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Kharge accuses VP Dhankhar of suppressing Opposition's freedom of speech

On behalf of the Opposition, Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh and Naseer Hussain on Tuesday submitted the notice signed by 60 opposition MPs -- including from the Congress, RJD, TMC, CPI, CPI-M, JMM

Kharge accuses VP Dhankhar of suppressing Opposition's freedom of speech
Updated On : 12 Dec 2024 | 6:48 PM IST

Cong does not believe in democracy, trying to bring in 'anarchy': Nadda

Nadda charged that the Congress was trying to create a situation where working in Parliament becomes difficult

Cong does not believe in democracy, trying to bring in 'anarchy': Nadda
Updated On : 12 Dec 2024 | 2:47 PM IST

Cabinet expansion will take place on Dec 14: Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar

After meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah, NCP leader Praful Patel said that it was a courtesy call

Cabinet expansion will take place on Dec 14: Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar
Updated On : 12 Dec 2024 | 2:21 PM IST

Modi govt's policies, corporate tax cuts failed to revive economy: Cong

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said what is needed for stimulating demand is tax cuts for the salaried middle classes and income support to the poor

Modi govt's policies, corporate tax cuts failed to revive economy: Cong
Updated On : 12 Dec 2024 | 1:53 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi doing mimicry in Parliament premises is immature: JP Nadda

JP Nadda also slammed Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for his remarks against Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar

Rahul Gandhi doing mimicry in Parliament premises is immature: JP Nadda
Updated On : 12 Dec 2024 | 1:47 PM IST

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm amid uproar over Soros, other issues

Venugopal sought to know whether the rule was selectively applicable for references made by opposition party members

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm amid uproar over Soros, other issues
Updated On : 12 Dec 2024 | 1:41 PM IST

Opposition calls Assam 'banana republic' over NRC-Aadhaar linkage decision

The decision was taken in view of infiltration attempts by citizens of trouble-hit Bangladesh, Sarma said at a press conference

Opposition calls Assam 'banana republic' over NRC-Aadhaar linkage decision
Updated On : 12 Dec 2024 | 1:23 PM IST

Senior YSRCP leader quits citing personal reasons, flags 'lack of respect'

Besides resigning from the party, the former Tourism minister also withdrew from his responsibilities of overseeing YSRCP's affairs in Bheemili Assembly constituency

Senior YSRCP leader quits citing personal reasons, flags 'lack of respect'
Updated On : 12 Dec 2024 | 12:34 PM IST

RS adjourned till 2 pm amid uproar over BJP's remarks on Cong-Soros nexus

The Chair cannot be questioned with regards to admissibility and for other purposes, Nadda said

RS adjourned till 2 pm amid uproar over BJP's remarks on Cong-Soros nexus
Updated On : 12 Dec 2024 | 12:22 PM IST

Rahul meets family of Hathras rape-murder victim, invites BJP criticism

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said Rahul Gandhi is confused and not aware of the status of the case

Rahul meets family of Hathras rape-murder victim, invites BJP criticism
Updated On : 12 Dec 2024 | 12:16 PM IST

Opposition protests in parliament, demands JPC probe on Adani issue

This is the latest in a series of unusual daily demonstrations led by the Congress over the Adani issue

Opposition protests in parliament, demands JPC probe on Adani issue
Updated On : 12 Dec 2024 | 12:14 PM IST

Kalyan Banerjee submits written apology for remarks against Scindia

As soon as the House met, some members belonging to the ruling alliance stood up to raise the issue of the remarks made by Banerjee

Kalyan Banerjee submits written apology for remarks against Scindia
Updated On : 12 Dec 2024 | 12:10 PM IST

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis in Delhi to finalise cabinet, Shinde missing

Fadnavis in Delhi to allocate portfolios; Shinde's absence raises speculation over Shiv Sena tensions

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis in Delhi to finalise cabinet, Shinde missing
Updated On : 12 Dec 2024 | 11:24 AM IST

Meeting Adani is not sin: TN BJP chief Annamalai slams DMK, Congress

It is the Congress and DMK MPs that started this bogus protest outside the Parliament saying that 'Adani-BJP Ek Hai, said Annamalai

Meeting Adani is not sin: TN BJP chief Annamalai slams DMK, Congress
Updated On : 12 Dec 2024 | 9:09 AM IST

Goa cash-for-jobs scam: BJP calls allegations by Sanjay Singh 'laughable'

AAP MP Sanjay Singh, alongside AAP Goa President Amit Palekar, alleged that the BJP engaged in large-scale corruption in job recruitment

Goa cash-for-jobs scam: BJP calls allegations by Sanjay Singh 'laughable'
Updated On : 12 Dec 2024 | 8:45 AM IST

History won't forgive those denying level playing field in House: Sibal

In a first, parties of the opposition INDIA bloc spearheaded by the Congress on Tuesday submitted a notice in the Rajya Sabha for moving a no-confidence motion against Dhankhar

History won't forgive those denying level playing field in House: Sibal
Updated On : 12 Dec 2024 | 7:58 AM IST

Some forces unable to digest India's progress: VP Jagdeep Dhankar

INDIA bloc parties submitted a no-confidence motion at the Rajya Sabha Secretary General PC Mody's office, seeking the removal of the Chairperson of the Upper House

Some forces unable to digest India's progress: VP Jagdeep Dhankar
Updated On : 12 Dec 2024 | 6:48 AM IST

Cash-for-jobs scam: Goa CM to file defamation case against AAP leaders

Sawant said Opposition parties, especially the Aam Aadmi Party, are naming him and his wife in the scam without any reason

Cash-for-jobs scam: Goa CM to file defamation case against AAP leaders
Updated On : 12 Dec 2024 | 6:44 AM IST

Centre steps up on gas to increase 70+ enrolment in Ayushman Bharat

BJP machinery comes to aid as coverage remains modest 4% in over one month since launch

Centre steps up on gas to increase 70+ enrolment in Ayushman Bharat
Updated On : 12 Dec 2024 | 12:05 AM IST

Cong govt spent Rs 11,200 cr on loan interest, says Himachal CM Sukhu

Taking a dig at BJP president and Union Health Minister J P Nadda at his home turf Bilaspur, Sukhu said it is sad that a leader of his stature talks about toilet tax in public rally. He challenged

Cong govt spent Rs 11,200 cr on loan interest, says Himachal CM Sukhu
Updated On : 11 Dec 2024 | 10:27 PM IST