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'Muslims would accept death...': Jamiat chief amid Vande Mataram debate
Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind President Maulana Arshad Madani has spoken out against the national song Vande Mataram, saying its lyrics contradict Islamic monotheism.
Opposition MPs move impeachment motion against judge over lamp-lighting row
A group of MPs from the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc has filed an impeachment notice against Madras High Court Judge GR Swaminathan.
'If Vande Mataram wasn't divided...India wouldn't have been partitioned': Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday blamed the division of the national song "Vande Mataram" for India's partition.
Sonia Gandhi gets court notice over '1980-81 electoral roll entry'
A Delhi court has issued notices to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and the Delhi Police on a plea challenging the inclusion of her name in the electoral roll three years before she became an Indian citizen, as reported by Bar and Bench.
'Vande mataram not limited to Bengal': Shah counters Priyanka Gandhi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has defended the discussion on "Vande Mataram" in the Rajya Sabha, dismissing allegations of it being politically motivated ahead of West Bengal elections.
'No airline...will be permitted to cause such hardship': Aviation Minister
The Winter Session saw the Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu address the Lok Sabha on Tuesday over the IndiGo crisis, which has resulted in hundreds of flights being canceled for eight straight days.
ECI has no justification to hold SIR: Congress in Parliament
The winter session of Parliament is currently underway, with the Lok Sabha debating electoral reforms.
NDA celebrates resounding Bihar Assembly victory with Modi's felicitation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday felicitated by the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs for their resounding win in the recent Bihar elections.
Aviation Minister vows 'very strict action' over IndiGo chaos
Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu has promised "very, very strict action" against IndiGo after a recent flight disruption.
MP minister's brother arrested in inter-state ganja racket
A major inter-state ganja (cannabis) smuggling racket has been busted in Madhya Pradesh's Satna district.
Man with gun tries to enter Vijay's rally; detained
A man carrying a gun was detained by security personnel while trying to enter a public meeting of actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) party in Puducherry on Tuesday.
'New science?' Kejriwal mocks CM's 'AQI is like temperature' remark
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's remarks on using water sprinklers at pollution hotspots have drawn criticism from former CM Arvind Kejriwal.
Rahul Gandhi to kick off debate on electoral reforms today
Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will kickstart a debate on election reforms in the Lower House on Tuesday.
'Kaun baithayega?': Rajnath Singh confronts Opposition during 'Vande Mataram' debate
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lost his temper while addressing the Lok Sabha on the national song Vande Mataram.
DMK MPs move to impeach judge over lamp order: Report
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Members of Parliament are planning to impeach Judge GR Swaminathan of the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, according to a report by India Today.
Priyanka Gandhi calls PM's 'Vande Mataram' claim false, cites letter
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has dismissed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claim that Jawaharlal Nehru had accepted Muhammad Ali Jinnah's sentiments on Vande Mataram.
ED wants FIR against TN Minister in ₹1,020cr tender manipulation
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has unearthed a major scam in Tamil Nadu's Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MAWS) Department.
Months before IndiGo crisis, panel warned of pilot duty violations
Months before the ongoing IndiGo flight cancellations, a parliamentary committee had warned of possible risks in India's aviation system.
'Opposing Vande Mataram stanzas sowed seeds of division': PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a 10-hour-long discussion in the Lok Sabha on Monday to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the national song, Vande Mataram.
No roadshow, QR-only entry for Vijay's Puducherry meet post-Karur tragedy
Actor-politician Vijay is scheduled to address a public meeting in Puducherry on December 9.
Telangana to name Hyderabad road after Trump, BJP reacts
The Telangana government has decided to rename a prominent road in Hyderabad after United States President Donald Trump.
Modi to initiate debate on Vande Mataram's 150th anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead a special debate in the Lok Sabha on Monday, marking the 150th anniversary of the national song, Vande Mataram.
Tej Pratap hasn't paid power bill of ₹3.6L for 3yrs
Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) leader Tej Pratap Yadav allegedly has not paid his electricity bill of over ₹3.6 lakh for his private residence in Patna's Beur area for three years.
Aviation minister addresses Rahul Gandhi's 'monopoly' charge over IndiGo chaos
Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has responded to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations of a "government monopoly model" for the ongoing IndiGo flight cancellations.
Trinamool MLA suspended for 'Babri mosque' remarks lays foundation stone
Suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Humayun Kabir laid the foundation stone of a mosque in Rejinagar, Murshidabad district, West Bengal, on Saturday.
Jharkhand CM Soren appears before MP-MLA court in ED case
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren appeared before the MP-MLA court on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in connection with a case of alleged non-compliance with summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
'Warm, engaging atmosphere...': Tharoor on state dinner with Putin
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor described the recent state banquet for Russian President Vladimir Putin at Rashtrapati Bhavan as a "warm" and "engaging" evening.
'No work calls after office hours': Private member's bill introduced
A private member's bill, the "Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025," was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Friday.
Sonia Gandhi slams 'project to vilify Nehru'
Congress MP Sonia Gandhi has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of trying to "denigrate, distort, demean and defame" India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, India Today reported.
Suspended TMC MLA's Babri mosque event today, BJP's 'Babur' warning
Suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Humayun Kabir is set to lay the foundation stone of a mosque modeled after the Babri Masjid today in Beldanga, West Bengal's Murshidabad district.
Not Rahul Gandhi but Tharoor invited to Putin dinner: Reports
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has reportedly been invited to a state banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu in honor of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
IndiGo's 500+ cancellations spark monopoly, regulatory concerns in Parliament
The recent cancellation of around 500 flights by IndiGo has sparked a debate in the Rajya Sabha.
'Not here to shout...': Tharoor chastises Congress over Parliament chaos
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has spoken out against the ongoing disruptions in the Indian Parliament, calling for a return to meaningful debate.
'Monopoly model': Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over IndiGo flight cancellations
Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Rahul Gandhi has slammed the central government for IndiGo's ongoing operational issues, which have led to over 500 flight cancellations on Friday.
On camera: Ex-AIADMK MLA slaps elderly woman twice amid dispute
A former All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) legislator, Arjunan, was caught on camera slapping an elderly woman in Salem, Tamil Nadu.
'Breaking tradition': Rahul Gandhi protests over no opposition-Putin meeting
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has accused the central government of breaking a long-standing tradition of allowing opposition leaders to meet visiting foreign dignitaries.
TMC suspends MLA for 'will build Babri Masjid' remark
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has suspended its MLA Humayun Kabir after he proposed to build a mosque in Murshidabad, modeled on the Babri Masjid.
'Maza lijiye...': Opposition protests on Parliament premises over air pollution
Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) staged a protest on the Parliament premises on Thursday over air pollution in Delhi and other parts of North India.
'Complete lie': Congress leaders slam Rajnath Singh's Nehru-Babri Masjid remark
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has slammed Defense Minister Rajnath Singh's remarks on Jawaharlal Nehru and the Babri Masjid as "distractions" from important public issues.
'SIR is simple, don't complicate': Modi to Bengal BJP MPs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Members of Parliament from West Bengal to keep the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise simple and transparent.
'Na snooping sambhav hai…': Jyotiraditya Scindia defends Sanchar Saathi app
Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has defended the Sanchar Saathi app against rising privacy concerns in Parliament on Wednesday.
Opposition MPs wear gas masks in Parliament over Delhi's pollution
Several opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) donned gas masks inside the Parliament during the Winter Session to protest against Delhi's deteriorating air quality.
Delhi municipal by-polls: Full list of winners in 12 wards
The results of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) bypolls are out, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) winning seven out of 12 seats.
Delhi's MCD Bypolls: BJP wins 7; AAP 3; Congress 1
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won seven out of the 12 wards in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) by-elections.
Congress posts AI video of Modi as 'Chaiwala;' stokes controversy
A recent social media post by Congress leader Ragini Nayak has sparked a major controversy. The post features an artificial intelligence (AI)-generated video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, depicting him as a tea seller.
MCD bypolls: BJP wins 2 wards, leads in 5 others
The counting of votes for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) by-elections is underway, with early trends indicating a strong performance by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Nehru sought public funds for Babri Masjid, claims Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has alleged that India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, wanted to use public money to construct the Babri Masjid.
'Why so many Hindu gods?' Revanth Reddy's remarks stir row
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has sparked a political controversy with his remarks on Hindu deities.
Kerala BJP fields 'Sonia Gandhi' for panchayat polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded a candidate named Sonia Gandhi for the upcoming panchayat election in Munnar, Kerala.
'Fair request': SC asks ECI to re-extend Kerala SIR deadline
The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to consider extending the deadline for submitting enumeration forms in Kerala's SIR process in view of the ongoing process for local body elections.
'Pets not allowed outside Parliament...but inside': Rahul amid dog row
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has added fuel to the fire amid an ongoing row over his party colleague Renuka Chowdhury bringing a stray dog to the Parliament premises.
'Army generals pressured to speak in government's support': Congress MP
Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury has made a statement alleging that Army leaders are being pressured to publicly support the government, which has stirred a controversy.
SC stays POCSO case against former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa
The Supreme Court has temporarily halted the trial proceedings against former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) case.
House debates on 'Vande Mataram,' poll reform on Monday, Tuesday
The Lok Sabha will hold a debate on the 150th anniversary of the national song "Vande Mataram" on Monday, while a discussion on electoral reforms is scheduled for Tuesday.
Consensus reached to let Lok Sabha function smoothly starting tomorrow
Following a floor leaders' meeting in the room of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, it has been decided that the House will run smoothly from Wednesday, without any disruption, ANI reported.
Centre ready for debate on SIR after opposition's demands: Report
The central government has agreed to a parliamentary debate on electoral reforms, especially the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls, according to NDTV, which cited sources.
'Sanchar Sathi app can be deleted': Minister clarifies after backlash
Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has clarified that the Sanchar Saathi app is optional for users after the opposition raised privacy concerns, likening it to the controversial Pegasus spyware.
'Shivakumar will be CM when high command decides...': Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said he and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar are ready to take on a possible no-confidence motion from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).