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New Delhi, April 1 The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India welcomed the move to postpone the tabling of the FCRA Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, even as it said concerns remain because it was only postponed.Speaking to the media after Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju...

Kochi, April 1 Congress leader V D Satheesan said on Wednesday that discussions on social media cannot replace real-time exchanges where immediate responses are required.His remarks came a day after Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan clarified that he had invited the Congress leader for a...

New Delhi/Kozhikode, April 1 The proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) triggered sharp political reactions on Wednesday, with the Opposition vowing to block the Bill and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) signaling a possible rethink amid mounting concerns...

New Delhi, April 1 The Rajya Sabha passed the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, by a voice vote on Wednesday, amidst an opposition walkout.The bill aims to create a unified legal framework governing personnel across different CAPFs, replacing the current...

Tharad (Gujarat), March 31 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that while the world is facing war, unrest, and rising fuel prices, India has managed the situation effectively due to its strong foreign policy and the unity of its people.He accused the Congress of trying to create panic so that...

Bhubaneswar, March 31 Opposition members in the Odisha Assembly strongly protested on Tuesday what they alleged was an "insult" to the son of the soil and former chief minister Biju Patnaik by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, and demanded the passage of a censure motion against the lawmaker.As soon as...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 31 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Tuesday that he had invited Congress leader V D Satheesan for a debate on Facebook, clarifying that it was not intended to be a public, face-to-face event.Responding to queries during a press conference here, Vijayan...

Bhubaneswar, March 31 The Odisha Assembly was adjourned for about 40 minutes on Tuesday as opposition members strongly protested alleged "insult" to the son of the soil and former chief minister Biju Patnaik by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey.As soon as the House assembled for the Question Hour at...

New Delhi, March 30 Members of the opposition in the Rajya Sabha on Monday criticized the government for attempting to "nullify" the Supreme Court's judgment regarding the progressive reduction of deputation of IPS officers in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) through a new legislation...

New Delhi, March 30 – During the ongoing Budget Session, the issue of Naxal/Maoist violence became a major point of contention between the ruling and opposition benches in the Lok Sabha.BJP MP Sambit Patra quoted former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, calling Maoism the "deadliest evil" facing...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 30 – As the Assembly election campaign enters its final and most intense phase, Kerala's political discourse is being shaped by a high-stakes challenge: an open debate between Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Leader of the Opposition, V.D. Satheesan.What began as a...

New Delhi, March 30 The Lok Sabha session was adjourned until 12:30 pm following protests by opposition members demanding a discussion on the West Asia crisis.The issue came up as soon as Zero Hour began at 12 noon, with Congress leader Manish Tewari stating that a discussion on West Asia was...

Guwahati, March 29 – The Leader of the Opposition in the outgoing Assam Assembly, Debabrata Saikia, alleged that the ruling BJP has "betrayed" the people on several fronts, including its "failure" to ensure justice for singer Zubeen Garg, and expressed confidence that the Congress and its...

New Delhi, March 27 The BJP on Friday strongly criticized the opposition for its "misleading campaign" regarding fuel prices while welcoming the Centre's decision to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel, saying this move will provide much-needed relief to ordinary citizens.The government has...

New Delhi, March 27 Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha leader Derek O'Brien staged a protest on Friday over the LPG situation in the country by arriving at Parliament wearing a T-shirt with a gas cylinder printed on it.O'Brien walked to the entrance of the Parliament building wearing the white...

Jaipur, March 26 Rajasthan Leader of the Opposition Tikaram Jully said on Thursday that the opposition stands firmly with the government during crises, but stressed that transparency and public relief must remain top priorities.He was speaking after attending a meeting convened by Chief...

Jammu, March 26 The second leg of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly's budget session is expected to begin on a contentious note on Friday, with opposition parties preparing to challenge the government over its election promises and the restoration of statehood.During the 18-day first half of the...

Jaipur, March 25 – In a shocking incident in the Bharatpur district of Rajasthan, a 45-year-old jeweler was shot dead by assailants on a motorcycle who fled with a bag containing gold and silver ornaments. The victim, identified as Yogendra Chopra, was attacked just 100 meters from his home...

New Delhi, March 25 The BJP-dominated Delhi Assembly passed a censure motion against the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab on Wednesday, alleging that its leaders were involved in "atrocities" against officials and others.No immediate reaction was available from the Aam Aadmi Party, whose...

New Delhi, March 25 The government on Wednesday introduced the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026 in the Rajya Sabha, dismissing opposition notices on its introduction through a voice vote.The bill seeks to create a unified legal framework governing personnel...