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Congress apologised for Emergency but BJP silent on its own actions: NC MP

Participating in a debate on 75 years of the adoption of the Constitution, Ahmad slammed the BJP for bifurcating the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories

Congress apologised for Emergency but BJP silent on its own actions: NC MP
Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 7:24 PM IST

Mahakumbh success vital for Brand Uttar Pradesh, $1 trillion economy goal

The successful management of the Mahakumbh will also help Adityanath earn national and international recognition as an efficient administrator

Mahakumbh success vital for Brand Uttar Pradesh, $1 trillion economy goal
Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 6:40 PM IST

Ram, not Aurangzeb part of India's heritage: BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad

Participating in a debate in Lok Sabha on 75 years of Constitution's adoption, Prasad said the framers of the Constitution knew that the Indian heritage is secular in nature as mentioned in 'RigVeda'

Ram, not Aurangzeb part of India's heritage: BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad
Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 6:23 PM IST

Congress must earn its place as INDIA bloc leader: J&K CM Omar Abdullah

In his first sit-down interview since assuming office in October, Abdullah expressed cautious optimism over the Centre's commitment to restoring J-K's statehood

Congress must earn its place as INDIA bloc leader: J&K CM Omar Abdullah
Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 5:18 PM IST

'Attackers' of Constitution posing as it's 'champion': Tejasvi Surya in LS

Bangalore South MP alleged that parties like the Congress consider India not as a civilisational state or a nation but "a mere hotchpotch union of states"

'Attackers' of Constitution posing as it's 'champion': Tejasvi Surya in LS
Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 4:56 PM IST

How RSS, Hindu Mahasabha contributed in making Constitution: A Raja to BJP

The senior DMK leader said the Congress was a "silent spectator" when he and his party colleague, K Kanimozhi, were put in jail in the 2G case

How RSS, Hindu Mahasabha contributed in making Constitution: A Raja to BJP
Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 4:13 PM IST

Savarkar preferred Manusmriti to Constitution: Rahul attacks BJP in LS

Gandhi said that the ideologue of the BJP and RSS, Savarkar, had said there is nothing Indian about the Constitution, and that he preferred Hindu religious text 'Manusmriti'

Savarkar preferred Manusmriti to Constitution: Rahul attacks BJP in LS
Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 3:26 PM IST

Cong bolstered democracy to extent that tea-seller could become PM: Bhagat

Bhagat hit back at Union minister Rajnath Singh claiming opposition leaders had seen their families keep the Constitution in their pockets for generations

Cong bolstered democracy to extent that tea-seller could become PM: Bhagat
Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 3:08 PM IST

Congress did not give Ambedkar his due, says Rijiju during debate in LS

Rijiju was the first speaker on the second day of the debate in the Lower House

Congress did not give Ambedkar his due, says Rijiju during debate in LS
Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 3:03 PM IST

Not given resignation, but everyone should get a chance: Nana Patole

It was reported that Maharashtra Congress president, Nana Patole had written to party leader Mallikarjun Kharge, seeking to be relieved of his position

Not given resignation, but everyone should get a chance: Nana Patole
Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 2:50 PM IST

Left, Cong protest in Kolkata after RG Kar case suspects granted bail

They also alleged that the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal and the BJP-led Centre have a tacit understanding

Left, Cong protest in Kolkata after RG Kar case suspects granted bail
Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 2:33 PM IST

Kerala CM urges PM to withdraw decision on VGF for Vizhinjam Port Project

Chief Minister Vijayan pointed out that the Centre's stance deviates from the general VGF guidelines, which classify it as a one-time grant, not a repayable loan

Kerala CM urges PM to withdraw decision on VGF for Vizhinjam Port Project
Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 2:29 PM IST

Congress candidate Sandeep Dikshit slams AAP's 'Mahila Samman Yojana'

He also highlighted that unlike AAP, Congress has consistently fulfilled its promises to the people

Congress candidate Sandeep Dikshit slams AAP's 'Mahila Samman Yojana'
Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 1:28 PM IST

Veteran BJP Leader LK Advani admitted to ICU; condition stated to be stable

This is the third time senior BJP leader Advani, who served as deputy prime minister under former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, has been hospitalised this year

Veteran BJP Leader LK Advani admitted to ICU; condition stated to be stable
Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 1:10 PM IST

One Nation, One Election bill to be introduced in Parl: What we know so far

One Nation, One Election bill, has sparked significant debate, particularly from Opposition leaders about the feasibility of holding Lok Sabha and state Assembly elections within the same year

One Nation, One Election bill to be introduced in Parl: What we know so far
Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 1:00 PM IST

PSC question paper leaks 'state-sponsored', alleges Tejashwi Yadav

Leader of the opposition in the assembly also accused Kumar of failing to communicate with job aspirants who staged protests

PSC question paper leaks 'state-sponsored', alleges Tejashwi Yadav
Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 12:49 PM IST

Kejriwal writes to Amit Shah, seeks meeting to discuss Delhi law and order

AAP convenor has raised concerns and pointed out that despite Delhi's law and order being under the central government's control, the city is increasingly being recognized as the crime capital

Kejriwal writes to Amit Shah, seeks meeting to discuss Delhi law and order
Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 12:40 PM IST

PM Modi to address LS today; What Opposition leaders said in Parl so far

Rajnath Singh, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Akhilesh Yadav, and Mahua Moitra addressed Lok Sabha; here's what they said

PM Modi to address LS today; What Opposition leaders said in Parl so far
Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 12:38 PM IST

Priyanka Gandhi slams Centre for not providing relief package to Wayanad

Her remarks came after MPs from Kerala, including Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi, staged a protest in Parliament premises Saturday, demanding a relief package from the Centre for landslides-hit Wayanad

Priyanka Gandhi slams Centre for not providing relief package to Wayanad
Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 12:29 PM IST

Ashok Gehlot demands MoU regarding PKC-ERCP project be made public

This comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lay the foundation stone for the Modified Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal-Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (PKC-ERCP) on December 17

Ashok Gehlot demands MoU regarding PKC-ERCP project be made public
Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 9:40 AM IST