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14 Aug 2023
PunjabPro-Khalistan group to rally for Sikh prisoners on Independence Day
The Qaumi Insaaf Morcha (QIM), reportedly a pro-Khalistan group, has announced to observe Independence Day as "Black Day" and hold a protest march to Chandigarh, demanding the release of Sikh prisoners who have completed their sentences.
13 Aug 2023
SiddaramaiahKarnataka: Ruling Congress, BJP fight over contractors' pending dues
The Congress's Karnataka government, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has come under fire from the opposition for allegedly holding up payments to civil contractors in the state.
13 Aug 2023
Priyanka Gandhi VadraMP: Priyanka Gandhi booked for accusing BJP government of corruption
The Madhya Pradesh Police has booked senior Congress leaders, including its General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, for posts on X (formerly Twitter), accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the state of corruption, PTI reported.
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
ChinaNYT report leaves Congress, BJP up in arms
The leaders of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have accused the opposition Congress of colluding with China after The New York Times (NYT) published a report claiming to have uncovered a global nexus of propaganda funded by the Chinese government.
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.
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.
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
Rahul GandhiBig win for RaGa: SC stays conviction in defamation case
The Supreme Court on Friday stayed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's conviction in the criminal defamation case over his "Modi surname" remark.
01 Aug 2023
Narendra ModiNo-confidence motion to be debated from August 8 to 10
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will take up the no-confidence motion against the Centre for discussion between August 8 and 10, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reply to the motion on August 10.
31 Jul 2023
Narottam MishraMP: BJP minister mocks RaGa after Kanhaiya's 'film fixation' remarks
Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra on Sunday took a jibe at senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his political campaigns following some controversial remarks by party leader Kanhaiya Kumar.
31 Jul 2023
Parliament Monsoon SessionParliament Monsoon Session: Tussle over Delhi Services Bill, Manipur likely
With the Parliament Monsoon Session resuming on Monday, the Centre and the opposition are once again likely to clash over topics like the 2023 Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill and the Manipur issue.
29 Jul 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)2024 polls: Nadda announces major rejig in BJP's central leadership
As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) continues its preparations ahead of the much-anticipated 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the party's National President JP Nadda announced a major reshuffle in the saffron brigade's central office bearers on Saturday.
29 Jul 2023
Madhya PradeshMadhya Pradesh: 2 arrested for allegedly raping, assaulting 12-year-old girl
In a horrifying incident in Madhya Pradesh, a 12-year-old girl was allegedly raped, bitten multiple times, and brutalized by two men working for the trust managing a renowned temple in Maihar town of the Satna district.
29 Jul 2023
Manipur20 opposition MPs to visit violence-struck Manipur today
A delegation of 20 MPs from the opposition bloc Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) will reportedly be on a two-day visit to violence-struck Manipur starting Saturday.
27 Jul 2023
Narendra Modi'Red diary' will reveal Congress's dark secrets: Modi in Rajasthan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday targeted Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot over the "red diary" case.
26 Jul 2023
Lok SabhaHere's everything you need to know about no-confidence motion
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday accepted a no-confidence motion against the government moved by opposition leaders.
26 Jul 2023
Narendra ModiNo-confidence motion against Modi government accepted in Lok Sabha
To force Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the situation in strife-torn Manipur, the Congress and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao's (KCR) Bharat Rashtra Samithi filed a no-confidence motion against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
26 Jul 2023
Narendra ModiHow opposition planned no-confidence motion against government
The government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the opposition bloc, the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), are likely to cross swords in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday as the latter is set to move a no-confidence motion.
25 Jul 2023
KarnatakaKarnataka: JD(S) denies allying with BJP to unseat Congress
Janata Dal (Secular) chief and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda on Tuesday rubbished speculations about banding together with any other party saying, "There is no question of aligning with anybody."
24 Jul 2023
ManipurOpposition demands PM Modi's comprehensive statement on Manipur in Parliament
The opposition has demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi make a comprehensive statement in the Parliament on the Manipur violence, saying a discussion on the issue can take place only after the statement.
23 Jul 2023
Uttar Pradesh'Don't eat tomatoes': BJP minister's shocking statement on rising prices
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Uttar Pradesh minister, Pratibha Shukla, on Sunday asked people to stop eating tomatoes and start using lemons instead amid the price hike, saying this would help bring down the prices inevitably.
23 Jul 2023
BK HariprasadKarnataka Congress rift: Senior leader caught bashing Siddaramaiah on video
Just months after coming to power in Karnataka, infighting in the Karnataka Congress has seemingly come to the fore after senior leader BK Hariprasad's recent controversial statements on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
22 Jul 2023
RajasthanRajasthan: How minister Rajendra Gudha's sacking might impact Gehlot-Pilot truce
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday sacked Rajendra Singh Gudha as a minister in his government hours after the latter criticized the Rajasthan government in the Legislative Assembly over alleged crimes against women.
22 Jul 2023
Narendra ModiManipur violence: INDIA leaders to protest in Parliament on Monday
Amid nationwide outrage over Manipur violence, opposition MPs have planned a protest on Monday in the Parliament complex to press for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement over the issue in both Houses.
21 Jul 2023
Rahul GandhiDefamation case: SC to hear RaGa's plea on August 4
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Purnesh Modi and the State of Gujarat on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's plea seeking a stay on his conviction in the criminal defamation case related to his Modi surname remark.
20 Jul 2023
ManipurManipur video: Thousands of people rally in protest in Churachandpur
Thousands of people hit the streets of Manipur's Churachandpur district on Thursday after a horrific video of two women being paraded naked went viral, reported NDTV.
19 Jul 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Karnataka: 10 BJP MLAs suspended for disrespecting deputy speaker
At least 10 MLAs of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have been suspended for the remaining session of the Karnataka Assembly for "indecent and disrespectful" conduct in the House and throwing papers toward Deputy Speaker Rudrappa Lamani, PTI reported.
19 Jul 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Opposition alliance postpones seat-sharing discussion, appointing convenor for next meeting
The opposition bloc named their alliance INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) on Tuesday as the second leg of their meeting concluded in Bengaluru.