adani protests
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for holding a mock interview over the Gautam Adani bribery case.
09 Dec 2024
Adani Group'We're patriots...': Congress refutes BJP's 'Sonia-Soros' allegations
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has raised an alarm over alleged connections between Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and Hungarian-American businessman George Soros.
09 Dec 2024
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS)Ex-MLA fined ₹30L for contesting elections as German citizen
The Telangana High Court has slapped a ₹30 lakh fine on former Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Chennamaneni Ramesh for contesting elections using forged documents while being a German citizen.
09 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)DMK government faces flak for 'lax' probe in rape case
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government in Tamil Nadu is facing the ire of opposition leaders for its handling of a rape case of a mentally challenged college student.
09 Dec 2024
Ajit PawarFadnavis-led Mahayuti government passes trust vote in Maharashtra Assembly
The Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti alliance government in Maharashtra easily passed a confidence vote in the state assembly on Monday.
09 Dec 2024
George Soros'Unite against anti-India forces': Rijiju on 'Sonia-Soros link'
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has called for unity against forces allegedly working against India after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) claimed Congress leader Sonia Gandhi was linked to the George Soros Foundation.
09 Dec 2024
US GovernmentExplained: BJP links Adani bribery charges to George Soros, Sonia-Rahul
In the midst of the ongoing Adani Group controversy, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has linked Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi to US billionaire George Soros.
09 Dec 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)AAP fields UPSC guide—Ojha—from Patparganj, Sisodia moves to Jangpura
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released its second list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, due early next year.
09 Dec 2024
Adani GroupSonia Gandhi linked to Soros Foundation-funded group: BJP's claim
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused Sonia Gandhi, the co-president of the Forum of the Democratic Leaders in Asia Pacific (FDL-AP) Foundation, of having links with an organization funded by the George Soros Foundation.
08 Dec 2024
Mamata Banerjee'She's capable': Sharad Pawar backs Mamata Banerjee as INDIA leader
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar has backed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's statement, expressing willingness to lead the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc.
08 Dec 2024
Aaditya Thackeray'BJP's B team': Aaditya Thackeray after Samajwadi Party exits MVA
A day after Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Abu Azmi announced his party's decision to quit the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance, Shiv Sena (UBT) legislator Aaditya Thackeray has accused the SP of acting like "BJP's B Team" in Maharashtra.
08 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'Attack-dog behavior': Tharoor slams BJP over anti-India agenda allegations
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its allegations against the United States, the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), and Rahul Gandhi.
07 Dec 2024
Akali Dal'Emotional attack': Union minister defends Sukhbir Badal's attacker
Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu has come out in defense of Narain Singh Chaura, the man who shot at Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal.
07 Dec 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)AAP stops interview over question on Rahul; Congress leader responds
A controversy has erupted after a BBC Hindi interview with Avadh Ojha, a recent recruit of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), was abruptly ended.
07 Dec 2024
Communist Party of IndiaMamata Banerjee as INDIA chief? SP backs, Congress opposes
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said she is ready to lead the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc if called upon to do so.
07 Dec 2024
MaharashtraSamajwadi Party quits MVA over Sena's stand on Babri demolition
The Samajwadi Party (SP) has pulled out of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance in Maharashtra.
07 Dec 2024
Devendra FadnavisWinning Sena (UBT) MLAs won't take oath over EVM charges
Shiv Sena Uddhav Bal Thackeray (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Saturday announced his party's winning MLAs won't take the oath in the Maharashtra assembly.
'Will run INDIA bloc from Bengal if asked': Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said she is ready to steer the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) opposition bloc, but only if called upon to do so.
07 Dec 2024
Mamata BanerjeeMamata Banerjee asked about successor, her reply
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said any decision about her successor would be taken collectively by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) leadership, not by her alone.
06 Dec 2024
Arvind Kejriwal'BJP trying to delete AAP voters' names in Delhi': Kejriwal
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of trying to remove the names of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supporters from the electoral roll ahead of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.
06 Dec 2024
Akhilesh Yadav'Indiscipline': BSP expels leader over son marrying SP leader's daughter
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has expelled senior party leader Surendra Sagar from the party after the latter arranged his son's marriage to the daughter of Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Tribhuvan Dutt.
06 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)High-level probe launched after cash bundle found in Rajya Sabha
A high-level investigation has been launched after a cash bundle was found on the seat of Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi in the Rajya Sabha.
06 Dec 2024
Devendra Fadnavis'Like devil, deep sea': Fadnavis on choice between Rahul, Kejriwal
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in for a third term on Thursday at a ceremony at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai.
06 Dec 2024
DelhiModi government to purchase all farm produce at MSP: Chouhan
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has assured Rajya Sabha that the Narendra Modi government will purchase all farm produce at the minimum support price (MSP).
06 Dec 2024
Manipur'Eagerly waiting...': Manipur opposition writes to PM Modi for visit
The opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc in Manipur has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to visit the state.
06 Dec 2024
Adani Group'Modi ji...sansad mein aao'—Rahul's message to PM amid Adani row
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to come to the ongoing Parliament session and answer the allegations against the Adani Group.
06 Dec 2024
Abhishek Manu Singhvi'Lock and key...': Singhvi's dig amid cash row in Parliament
A controversy has erupted in the Rajya Sabha after a bundle of cash was allegedly found at Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi's seat.
06 Dec 2024
Abhishek Manu SinghviDhankar says cash found from Congress MP Singhvi's Parliament seat
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar informed the House on Friday that during a routine anti-sabotage inspection, a bundle of currency notes was found at seat number 222.
06 Dec 2024
Congress PresidentKharge dissolves entire Uttar Pradesh Congress unit
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has dissolved the entire Uttar Pradesh Congress unit, including the Pradesh, district, city, and block committees.
06 Dec 2024
Devendra FadnavisFadnavis's 'not revenge' message after taking oath as Maharashtra CM
Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time on Thursday.
05 Dec 2024
Amit ShahEknath Shinde to meet Amit Shah over home portfolio
Eknath Shinde will meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah after his oath-taking.
05 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Maharashtra: Fadnavis takes oath as CM; Shinde, Ajit as deputies
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the chief minister of Maharashtra for the third time on Thursday.
05 Dec 2024
Assam'Beef is not cow': Kerala BJP leader jibes Himanta
Kerala Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) vice president Major Ravi has slammed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's move to impose a beef ban.
05 Dec 2024
Akhilesh Yadav'Nature, DNA same': Adityanath compares Ayodhya, Sambhal, Bangladesh situations
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has compared the present-day scenario in Sambhal, Ayodhya, and Bangladesh to what Mughal ruler Babur's army did in Ayodhya.
05 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'Traitor': BJP alleges nexus between Soros, US-backed OCCRP and Rahul
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of being part of an alleged conspiracy against India.
05 Dec 2024
Arvind KejriwalDelhi Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel retires from electoral politics
Delhi Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel has announced his retirement from electoral politics.
05 Dec 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'Modi-Adani ek hain...': Opposition MPs—including Rahul—stage protest in Parliament
Congress MPs, led by Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, staged an unusual protest in Parliament on Thursday.
