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SC stays defamation case against lawyer over Mamata book posts
The Supreme Court has stayed a defamation case against advocate Koustav Bagchi for posting extracts of a book about West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on social media, according to NDTV.
TMC to bring impeachment motion against poll body chief today
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) will introduce an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar in both Houses of Parliament on Friday, sources told ANI.
'Epstein' chants erupt as Rahul Gandhi attacks Hardeep Puri
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has slammed the central government for allowing the United States to dictate India's oil purchase policies.
'No fuel shortage; LPG production up 28%': Hardeep Puri
Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has said that there is no fuel shortage in India while apprising the Parliament about India's energy supply situation.
'Mistook gunshot for firecracker': Farooq Abdullah after surviving assassination bid
Farooq Abdullah, the former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and National Conference chief, survived an assassination attempt on Wednesday night.
'Want to clarify...': Birla responds to opposition's now-defeated no-confidence motion
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday returned to his post after a no-confidence motion against him was defeated.
Birla returns to LS Chair after opposition's no-confidence motion defeated
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla returned to the Chair on Thursday after the no-confidence motion moved against him by the opposition was rejected a day earlier.
'Been planning for 20yrs': Man tries to kill Farooq Abdullah
A 63-year-old man, Kamal Singh Jamwal, has been arrested for allegedly attempting to assassinate former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah at a wedding in Jammu.
Opposition's no-confidence motion against LS Speaker defeated
The Lok Sabha has rejected the opposition's No Confidence Motion against Speaker Om Birla by a voice vote amid sloganeering.
'This isn't ordinary': Shah on no-confidence motion against LS Speaker
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday responded to the opposition's no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, calling it an "insult to democracy."
Stranded Indians given all help, Congress politicizing Gulf war: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that all help is being given 24/7 to Indians stranded in Gulf countries amid the US-Israel-Iran war.
'1cr people would be unemployed due to energy crisis': Kejriwal
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has slammed the central government over what he called a severe Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) shortage across India.
Modi lays foundation of projects worth ₹10,800cr in poll-bound Kerala
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of several development projects worth ₹10,800 crore in Ernakulam, Kerala.
Amit Shah to address LS on no-confidence motion against Speaker
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will speak in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, during a debate over a no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla.
LS adjourned till 2:00pm after opposition brings no-confidence against Speaker
The opposition has brought a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
Kavitha detained during protest against Telangana government's eviction drive
Telangana Jagruthi Founder K Kavitha has been detained by the police while conducting an indefinite hunger strike for victims of demolitions in Khammam's Velugumatla.
CBI summons Vijay yet again in Karur stampede case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has summoned actor-turned-politician Vijay for further questioning in connection with the deadly stampede at a political rally in Karur last year.
HC stays adverse remarks against CBI in excise policy case
The Delhi High Court has put a stay on the trial court's observations against the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the Delhi excise policy case.
'Dialogue, diplomacy only solution': Jaishankar addresses Iran war in Parliament
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar made a statement in the Rajya Sabha about the situation in West Asia, reiterating the government's position that dialogue and diplomacy are the only solution for all sides to de-escalate.
Budget 2.0 resumes: Speaker's removal motion, Iran war in focus
The second half of the Budget Session will resume on Monday.
Odisha CM slams Bengal over shifting Santhal conclave venue
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has expressed his dismay over the shifting of the International Santhal Conclave venue in West Bengal.
Mamata slams Modi, shares photo of seated PM, standing President
A political row has erupted between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal.
'Dirty politics, arrogance will shatter Trinamool': Modi slams President's 'insult'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of "dirty politics" and arrogance after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee allegedly boycotted a Santhal community event attended by President Droupadi Murmu.
Nitish Kumar's son Nishant joins JD(U), to be deputy CM
Nishant Kumar, the son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has officially joined the Janata Dal (United) party in Patna.
Kamal Haasan slams Trump over 'India has US's permission' remark
Actor-politician Kamal Haasan has slammed United States President Donald Trump after a US official claimed Washington had given India "permission" to buy Russian oil.
Mamata hits back at President Murmu, alleges BJP-scripted protocol ambush
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has responded to President Droupadi Murmu's complaints about her treatment during a recent visit to the state.
Modi slams TMC for 'shameful' insult to President Murmu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has slammed the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal for disrespecting President Droupadi Murmu during her recent visit.
TMC to support no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker: Report
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has decided to back the no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
Punjab: 2 suspects in sarpanch murder case arrested
The Moga police have arrested two suspects in the murder of Harpinder Singh, alias Happy, the sarpanch of Patto Hira Singh village.
Man booked for calling PM Modi 'traitor' on social media
A case has been filed against Rajan C Kottoor in Kannur for allegedly calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "traitor" on social media.
'Will keep an eye on everything': Nitish Kumar to MLAs
Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar, who recently resigned as Bihar Chief Minister to contest the Rajya Sabha elections, addressed senior party leaders on Friday.
Congress delegation meets Iran envoy in Delhi, condoles Khamenei's death
A Congress party delegation, including senior leaders Salman Khurshid and Pawan Khera, visited the Iran Culture House in New Delhi on Friday.
Karnataka bans social media for children under 16 in Budget
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has proposed a ban on social media for children below the age of 16.
9 states get new governors in one night; who're they
President Droupadi Murmu late Thursday night announced a major reshuffle of governors across several states and Union Territories. The changes come ahead of the assembly elections in several states, including West Bengal, Assam and Tamil Nadu.
West Bengal governor resigns ahead of assembly elections
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has resigned from his post after serving three and a half years in office.
Who'll replace Nitish Kumar as Bihar CM
Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha polls on Thursday, nearly four months after he was sworn in for a record 10th time as CM.
'There's been a desire...': Nitish Kumar on Rajya Sabha move
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday announced his decision to resign and contest for a seat in the Rajya Sabha.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to file Rajya Sabha nomination today
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will file his nomination for the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, sparking a flurry of political activity in Patna and fueling speculation over who could succeed him as CM.