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11 Aug 2023
Mallikarjun KhargeProtect democracy: Kharge defends suspended MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday stated that grand old party leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury was suspended from the Lok Sabha on "flimsy" grounds.
11 Aug 2023
Raghav ChadhaRaghav Chadha suspended from Rajya Sabha over forging signature allegations
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha was suspended from the Rajya Sabha on Friday over an alleged "breach of privilege." Notably, four MPs alleged that he included their names in a house panel without their consent, in violation of rules.
11 Aug 2023
Rahul Gandhi'Why would RaGa give flying kiss to buddhi?' Congress MLA
Amid the ongoing controversy over Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Smriti Irani accusing Congress MP Rahul Gandhi of blowing a flying kiss toward her inside the Lok Sabha, a fresh row has erupted. This time, it is over a remark made by a Congress MLA from Bihar.
11 Aug 2023
Parliament Monsoon SessionMonsoon Session ends today, logjam over Manipur continues
Parliament's Monsoon Session is set to end on Friday after multiple disruptions and an unsuccessful no-confidence motion brought by the opposition to corner the government regarding Manipur, which has been witnessing a civil war-like situation for 100 days.
10 Aug 2023
Adhir Ranjan ChowdhuryCongress MP Adhir Chowdhury suspended from Lok Sabha over misconduct
Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has been suspended from the Lok Sabha for unruly behavior during the proceedings in the Lok Sabha.
10 Aug 2023
Narendra ModiNo-confidence motion against NDA government defeated in Lok Sabha
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has survived a no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha.
10 Aug 2023
Narendra ModiOpposition MPs walk out of Lok Sabha during Modi's address
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha on Thursday on the no-confidence motion against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government, MPs of the opposition parties staged a walkout from the House in between the BJP supremo's speech.
10 Aug 2023
Narendra ModiBJP will secure 'grand victory' in 2024 general elections: Modi
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supremo and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the Lok Sabha on the no-confidence motion moved by the opposition against the central government.
10 Aug 2023
Rahul GandhiRaGa's 'Bharat Mata,' BJP 'set fire in Manipur' remarks expunged
Parts of Rahul Gandhi's address during the discussion on the no-confidence motion on Wednesday were removed from House records on the chairman's orders, The Indian Express reported.
10 Aug 2023
Nirmala SitharamanIndia's economy is doing well despite global meltdown: Sitharaman
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated in Parliament on Thursday that the Indian economy is doing well despite the global meltdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
10 Aug 2023
Raghav Chadha'Forged' signatures row: Raghav Chadha challenges BJP to show paper
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha on Thursday hit back at the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused him of fraud.
10 Aug 2023
Narendra ModiPM Modi addresses Lok Sabha on no-confidence motion
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha on the no-confidence motion filed against his government by the opposition on Thursday.
09 Aug 2023
Amit ShahPolitics on Manipur shameful, opposition not ready for debate: Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that the opposition was politicizing the Manipur situation, which was "shameful."
09 Aug 2023
Amit ShahModi most popular PM, no-confidence motion misleading: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the most popular prime minister of India after independence.
09 Aug 2023
Rahul GandhiFlying kiss row: BJP demands action against 'misogynist' Rahul Gandhi
After Congress MP Rahul Gandhi launched a tirade against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the debate over the no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, BJP MP Smriti Irani accused him of blowing a flying kiss after his address.
09 Aug 2023
Smriti Irani'You are not India': Smriti Irani attacks opposition bloc
The Lok Sabha witnessed a fiery exchange of words between Union Minister Smriti Irani and Congress leaders during the debate on the no-confidence motion against the central government on Wednesday.
09 Aug 2023
Rahul GandhiNo-confidence motion debate: RaGa attacks PM Modi, BJP over Manipur
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi launched a tirade against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government on Wednesday during the second day of the debate on the no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha.
09 Aug 2023
Rahul GandhiNo-confidence motion day 2: Rahul Gandhi starts debate
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi opened the debate on the no-confidence motion on day 2 on Wednesday.
08 Aug 2023
Delhi GovernmentHow Delhi services bill will change governance
The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, is on its way to President Droupadi Murmu to be turned into law after being approved by both Houses of Parliament.
08 Aug 2023
Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi gets back bungalow in Lutyens' Delhi
A day after being reinstated as a Lok Sabha MP, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was re-allotted his bungalow in Delhi on Tuesday.
08 Aug 2023
Rahul GandhiBrought no-confidence motion to break Modi's 'maun vrat': Gaurav Gogoi
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday opened the debate on the no-confidence motion against the central government after Rahul Gandhi's name as lead speaker was withdrawn at the last minute.
08 Aug 2023
Lok SabhaWhat to expect from no-confidence motion debate in Parliament today
The Lok Sabha is set for high-voltage action as the debate over the no-confidence motion against the Centre begins on Tuesday.
08 Aug 2023
Jagdeep DhankharTMC's O'Brien suspended from Rajya Sabha for 'unruly behavior'
The Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien has been suspended from the House for the rest of the Monsoon Session for alleged "unruly behavior" and "disregard" to Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar while raising the Manipur issue.
08 Aug 2023
Raghav ChadhaRaghav Chadha may face FIR for 'forged' motion in Parliament
Trouble appears to be brewing for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha, as four Rajya Sabha MPs have demanded to move a Privilege Motion against him.
08 Aug 2023
Narendra ModiNo-confidence motion: RaGa to open debate, Centre readies defense line
The three-day debate over the no-confidence motion will begin on Tuesday amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's absence.
07 Aug 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Delhi ordinance bill passed in Rajya Sabha
The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, has been passed by the Rajya Sabha late on Monday.
07 Aug 2023
Ashwini VaishnawLok Sabha passes Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023
The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, with a voice vote, amid strong protests from the opposition.
07 Aug 2023
Lok SabhaLok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned amid ruckus on Manipur violence
The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned till 2:00pm on Monday amid a ruckus created by both the opposition party members as well as the Treasury benches.
07 Aug 2023
Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi reinstated as Lok Sabha MP
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha membership was restored on Monday after the Supreme Court stayed his conviction in the criminal defamation case over his "Modi surname" remark on Friday.
07 Aug 2023
National Democratic Alliance (NDA)Delhi services bill to be tabled in Rajya Sabha today
The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, will be tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Monday after it was passed in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.
06 Aug 2023
ManipurManipur: BJP's Kuki ally withdraws support from Biren Singh government
In a blow to the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Manipur, its partner Kuki People's Alliance (KPA), on Sunday reportedly withdrew support to Chief Minister N Biren Singh's government in the violence-hit state.
05 Aug 2023
Amit ShahOdisha: Amit Shah to hold meeting on left-wing extremism
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is reportedly scheduled to hold an important meeting on left-wing extremism in Odisha on Saturday.
05 Aug 2023
Jammu And KashmirArticle 370 abrogation anniversary: Mufti, PDP leaders under 'house arrest'
On the fourth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, former Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister and Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) supremo Mehbooba Mufti and several other party leaders have been allegedly put under "house arrest" on Saturday.
05 Aug 2023
HaryanaNuh violence was 'pre-planned,' hints Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij
Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij has suggested that the Nuh violence on Monday was "pre-planned" while describing the way bullets were shot from the hillocks and stones were collected on rooftops of buildings.
04 Aug 2023
Rahul GandhiAfter SC order, will Rahul Gandhi rejoin Parliament this session?
In a big relief, the Supreme Court on Friday stayed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's conviction in the criminal defamation case over his "Modi surname" remark.
04 Aug 2023
Lok Sabha ElectionsPakistan's Seema Haider to contest in 2024 general elections: Report
Pakistan's Seema Ghulam Haider, who entered India illegally via Nepal with her four children to meet her Indian lover Sachin Meena earlier this year, has reportedly received an offer to join a political party.
04 Aug 2023
Amit ShahShah available for just 1-day in Parliament for Manipur debate
The central government has reportedly notified Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar that Union Home Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Shah will be available only on the final day of the ongoing Parliament Monsoon Session for discussing the Manipur issue.
03 Aug 2023
Lok SabhaDelhi bill set for smooth sailing in Parliament: Here's why
The central government on Thursday tabled the controversial Delhi services bill in the Lok Sabha amid outrage from the opposition.
03 Aug 2023
Amit ShahDelhi ordinance bill passed in Lok Sabha
The National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, was passed in the Lok Sabha on Thursday following a fierce debate.
03 Aug 2023
ParliamentOpposition seeks earlier date for no-confidence debate
Opposition parties reportedly wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday, requesting an earlier date for the no-confidence debate so that they could participate in the discussions on bills.
