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09 Dec 2023
Ashok GehlotGehlot jibes at BJP amid delay over Rajasthan CM's appointment
Veteran Congress leader and outgoing Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot took a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday for not announcing its chief ministerial face in the state.
09 Dec 2023
Meenakshi LekhiMeenakshi Lekhi denies answering Parliament question on Hamas's terrorist designation
Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi on Saturday refuted claims of approving a response to a question in the Lok Sabha about labeling Hamas a terrorist organization in India.
09 Dec 2023
TelanganaWon't take oath administered by Akbaruddin Owaisi: Telangana BJP MLA
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA-elect Raja Singh has opposed All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Akbaruddin Owaisi's appointment as the pro-tem speaker of the Telangana Assembly.
08 Dec 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP appoints observers to pick CMs for Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appointed observers on Friday to begin the process of selecting chief ministers in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh.
08 Dec 2023
Mahua MoitraBJP's end begins: Mahua Moitra roars after Lok Sabha expulsion
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra said on Friday that the Ethics Committee has no power to expel her.
08 Dec 2023
Mahua MoitraTMC MP Mahua Moitra expelled from Lok Sabha
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has been expelled from the Lok Sabha after a majority of MPs voted in favor of the ethics panel's recommendation that she be removed.
08 Dec 2023
MizoramWho is ex-IPS officer Lalduhoma, Mizoram's new chief minister?
Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) chief Lalduhoma officially took oath as the new chief minister of Mizoram on Friday.
08 Dec 2023
Mahua MoitraPanel report on Mahua Moitra tabled, House adjourned till 2pm
The Parliamentary Ethics Committee presented its report on the "cash-for-query" case against Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra in the Lok Sabha on Friday.
07 Dec 2023
TelanganaTelangana: Revanth Reddy takes down barricades fortifying CM's residence
Just minutes after taking oath as Telangana's Chief Minister, Anumula Revanth Reddy made good on a campaign promise by ordering the removal of iron barricades surrounding his official residence, Pragathi Bhavan, in Hyderabad.
07 Dec 2023
TelanganaDalit deputy CM, ex-Naxalite: Meet Telangana's newly-appointed 11 ministers
Congress leader Anumula Revanth Reddy (54) was sworn in as the chief minister of Telangana on Thursday.
07 Dec 2023
Mamata BanerjeeMahua Moitra slams Giriraj Singh's 'thumka' remark on Mamata Banerjee
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Giriraj Singh stirred a fresh controversy on Wednesday after he criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for her participation in the Kolkata International Film Festival.
07 Dec 2023
Vasundhara RajeVasundhara Raje reaches Delhi amid speculations over Rajasthan CM post
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vasundhara Raje reached Delhi on Wednesday night amid speculations about the Rajasthan chief ministerial face.
06 Dec 2023
TelanganaTelangana: Can Revanth Reddy deliver Congress's promises?
As Anumula Revanth Reddy gears up to become the next chief minister of Telangana, he faces the challenge of balancing the state's finances while delivering on the "six guarantees" promised by the Congress during the recent assembly elections.
06 Dec 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)I regret: DMK MP apologizes for 'Gaumutra' remark in Parliament
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP DNV Senthil Kumar on Wednesday withdrew his controversial statement calling Hindi heartland "Gaumutra (cow urine) states" in Parliament.
06 Dec 2023
Pranab MukherjeeDisillusioned Pranab Mukherjee denounced Gandhi-Nehru hegemony in Congress: Daughter's book
Sharmistha Mukherjee, daughter of former President and lifelong Congressman Pranab Mukherjee, has penned a book called Pranab, My Father: A Daughter Remembers, which offers a glimpse into her father's thoughts on the Gandhi family, especially Rahul Gandhi.
06 Dec 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)10 BJP MPs elected to state assemblies resign from Parliament
In a significant development, 10 of the 12 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs who won assembly elections from their respective constituencies in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan resigned from Parliament on Wednesday, NDTV reported.
06 Dec 2023
Amit ShahParliament: Amit Shah likely to speak on J&K bills today
Home Minister Amit Shah will reportedly respond to the debate on the two key bills on Jammu and Kashmir in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
INDIA holds 'informal meeting' as gathering postponed after allies skip
The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) held an informal meeting of the bloc's floor leaders at Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's residence on Wednesday.
06 Dec 2023
Narendra ModiBJP may choose new faces as CMs in 3 states
After its recent impressive electoral victories, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is currently in the hectic process of selecting candidates for chief minister positions in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh.
05 Dec 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Result of insulting Sanatan: BJP as Congress questions EVM reliability
After the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won assembly polls in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan, Congress stalwart Digvijaya Singh questioned the trustworthiness of electronic voting machines (EVMs).
05 Dec 2023
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS)Congress has slim majority in Telangana, unexpected result: BRS leader
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader and six-time MLA Talasani Srinivas Yadav has opened up about the party's disappointing performance in Telangana's assembly elections.
05 Dec 2023
Rahul GandhiRevanth Reddy next Telangana CM; swearing-in on Thursday: Congress
Telangana Congress chief Anumula Revanth Reddy—credited for the party's recent win in the state assembly elections—has officially been chosen as the chief minister.
05 Dec 2023
Madhya PradeshKamal Nath likely to resign as MP Congress chief: Report
Madhya Pradesh Congress President Kamal Nath is likely to meet party chief Mallikarjun Kharge soon and tender his resignation from the post, reports said on Tuesday.
05 Dec 2023
Akhilesh YadavINDIA meet postponed as 3 leaders say they can't attend
A crucial opposition bloc meeting scheduled for Wednesday in Delhi has been deferred to December 18.
05 Dec 2023
Amit ShahAmit Shah to move bills amending J&K reservation, reorganization laws
On the second day of the Parliament's Winter Session on Tuesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will reportedly move two bills related to Jammu and Kashmir.
04 Dec 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Congress leaders snubbed poll-strategist Kanugolu in Rajasthan, MP? Here's truth
Poll strategist Sunil Kanugolu—credited for the Congress's Telangana win—has reportedly been snubbed by senior party leaders in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
04 Dec 2023
TelanganaTelangana CM, 2 deputy CMs to be sworn-in today: Report
The Congress is set to form the state government in Telangana, with one chief minister and two deputy CMs taking their oaths on Monday, reported ETV Bharat.
04 Dec 2023
Raghav ChadhaAAP MP Raghav Chadha's Rajya Sabha suspension revoked
The Rajya Sabha on Monday revoked the suspension of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha from the Upper House.
04 Dec 2023
MizoramIPS to CM candidate: Know about Lalduhoma's fascinating political journey
With the counting of votes for Mizoram's assembly elections underway on Monday, all eyes are on Lalduhoma and the six-party Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) alliance led by him.
04 Dec 2023
MizoramElection results: ZPM wins Mizoram, set to form next government
As the vote counting for Mizoram's assembly elections concluded on Monday, the opposition Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) secured a landslide victory in the state.
04 Dec 2023
Mahua MoitraParliament Winter Session: Ethics committee to submit report on Moitra
The Parliament Winter Session is set to begin on Monday and conclude on December 22.
04 Dec 2023
MizoramMizoram election results: Counting underway for 40 seats; ZPM leading
The counting of votes for the Mizoram Assembly elections began at 8:00am on Monday after polling for the 40-member assembly took place on November 7.
03 Dec 2023
Narendra ModiElection results: Indians with politics of good governance, says Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Sunday that the success of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan shows that the country backs the politics of good governance.
03 Dec 2023
Mallikarjun KhargeTemporary setbacks: Kharge on Congress losing polls in 3 states
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge thanked the people of Telangana for bringing the party to power on Sunday.
03 Dec 2023
TelanganaTelangana assembly poll results: BRS concedes defeat, KTR congratulates Congress
With the Congress all set to form the next government in Telangana, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader KT Rama Rao accepted the party's defeat in the state assembly polls.
03 Dec 2023
Suvendu AdhikariBengal will witness 'Modi Tsunami' during Lok Sabha elections: Suvendu
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari claimed on Sunday that the performance of the saffron brigade in the assembly polls will significantly impact the political situation in West Bengal.
03 Dec 2023
Ashok GehlotRajasthan: CM Gehlot resigns after BJP's win
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot tendered his resignation on Sunday evening following the party's defeat to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
03 Dec 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'Yogi of Rajasthan': Mahant Balaknath among BJP's top CM candidates
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s possible victory in the Rajasthan Assembly elections has led to speculation about potential chief minister candidates, with spiritual leader Mahant Balaknath's name emerging as a top contender.
03 Dec 2023
Narendra ModiAbusing Sanatan Dharma: Venkatesh Prasad on Congress's possible election loss
Former cricketer Venkatesh Prasad took a veiled dig at the Congress Party and its allies following their poor performance in three states: Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh.
03 Dec 2023
Congress PartyWho are possible CM faces for Congress in Telangana
Speculations about who Telangana's next chief minister will be have started making the rounds after trends for the assembly election results showed Congress was leading.
