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Annamalai won't contest TN polls; may get national role: Reports
Former Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president K Annamalai is unlikely to contest the 2026 Assembly elections.
'Kaan kholke sun le...': Jaishankar reiterates no Trump-Modi phone call
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar clarified once again in the Rajya Sabha that there were no phone calls between United States President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi from April 22 to June 16.
'China gurus among us': Jaishankar takes dig at Rahul Gandhi
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has taken a jibe at Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Jairam Ramesh during a debate in the Rajya Sabha.
'Blood, water will not flow together': Jaishankar defends Op Sindoor
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday during a discussion on Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam terror attack.
No world leader asked India to stop Op Sindoor: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday affirmed that no leader of any country asked India to stop Operation Sindoor.
Modi's top quotes in Lok Sabha during Op Sindoor debate
Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended the Indian Armed Forces's actions during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan on Tuesday in the Lok Sabha.
What's POTA? Repealed anti-terror law Amit Shah mentioned in Parliament
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday slammed the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government for repealing the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), 2002.
Got world's support after Operation Sindoor, except from Congress: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, said that India received global support after Operation Sindoor, except from the Congress.
'Government lacked political will to fight Pakistan': Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticized the central government for its handling of "Operation Sindoor," India's response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
Government tied Air Force's hands during Op Sindoor: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has hit out at the government for its handling of Operation Sindoor, saying India was hesitant to attack Pakistan's military infrastructure to protect the image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
PM Modi lauds Shah for speech on 'Operation Mahadev', 'Sindoor'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his speech in the Lok Sabha on "Operation Mahadev" and "Operation Sindoor."
Gaza crisis: Sonia Gandhi slams Modi for 'shameful silence'
Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "shameful silence" over Israel's military campaign in Gaza.
Nadda apologizes to Kharge after saying 'he lost mental balance'
The Rajya Sabha was rocked by a huge ruckus on Tuesday after Union Minister JP Nadda said that Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge had lost his "mental balance."
'Trump claimed Op Sindoor truce 29 times...but Modi silent': Kharge
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence on US President Donald Trump's claims of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
Sonia Gandhi cried for terrorists, alleges Shah; Priyanka Gandhi fact-checks
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on the Congress party in his Lok Sabha speech on Tuesday, accusing the party of having a soft approach to terrorism, citing the 2008 Batla House encounter.
Siddaramaiah meets MLAs to discuss ₹50cr development grants; Shivakumar absent
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday held a meeting with Congress MLAs at Vidhana Soudha to discuss the allocation of ₹50 crore development grants.
'Where were security personnel during Pahalgam attack?': Priyanka counters Centre
During the Operation Sindoor debate in Parliament on Tuesday, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra questioned how a popular tourist destination like Pahalgam was left unguarded.
Rahul Gandhi to 'adopt' 22 children orphaned by Pakistani shelling
Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has decided to adopt 22 children from Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.
'Your conscience allows..?': Owaisi slams Centre over India-Pakistan cricket match
All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has voiced his opposition to the upcoming India-Pakistan cricket match in the Asia Cup 2025.
'Guns, chocolates…': Amit Shah lists proofs Pahalgam attackers were Pakistanis
Union Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed in Parliament that three terrorists involved in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack were killed by security forces during "Operation Mahadev" on Monday.
'3 Pahalgam terrorists killed in Operation Mahadev': Amit Shah
The discussion on "Operation Sindoor" continues in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, July 29, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressing the House.
Rajya Sabha adjourned amid protests; notices received for 24 discussions
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2:00pm on Tuesday, shortly after the proceedings began.
Manish Tewari shares cryptic post after Op Sindoor debate snub
Congress MP Manish Tewari has responded after being excluded from the Lok Sabha debate on "Operation Sindoor."
Opposition interrupts Jaishankar during Op Sindoor debate; Shah loses cool
The Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor turned tense on Monday as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar was interrupted by chants of opposition leaders.
'Would've been better if…': Dimple Yadav dismisses cleric's misogynistic remarks
Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav has slammed the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs for protesting against a Muslim cleric's remarks.
'Joote se maarenge': MLA spars with secretary 'Panchayat' series style
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLA Bhai Virendra has sparked a controversy after an audio clip of him threatening a Panchayat Sachiv went viral.
Bihar SIR: Nearly 92% voters submit enumeration forms
The Election Commission (EC) of India has announced that nearly 92% of voters in Bihar have submitted their enumeration forms.
Yogi Adityanath becomes UP's longest-serving CM, surpasses Govind Pant's record
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has become the longest-serving chief minister of the state, surpassing Govind Ballabh Pant's record.
'Can Op Sindoor be called successful when...?': Congress targets Centre
The Lok Sabha witnessed a heated debate on "Operation Sindoor" on Monday, with Congress Deputy Leader Gaurav Gogoi questioning the operation's success when Pakistan can attack again in the future.
'Amit Shah should take moral responsibility for Pahalgam': Gaurav Gogoi
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi has slammed the central government over its handling of national security, particularly in light of the Pahalgam terror attack.
'Accept Aadhaar': SC tells ECI, but doesn't stay Bihar's SIR
The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to include Aadhaar and Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) in the list of acceptable documents for voter verification during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.
Rajnath Singh initiates debate on Op Sindoor in Lok Sabha
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has initiated the debate on Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha.
Chidambaram's 'homegrown terrorists' remark on Pahalgam attackers sparks row
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram's remarks, suggesting that "homegrown terrorists" could be involved in the Pahalgam terror attack, have sparked a huge row.
Kiren Rijiju invokes Ramayan ahead of 'Operation Sindoor' debate
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has invoked the Hindu epic Ramayana in a post on X (formerly Twitter) ahead of a Lok Sabha debate on "Operation Sindoor."
Modi arrives in Parliament ahead of 16-hour Operation Sindoor debate
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in the Parliament, as the Lok Sabha prepares to hold a 16-hour special discussion on Operation Sindoor on Monday.
'Not my responsibility to attack Rahul Gandhi anymore': Smriti Irani
Former Union Minister Smriti Irani has said that it is no longer her responsibility to attack Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
Congress leader slams Sarma for linking wife to ISI
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi has slammed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for linking his wife to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
BJP MP's aide shot 7 times in shocking daylight murder
In a shocking incident, Sonu Chaudhary (45), a close aide of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Satish Gautam, was shot dead on Friday morning near Kondara village in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.
Congress disrespected Ambedkar, says BJP on Udit Raj's Rahul remark
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed the Congress after its leader Udit Raj's statement that Rahul Gandhi could be the "second Ambedkar" for Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
'Sad to support...': Chirag Paswan slams Nitish govt over crime
Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) President Chirag Paswan has slammed the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government over its failure to control rising crime.
Karnataka officials' brawl in Delhi sparks political controversy
A clash between two senior Karnataka government officials at the Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi has sparked a political controversy.
Rahul Gandhi admits 'mistake', vows caste census for OBC justice
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday admitted that he failed to understand the issues faced by the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in India.
Opposition invites ex-VP Dhankhar to farewell dinner: Report
Days after his shocking resignation, opposition parties have invited former vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar to a farewell dinner, according to NDTV.
No more Lok Sabha disruptions? Centre, opposition reach consensus
The Lok Sabha is set to resume normal proceedings from Monday, following an all-party meeting chaired by Speaker Om Birla, where a consensus was reached between the Centre and opposition parties.
Kamal Haasan enters Rajya Sabha, takes oath in Tamil
Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan was sworn in as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha on Friday.
Opposition protest in Parliament complex against Bihar's electoral roll revision
Opposition leaders, including Congress's Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, staged a protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Bihar on Friday.
Modi becomes India's 2nd longest-serving PM; breaks Indira Gandhi's record
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the second longest-serving Prime Minister in India's history after completing 4,078 consecutive days in office.
How much are repeated Parliament adjournments costing taxpayers
The ongoing Monsoon Session of the Indian Parliament has been marred by frequent disruptions, costing taxpayers a whopping ₹25.28 crore so far.
'If you think...': Rahul warns ECI over Bihar voter list
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has issued a stern warning to the Election Commission of India (ECI) over its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.
'Should we allow dead voters?': EC chief defends Bihar's SIR
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar has defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, amid opposition protests.
Eknath Shinde-led Sena leader pulls out sword during parking dispute
A Shiv Sena leader from Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's faction has been detained for allegedly assaulting a man over a parking dispute in Sagar Nagar, Thane.
Why EC has removed 52L electors from Bihar's electoral rolls
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has removed over 52 lakh names from the electoral rolls in Bihar during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
New vice president expected by August-end as election process begins
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated the process to elect a new Vice President of India. This comes after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from the post on July 21.
BJP MP's son, facing trial for stalking, appointed law officer
Vikas Barala, the son of former Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party chief Subhash Barala, has been appointed as an assistant advocate general in the Delhi office.
Did developments between 1:00-4:30pm on Monday cause Dhankhar to resign?
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar's surprise resignation on Monday evening has left many speculating.