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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra takes oath as Lok Sabha MP
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was sworn in as a Lok Sabha member from Kerala's Wayanad on Thursday.
No Waqf Bill this winter session, JPC to seek extension
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, will seek an extension to submit its report.
'BJP keeps half Maharashtra cabinet, offers Shinde Sena consolation deal'
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will keep half of the cabinet seats in Maharashtra, sources have said.
Soren to take oath as Jharkhand CM today: Details here
Hemant Soren will be sworn in as the 14th Chief Minister of Jharkhand on Thursday.
Shah to meet Mahayuti leaders today, discuss Maharashtra CM's name
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will meet key leaders in New Delhi on Thursday to discuss the formation of Maharashtra's new government.
'There's one at...Modi's house': BJP responds to EVM tampering allegations
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Sambit Patra on Wednesday hit back at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge after he protested against the use of voting machines (EVMs) and suggested a return to ballot paper.
Opposition, BJP MPs seek more time for Waqf bill panel
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament Nishikant Dubey has asked for an extension for the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Amendment Bill.
Telangana caste census 'Social Justice 3.0' by Congress: CM
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has asserted that the ongoing caste census in the state marks the "third social justice movement" under the Congress Party's leadership.
Delhi seeks ₹10,000cr loan from Centre, finance secretary raises objections
The Delhi government has sought a ₹10,000 crore loan from the National Small Savings Fund (NSSF) to fulfill its fiscal requirements for 2024-25.
'Whatever PM decides...': Shinde's gamble in Maharashtra CM race
Eknath Shinde, a prime candidate for the Chief Minister's post in Maharashtra, has said he would accept Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision on who the Mahayuti alliance would choose for the post.
'If I join BJP...': Bajrang Punia reacts to 4-year ban
Olympic bronze medalist Bajrang Punia has been slapped with a four-year suspension by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for refusing to give a sample for a dope test.
Shinde won't accept Maharashtra deputy CM's post: Sena tells BJP
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat on Wednesday said that Eknath Shinde will not take the Deputy Chief Minister's post in Maharashtra.
After poll drubbing, defeated MVA candidates to seek EVM-VVPAT verification
Candidates of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), who were defeated in the recent Maharashtra assembly polls, are set to seek verification of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs).
Parliament Day-2: Congress to protest against Centre's 'neglect' of Wayanad
The second day of the Parliament Winter Session began at 11:00am on Wednesday.
Maharashtra: BJP says no to Bihar formula, firm on Fadnavis
The question of who will assume the role of Maharashtra's Chief Minister following the Mahayuti's resounding success in the state elections remains unresolved on the fourth day.
Karnataka MLA's suggestion to cancel election guarantees sparks row
A Congress Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Karnataka, HR Gaviyappa, has sparked a controversy by saying Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should cancel some election guarantees as the state is low on funds.
Maharashtra to face fiscal pressure due to BJP's poll promises
The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti alliance's election pledges are likely to put fiscal pressure on Maharashtra in FY 2025.
'Arrogant...': BJP claims Rahul skipped greeting President Murmu in Parliament
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of not greeting President Droupadi Murmu during her address to the joint sitting of Parliament on Constitution Day.
Ajit Pawar's faction misused NCP symbol: Sharad Pawar camp
The Sharad Pawar-led faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has accused Ajit Pawar's breakaway group of "creating confusion" among voters by using the party's "clock" symbol.
Eknath Shinde resigns as BJP backs Fadnavis for Maharashtra CM
The question of who will assume the role of Maharashtra's Chief Minister following the Mahayuti's resounding success in the state elections remains unresolved on the third day.
'Don't gather at Varsha...': Shinde's appeal amid CM post uncertainity
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has appealed to his supporters to not gather at his official residence, 'Varsha,' in south Mumbai.
Maharashtra: BJP backs Fadnavis for CM, Sena cites 'Bihar model'
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti alliance is yet to finalize the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra, three days after its landslide victory in the state elections.
Government, opposition spar over Constitution Day speakers list
The Indian government and opposition parties are at loggerheads over the speakers' list for the Constitution Day event.
'No doubt about...': Karti Chidambaram on EVMs amid Maharashtra row
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram has put his faith in the reliability of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), despite allegations of manipulation in the Maharashtra assembly elections.
'You barely survived...': Ajit Pawar's jibe at nephew Rohit
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar recently poked fun at his nephew Rohit Pawar's narrow win in the Maharashtra assembly elections.
Nana Patole resigns as Maharashtra Congress chief after poll drubbing
Nana Patole has resigned as the Maharashtra Congress chief after the party's humiliating defeat in the recent assembly polls.
Amid ruckus, Parliament winter session adjourned till November 27
The Winter Session of Parliament, which commenced on Monday, was adjourned within minutes of assembly due to ruckus by the Opposition over the Adani bribery case.
Does Ajit hold key to Fadnavis vs Shinde CM race
The Mahayuti alliance—including the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Shiv Sena, and the Nationalist Congress Party—secured a sweeping victory in the Maharashtra elections.
'Monster who disrespects women': Kangana Ranaut attacks Uddhav Thackeray
Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has launched a scathing attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray after the Maha Vikas Aghadi's (MVA) massive defeat in the Maharashtra Assembly elections.
'Congress resorting to hooliganism': Modi ahead of Parliament's winter session
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has slammed the Congress party, accusing it of indulging in "hooliganism" in the Parliament.
Maharashtra: Pawar, Raut, Chaturvedi's RS return unlikely after MVA's defeat
The recent Maharashtra assembly elections have changed the state's political landscape forever. The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti coalition won 235 seats with a 49.6% vote share.
Adani row: Jagan's party leader says defector signed SECI papers
A YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader, Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy, has accused former Andhra Pradesh power minister Balineni Srinivas Reddy of signing important documents of the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) contracts.
Priyanka Gandhi slams UP government for Sambhal violence
Congress leader and newly-elected Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has slammed the Uttar Pradesh government for the way it dealt with the recent violence in Sambhal district.
'Bihar...in deep s *': Prashant Kishor tells US's Bihari diaspora
Jan Suraaj leader and former poll strategist Prashant Kishor has courted controversy by calling Bihar "literally a failed state" during a virtual interaction with the Bihari diaspora in the United States.
Winter Session begins today: Manipur, Waqf Bill may spark uproar
The winter session of Parliament will begin on Monday and will to conclude on December 20.
'We stopped BJP, why couldn't you?': TMC's poser to Congress
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has slammed the Indian National Congress (INC) for failing to stop the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) march in Maharashtra.
Mahayuti alliance likely to form Maharashtra government on November 25
The Mahayuti alliance, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena, and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), will form the new government in Maharashtra on Monday, according to various media reports.
'Maharashtra won't have LoP this time': State BJP chief Bawankule
Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Chandrashekhar Bawankule has announced that the state will not have a Leader of Opposition (LoP) this time.
'History won't forgive him': Raut slams Chandrachud after poll defeat
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has slammed former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud after the Maha Vikas Aghadi's (MVA) dismal performance in the Maharashtra assembly elections.
Mayawati says BSP won't contest any bypolls; know why
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has announced her party's decision not to contest any by-elections across the country.