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Modi's reverse-order pocket square at I-Day stokes row
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's choice of attire for India's 80th Independence Day celebrations has drawn criticism from the Indian National Congress.
Congress hits back at Modi's 'dimaagi Naxal' jab
The Congress party has hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "dimaagi Naxal" remark, calling it "It is a sure sign of his desperation."
Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi skip I-Day celebrations for 2nd year
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi skipped the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort for the second consecutive year.
MEA emphasizes respect on Rahul Gandhi-Sandeep Dikshit comments about Meloni
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has stressed the importance of mutual respect in diplomatic discourse after Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sandeep Dikshit made comments about Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Mob attacks ex-TMC MLA who hurriedly buried RG Kar victim
Former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Nirmal Ghosh was attacked by a mob outside the Khardah Police Station in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas on Friday.
'China stopped Army patrols in Arunachal': Rahul Gandhi attacks Centre
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has alleged that China has stopped the Indian Army from patrolling in several places in Arunachal Pradesh.
Sukhbir Badal breaks silence after kirpan attack at Nanded gurdwara
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal has alleged that the kirpan attack on him in Maharashtra's Nanded was part of a "larger conspiracy" to disrupt peace in Punjab.
Supreme Court quashes Rahul Gandhi's summons in Savarkar defamation case
The Supreme Court has quashed a Lucknow trial court's order summoning Rahul Gandhi in a criminal defamation case.
Nishikant Dubey mocks Rahul Gandhi with 'gastric fire' meme
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey has responded to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy approach.
Union minister JP Nadda hospitalized
Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi after he complained of uneasiness.
BJP MLA's daughter booked for slapping female cop at temple
An FIR has been filed against Tumakuru Rural MLA B Suresh Gowda's daughter for allegedly assaulting a woman PSI at Arati Ukkad Temple in Karnataka.
'Grow up': BJP attacks Rahul Gandhi over Modi hug joke
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its attack on Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sandeep Dikshit over their recent remarks at an event aimed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy.
3 AAP leaders killed after car crashes avoiding stray animal
Three Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers were killed after their car plunged into a pond near Bassian village on the Ludhiana-Raikot road early Thursday.
Parliament productivity at 19% in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha 39%
Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju has expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of discussions during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
Ex-TMC MLA arrested for 'hastily cremating' RG Kar rape-murder victim
Former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Nirmal Ghosh was arrested in Odisha on Thursday over his alleged involvement in the hasty cremation of the victim of a rape and murder case at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital two years ago.
Sukhbir Singh Badal attacked inside Nanded gurdwara; rushed to hospital
Shiromani Akali Dal chief and former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked by a nihang inside a gurdwara in Maharashtra's Nanded on Thursday.
Rahul Gandhi moves Supreme Court in disproportionate assets case
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has moved the Supreme Court against an order of the Allahabad High Court.
'56-inch ka bandar': Opposition protests with toy monkeys outside Parliament
Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) staged a protest outside the Parliament on Thursday, brandishing toy monkeys.
'Treated...as untouchable': Kharge brings up 'shuddhikaran' ceremony after his rally
A political controversy erupted in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday over a "purification" ceremony held at Haldwani's Ramlila Ground after Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's rally.
LS adjourned sine die after opening session with 'Vande Mataram'
In a historic first, the Lok Sabha opened its final Monsoon Session sitting with the national song "Vande Mataram" on Thursday.
FCRA Bill referred to JPC amid opposition uproar
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, has been referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) after the government moved a motion in the Lok Sabha.
'Will provide all answers by 3:00pm tomorrow': Shah to opposition
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said he is ready for a debate in Parliament, but the opposition needs to decide if they want to discuss or continue with the disruptions.
'Will boats now run?': Akhilesh after ₹11,200cr Noida airport flooded
Noida International Airport, also known as Jewar Airport, was temporarily flooded after heavy rainfall on Tuesday. The waterlogging occurred at a stretch connecting the terminal with the parking area.
BJP suspends Pulwama unit president after he's booked for extortion
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has suspended its Pulwama unit president Syed Showkat Gayoor after he was booked by the Jammu and Kashmir Police on extortion charges.
Rape-convict ex-MP Prajwal Revanna found with phone inside Bengaluru prison
Former Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna, who is serving a life sentence for rape and intimidation, was allegedly caught with a mobile phone inside Bengaluru's central prison.
Lok Sabha passes 2 bills, including one to rename Kerala
The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, which seeks to change the name of the state from "Kerala" to "Keralam."
Panel suggests capping hospital room rates at 3-star hotel prices
A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare has proposed capping hospital room charges at the average tariff of three-star hotels in the vicinity.
Jharkhand CM accuses BJP of misleading students protesting recruitment irregularities
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of misleading students protesting against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations.
NEET resolution passed in TN Assembly; DMK, AIADMK support move
The Tamil Nadu Assembly has passed a resolution against the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).
Suvendu Adhikari's helicopter makes emergency landing in Bengal
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing in Kolaghat on Tuesday due to bad weather, according to news agency PTI.
Tamil Nadu Speaker attends anti-abortion rally, sparks controversy
Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader JCD Prabhakar has sparked a controversy after attending an anti-abortion rally in Chennai.
Sonia Gandhi praises Manmohan Singh after SC's coal case verdict
Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi has praised ex-prime minister Manmohan Singh after the Supreme Court cleared him of any wrongdoing in the coal block allocation case.
Chaos on Parliament premises as NDA, Congress MPs stage protest
Chaotic scenes were seen on the Parliament premises on Tuesday as both the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and Congress MPs held protests against each other.
Rahul Gandhi slams police for using force against Jharkhand students
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has condemned the police's use of force against students protesting in Jharkhand. The protests were against alleged irregularities in recruitment exams.
Rahul Gandhi rejects debate, demands Amit Shah explain police action
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has rejected the government's offer for a discussion on student issues.
Lok Sabha passes Tribunals Reforms Bill amid opposition protests
The Lok Sabha has passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, without a debate.
Abhishek Banerjee gets SC nod for foreign medical treatment
The Supreme Court has allowed Trinamool Congress General Secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee to travel abroad for three weeks for eye treatment.
Amit Shah likely to address Parliament logjam over student protests
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to address the ongoing Parliament logjam over student protests.
Tamil Nadu Assembly passes state song resolution for official events
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's resolution to make the singing of Tamil Thaai Vazhthu mandatory at the start of official events was passed by the state Assembly on Monday.
Jharkhand JPSC-JSCC protest: BJP leaders detained
Leader of Opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly, Babulal Marandi, and several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders were detained by state police on Monday.