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Rose to occasion as Parliament was sacrileged: Dhankhar

New Delhi: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has justified the suspension of members from the Upper House by terming it “unavoidable” due to their...

Winter Session had 74% productivity in LS, 79 in RS

New Delhi: Blaming the Opposition over suspension of MPs from both Houses of Parliament, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Friday that they...

Karnataka techie detained in Parliament security breach case

New Delhi: The Delhi Police has reportedly detained a software engineer, Sai Krishna, from Karnataka’s Vidyagiri in connection with the Parliament security breach case. Krishna,...

Our ‘core’ issue with Canada is space given to anti-India elements, extremists: MEA

New Delhi: Stating that New Delhi’s position has remained consistent, India on Thursday said its “core” issue with Canada is the space given to...

Doing everything to bring back ex-Navy personnel on death row in Qatar: MEA

New Delhi: Emphasising that the case of eight former Indian Navy personnel on death row in Qatar was important for the country, India on...

EC asks parties to avoid derogatory references on PwDs

New Delhi: The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday asked political parties and their representatives not to use “derogatory or insulting references” on persons with...

Decide in 8 weeks notice to Rahul Gandhi over ‘pickpocket’ jibe at PM: HC to EC

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the Election Commission of India to take a decision as expeditiously as possible, preferably within...

ED probe into excise case attempt to stop AAP’s growth, popularity: Atishi

New Delhi: Delhi minister Atishi on Thursday alleged that the ED probe into the excise policy case was an attempt to stop the Aam...

Dhankhar mimicry row takes centrestage, President Murmu expresses dismay

New Delhi: The controversy over a TMC MP mimicking Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar took political centrestage on Wednesday with the issue playing out inside...

MP speaker to set up panel as Cong demands installing Nehru’s portrait in Assembly

Bhopal: Amid a row over the removal of Jawaharlal Nehru’s portrait from the Madhya Pradesh assembly, newly-elected Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar on Wednesday said...

Good if Kharge becomes PM candidate but winning elections a major challenge, says his son

Kalaburagi (K’taka): It is good if Congress President M Mallikarjun Kharge becomes the Prime Ministerial candidate of opposition bloc INDIA, but there is need...

Suspension of MPs- Complete purge to pass ‘draconian bills’ without meaningful debate: Cong

New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday alleged that a "complete purge" is being executed so that "draconian bills" are passed without any meaningful debate...

BJP govt’s arrogance not acceptable: Gehlot

Jaipur: Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday expressed concern over the suspension of MPs from both houses of Parliament. He said the BJP-led...

Inappropriate behaviour led to MPs’ suspension: Minister

New Delhi: The "inappropriate behaviour" of some opposition MPs led to their suspension from Parliament and the country would not benefit from their "negative...

On day of INDIA meet in Delhi, posters in Patna demand pivotal role for Nitish

Patna: Posters calling for assigning Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar a big role in national politics were seen in several parts of the state...

HC allows suit seeking restoration of temple at Gyanvapi site

Prayagraj: Holding that the Kashi Vishwanath-Gyanvapi land title case is of "national importance", the Allahabad High Court on Tuesday dismissed all pleas challenging the...

Kerala CM takes swipe at Guv over his ‘unplanned’ walk through busy street

Kollam (Kerala): A day after the Kerala Governor took an unexpected stroll through a busy street in Kozhikode, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan took a...

Parliament security breach serious matter: Mamata

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday said the security breach at the new Parliament building was ''a serious matter.'' Rubbishing reports...

Modi running away from debate to protect BJP MP: Congress

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is running away from debate on the Parliament security breach incident to protect Mysore BJP MP Pratap Simha,...

Poor feel empowered, confident when they get pucca houses, gas cylinders: PM

Varanasi (UP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday mocked the Congress’ slogan of ‘garibi hatao’ (remove poverty) and said the poor feel empowered and confident...

India demonstrates capability Akash missile system

New Delhi: India demonstrated the capability of the Akash missile system to engage four aerial targets simultaneously at a range of 25 kilometres, the...

INDIA bloc will unitedly fight and defeat BJP in 2024 LS polls: Shivpal

Muzaffarnagar (UP): Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Yadav on Sunday expressed confidence that the INDIA bloc will defeat the BJP in the 2024 general elections. About...

Congress to launch ‘Donate for Desh’ crowdfunding campaign on Dec 18

New Delhi: The Congress on Saturday announced the launch of its nationwide 'Donate for Desh' crowdfunding campaign for generating resources for the party ahead...

PM Modi, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman hold talks in Delhi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman on Saturday held delegation-level talks at Hyderabad House in Delhi. During...

Police nor criminal court can seize passport, says K’taka HC

Bengaluru: The High Court of Karnataka has reiterated that "neither the police nor the criminal court invoking powers under Sections 102 or 104 of...

Our son can’t do this: Parents of Par security breach mastermind Lalit Jha

Darbhanga (Bihar): Days after the Parliament security breach had shocked the nation, the parents of the alleged mastermind Lalit Jha, are still in a...

‘Progress in ending child marriage stagnating in India; 1 in 5 girls, 1 in 6 boys are married’

New Delhi: One in five girls and about one in six boys in India are married, with the progress made towards eliminating the practice...

Opp MPs stage protest in Parliament complex against suspensions

New Delhi: Opposition INDIA alliance leaders staged a protest near the Gandhi statue in the Parliament complex on Friday, a day after 14 MPs...

After Parliament breach, tight security measures in place outside Delhi Assembly

New Delhi: Consequent to recent Parliament breach, the Delhi Assembly was placed under a heavy layer of security on Friday with curbs on movement...

Congress foundation day: Sonia, Rahul, Kharge to address rally in Nagpur on Dec 28

Nagpur: Former Congress presidents Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi along with incumbent party chief Mallikarjun Kharge will address a rally in Maharashtra's Nagpur city...

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