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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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)...
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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...
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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...
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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...
New Delhi, February 13 Leaders from various opposition parties in the Rajya Sabha have demanded that a discussion on the functioning of the Ministry of External Affairs, Rural Development, and Commerce be held during the ongoing Budget session, sources said on Friday.According to a source, the...
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New Delhi, February 13 BJP MPs on Thursday criticized the opposition parties for disrupting the ongoing Budget session, while opposition members alleged that the Budget did not offer anything for ordinary people.Participating in the debate on the Budget in the Rajya Sabha, BJP MP Kesridevsinh...
New Delhi, February 10 Opposition parties submitted a notice on Tuesday to move a resolution to remove Om Birla as Speaker of the Lok Sabha, alleging that he has acted in a "blatantly partisan" manner in conducting the business of the House and "abused" his constitutional office.The opposition...
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New Delhi, Feb 10 – While several opposition parties have joined forces to move a resolution to remove Om Birla as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, similar attempts have been made in the past, but none have been successful.A notice to move the resolution was submitted by opposition members on...
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New Delhi, February 10 Opposition leaders said on Tuesday that they would decide whether to move a notice to remove the Speaker of the Lok Sabha after meeting with Om Birla.Leaders of various opposition parties deliberated on the issue at a meeting of floor leaders in the chamber of Congress...
New Delhi, February 9 The Lok Sabha session was adjourned until 2 pm on Monday, with opposition parties insisting that Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi be allowed to speak before the House discusses the Union Budget.When Krishna Prasad Tennati called upon Congress's Shashi Tharoor to...