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'You've attacked Constitution, changed its soul': Rijiju slams Congress
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday accused the Congress party of changing the essence of the Indian Constitution during a Lok Sabha debate.
'Ridiculing Savarkar by speaking about protecting Constitution': Rahul jabs BJP
Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during a debate commemorating 75 years of the adoption of the Constitution.
'Delhiites worried': Kejriwal writes to Shah over law, order situation
Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal has written a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, raising concerns over the rising crime rate in the national capital.
Nana Patole seeks to step down as Maharashtra Congress chief
Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole has reportedly sought to be relieved of his post.
Kejriwal admits to not fulfilling 3 major promises from 2020
Ahead of the 2025 Delhi assembly elections, former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has admitted that he failed to deliver on three major promises made in the 2020 elections.
'Poised...thought on her feet': Congress leaders laud Priyanka's debut speech
Congress MP from Wayanad, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, delivered her maiden speech in the Lok Sabha on Friday.
'Openly threatened me...': Moitra accuses Rijiju of violating parliamentary rules
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has filed a complaint with the Inter-Parliamentary Union against Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.
PM Modi to address Lok Sabha on Constitution debate today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Constitution debate in the Lok Sabha on Saturday.
'Shoot elephants with bullets': BJP MLA's solution to farmers' woes
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from the Belthangady constituency in Karnataka, Harish Poonja, has triggered a controversy after he suggested farmers be allowed to shoot wild elephants if they trespass on their lands.
BJP announces plan to build Ram temple in Bengal
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal has announced plans to build a Ram temple in Berhampore, Murshidabad.
Allu Arjun's arrest ignites political storm; parties slam Congress
The arrest of National Award-winning actor Allu Arjun has triggered a political storm in Hyderabad.
In maiden Lok Sabha speech, Priyanka Gandhi attacks BJP, RSS
Congress Member of Parliament (MP) from Wayanad, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, gave her maiden speech in the Lok Sabha on Friday.
'Particular party' attempted to hijack work of Constitution making: Rajnath
Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday started a historic debate in the Lok Sabha to mark the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution.
55 MPs submit motion for impeachment of Allahabad HC judge
A total of 55 opposition members of Parliament (MPs) from the Rajya Sabha have moved a motion to impeach Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court.
Sheila Dikshit's son to contest against Kejriwal from New Delhi
The Congress has fielded late Sheila Dikshit's son Sandeep Dikshit as its candidate from the New Delhi Assembly constituency in the upcoming elections.
Lok Sabha to debate on Constitution today amid BJP-Congress standoff
The Lok Sabha will begin a two-day debate on the Constitution on Friday to mark 75 years of its adoption.
TMC's Sagarika moves privilege motion against Rijiju over 'unworthy' comment
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Sagarika Ghose has moved a privilege motion against Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.
Cabinet approves 'One Nation One Election' bill: Reports
The Union Cabinet has approved the "One Nation One Election" bill, which seeks to synchronize Lok Sabha and state assembly elections, according to multiple reports.
Kejriwal announces ₹1,000/month for women, ₹2,100 if AAP wins election
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has unveiled a new financial assistance scheme for women in Delhi at a rally.
Maharashtra cabinet expansion on December 14; 20:10:10 ratio expected
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar on Thursday announced December 14 as the date for the expansion of the Maharashtra Cabinet led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Chaos in parliament again as BJP questions Congress-Soros relationship
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned on Thursday again after a fiery exchange between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress over allegations of a Congress-billionaire George Soros connection.
'Forced to take step': Opposition on no-trust move against Dhankhar
The Congress-led opposition moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday, alleging partisan functioning of the House.
'Parliament must function': Rahul meets Om Birla over 'derogatory' remarks
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday, asking for the removal of "derogatory" remarks of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey from parliamentary records.
'No money came directly': PM's adviser on Soros funding charge
Professor Shamika Ravi, a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), has refuted Congress leader Pawan Khera's allegations that she received funds from an organization supported by US investor George Soros.
'No possibility': Kejriwal rejects report of alliance with Congress
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal has reiterated that his party will go solo in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections after ANI, citing sources, reported that his party is in final talks with the Congress regarding seat-sharing.
'NDA has majority...': Rijiju on no-confidence motion against Dhankhar
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has hit back at the Congress-led Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) for moving a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.
Explained: What is 'One Nation, One Election' bill
The Indian government is preparing to introduce the "One Nation, One Election" (ONOE) Bill in Parliament.
'Ridiculous, BJP scared': Priyanka on Sonia Gandhi-George Soros allegations
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has rubbished Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) allegations of a link between her mother, former Congress President Sonia Gandhi, and billionaire philanthropist George Soros.
'No EVM-VVPAT mismatch': ECI amid Maharashtra opposition's claims
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has rejected allegations of discrepancies between the Voter-Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips and the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) results in the recently concluded Maharashtra assembly elections.
BJP shares visuals of Kejriwal's bungalow; AAP calls it 'propaganda'
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has stepped up its attack on former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the alleged misuse of public funds to renovate his official residence.
Opposition moves no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman
The Congress-led Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) has moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar.
Rahul Gandhi's role in question? More INDIA leaders back Mamata Banerjee
Several opposition leaders in the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc have backed Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee to lead the alliance.
'Disappointing conduct...': Speaker warns opposition amid Parliament standoff
The Parliament was adjourned early on Tuesday after a fierce face-off between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and opposition MPs.
'Corrupt, fraud': Satyendar Jain files defamation suit against BJP's Bansuri
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain has filed a defamation lawsuit against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Bansuri Swaraj.
'Nayan sekne...': Lalu's lewd comment on Nitish's women rally
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Lalu Prasad Yadav has sparked a controversy with his comments on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's upcoming women's rally.
'Rahul enjoys creating tamasha, abusing PM': Rijiju on Adani protests
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for holding a mock interview over the Gautam Adani bribery case.
'We're patriots...': Congress refutes BJP's 'Sonia-Soros' allegations
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has raised an alarm over alleged connections between Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and Hungarian-American businessman George Soros.
Ex-MLA fined ₹30L for contesting elections as German citizen
The Telangana High Court has slapped a ₹30 lakh fine on former Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Chennamaneni Ramesh for contesting elections using forged documents while being a German citizen.
DMK government faces flak for 'lax' probe in rape case
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government in Tamil Nadu is facing the ire of opposition leaders for its handling of a rape case of a mentally challenged college student.
Fadnavis-led Mahayuti government passes trust vote in Maharashtra Assembly
The Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti alliance government in Maharashtra easily passed a confidence vote in the state assembly on Monday.