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New Delhi, March 8 The second half of Parliament's budget session is set for a tumultuous start on Monday, with the Lok Sabha scheduled to take up a resolution sponsored by the opposition seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla.The ongoing conflict in West Asia is also likely to be a prominent...

Kota, March 7 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday described Om Birla as an outstanding Member of Parliament and an "excellent" Speaker of the Lok Sabha, praising him for functioning above party lines and carrying everyone along while presiding over the House.The Prime Minister's comments...

Guwahati, March 6 – Raijor Dal leader Akhil Gogoi accused the BJP of using the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) as its "political oxygen" in Assam on Friday, alleging that the ruling party depends on the regional outfit to sustain its political narrative ahead of elections.Speaking at...

New Delhi, March 5 India on Thursday expressed its condolences for the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri conveying the Iranian ambassador in New Delhi's message of sympathy.Separately, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a phone...

New Delhi, March 5 India on Thursday expressed its condolences for the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri conveying India's message of sympathy to the Iranian ambassador in New Delhi.Misri visited the Iranian embassy and signed the...

Bhubaneswar, March 5 Senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and the party's nominee, Santrupt Misra, along with the opposition parties' joint candidate, Dr. Datteswar Hota, filed their nominations for the Rajya Sabha biennial elections on Thursday.Former Chief Minister and BJD president, Naveen...

Aligarh (UP), March 2 Members of the Muslim community held a funeral prayer for Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, at the lawns of the Aligarh Muslim University Students Union compound here, amid tight security, with speakers urging the Indian government to offer condolences to the...

New Delhi, March 1 Opposition parties on Sunday condemned the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israel strikes and questioned the Centre's "silence", with the Congress saying that it shows the Modi government's "abdication of moral leadership".Opposition leaders...

Guwahati, February 26 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a sharp political attack on the opposition on Thursday, questioning their unity, credibility, and preparedness ahead of the upcoming Assam Assembly elections. Speaking to reporters in Guwahati, Sarma mocked the frequent...

New Delhi, February 25 The government will initiate discussions with the opposition on the selection of ministries for debates on the grants demands in the Lok Sabha during the second part of the Budget session, as Speaker Om Birla refused to be a part of the process due to a pending motion of...

Bhubaneswar, February 24 Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday described the opposition BJD and Congress's agitation for farmers as "political drama" and "crocodile tears".The chief minister made this remark while replying to the 2026-27 debate on the state budget in the...

Amid strained ties with opposition parties, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday constituted Parliamentary Friendship Groups with more than 60 countries, comprising various opposition members, including those suspended from the Lower House recently for unruly behavior.The Lok Sabha speaker's...

Chennai, February 23 Tamil Nadu Industries Minister T R B Rajaa stated on Monday that the party is preparing a special election manifesto based on the Dravidian Model of governance, while also claiming that the opposition in the state is functioning in a disorganized manner."The process is...

New Delhi, February 23 In the midst of strained relations with opposition parties, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday constituted Parliamentary Friendship Groups with over 60 countries, comprising various opposition members, including those recently suspended from the Lower House for unruly...

Bengaluru, February 23 Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara accused the opposition on Monday of "unnecessarily" fueling the debate over a Dalit Chief Minister to divert attention from governance.He asserted that only the Congress has the commitment to elevate a Dalit leader to the top...

Mumbai, February 22 – Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Sunday that the state government’s flagship “Ladki Bahin Yojana” would continue, dismissing concerns from the opposition about the scheme’s future, and announced that the state budget for 2026-27 would be presented in...

Meerut, February 22 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a strong criticism of the opposition, labeling their approach as "toxic politics" and contrasting this with the BJP, which he claimed prioritizes India's development and focuses on the path of "Aatmabirbharta" (self-reliance)...

Jaipur, February 19 – A man, reportedly associated with the Karni Sena, was detained in Kota, Rajasthan, after a video purportedly showing him threatening to kill Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, went viral.The video quickly spread, prompting authorities to take...

Bengaluru, February 18 – The Congress-led government in Karnataka issued an order on Wednesday restricting the movement of media personnel within the State Legislature complex (Vidhan Soudha), sparking sharp criticism from opposition parties and raising concerns about press freedom.The...

Dhaka, February 18 – Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with the chief of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Shafiqur Rahman, and conveyed India's greetings to the Leader of the Opposition on his new role, and reaffirmed New Delhi's enduring support for Dhaka.The meeting took place on Tuesday, on the...