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11 Aug 2023

Raghav Chadha

Raghav Chadha suspended from Rajya Sabha over forging signature allegations

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha was suspended from the Rajya Sabha on Friday over an alleged "breach of privilege." Notably, four MPs alleged that he included their names in a house panel without their consent, in violation of rules.

11 Aug 2023

Rahul Gandhi

'Why would RaGa give flying kiss to buddhi?' Congress MLA

Amid the ongoing controversy over Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Smriti Irani accusing Congress MP Rahul Gandhi of blowing a flying kiss toward her inside the Lok Sabha, a fresh row has erupted. This time, it is over a remark made by a Congress MLA from Bihar.

Monsoon Session ends today, logjam over Manipur continues

Parliament's Monsoon Session is set to end on Friday after multiple disruptions and an unsuccessful no-confidence motion brought by the opposition to corner the government regarding Manipur, which has been witnessing a civil war-like situation for 100 days.

Congress MP Adhir Chowdhury suspended from Lok Sabha over misconduct

Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has been suspended from the Lok Sabha for unruly behavior during the proceedings in the Lok Sabha.

10 Aug 2023

Narendra Modi

No-confidence motion against NDA government defeated in Lok Sabha

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has survived a no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha.

10 Aug 2023

Narendra Modi

Opposition MPs walk out of Lok Sabha during Modi's address

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha on Thursday on the no-confidence motion against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government, MPs of the opposition parties staged a walkout from the House in between the BJP supremo's speech.

10 Aug 2023

Narendra Modi

BJP will secure 'grand victory' in 2024 general elections: Modi

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supremo and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the Lok Sabha on the no-confidence motion moved by the opposition against the central government.

10 Aug 2023

Rahul Gandhi

RaGa's 'Bharat Mata,' BJP 'set fire in Manipur' remarks expunged

Parts of Rahul Gandhi's address during the discussion on the no-confidence motion on Wednesday were removed from House records on the chairman's orders, The Indian Express reported.

10 Aug 2023

Nirmala Sitharaman

India's economy is doing well despite global meltdown: Sitharaman

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated in Parliament on Thursday that the Indian economy is doing well despite the global meltdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

10 Aug 2023

Raghav Chadha

'Forged' signatures row: Raghav Chadha challenges BJP to show paper

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha on Thursday hit back at the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused him of fraud.

10 Aug 2023

Narendra Modi

PM Modi addresses Lok Sabha on no-confidence motion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha on the no-confidence motion filed against his government by the opposition on Thursday.

09 Aug 2023

Amit Shah

Politics on Manipur shameful, opposition not ready for debate: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that the opposition was politicizing the Manipur situation, which was "shameful."

09 Aug 2023

Amit Shah

Modi most popular PM, no-confidence motion misleading: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the most popular prime minister of India after independence.

09 Aug 2023

Rahul Gandhi

Flying kiss row: BJP demands action against 'misogynist' Rahul Gandhi

After Congress MP Rahul Gandhi launched a tirade against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the debate over the no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, BJP MP Smriti Irani accused him of blowing a flying kiss after his address.

09 Aug 2023

Smriti Irani

'You are not India': Smriti Irani attacks opposition bloc

The Lok Sabha witnessed a fiery exchange of words between Union Minister Smriti Irani and Congress leaders during the debate on the no-confidence motion against the central government on Wednesday.

09 Aug 2023

Rahul Gandhi

No-confidence motion debate: RaGa attacks PM Modi, BJP over Manipur

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi launched a tirade against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government on Wednesday during the second day of the debate on the no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha.

09 Aug 2023

Rahul Gandhi

No-confidence motion day 2: Rahul Gandhi starts debate

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi opened the debate on the no-confidence motion on day 2 on Wednesday.

08 Aug 2023

Delhi Government

How Delhi services bill will change governance

The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, is on its way to President Droupadi Murmu to be turned into law after being approved by both Houses of Parliament.

08 Aug 2023

Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi gets back bungalow in Lutyens' Delhi

A day after being reinstated as a Lok Sabha MP, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was re-allotted his bungalow in Delhi on Tuesday.

08 Aug 2023

Rahul Gandhi

Brought no-confidence motion to break Modi's 'maun vrat': Gaurav Gogoi

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday opened the debate on the no-confidence motion against the central government after Rahul Gandhi's name as lead speaker was withdrawn at the last minute.

08 Aug 2023

Lok Sabha

What to expect from no-confidence motion debate in Parliament today

The Lok Sabha is set for high-voltage action as the debate over the no-confidence motion against the Centre begins on Tuesday.

08 Aug 2023

Jagdeep Dhankhar

TMC's O'Brien suspended from Rajya Sabha for 'unruly behavior'

The Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien has been suspended from the House for the rest of the Monsoon Session for alleged "unruly behavior" and "disregard" to Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar while raising the Manipur issue.

08 Aug 2023

Raghav Chadha

Raghav Chadha may face FIR for 'forged' motion in Parliament

Trouble appears to be brewing for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha, as four Rajya Sabha MPs have demanded to move a Privilege Motion against him.

08 Aug 2023

Narendra Modi

No-confidence motion: RaGa to open debate, Centre readies defense line

The three-day debate over the no-confidence motion will begin on Tuesday amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's absence.

Delhi ordinance bill passed in Rajya Sabha

The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, has been passed by the Rajya Sabha late on Monday.

07 Aug 2023

Ashwini Vaishnaw

Lok Sabha passes Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023

The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, with a voice vote, amid strong protests from the opposition.

07 Aug 2023

Lok Sabha

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned amid ruckus on Manipur violence

The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned till 2:00pm on Monday amid a ruckus created by both the opposition party members as well as the Treasury benches.

07 Aug 2023

Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi reinstated as Lok Sabha MP

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha membership was restored on Monday after the Supreme Court stayed his conviction in the criminal defamation case over his "Modi surname" remark on Friday.

Delhi services bill to be tabled in Rajya Sabha today

The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, will be tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Monday after it was passed in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.

06 Aug 2023

Manipur

Manipur: BJP's Kuki ally withdraws support from Biren Singh government

In a blow to the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Manipur, its partner Kuki People's Alliance (KPA), on Sunday reportedly withdrew support to Chief Minister N Biren Singh's government in the violence-hit state.

05 Aug 2023

Amit Shah

Odisha: Amit Shah to hold meeting on left-wing extremism

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is reportedly scheduled to hold an important meeting on left-wing extremism in Odisha on Saturday.

05 Aug 2023

Jammu And Kashmir

Article 370 abrogation anniversary: Mufti, PDP leaders under 'house arrest'

On the fourth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, former Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister and Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) supremo Mehbooba Mufti and several other party leaders have been allegedly put under "house arrest" on Saturday.

05 Aug 2023

Haryana

Nuh violence was 'pre-planned,' hints Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij has suggested that the Nuh violence on Monday was "pre-planned" while describing the way bullets were shot from the hillocks and stones were collected on rooftops of buildings.

04 Aug 2023

Rahul Gandhi

After SC order, will Rahul Gandhi rejoin Parliament this session?

In a big relief, the Supreme Court on Friday stayed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's conviction in the criminal defamation case over his "Modi surname" remark.

04 Aug 2023

Lok Sabha Elections

Pakistan's Seema Haider to contest in 2024 general elections: Report

Pakistan's Seema Ghulam Haider, who entered India illegally via Nepal with her four children to meet her Indian lover Sachin Meena earlier this year, has reportedly received an offer to join a political party.

04 Aug 2023

Amit Shah

Shah available for just 1-day in Parliament for Manipur debate

The central government has reportedly notified Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar that Union Home Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Shah will be available only on the final day of the ongoing Parliament Monsoon Session for discussing the Manipur issue.

03 Aug 2023

Lok Sabha

Delhi bill set for smooth sailing in Parliament: Here's why

The central government on Thursday tabled the controversial Delhi services bill in the Lok Sabha amid outrage from the opposition.

03 Aug 2023

Amit Shah

Delhi ordinance bill passed in Lok Sabha

The National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, was passed in the Lok Sabha on Thursday following a fierce debate.

03 Aug 2023

Parliament

Opposition seeks earlier date for no-confidence debate

Opposition parties reportedly wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday, requesting an earlier date for the no-confidence debate so that they could participate in the discussions on bills.

02 Aug 2023

Haryana

Haryana violence: Why CM, Deputy CM are contradicting each other

After two days of communal riots in Haryana following a rally by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal, the administration and government are reportedly acting against the perpetrators of the violence while appealing to citizens to maintain peace.