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If something is expunged no member should make issue out of it: RS Chairman
New Delhi, April 3: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday said that every member of the House has a precious reputation to preserve, and therefore, anything that has been expunged should never get traction.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets LoP Rahul Gandhi in Delhi
New Delhi, April 3: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah arrived in the national capital on Thursday for a scheduled discussion with Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. His visit to the national capital comes in the face of intense protest by the BJP on alleged scams and rise in prices in the state.
Generalised statements: Chirag Paswan slams opposition over Waqf Amendment Bill 2025
New Delhi, April 3: Union Minister and National President of Lok Janshakti Party Chirag Paswan slammed the opposition for opposing the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 and said that just because Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the NDA have brought the bill, that's why the opposition is terming it "wrong."
Hope peace and normalcy will be restored in Manipur: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor
New Delhi, April 3: After the Lok Sabha adopted a statutory resolution confirming the imposition of President's Rule in Manipur, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday hoped that peace and normalcy will be restored in the state.
Situation under control: Lok Sabha adopts Statutory Resolution confirming imposition of President's Rule in Manipur
New Delhi, April 3: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that there has been no violence in Manipur for the past four months, adding that the situation in the state is under control.
Himachal CM's Advisor calls for transparent debate on Waqf Bill, highlights state budget initiatives
Shimla, April 2: The Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025, was tabled in Parliament on Wednesday, sparking varied reactions from different political circles. In Himachal Pradesh, Naresh Chauhan, the Principal Media Advisor to Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, commented on the issue, emphasizing the need for a thorough and transparent debate before taking any major decision.
HM Shah takes a swipe at Opposition, says Lalu's call for stricter Waqf laws finally answered
New Delhi, April 2: Addressing the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, asserted that misconceptions about the Waqf (Amendment) Bill were being deliberately spread by certain parties to bolster their vote banks.
Only Left parties can fight 'Hindutva' forces: Prakash Karat
Chennai, April 2: CPI(M) senior leader and party Politburo coordinator Prakash Karat asserted that only the Left has the ideological strength and commitment to effectively counter the rise of Hindutva forces in India.
Oppn exploiting Muslim illiteracy for vote bank politics: Rajbhar as Cong, SP oppose Waqf Bill
Lucknow, April 2: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill was tabled in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, sparking strong opposition from various leaders. In response, Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) President, OP Rajbhar, criticised the Opposition, accusing them of exploiting illiteracy among Muslims for vote bank politics.
Some leaders, including religious leaders are misleading innocent Muslims, says Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Waqf Amendement Bill
New Delhi, April 2: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday stated that some religious leaders were misleading innocent Muslims while speaking on the Waqf Amendment Bill which is to be introduced today.
MK Stalin requests meeting with centre to present memorandum on concerns over proposed delimitation
Chennai, April 2: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting a meeting to present a memorandum on the concerns surrounding the proposed delimitation.
In Assam BJP gears up for upcoming panchayat elections
Guwahati, April 2: For the upcoming Panchayat elections in the Assam, the state unit of BJP has formed a Panchayat Election Management Committee and a Manifesto Drafting Committee.
Waqf Bill: TDP issues whip to its MPs in Lok Sabha to support govt stand
Amaravati, April 1: The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has issued a whip to all its Members of Parliament in the Lok Sabha for April 2, when the Waqf Amendment Bill is scheduled to be introduced in the House.
Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2025 kicks off tomorrow
New Delhi, March 31: Over 100 youths will join the national level round of 'Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2025' on Tuesday, to discuss issues related to politics and public policy with the aim of becoming future politicians.
Elections will be held under leadership of Nitish Kumar, he would become CM: KC Tyagi
New Delhi, March 31: Following the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) meeting held at the residence of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Janata Dal (United) leader KC Tyagi said that elections will be held under the leadership of Nitish Kumar and he would become the Chief Minister.
Baby, Dhawale, or Mohd Salim, who's going to be the next CPI-M General Secretary?
Thiruvananthapuram, March 31: With hours left for the 24th CPI-M Party Congress to commence in Tamil Nadu's Madurai from April 2, the party's national leadership is working overtime to arrive at a consensus on the new General Secretary before the party flag goes up at the five day meeting.
PM Modi has vision for India for next 1,000 years, says Swami Avdheshanand Giri
Nagpur, March 31: Swami Avdheshanand Giri, the Mahamandaleshwar of Juna Akhara on Monday shed light on the developments during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to RSS HQ in Nagpur and stated that India’s progress and prosperity for next 1,000 years remains one of 'priority areas' of PM Modi’s governance. He also criticized the Opposition for insulting the country’s valiant and historical figures.
Governor Patel, CM Yogi Adityanath extend Eid greetings to people of UP
Lucknow, March 31: Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended warm greetings on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr to the people of the state.
Vijay Deverakonda, Yami Gautam, Amit Sadh meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi
New Delhi, March 29: South superstar Vijay Deverakonda, along with Bollywood actors Yami Gautam and Amit Sadh, had the privilege of meeting the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, on Friday in New Delhi.
Actor Vijay's TVK opposes three-language policy, delimitation, Waqf Bill, passes resolutions against it
Chennai, March 28: During its first general council meeting, actor Vijay's party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) passed a total of 17 resolutions, including a resolution against the three-language policy, proposed delimitation and Waqf (Amendment) Bill.
Always tried to embrace challenges: Jyotiraditya Scindia
New Delhi, March 26: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, citing his studies in Harvard, said that he had always tried to embrace challenges and advised students to move out of their comfort zones and explore new things, if they wanted to grow.
No threat to Constitution, as long as there is moon and sun: CM Fadnavis
Mumbai, March 26: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday that as long as there is a moon and a sun, no one will be able to change the Constitution of India.
Cong gives privilege notice against Amit Shah for 'casting aspersions' on Sonia Gandhi
New Delhi, March 26: Congress party on Wednesday moved a privilege motion against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for ‘casting aspersions’ on its Rajya Sabha MP and former party president Sonia Gandhi.
Rahul jaise kuch namune rehne chahiye...: CM Yogi Adityanath attacks Congress
Lucknow, March 26: Calling Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi a "namuna" (specimen) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath alleged that the party wanted to keep "controversy" alive in Ayodhya.
Issues which we want to discuss in House are not discussed: Priyanka Gandhi
New Delhi, March 25: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra stated that the issues which the Opposition wants to discuss inside the Parliament are not being discussed and alleged that the government at the Centre doesn't want the House to function.
'BJP's Hindutva is election-driven': Aditya Thackeray on 'Saugat-e-Modi' campaign
Mumbai, March 25: The minority wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched the ‘Saugat-e-Modi’ campaign, aiming to distribute special kits to 3.2 million underprivileged Muslim families across India in time for the Eid celebrations.
'If elections are held together, there will be less politics and more development'
Jaipur, March 25: Speaking on 'One Nation, One Election' while addressing youth, students and new voters in a dialogue event in Jaipur on Tuesday, BJP National General Secretary Sunil Bansal said that if elections are held together, there will be less politics and more development.
BJP hails Delhi govt's Rs 1 lakh crore Budget as 'historic', AAP unimpressed
New Delhi, March 25: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented the Rs 1 lakh crore budget for FY26 on Tuesday, outlining 10 key focus areas, including electricity, roads, water, and connectivity.
'Cong has history of espionage,' says Mukhtar Naqvi on allegations of phone tapping in Karnataka
New Delhi, March 25: BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Tuesday strongly criticised the Congress in response to allegations of phone tapping made by Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly R. Ashoka.
Kangana Ranaut speaks on Kunal Kamra, Eknath Shinde controversy, questions comedian's credentials
Mumbai, March 25: The Bollywood actress and Member of Parliament, Kangana Ranaut has reacted to the controversy surrounding comedian Kunal Kamra and his remarks on The Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde.
JPC on 'One Nation, One Election' to meet today at 3 PM
New Delhi, March 25: The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the 'One Nation, One Election' bill is set to meet today at 3 pm. During the meeting, Attorney General of India R Venkataramani and Justice DN Patel, the former Chief Justice of Delhi High Court and current Chairperson of the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT), will make representations before the JPC.
'Looking forward to crossing swords again': Tharoor congratulates new Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Thiruvananthapuram, March 24: Congress' Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor extended his congratulations to former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar who was unanimously elected as the new President of the BJP's Kerala unit on Monday.
Himachal CM request, HM Amit Shah to release 9,042 crore under PDNA
Shimla, March 24: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu while interacting with the media here Monday said that he discussed various important issues of the state with Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his recent visit to New Delhi and requested to expedite the release of Rs.9, 042 crores under Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) for years 2023-24 for which HM ensured prompt action, said a press statement on Monday.
Not our ministers, those in power want to change Constitution, alleges Kharge in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, March 24: The Rajya Sabha witnessed an uproar again on Monday after BJP MPs accused Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, of advocating for changes to the Constitution -- a charge the Congress party firmly rejected as baseless.
Former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar to be new Kerala BJP president
New Delhi, March 24: Former Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar has been unanimously elected as the BJP president of Kerala.
Mission is 'Viksit Keralam', says Rajeev Chandrasekhar after becoming BJP chief in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, March 24: Newly appointed Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday said his mission is 'Viksit Keralam' inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Viksit Bharat'.
Chhattisgarh Assembly sets unique example of parliamentary conduct: President Murmu
Raipur, March 24: President Murmu on Monday said that the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly has set a unique example of parliamentary democracy in India.
Kerala BJP will reach new heights under Rajeev Chandrasekhar: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
Thiruvananthapuram, March 24: Former Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar was unanimously elected as the BJP president of Kerala, announced Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday.
CM Rekha Gupta's 'Kheer' moment as BJP govt prepares for 'Viksit Delhi' budget
New Delhi, March 24: The Delhi Budget 2025-26 is set to be tabled in the Assembly on March 25, marking a significant moment for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, which returned to power in the national capital after 27 years.
INDIA bloc should 'unblock' itself: Kapil Sibal on future of opposition alliance
New Delhi, March 23: Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal stated Sunday that the INDIA bloc should outline their vision, converge on a stage and move ahead with a programme for the future and only then can it face the challenge of taking on the BJP-led government.