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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

LS adjourned till 5 pm after uproar on TMC leader's remarks against Scindia

The All India Trinamool Congress member alleged non-cooperation by the central government during the COVID-19 pandemic, but Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai countered it, saying it was

LS adjourned till 5 pm after uproar on TMC leader's remarks against Scindia
Updated On : 11 Dec 2024 | 5:24 PM IST

Moved notice for RS chairman's removal over biased behaviour: Opposition

DMK leader Tiruchi Siva said there is a blatant attack on the country's democracy in Parliament by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), while Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Nadimul Haque

Moved notice for RS chairman's removal over biased behaviour: Opposition
Updated On : 11 Dec 2024 | 5:00 PM IST

India's democracy in danger, like Pak, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka: Nana Patole

Patole accused the government of suppressing the voice of the people of Markadwadi, referring to a police case against several villagers over their plan to conduct a re-election using ballot papers

India's democracy in danger, like Pak, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka: Nana Patole
Updated On : 11 Dec 2024 | 3:39 PM IST

Explained: What pushed INDIA bloc's no-confidence against Jagdeep Dhankhar?

The INDIA bloc has accused Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar of bias, citing his acceptance of BJP speeches linking Sonia Gandhi to George Soros while dismissing 11 opposition notices

Explained: What pushed INDIA bloc's no-confidence against Jagdeep Dhankhar?
Updated On : 11 Dec 2024 | 3:35 PM IST

Some MPs of NCP(SP) could switch their loyalties, says BJP leader Darekar

Many Maha Vikas Aghadi MPs, especially those from the NCP (SP), represent constituencies where the BJP-led alliance won most seats

Some MPs of NCP(SP) could switch their loyalties, says BJP leader Darekar
Updated On : 11 Dec 2024 | 2:52 PM IST

Maharashtra cabinet expansion likely by Dec 14, Fadnavis to meet PM Modi

Fadnavis left for Delhi on Wednesday, his office said, adding it was a courtesy visit, the first after becoming the chief minister

Maharashtra cabinet expansion likely by Dec 14, Fadnavis to meet PM Modi
Updated On : 11 Dec 2024 | 2:44 PM IST

Stop using PSBs as sources of funds for fraudulent friends: Rahul to govt

He expressed distress at the state of public sector banks and its impact on common people

Stop using PSBs as sources of funds for fraudulent friends: Rahul to govt
Updated On : 11 Dec 2024 | 2:03 PM IST

Holding small Tricolour, red rose in hand, Oppn MPs urge govt to run House

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, MPs from the Congress, DMK, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and the Left parties, among others, stood in front of the Makar Dwar steps

Holding small Tricolour, red rose in hand, Oppn MPs urge govt to run House
Updated On : 11 Dec 2024 | 1:59 PM IST

Parliament logjam: Congress asks govt to allow both houses to function

Parliament proceedings were washed out in the first week of the winter session starting November 25 due to protests by opposition members

Parliament logjam: Congress asks govt to allow both houses to function
Updated On : 11 Dec 2024 | 1:08 PM IST

Congress accuses Kerala CM Vijayan of acting with 'dictatorial mindset'

Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan slammed govt after visiting the recently vandalised new Congress booth committee office at Venduttayi near Vijayan's hometown of Pinarayi

Congress accuses Kerala CM Vijayan of acting with 'dictatorial mindset'
Updated On : 11 Dec 2024 | 12:46 PM IST

India bloc dented in Delhi, AAP says 'will win polls alone again in 2025'

Raghav Chadha said, 'I am making it clear that AAP will contest the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections on its own strength'

India bloc dented in Delhi, AAP says 'will win polls alone again in 2025'
Updated On : 11 Dec 2024 | 12:46 PM IST

Connection between Soros, Nehru-Gandhi family run deep, alleges BJP

The BJP levelled allegations saying that the Nehru-Gandhi family may have compromised India's strategic interests to benefit their extended family's financial and entrepreneurial ventures

Connection between Soros, Nehru-Gandhi family run deep, alleges BJP
Updated On : 11 Dec 2024 | 12:18 PM IST

No possibility of alliance with Congress for Delhi polls: Arvind Kejriwal

In a post on X, Kejriwal said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will be fighting the election on its own strength in Delhi

No possibility of alliance with Congress for Delhi polls: Arvind Kejriwal
Updated On : 11 Dec 2024 | 11:20 AM IST

Will YSRCP have courage to support Oppn's motion on Dhankhar, asks Congress

He was reacting to a YSRCP Rajya Sabha MP Vijayasai Reddy's post on X where he supported the proposals of several leaders of the parties in the INDIA bloc for Mamata Banerjee

Will YSRCP have courage to support Oppn's motion on Dhankhar, asks Congress
Updated On : 11 Dec 2024 | 10:37 AM IST

Cong MP files adjournment motion to discuss tourism infra of Tamil Nadu

Congress Lok Sabha MP Vijay Vasanth said the current infrastructure was inadequate to handle the growing number of visitors

Cong MP files adjournment motion to discuss tourism infra of Tamil Nadu
Updated On : 11 Dec 2024 | 10:20 AM IST

Amit Shah, Mallikarjun Kharge remember Pranab Mukherjee on his birth anniv

Amit Shah emphasised Mukherjee's profound impact as the President of India, describing how he transformed the role of the presidency

Amit Shah, Mallikarjun Kharge remember Pranab Mukherjee on his birth anniv
Updated On : 11 Dec 2024 | 10:09 AM IST

Remove Nishikant Dubey's unparliamentary remarks from record: Cong to Birla

Gogol said after the Speaker's decision, the Congress party is keen to participate in the legislative business listed for the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament

Remove Nishikant Dubey's unparliamentary remarks from record: Cong to Birla
Updated On : 11 Dec 2024 | 9:51 AM IST

BJP slams AIMIM for fielding Tahir Hussain, says move 'polarising'

Patra said, Tahir Hussain was a conspirator behind the deadly 2020 Delhi riots and is behind bars now

BJP slams AIMIM for fielding Tahir Hussain, says move 'polarising'
Updated On : 11 Dec 2024 | 9:06 AM IST