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India-Pakistan tensions: History shows Sensex bounced back stronger after every conflict

Mumbai, April 28: Even as tensions between India and Pakistan rise once again following the barbaric Pahalgam terror attack, Indian stock markets have showcased resilience every time the two neighbouring nations went into conflict.

Cong 'divided' over K'taka caste survey: Moily red flags 'unscientific' data, Alvi rejects 'concerns'

New Delhi, April 22: Amid reports of brewing differences and dissent within the Karnataka government over its caste census report, Congress veteran Veerappa Moily on Tuesday red-flagged the controversial survey, raising objections over its ‘unscientific’ approach, only to be turned down by another party member, Rashid Alvi.

Russia welcomes US proposal to keep Ukraine away from NATO

Moscow, April 21: Russia welcomes the United States statements that Ukraine’s potential NATO membership is off the table, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.

Interim govt in Bangladesh 'locks' National Identity Cards of former PM Hasina, nine others

Dhaka, April 21: The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh has "locked" the National Identity Cards (NID) of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her nine family members. The National Identity Registration Wing under the EC took action against the 10 individuals following an internal directive, local media reported on Monday.

Mamata empowering Firhad Hakim who could ultimately challenge her leadership: Amit Malviya

Kolkata, April 14: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is making a mistake by increasingly empowering a personality like the state municipal affairs & urban development minister and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim, since the latter could challenge her leadership, BJP’s Information Technology Cell chief and the party’s central observer for West Bengal Amit Malviya said on Monday.

Internal rift in BJD: Naveen Patnaik finally breaks silence on the issue

Bhubaneswar, April 9: Amid the fierce internal conflict in the opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) over the sudden shift in party's stance on the Waqf (Amendment) bill, 2025 (now an Act following presidential assent) and on the role played by former bureaucrat V.K. Pandian regarding party's U-turn, BJD president and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday finally broke his silence and cautioned the leaders against criticising Pandian.

Not allowing Waqf discussion, Sajad Lone moves no-confidence motion notice against J&K Speaker

Srinagar, April 8: Senior legislator and Peoples Conference (PC) Chairman Sajad Lone said on Tuesday that his party has moved a notice for a no-confidence motion against the Speaker of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly.

Infighting in Assam Congress as MLA resigns from district panel

Guwahati, April 7: Assam Congress MLA Abdur Rahim Ahmed has voiced his dissatisfaction with the party's functioning and has stepped down from the party's district-level Political Affairs Committee (PAC).

They feel that the NC is the owner of the entire JK: Sunil Sharma responds to Omar Abdullah's meeting

Jammu, April 5: Reacting to the meeting held by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his alliance partners in Kashmir, Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma asserted that while the National Conference (NC) has the right to hold meetings, the issue of transfers falls under the authority of the Lieutenant Governor.

Taiwan rejects Bangladesh-China joint statement, reaffirms its 'sovereignty'

Taipei, March 31: Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected the joint statement issued by China and Bangladesh after the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Bangladesh's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus. The statement upheld the "one-China principle" and claimed that Taiwan is an "inalienable part of China."

Bengal government avoiding action against those spreading communal hatred: CPI-M

Kolkata, March 31: The CPI-M leadership on Monday accused the West Bengal government of not taking any concrete action against those who are responsible for "spreading communal hatred" and "communal tension" in the state.

Suspended Congress MLAs evicted from Odisha Assembly in midnight operation

Bhubaneswar, March 26: In a dramatic turn of events, security personnel forcibly evicted agitating Congress MLAs from the Odisha Assembly late at night.

Ruckus in Assam Assembly: BJP accuses Congress MLA of attacking Deputy Speaker

Guwahati, March 24: The Assam Assembly on Monday witnessed a ruckus after the ruling party accused Congress MLA Nurul Huda of allegedly attacking Deputy Speaker Numal Momin outside the House, leading to adjournment.

Ruckus in Bengal Assembly as BJP MLAs stage walkout

Kolkata, March 20: Ruckus erupted in the West Bengal Assembly on Thursday, the last day of the second phase of budget session, as the BJP legislators protested, staged a walkout, and then burnt the effigy of Speaker Biman Bandopadhyay in the lawn.

Opposition's demand for debate on PM Modi's Maha Kumbh statement contradicts Parliamentary rule

New Delhi, March 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement on the Maha Kumbh led to an uproar in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, with the opposition demanding a discussion on his remarks. However, this demand is not in line with parliamentary rules, particularly Rule 372 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha.

Netanyahu's bid to oust Shin Bet director draws coalition praise, opposition outrage

Tel Aviv, March 17: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to fire the head of the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) drew praise from members of the governing coalition and fierce criticism from the opposition. No Shin Bet director has ever been dismissed in the middle of his term.

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles as South Korea, US launch joint military drills

Seoul, March 10: North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the Yellow Sea on Monday, the South Korean military said, as Seoul and Washington launched their annual military drills, marking the North's first known ballistic missile test since US President Donald Trump's return to the White House.

Centre Vs Oppn in Parliament over language row

New Delhi, March 10: The Parliament started on a stormy note on Monday, as was expected on the first day of the second leg of the Budget Session.

Karnataka: BJP's CT Ravi takes veiled dig at state party chief BY Vijayendra

Belagavi, March 8: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLC CT Ravi took a veiled dig at Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra and said that the party was "bigger" than an individual.

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale criticizes BSP, invites Akash Anand to join RPI

Lucknow, March 5: Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Ramdas Athawale has strongly criticized the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) for not adhering to the principles of Baba Saheb Ambedkar, despite claiming to follow his ideology.

JK lost special status because of her, JK Dy CM Surinder Choudhary attacks Mehbooba Mufti

Jammu, March 4: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary took a strong stance against former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti's comments regarding the region's current political situation.

'AAP MLAs barred from Delhi assembly premises on speaker's directions', says LoP Atishi

New Delhi, February 27: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi Assembly Leader of Opposition Atishi on Thursday alleged that police officials have barred AAP MLAs from entering the Delhi Vidhan Sabha premises on the directions of the Speaker.

Rajasthan Assembly: Six suspended Cong MLAs stopped from entering House, deadlock continues

Jaipur, Feb 25: The six suspended Congress MLAs were not allowed to enter the Rajasthan Assembly on Tuesday as they tried to forcibly make their way into the House but were stopped by marshalls.

Deadlock in Rajasthan Assembly continues over 'Dadi' remark apology issue

Jaipur, Feb 24: The Rajasthan Assembly's four-day-long deadlock continues over the 'Dadi' remarks against the former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi after both the state government and the opposition had agreed to apologise to each other.

First day first show: AAP, BJP clash in Delhi Assembly

New Delhi, February 24: The first day of the Delhi assembly under the new BJP government saw a clash between the treasury benches and opposition Aam Aadmi Party members, which led to a brief adjournment of the House.

Congress stages massive protest outside Rajasthan Assembly

Jaipur, February 24: Congress workers staged a massive protest outside the Rajasthan Assembly in Jaipur, prompting police to use barricading to stop the protestors.

Cong to gherao Rajasthan Assembly over Indira Gandhi comment row

Jaipur, Feb 24: The Rajasthan Assembly's budget session will resume on Monday after a two-day recess, but tensions remained high over the suspension of six Congress MLAs following their protest over remarks on former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

China steps up incursions in Taiwan

Taipei, February 24: Taiwan detected five sorties of Chinese aircraft, 10 Chinese vessels, 2 official ships and two Chinese balloons around its territory on Monday, Taiwan's Ministry of Defence (MND) stated.

YSRCP alleges security lapses for former CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, calls govt's approach 'anarchic'

Amaravathi, February 19: The Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) on Wednesday alleged severe lapses in security for former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, despite his Z+ category protection.

Eknath Shinde accuses Uddhav Thackeray of discarding Balasaheb's thoughts for power

Mumbai, Feb 18: Shiv Sena president and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday stepped up attacks against Shiv Sena(UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, saying that in 2019 he discarded Balasaheb Thackeray's thoughts and also compromised on Hindutva and the party's core belief for the sake of grabbing power.

Bengal Minister moves privilege motion against LoP for 'unruly behaviour'

Kolkata, Feb 18: West Bengal agriculture and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Sovandeb Chattopadhyay, on Tuesday, moved a privilege motion against the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari for his alleged “unruly” behaviour in the House.

Yunus govt turning Bangladesh into terrorism hub: Sheikh Hasina

New Delhi, Feb 18: The ousted Prime Minister of Bangladesh accuses the Mohammed Yunus-led interim government of turning the nation into a hub of terrorism and lawlessness. She vows to return home assuring help to families suffering and would deliver them justice.

North Korea says bolstering self-defensive capabilities to deter rivals

Seoul, Feb 15: Bolstering self-defensive capabilities is an essential requirement for deterring rivals' provocative attempts and ensuring national security, Pyongyang said Saturday.

North Korea vows stronger defence against 'provocative attempts' by South Korea, US

Seoul, Feb 15: North Korea on Saturday reaffirmed its commitment to bolstering its defensive capabilities to deter what it calls "provocative attempts" by South Korea and the United States, the North's state media reported on Saturday.

All is not well in Kerala CPI(M) as Minister complains against Speaker

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 12: What was a cold war between two prominent leaders in the Kerala unit of the CPI(M) appears to have reached a new level after Minister of Excise and Local Self Government Rajesh complained against Speaker A.N. Shamsher leaving the party top brass red-faced.

Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte impeached by House of Representatives

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