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'Ready to fight black law...bulldozed MGNREGA': Sonia Gandhi
Veteran Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has slammed the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government for "bulldozing" the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
'Mob rule in Bangladesh very concerning': Shashi Tharoor
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has expressed grave concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in Bangladesh, in particular referring to the incident where a Hindu man was lynched.
'SIR to ensure infiltrators are out...': Modi in Assam
Addressing a rally in Guwahati, Assam, on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Election Commission of India (ECI) has started the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to keep "infiltrators" out of the electoral process.
'Modi bulldozed SHANTI Bill to restore peace with Trump': Congress
The Congress party has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government of hastily passing the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill.
PM Modi virtually addresses Bengal rally as fog blocks chopper
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in West Bengal's Nadia district virtually on Saturday, after dense fog prevented his helicopter from landing.
How productive were Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha this Winter Session
The Sixth session of the 18th Lok Sabha, which started on December 1, ended on Friday.
Cash-for-query case: Delhi High Court grants relief to Mahua Moitra
The Delhi High Court has set aside the Lokpal of India's order granting sanction to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to file a chargesheet against Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra.
Parliament Winter Session concludes as both Houses adjourned sine die
The Parliament has concluded its winter session after both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned sine die. The session was marked by intense discussions on economic, social, and strategic implications of the bills.
Opposition leaders sleep outside Parliament protesting VB-G RAM G Bill
Opposition party leaders staged an overnight dharna in the Parliament complex after the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, or VB-G RAM G Bill, was passed in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.
Priyanka Gandhi meets with Nitin Gadkari; here's what happened
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari at his office in Parliament on Thursday.
'DMK evil, TVK pure...': Vijay's poll pitch at Erode rally
Actor-politician Vijay has launched a scathing attack on the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government in Tamil Nadu.
G Ram G Bill, replacing MGNREGA, clears Lok Sabha
The Viksit Bharat—Guaranteed for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), or VB—G Ram G Bill, 2025, has been passed in Lok Sabha amid massive protests from the opposition.
'Santa behosh ho gaye': AAP's skit mocks BJP over pollution
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released a video skit to criticize the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over Delhi's worsening air quality.
BJP 'identifies' TMC MP who vaped inside Parliament; shares video
Amit Malviya, the Bharatiya Janata Party's IT cell chief, has claimed that the Trinamool Congress MP accused of vaping inside the Lok Sabha is Kirti Azad.
Muslim CPM leader given Brahmin surname in Bengal SIR draft
In an unusual incident during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in West Bengal, Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPM) state general secretary Mohammed Salim and his son Atish Aziz were assigned a Brahmin surname.
'If he touched elsewhere?' Minister defends Nitish Kumar's hijab act
Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad has landed in hot water for his controversial remarks on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's hijab incident.
'Not sorry': Congress's Prithviraj Chavan defiant on Operation Sindoor remark
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has refused to apologize for his controversial statement that India was "defeated" on the first day of Operation Sindooron.
'Congress hates armed forces': BJP slams Chavan's 'Operation Sindoor' remarks
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed former Maharashtra chief minister Prithviraj Chavan for his remarks on the Indian Air Force and "Operation Sindoor."
'Modi ji has deep dislike for 2 things': Rahul Gandhi
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has slammed the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the introduction of the G RAM G bill.
'Impossible...working to fix it': Delhi minister apologizes for toxic air
Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has apologized for the city's air pollution, calling it "impossible" for any elected government to improve air quality within nine to 10 months.
Nitish Kumar hijab row: BJP shares Ashok Gehlot 'ghoonghat' video
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its political attack after a video of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar went viral.
WB sports minister resigns over chaos at Lionel Messi's event
Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas has submitted his resignation to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee following the mess during football icon Lionel Messi's 'GOAT India' tour in Kolkata, Trinamool leader Kunal Ghosh said.
'Mahatma Gandhi lives in our hearts': Government defends MGNREGA renaming
The Lok Sabha on Tuesday witnessed a heated debate over the government's decision to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
Lok Sabha: Bill proposing 100% FDI in insurance sector introduced
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today introduced the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha.
Delhi CM booed with 'AQI' chants during Messi event
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was greeted with chants of "AQI, AQI" at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday. The event was to welcome football legend Lionel Messi as part of his India tour.
Bengal SIR: 58L names deleted in poll body's draft list
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released the draft electoral rolls for West Bengal, deleting over 58 lakh voter names.
Court dismisses ED's complaint against Gandhis in National Herald case
A Delhi court has dismissed the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) money laundering complaint against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. The complaint was related to the National Herald case.
'What is this?' Nitish Kumar pulls doctor's hijab at event
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has landed in controversy after a video of him pulling down a newly recruited AYUSH doctor's hijab went viral.
Priyanka Vadra, Prashant Kishor met after Bihar rout: Report
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor met last week at Sonia Gandhi's 10, Janpath residence in Delhi, NDTV reported, citing sources.
Why BJP got working president, rather than full-time one
Bihar's Road Construction Minister Nitin Nabin has been appointed as the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) National Working President.
Mumbai civic body polls to be held on January 15
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections will be held on January 15, 2026. The results will be declared the next day.
'Why removing Gandhi's name? MGNREGA scheme renaming sparks row
The Narendra Modi-led government has proposed a new scheme, the Viksit Bharat Guarantee For Rozgar And Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), or VB G RAM G Bill.
BJP appoints election in-charges for 2026 Tamil Nadu, Assam elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Union Minister Piyush Goyal and MP Baijayant Panda as election in-charges for the upcoming 2026 assembly polls in Tamil Nadu and Assam, respectively.
'Marry women to sleep with': CPM leader after poll win
Sayed Ali Majeed, a member of Kerala's ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist) or CPM, has sparked controversy with his misogynistic remarks during an event in Malappuram district.
Vijay gets permission for December 18 rally with 84 conditions
The police in Erode, Tamil Nadu, have granted permission for TVK chief Vijay's election rally on December 18.
'Sonia Gandhi must say sorry...': BJP on Congress workers' slogans
A major controversy has erupted after derogatory slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi were shouted at a Congress rally in Rajasthan.
Congress leader who challenged party's leadership to Sonia Gandhi expelled
Former Congress MLA Mohammed Moquim has been expelled from the party for "anti-party" activities.
Bihar minister Nitin Nabin appointed BJP's national working president
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Bihar minister Nitin Nabin as its new national working president. He will succeed JP Nadda in the role.
BJP alleges Congress's 'controversial' slogans at 'vote chori' rally
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has alleged that the Indian National Congress aims to "eliminate" Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to a report by NDTV.
Who is Pankaj Chaudhary, UP BJP's new president?
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary as its new Uttar Pradesh unit president, The Indian Express reported.
Messi Kolkata event chaos 'pre-planned'...? TMC alleges 'saffron' hand
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has raised questions over the recent chaos and vandalism during Lionel Messi's Kolkata visit.
Parliament panel praises Sonam Wangchuk's HIAL for 'exemplary work'
A Parliamentary panel has lauded the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives (HIAL), founded by Ladakh educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk.
Goa electoral rolls: Over 1 lakh names may be deleted
Goa's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sanjay Goel has announced that over one lakh voters could be removed from the state's electoral rolls.
'99% chance...': Congress MLA predicts Shivakumar will be Karnataka CM
H A Iqbal Hussain, a Congress MLA from Ramanagara, has predicted that Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar will become the Chief Minister of Karnataka on January 6.
NDA scores decisive victory in Waqf dispute epicenter Munambam
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has won the Munambam ward in Kerala's Ernakulam district, a major political breakthrough for the alliance.
Bishnoi gang's audio clip surfaces after Pawan Singh's threat claim
The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has denied threatening Bhojpuri singer and former BJP member Pawan Singh, who claimed he received threats for sharing a stage with Bollywood actor Salman Khan.
BJP makes history in Kerala, wrests Thiruvananthapuram Corporation from CPI(M)
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has made history in the Kerala local body polls.
Mamata Banerjee apologizes to Messi, fans after stadium chaos
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has publicly apologized to football superstar Lionel Messi and his fans after a chaotic event at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
Former Union Minister urges Congress to reclaim opposition's credibility
Former Union Minister Ashwani Kumar has said the Indian National Congress (INC) must "look inward for weaknesses rather than finding fault" with its opponents.
NRI files complaint against Siddaramaiah's aide's son alleging ₹17.5cr fraud
A ₹17.5 crore cheating case has come to light in Karnataka, with the son of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's officer on special duty (OSD) being named as an accused.
'Cannot cap airfares for whole year': Aviation minister tells Parliament
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has said that the government cannot impose a year-round cap on airfares as ticket prices usually go up during festival seasons.
'Single cigarette doesn't matter': TMC MP smokes outside Parliament building
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saugata Roy was spotted smoking a cigarette on the premises of Parliament on Friday.
Tharoor skips Rahul Gandhi-led Congress MPs' meet for 3rd time
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor missed a meeting of the party's Lok Sabha lawmakers on Friday. This is the third consecutive time he has skipped such meetings in recent weeks.
Vaping row: Anurag Thakur lodges complaint with Lok Sabha speaker
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) Anurag Thakur has lodged a complaint with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla regarding the violation of Parliamentary rules and statutory laws after he accused an unnamed TMC MP of smoking an e-cigarette in the Lok Sabha.
Lok Sabha adjourned till noon after tributes to Shivraj Patil
Lok Sabha proceedings have been adjourned till 12 after members paid tributes to former Speaker and Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, who passed away on Friday. He was 90.
Ex-Union Home Minister and LS Speaker Shivraj Patil passes away
Senior Congress leader and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil passed away at his residence in Latur, Maharashtra on Friday morning. He was 91. Patil had been ailing for some time before his demise, per ANI.
'Use kitchen tools...': Mamata urges women to fight against SIR
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged women to be prepared for action if their names are removed from the voter list during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
ECI extends SIR deadline for 5 states; Bengal excluded
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) deadline for five states and one Union Territory by a week.
Anurag Thakur accuses TMC MP of vaping in Lok Sabha
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Anurag Thakur on Thursday accused an unnamed Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP of smoking an e-cigarette inside the Lok Sabha.
'Shah was nervous..hands trembled': Rahul Gandhi on Lok Sabha face-off
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday escalated his attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah, claiming the BJP leader "was very nervous," and "his hands were trembling" during their confrontation over electoral reforms in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
BJP MP withdraws forensic question, Opposition walks out of RS
Opposition parties, led by the Congress, staged a walkout in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, December 10.
Rahul Gandhi disagrees with PM, Shah's central panel chiefs' selection
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday raised objections during a high-level meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
'Lies spread about SIR': Amit Shah says Opposition misled people
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday questioned the opposition in the Lok Sabha over the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls amid the Opposition's vote chori claims.
'Challenge you to debate': Rahul Gandhi interrupts Shah's SIR address
The Lok Sabha witnessed a heated exchange between Home Minister Amit Shah and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi during a debate on the SIR.
Priyanka defends Rahul Gandhi's Berlin trip amid ongoing Parliament session
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his upcoming trip to Berlin during the Parliament's Winter Session.
UP: Urban voters returning to rural rolls leave BJP scrambling
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) faces a peculiar challenge in Uttar Pradesh as the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls nears completion.
'Not going': Shashi Tharoor declines 'Veer Savarkar Award'
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has declined the Veer Savarkar International Impact Award 2025. Tharoor was chosen as one of the recipients of the inaugural Veer Savarkar International Impact Award 2025 on Wednesday in New Delhi.