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25 Dec 2024

Atal Bihari Vajpayee

'Stands tall as statesman': Modi remembers Vajpayee on birth centenary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth centenary on Wednesday.

24 Dec 2024

Jagdeep Dhankhar

'Constitutional positions not for settling scores': Jagdeep Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday emphasized the need to maintain constitutional integrity for those in high offices. He said such positions are not for "settling scores."

24 Dec 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

After free treatment for seniors, AAP promises 24-hour water supply

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has promised a round-the-clock water supply across Delhi.

24 Dec 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Scuffle breaks out between Congress, AAP, BJP councilors in Chandigarh

A scuffle broke out at the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation meeting on Tuesday between councilors of the Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

24 Dec 2024

Amit Shah

Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar 'disgraceful': Manipur Congress leader

Manipur Congress leader Gaikhangam Gangmei has slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent remarks on BR Ambedkar, calling them "disparaging and disgraceful."

24 Dec 2024

Mallikarjun Kharge

'Flawed selection process...': Congress on NHRC panel chief appointment

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have expressed their dissent against the recent appointment of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairperson and members.

23 Dec 2024

Kerala

Kerala CPI(M) backs leader's remarks against Rahul, Priyanka

The Communist Party of India (Marxist), or CPI(M), in Kerala, has come out in support of its politburo member A Vijayaraghavan, who is at the center of a political controversy.

23 Dec 2024

Gaurav Gogoi

Karti Chidambaram's argument against Murthy's 70-hour workweek for Indians

Congress leader Karti Chidambaram has slammed Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy's proposal for a 70-hour workweek.

23 Dec 2024

Ajit Pawar

'Chance at centre...': Ajit Pawar on NCP's Chhagan Bhujbal row

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar has finally spoken on the controversy over Chhagan Bhujbal's exclusion from a ministerial berth in Maharashtra's new government.

23 Dec 2024

Lalu Prasad Yadav

'Congress...be ready...': Aiyar's big remark on INDIA bloc leadership

Senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has pitched that the party should be willing to not lead the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) opposition bloc.

23 Dec 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'No CM face, no agenda...': Arvind Kejriwal counters BJP's attack

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has hit back at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of not having a clear agenda or a chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

23 Dec 2024

Pegasus

'Will SC order probe...in Pegasus case': Congress

Congress General Secretary Randeep Surjewala has demanded a further probe by the Supreme Court after a United States court ruling in the Pegasus spyware case.

23 Dec 2024

Jairam Ramesh

Congress slams government over 'caramel popcorn GST' debate

The Congress party has slammed the government over the GST imposed on popcorn.

22 Dec 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal announces doorstep registration for women, elderly welfare schemes 

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced doorstep registration for two new welfare schemes starting Monday.

22 Dec 2024

Amit Shah

'Rahul attacked like a bouncer': Giriraj Singh on Parliament scuffle  

Union Minister Giriraj Singh has alleged that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput suffered injuries to their heads in a scuffle in the Parliament.

22 Dec 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'Hellish conditions..stinking water': What LG said after visiting Delhi areas   

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena's visit to the Rangpuri Pahari and Kapashera areas of Delhi on Sunday brought attention to the abysmal living conditions in these areas.

22 Dec 2024

Amit Shah

Congress to hold press-conferences in 150 cities demanding Shah's resignation   

The Congress party has announced a nationwide campaign demanding the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

22 Dec 2024

Aaditya Thackeray

Maharashtra cabinet portfolios announced; Fadnavis gets Home, Shinde 3 others  

After a delay since the oath-taking ceremony on December 5, the Maharashtra government has finalized the allocation of cabinet portfolios.

21 Dec 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal announces 'Ambedkar Samman' scholarship for Dalits amid Ambedkar row

Amid the controversy over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced a new scholarship scheme for Dalit students.

21 Dec 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

AAP leaders Balbir Singh, Sukhbir Dalal join BJP 

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Balbir Singh and Sukhbir Dalal joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday.

21 Dec 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'Show proof': AAP demands copy of prosecution order against Kejriwal  

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has denied reports that Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has granted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) permission to prosecute party chief Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case.

21 Dec 2024

Amit Shah

Winter Session: Lok Sabha lost 65 hours due to disruptions

The recently concluded Winter Session of the Indian Parliament, which was held from November 25 to December 20, was marred by repeated disruptions, resulting in a loss of 65 hours and 15 minutes in the Lok Sabha.

'Tharoor gave...invitees list': Hardeep Puri on 2009 dinner with Soros  

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor are caught in a row over a 2009 dinner in New York, which was attended by billionaire George Soros.

20 Dec 2024

Amit Shah

Can Rahul Gandhi be arrested for Parliament scuffle 

The Delhi Police has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi after a scuffle broke out in Parliament.

20 Dec 2024

Adani Group

Opposition boycotts Speaker's customary tea party as winter session ends 

The winter session of Parliament ended on Friday amid massive protests and controversy.

20 Dec 2024

Anurag Thakur

Centre expands parliamentary committee for 'One Nation, One Election' bills  

The central government has expanded the joint parliamentary committee (JPC) reviewing the "One Nation, One Election" bills.

20 Dec 2024

Amit Shah

BJP leader arrested for alleged obscene remark against woman minister 

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and member of the Karnataka Legislative Council, CT Ravi, was arrested on Thursday.

20 Dec 2024

Amit Shah

Winter session ends today; everything that has happened so far 

The Winter Session of the Parliament will end on Friday after four weeks of severe disruptions and protests.

19 Dec 2024

Amit Shah

'Rahul Gandhi misbehaved with me, felt extremely uncomfortable': Woman MP  

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Phangnon Konyak has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of misbehaving with her during a protest in Parliament.

Opposition's motion to remove Dhankhar as Rajya Sabha chairman rejected

The deputy chairman of the Rajya Sabha has rejected the opposition's no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, citing a lack of 14-day notice and Dhankhar's incorrect spelling.

19 Dec 2024

Amit Shah

'Allergic to Ambedkar': Vijay criticizes Amit Shah over controversial remarks

Tamil actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President, Vijay, has slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his latest remarks on BR Ambedkar.

19 Dec 2024

Amit Shah

PM Modi calls 'injured' BJP MPs, inquires about health 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reached out to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput, who were allegedly injured in a scuffle in Parliament.

19 Dec 2024

Amit Shah

'Parliament not...wrestling arena': BJP attacks Rahul after 2 MPs 'injured'  

The ongoing political slugfest over Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar resulted in the injuries of two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs on Thursday, allegedly as a result of a push by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi.

'Rahul Gandhi…pushed me': BJP MP sustains head injury during protest  

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chandra Sarangi has alleged that he sustained injuries to his head after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi pushed another MP who was standing near him.

19 Dec 2024

Amit Shah

Congress leaders get X notice for sharing Shah's 'edited' video  

A political storm has been stirred between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress over a video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's speech about BR Ambedkar.

18 Dec 2024

Amit Shah

Kejriwal stages sit-in protest at BJP office over Shah's remarks

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal staged a sit-in protest at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office on Wednesday.

18 Dec 2024

Amit Shah

Trinamool MP moves privilege notice against Shah over Ambedkar remarks

Trinamool Congress Member of Parliament Derek O'Brien has moved a privilege notice against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha.

18 Dec 2024

Amit Shah

'Can never speak against Ambedkar...': Shah on Parliament remark

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has accused the Congress party of twisting his Rajya Sabha remarks during a Constitution debate.

18 Dec 2024

Manish Tewari

Priyanka may join parliamentary panel on 'One Nation, One Election'

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will be a part of a joint parliamentary committee that will look into the "One Nation, One Election" Constitution Amendment Bill, reports said on Wednesday.

18 Dec 2024

Atishi

Delhi LG advises CM Atishi to summon assembly sitting tomorrow

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has urged Chief Minister Atishi to call a special session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly on December 19 or 20.