Parliament: News

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.

19 Dec 2024

Bengaluru

'Just Google Atul Subhash': Justice seekers for techie chase Rahul  

A group of activists, led by lawyer-activist Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj, chased Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's convoy in Delhi on Wednesday.

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.

17 Dec 2024

Lok Sabha

'One Nation, One Election': Modi flags efficiency, critics cry federalism

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday introduced two key bills in the Parliament.

17 Dec 2024

Akhilesh Yadav

'Move toward dictatorship': Opposition slams '1 nation, 1 election' Bill

The "One Nation, One Election" bill was tabled in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, triggering fierce opposition.

Priyanka Gandhi carries 'Palestine' bag in Parliament; BJP reacts 

In a bold statement in Parliament on Monday, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra carried a bag with "Palestine" written on it.

16 Dec 2024

Om Birla

'Hindi is India's soul and identity': LS Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has praised the Hindi language for its crucial contribution to Indian society and promoting national unity.

16 Dec 2024

Congress Party

'Check facts': Congress after Abdullah says stop 'complaining about EVMs'   

Congress MP Manickam Tagore has hit back at Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah after the latter slammed the grand old party's flip-flop on electronic voting machines (EVMs).

Rajya Sabha to hold Constitution debate amid no-trust motion row

The Rajya Sabha will hold a two-day debate on the Constitution from Monday.

14 Dec 2024

Lok Sabha

PM Modi replies to Constitution debate in Lok Sabha 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke in the Lok Sabha on Saturday during a debate marking the 75th anniversary of India's Constitution.

13 Dec 2024

Gautam Adani

In maiden Lok Sabha speech, Priyanka Gandhi attacks BJP, RSS  

Congress Member of Parliament (MP) from Wayanad, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, gave her maiden speech in the Lok Sabha on Friday.

13 Dec 2024

Amit Shah

'Particular party' attempted to hijack work of Constitution making: Rajnath  

Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday started a historic debate in the Lok Sabha to mark the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution.

13 Dec 2024

Allahabad High Court

55 MPs submit motion for impeachment of Allahabad HC judge 

A total of 55 opposition members of Parliament (MPs) from the Rajya Sabha have moved a motion to impeach Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court.

12 Dec 2024

Kiren Rijiju

TMC's Sagarika moves privilege motion against Rijiju over 'unworthy' comment   

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Sagarika Ghose has moved a privilege motion against Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.

'Parliament must function': Rahul meets Om Birla over 'derogatory' remarks

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday, asking for the removal of "derogatory" remarks of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey from parliamentary records.

'NDA has majority...': Rijiju on no-confidence motion against Dhankhar

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has hit back at the Congress-led Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) for moving a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.

10 Dec 2024

Amit Shah

Explained: What is 'One Nation, One Election' bill

The Indian government is preparing to introduce the "One Nation, One Election" (ONOE) Bill in Parliament.

10 Dec 2024

George Soros

'Ridiculous, BJP scared': Priyanka on Sonia Gandhi-George Soros allegations

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has rubbished Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) allegations of a link between her mother, former Congress President Sonia Gandhi, and billionaire philanthropist George Soros.

10 Dec 2024

George Soros

Opposition moves no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman

The Congress-led Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) has moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar.

10 Dec 2024

Kiren Rijiju

'Rahul enjoys creating tamasha, abusing PM': Rijiju on Adani protests

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for holding a mock interview over the Gautam Adani bribery case.

09 Dec 2024

George Soros

'Unite against anti-India forces': Rijiju on 'Sonia-Soros link'

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has called for unity against forces allegedly working against India after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) claimed Congress leader Sonia Gandhi was linked to the George Soros Foundation.

08 Dec 2024

Pentagon

South Korean celebrities back impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol

Amid the ongoing political unrest, South Korean celebrities have openly supported the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol.

08 Dec 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Cops fire tear gas at farmers again at Punjab-Haryana border 

A group of 101 farmers tried to resume their march to Delhi from the Shambhu protest site on the Punjab-Haryana border on Sunday.

High-level probe launched after cash bundle found in Rajya Sabha  

A high-level investigation has been launched after a cash bundle was found on the seat of Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi in the Rajya Sabha.

06 Dec 2024

Adani Group

'Modi ji...sansad mein aao'—Rahul's message to PM amid Adani row

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to come to the ongoing Parliament session and answer the allegations against the Adani Group.

05 Dec 2024

Adani Group

'Running around in colorful clothes': Rijiju on opposition's Parliament protest

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has slammed the opposition for stalling the proceedings of the Parliament during the Winter Session.

05 Dec 2024

Park Geun-hye

Explained: How South Korea's impeachment process works

South Korean opposition parties have moved to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after his surprise declaration of martial law on Tuesday night.

05 Dec 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

'Modi-Adani ek hain...': Opposition MPs—including Rahul—stage protest in Parliament

Congress MPs, led by Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, staged an unusual protest in Parliament on Thursday.

04 Dec 2024

Lok Sabha

India's semiconductor chip imports hit ₹1.71 lakh crore in FY24

India's imports of semiconductor chips, integrated circuits, parts of electronic integrated circuits and micro assemblies, and amplifiers stood at an astonishing ₹1.71 lakh crore in the fiscal year 2023-24.

04 Dec 2024

HYBE

How K-pop will fare if martial law is declared again

The recent imposition of Emergency Martial Law in South Korea resulted in K-pop stars being advised against attending events and public appearances.

02 Dec 2024

Delhi

Noida-Greater Noida Expressway reopens after farmers' protest ends

The Noida-Greater Noida Expressway was reopened on Monday evening after hundreds of farmers ended their protest and cleared the site.

02 Dec 2024

Abhishek Banerjee

Parliament session: Opposition divided on Adani issue; Trinamool skips meeting

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) skipped a key meeting of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc leaders on Monday.

29 Nov 2024

Gautam Adani

'We are dishonoring the people': Dhankhar slams protesting opposition MPs

Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday slammed opposition MPs for stalling Parliament proceedings for four days in a row since the Winter Session commenced.

28 Nov 2024

Adani Group

Parliament winter session: Houses adjourned for 3rd day amid protests

The Winter Session of Parliament was disrupted for the third consecutive day on Thursday as opposition parties protested.

Opposition, BJP MPs seek more time for Waqf bill panel 

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament Nishikant Dubey has asked for an extension for the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Amendment Bill.

27 Nov 2024

Indian Airlines

Indian airlines received 994 hoax bomb threat calls in 2024

Indian airlines have received a shocking 994 hoax bomb threat calls in 2024, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol told Parliament on Wednesday.

27 Nov 2024

Islamabad

What sparked protest that killed 6 security personnel in Pakistan

A massive protest by supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan turned violent as clashes with security forces erupted in Islamabad, Pakistan on Tuesday.

Government, opposition spar over Constitution Day speakers list

The Indian government and opposition parties are at loggerheads over the speakers' list for the Constitution Day event.

Counterfeit ₹500 notes up 300% in India over 5 years

The Finance Ministry has revealed a shocking rise in the circulation of counterfeit ₹500 notes in India. In the last five years, there has been a whopping 317% rise in these fake notes.

25 Nov 2024

Ashwini Upadhyay

SC upholds 'secular, socialist' in Constitution's Preamble

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a bunch of petitions challenging the addition of the words "socialist" and "secular" in the Preamble to the Constitution.

25 Nov 2024

Narendra Modi

'Congress resorting to hooliganism': Modi ahead of Parliament's winter session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has slammed the Congress party, accusing it of indulging in "hooliganism" in the Parliament.

25 Nov 2024

Adani Group

Winter Session begins today: Manipur, Waqf Bill may spark uproar 

The winter session of Parliament will begin on Monday and will to conclude on December 20.

23 Nov 2024

Bhupender Yadav

Delhi's air quality turns 'severe' again

Delhi's air quality has plummeted to "severe" levels again with an AQI of 420 on Saturday.

21 Nov 2024

Adani Group

BJP vs Congress over US department's move against Adani Group

The recent move by a United States government department to name the Adani Group in a case of alleged misconduct has sparked a political showdown between India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Congress.

20 Nov 2024

Delhi

Delhi pollution: Amid Tharoor's capital shift call—a lesson from Indonesia

With Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) in hazardous range, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor raised the question whether Delhi is still the right choice for India's national capital.

19 Nov 2024

New Zealand

Thousands march against Maori treaty bill in New Zealand

Tens of thousands of people marched to New Zealand's parliament in Wellington on Tuesday, protesting a controversial bill concerning the Treaty of Waitangi.

18 Nov 2024

Indian Government

Modi government to allow 100% FDI in insurance sector: Report

The Indian government is gearing up to introduce major reforms in the insurance sector, including allowing 100% foreign direct investment (FDI), according to a Times of India report.

15 Nov 2024

NPP

Sri Lanka's leftist ruling coalition wins parliamentary elections

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's leftist coalition, the National People's Power (NPP), has won a landslide victory in the country's snap parliamentary elections.

15 Nov 2024

New Zealand

Meet NZ MP—whose Maori Haka dance in parliament went viral

New Zealand's Parliament was recently brought to a standstill when 22-year-old MP Hana-Rawhiti Kareariki Maipi-Clarke performed a traditional Maori haka and tore up a copy of the Treaty Principles Bill.

12 Nov 2024

Karnataka

MVA promises menstrual leave in manifesto, what it means

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has promised two-day menstrual leave for women employees in its election manifesto, "Maharashtranama."

11 Nov 2024

Delhi

Delhi: Protest march against anti-Waqf amendment bill before Parliament session

Members of the Muslim community in India have called for a protest march to Delhi on November 24.

FIR against Tejasvi Surya over misleading claim about farmer's suicide

An FIR has been filed against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tejasvi Surya for allegedly making a misleading claim about a farmer's suicide in Karnataka.

06 Nov 2024

London

Rishi Sunak, Akshata Murty visit Bengaluru's Guru Raghavendra Mutt

Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty recently paid a visit to the Sri Raghavendra Swami Mutt in Jayanagar, Bengaluru.