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Kerala man files vice presidential nomination, forging signatures of MPs
A case of forgery has emerged in the vice presidential election nomination process, which was closed on August 21.
TMC MLA climbs wall, flees to field seeing ED officials
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday raided the residence of Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Jiban Krishna Saha in West Bengal's Murshidabad district.
Who's Tahseen Syed, second accused in Rekha Gupta attack case
The Delhi Police have arrested a second accused in the attack on Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
Row after Muslim author chosen to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara
The Karnataka government's decision to invite International Booker Prize-winning Kannada writer Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate this year's Mysuru Dasara has sparked a political controversy.
'Modi himself included his post': Shah backs criminal netas bill
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday defended the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025.
Is ex-VP Jagdeep Dhankhar under 'house arrest'? Shah says this
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reacted to Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation as vice president of India.
Kamal Haasan backs Tamil Nadu's state education policy, slams NEP
Makkal Needhi Maiyam (MNM) chief and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan has voiced his support for Tamil Nadu's State Education Policy (SEP).
Congress suspends Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil after sexual harassment allegations
The Indian National Congress (INC) has suspended Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil after sexual harassment allegations were leveled against him by multiple women.
Rahul, Tejashwi ride motorcycles in Bihar, Tej Pratap takes jab
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav are currently on a 16-day "Voter Adhikar Yatra" in Bihar.
ECI is BJP's agent, says Rahul Gandhi at Bihar rally
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of acting as an agent for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Kerala Congress MLA accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women
Rahul Mamkootathil, a Congress MLA from Kerala's Palakkad, has been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women, including actor Rini George, writer Honey Bhaskaran, and trans woman activist Avanthika.
Bihar electoral rolls: 98.2% voter data collected, ahead of schedule
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has confirmed that it has received documents from 98.2% of voters in the Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
'When Rahul speaks, Congress MPs become uncomfortable': Kiren Rijiju
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for making "nonsensical statements."
'PM is citizen, deserves no special protection': Kiren Rijiju
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has revealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi refused to give any special protection to himself under a new bill.
MP CM's 'makhan chor' remark sparks political row
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's recent comments on Lord Krishna have sparked a political controversy.
Congress MLA arrested in ED's online betting probe
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Congress MLA KC Veerendra from Karnataka in connection with its probe into illegal online and offline betting.
Tejashwi Yadav reacts to FIR over 'jumla' remark against Modi
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has reacted to an FIR filed against him in Maharashtra.
Who are the richest and poorest CMs in India
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been declared the poorest among India's 31 chief ministers, according to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).
'If Kejriwal had resigned...': Shah on minister removal bills
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the Constitution Amendment Bill to remove ministers, including chief ministers and the prime minister, from their posts if jailed for 30 days on corruption or serious offenses was necessary.
'Clerks, peons lose job after arrest; why not ministers?' Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has defended the new bills that seek to remove prime ministers, chief ministers, and ministers from their posts if they are arrested and denied bail for 30 days.
Chaos at Rekha Gupta's first public appearance; 2 men detained
Police have detained two separate individuals for allegedly creating a ruckus near the venue of an event attended by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in Gandhi Nagar.
Video: Shivakumar sings RSS anthem in Assembly; BJP MLAs cheer
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar caused a stir in the state Assembly on Thursday by singing the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) anthem.
Trans woman now accuses Congress MLA of sending 'sexually-regressive messages'
More trouble appears to be brewing for Kerala Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, as transgender activist Avanthika has now accused Mamkootathil of sending her "sexually regressive messages."
'In all Tamil Nadu constituencies, Vijay is the candidate': Vijay
Actor-politician Vijay, the chief of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), announced that he will contest the Tamil Nadu assembly elections from Madurai East before clarifying that his message was symbolic.
Kerala Congress MLA resigns after Malayalam actor's harassment allegations
Kerala Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil has resigned from his position as Youth Congress president after harassment allegations by Malayalam actor Rini Ann George.
Lok Sabha adjourned sine die; Rajya Sabha reconvening at 2pm
The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha reconvened at 11:00am on Thursday, the last day of the Parliament's 21-day Monsoon Session.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta's attacker sent to 5-day remand
Rajesh Bhai Khimji Bhai Sakariya, the man who allegedly attacked Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has been remanded in police custody for five days.
'When you were arrested, upheld morality?': Venugopal to Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah faced a heated exchange with Congress MP KC Venugopal in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
Lok Sabha adjourned amid uproar over 'criminal MPs' Bill
The Lok Sabha witnessed a ruckus on Wednesday as opposition members protested against three controversial bills introduced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Bill to regulate online gaming introduced in Lok Sabha
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has introduced the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha. The bill seeks to regulate and promote the online gaming industry, including e-sports, educational games, and social gaming.
Who is Sakariya, man who attacked Delhi CM Gupta
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked on Wednesday during a public hearing at her residence.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attacked during Jan Sunwai, accused arrested
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked during a public grievance hearing at her home in Civil Lines.
Parliament to take bill on removal of convicted PM, CMs
A bill proposing the removal of elected representatives arrested or detained on serious criminal charges will be introduced in Parliament on Wednesday.
Lok Sabha: Jan Vishwas Bill introduced amid opposition protests
The government has introduced the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha on Monday.
Opposition names ex-SC judge B Sudershan Reddy as VP candidate
The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) has announced its candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential election.
Parliament proceedings: Rajya Sabha adjourned; Lok Sabha sees uproar
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2:00pm on Tuesday after Deputy Chairman Harivansh rejected 20 notices for discussion on various issues.
DMK's Tiruchi Siva INDIA bloc's favorite for Vice Presidential candidature
The opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc is reportedly considering Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Rajya Sabha MP Tiruchi Siva as its candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential election.
'Unbecoming of people's representative': Kerala minister on Gopi's 'vanara' remarks
Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty has slammed Union Minister Suresh Gopi for his "vanara" (monkey) remark. The comment was made in the context of allegations of voters' list manipulation against him.
Thakur MLAs meet in Lucknow, BJP leaders' unease sparks speculation
A recent gathering of nearly 40 Thakur legislators at Lucknow's Hotel Clarks Avadh has sparked speculation in Uttar Pradesh's political circles.
Vice Presidential election: What NDA, INDIA numbers say
The Vice Presidential election in India will be held on September 9. The election was necessitated after Jagdeep Dhankhar's unexpected resignation as Vice President on July 21.