political controversy

Opposition MPs, including from the TMC, have submitted notices to both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha seeking a motion to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Sources said that the secretariats of both houses will examine the format of the notices.In response, Union Minister S P...

Kolkata, March 13 Amid reports that the Union home ministry may seek the services of Siliguri police commissioner C Sudhakar and Darjeeling DM Manish Mishra on central deputation following the controversy over President Droupadi Murmu's recent visit to North Bengal, the state government on...

New Delhi, March 13 The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea seeking action against individuals or organizations allegedly spreading misinformation through posters or public statements about the Tirumala laddus controversy.On October 4, 2024, the top court had set up a...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 13 – As the assembly elections approach in Kerala, a faction within the influential Nair Service Society (NSS) is reportedly expressing increasing concern over the controversy surrounding the personal life of State Minister K. B. Ganesh Kumar, who is also a board member...

Kolkata, March 13 Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, said on Friday that he raised the issue of the "disrespect" shown to President Droupadi Murmu by the state government during his first meeting with the new Governor R N Ravi.Adhikari also praised the...

Shimla, March 12 BJP leader Surat Negi on Thursday criticised Himachal Pradesh Minister Jagat Singh Negi for criticising the governor over land-related cases when he was the minister of tribal affairs in the state.Jagat Singh Negi accused the former governor, Shiv Pratap Shukla, of treating...

New Delhi, March 12 Members of Parliament from the Trinamool Congress had sought an appointment with President Droupadi Murmu to inform her about the welfare initiatives of the West Bengal government, but the President's office turned down their request, citing "lack of time", a source said on...

Kannur (Kerala), March 12 – Five activists of the Kerala Students Union (KSU), who were arrested for allegedly attempting to murder State Health Minister Veena George during a protest at Kannur Railway Station, were granted bail on Thursday. This occurred despite crucial testimony from police...

Guwahati, March 12 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma alleged on Thursday that Congress leader Pawan Khera attempted to contact militant organizations in the state to influence election outcomes. He claimed that multiple cases have already been registered against Khera.Speaking to...

Guwahati, March 12 – Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi strongly criticised the Assam government’s reported decision to remove the name of former President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed from the Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College and Hospital in Barpeta, calling the move an insult to a distinguished Assamese...

Chandigarh, March 11 The Narcotics Control Bureau has arrested a village sarpanch in Punjab's Tarn Taran district in connection with a drug recovery case, officials said on Wednesday.The accused, identified as Paramjit Singh alias Pamma, the sarpanch of Kalsian village, was taken into custody...

Bhubaneswar, March 11 Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday urged his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee to express regret to President Droupadi Murmu over the "unfortunate" incident during her recent visit to the state.In a letter to Banerjee, Majhi, a prominent tribal...

New Delhi, March 11 Taking a swipe at Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Congress on Wednesday said that one of his “favorite words” uttered again in the Lok Sabha has been expunged, and alleged that the "G2 are masters of abuse and defamation".The attack on Shah came after an opposition move...

Kochi, March 11 – Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and other ministers did not attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official event in the state on Wednesday, amid a political controversy over the exclusion of the state's Public Works Department (PWD) Minister P A Mohammed Riyas from the...

New Delhi, March 11 Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday that he has been prevented from speaking in the Lok Sabha on multiple occasions and asserted that the House represents the entire country, not just one party.Intervening in a debate in the Lok Sabha on the resolution...

New Delhi, March 11 – The Congress strongly criticised BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday over his remark calling Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, the "Leader of Propaganda (LoP)". The ruling party is accused of resorting to personal attacks because it is "unable to...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 10 – Kerala Transport Minister K. B. Ganesh Kumar ruled out resigning on Tuesday over the controversy sparked by allegations raised by his wife, saying the media had "exaggerated the issue".Ganesh Kumar also stated that his wife no longer had any complaints...

New Delhi, March 10 Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi continued his remarks in the Lok Sabha during the debate on the resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla, raising concerns about the functioning and neutrality of the Chair.Speaking during the discussion, Gogoi recalled an incident when...

New Delhi, March 10 – Just minutes after the House convened for the second day, the Rajya Sabha witnessed heated and chaotic scenes regarding the ongoing SIR (Voter Verification) exercise, which is currently being conducted in states going to polls. The Leader of the Opposition, Mallikarjun...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 10 – In a dramatic turn in the controversy surrounding Kerala Transport Minister K. B. Ganesh Kumar, his wife Bindu Menon stated on Tuesday that she would not pursue any complaint against the minister, stating that the issue arose out of an emotional moment and has now...