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New Delhi, March 21 BJP national media in-charge Anil Baluni asked the party spokespersons and television panelists in Assam on Saturday to effectively highlight the achievements of the NDA's "double-engine" government in the state and "vigorously expose" the Congress's "politics of...

New Delhi, March 20 The LDF government in Kerala relies on remittances, lotteries, and liquor, a model that will no longer work, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has said, asserting that the UDF has plenty of new ideas for Kerala 2.0.In an interview with

New Delhi, March 20 The LDF government in Kerala relies heavily on remittances, lotteries, and liquor, a model that will no longer work, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has said, as he advocates for the UDF, which has been out of power in the state for a decade.In an interview with

Shimla, March 19 A heated exchange took place between the ruling party and the opposition on Thursday during question hour over the regularization of outsourced employees.BJP MLA Deep Ram pointed out that he had raised this very question a year ago, but had not received a response. He demanded...

March 19, New Delhi: Iranian lawmakers have proposed a plan to impose tolls and taxes on ships passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, local media reported on Thursday.Tehran lawmaker Somayeh Rafiei told ISNA news agency: "We in parliament are pursuing a plan under which countries will...

Patna, March 19 Bihar Minister for Industries Dilip Jaiswal said on Thursday that there was no shortage of LPG cylinders in the state, and that the long queues outside distribution outlets were due to misleading propaganda by the Congress.Speaking to reporters here, Jaiswal said that the...

March 19, New Delhi: Thailand's newly elected parliament has chosen Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister, according to media reports, keeping the conservative leader in the top office despite his party's decisive victory over its rivals in the election.According to a tally by AFP journalists...

New Delhi, March 18 "There is no retirement in public life," and politicians continue to serve society until their death, AIADMK leader M Thambidurai said in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.Participating in the farewell discussion, he congratulated the members who had completed their terms and...

Dhaka, March 18 – Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tariq Rahman faces a daunting task in guiding the nation towards stability and ushering in a new golden era, while also keeping extremist elements in check and preserving the party's hard-earned credibility.The BNP pledged in its election manifesto...

Lucknow, March 18 Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP of conspiring to defame his party on Wednesday, saying that its supporters were actively spreading misinformation.He asserted that, however, the Samajwadi Party is fully prepared to face the challenges posed by the BJP...

New Delhi, March 18 Members of the Rajya Sabha bid farewell to retiring colleagues on Wednesday, highlighting cross-party camaraderie and expressing confidence that they would continue to serve public life, while several leaders underlined the importance of dialogue and democratic values...

New Delhi, March 18 – BJP MP Kangana Ranaut launched a sharp attack on Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday, alleging that his behaviour makes women uncomfortable and lacks decorum, while contrasting it with the conduct of his sister, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.Responding to...

March 18, New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the upper house of Parliament, the Rajya Sabha, today, acknowledging the contributions of outgoing MPs and highlighting their role in shaping legislative debates and policy frameworks.Calling it a moment to rise above partisan lines...

Lucknow, March 17 – Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) National President Mayawati accused the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Congress on Tuesday of exploiting the legacy of Kanshi Ram for political gain in the run-up to next year’s elections in Uttar Pradesh.She alleged that parties that had ignored...

New Delhi, March 17 Samajwadi Party MP Javed Ali Khan on Tuesday strongly advocated for holding student union elections in all educational institutions, currently limited to only a few universities, arguing that prominent leaders have emerged from student politics.Raising the issue during the...

New Delhi, March 17 BJP leader Varun Gandhi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with members of his family, and described the interaction as a privilege, saying the meeting strengthened his belief that the Prime Minister serves as a "true guardian" of the nation and its people.After the...

Mumbai, March 16 Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde left for Delhi on Monday evening, sources said.However, they did not specify the reason for his visit. It is also unclear whether Shinde will meet with top BJP officials.Shinde is expected to meet with Shiv Sena MPs in the...

New Delhi, March 16 – Union Minister J.P. Nadda's remark in Parliament on Monday that a Congress leader had been caught hoarding gas cylinders drew sharp criticism from opposition parties, including the Congress and the Shiv Sena-UBT.His remark came after Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge...

New Delhi, March 16 – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday accused the Congress of neglecting other Dalit leaders like Babu Jagjivan Ram, following a controversy sparked by the Congress' demand for Bharat Ratna for the late Kanshi Ram, a leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party.Notably, Leader...

New Delhi, March 16 The Rajya Sabha bade farewell to former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi, who retired on Monday after completing his six-year term in office.Chairman C P Radhakrishnan said that as a distinguished jurist, Gogoi brought unparalleled legal acumen and experience to...