Business Standard

Politics News

Unconstitutional things happening, says Kharge ahead of Constitution debate

When asked about 'One Nation, One Election', the Congress president said that they will see what is in the bill and then they will react to it

Unconstitutional things happening, says Kharge ahead of Constitution debate
Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 10:20 AM IST

Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar may come together in future, says Shiv Sena MLA

It seems that the negotiations are going on and all the leaders may unite, said Shrisat

Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar may come together in future, says Shiv Sena MLA
Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 6:52 AM IST

Shiv Sena to contest BMC polls as part of Mahayuti alliance, says Shinde

The BMC polls will be contested as Mahayuti (alliance) in all 227 civic wards, said Shinde, who heads the Shiv Sena

Shiv Sena to contest BMC polls as part of Mahayuti alliance, says Shinde
Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 6:32 AM IST

Parliamentary panel recommends increasing wages under MGNREGA

It suggested that the number of minimum guaranteed working days under the scheme be increased to 150 days and called for parity in wages that the states pay under MNREGA

Parliamentary panel recommends increasing wages under MGNREGA
Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 12:19 AM IST

Kejriwal calls 'One nation, one election' Bill as BJP's misplaced priority

Appreciating the bill, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut called it the need of the hour as conducting elections every six months imposes a significant financial burden on the government

Kejriwal calls 'One nation, one election' Bill as BJP's misplaced priority
Updated On : 12 Dec 2024 | 11:00 PM IST

Parliament Session: Cabinet okays 'One Nation, One Election' Bill

Sources said the constitution amendment Bill once introduced would be referred to a parliamentary committee for further scrutiny

Parliament Session: Cabinet okays 'One Nation, One Election' Bill
Updated On : 12 Dec 2024 | 8:58 PM IST

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