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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).
Opposition MPs called to LS speaker's office after SIR uproar
The Lok Sabha was adjourned till noon on Tuesday after opposition MPs created a ruckus over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Parliament Winter Session: Lok Sabha adjourned till noon
The Lok Sabha has been adjourned till noon after opposition MPs entered the well of the House demanding discussion on the ongoing SIR.
DK Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah have second breakfast meeting in 3 days
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visited Deputy CM DK Shivakumar's home for breakfast on Tuesday.
'It's Pegasus++': Row over Centre's Sanchar Saathi directive to phonemakers
The Indian government has ordered smartphone manufacturers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on all devices.
Maharashtra local body elections: Voting underway for 264 councils
Voting for the first phase of Maharashtra's local body elections is currently underway. The elections are being held across 264 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats.
Special discussion on 'Vande Mataram' in Parliament this week
The Parliament will hold a special discussion on 150 years of "Vande Mataram" later this week.
Eknath Shinde admits strain in ties with Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has acknowledged a strain in relations with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Government confirms GPS spoofing near Delhi airport in Parliament
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has confirmed incidents of GPS spoofing and GNSS interference at Delhi and other major airports across India.
Why ED has issued show cause notice to Kerala CM
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a ₹466 crore show cause notice under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his personal secretary, and former finance minister Thomas Issac.
BLOs clash with police outside Bengal ECI office over workload
Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in West Bengal clashed with police on Monday while protesting outside the state Election Commission office.
'Biting ones sitting inside': Congress MP brings dog to Parliament
Congress Member of Parliament (MP) Renuka Chowdhury has courted controversy after she brought a puppy to the Parliament premises.
Lok Sabha passes Manipur Goods and Services Tax Bill 2025
The Lok Sabha has passed the Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025. The bill seeks to replace an ordinance that was promulgated on October 7, 2025.
Lok Sabha adjourned for today amid opposition protest over SIR
The Winter Session of the Parliament has been marred by disruptions, with the Lok Sabha adjourned for the day amid protests by opposition parties primarily over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Winter Session: Both houses adjourned till 2pm
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2:00pm on the first day of the Winter Session, after a discussion on the motion of felicitation of new Chairman CP Radhakrishnan.