New Delhi, March 24 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was unopposed elected as the president of JD (U) on Tuesday, with no other candidate filing nomination for the party's top post.Kumar, 75, had been serving as the party's president since Lalan Singh resigned from the post ahead of the Lok...
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New Delhi, March 24 The Congress on Tuesday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his statement on the West Asia situation in the Rajya Sabha, saying it was a "pre-prepared text full of self-praise" regarding all that he claims to have achieved in the last 11 years.Congress general...
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New Delhi, March 24: Following Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav’s criticism of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, over his remarks about the government being "compromised," Yadav also criticised the Central government's foreign policy on Tuesday, amid the ongoing...
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New Delhi, March 24 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged state governments to recognize that, regardless of the severity of the crisis, it is "our collective responsibility" to sustain India's rapid growth.He stated that this moment also presents a significant opportunity for state...
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New Delhi, March 24 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged state governments to establish dedicated monitoring mechanisms for migrant workers and vulnerable sections, cautioning that the ongoing West Asia conflict could pose a significant challenge for the country in the coming months...
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New Delhi, March 24 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the government is trying to procure gas and crude oil from all available sources, and efforts will continue in the coming days as the war in West Asia has created a serious energy crisis globally.In a statement in the Rajya...
New Delhi, March 24 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Tuesday that as the conflict in West Asia continues to escalate, it is essential that a "unified voice of peace and dialogue" emerges from the Indian Parliament to the entire world.He said that India's aim is to restore peace in the...
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Patna, March 24 – Nitish Kumar was unopposed elected as the National President of Janata Dal (United) on Tuesday, following the deadline for withdrawing nominations.With no other candidate in the running, Kumar retains the position for the fourth time.Earlier, on March 19, JD(U) Working...
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New Delhi, March 24 CPI(M) MP John Brittas on Tuesday cited the 2003 unanimous resolution of Parliament, under then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, condemning the Iraq war, to urge the government to move a similar motion on the Iran conflict.Speaking in the Rajya Sabha during zero hour...
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New Delhi, March 24 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to be elected unopposed as the president of JD (U) on Tuesday, with no other candidate filing nomination for the party's top post.The deadline for withdrawing nominations for the candidature of Janata Dal (United) president was 11 am...
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Mumbai, March 24 NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar hosted a dinner for Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) leaders in Mumbai, his first interaction with them after a period of illness that had kept him away from public engagements recently.The dinner meeting, held at the Yashwantrao Chavan Centre on...
New Delhi, March 24 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, discussing the various aspects of the ongoing West Asia conflict and India's strategy.His address in the Rajya Sabha will echo US President Donald Trump's decision to backtrack on his threat to bomb...
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New Delhi, March 3 The Business Advisory Committee of the Rajya Sabha allocated eight hours on Monday for a discussion on the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, even as at least four opposition parties objected to the introduction of the bill in the House, according...
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New Delhi, March 23 BJP MP Dorjee Tshering Lepcha commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday for transforming India into a global power that earns respect worldwide and congratulated him for becoming the longest-serving head of government, surpassing the previous record held by former...
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New Delhi, March 23 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, discussing various aspects of the ongoing West Asia conflict and India's strategy.His address in the Rajya Sabha will be similar to US President Donald Trump backing down from his threat to bomb Iran's...
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New Delhi, March 23 Only God can save Karnataka the way it is being governed by the Congress government, former Prime Minister HD Devegowda said on Monday, as he urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to do something for the revival of industry in the state.Participating in the discussion on the...
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Jaipur, March 23 A section of Muslim organizations in the state have urged the Congress to consider nominating activist Umar Khalid to the Rajya Sabha from the state.Three Rajya Sabha seats from Rajasthan will become vacant in June, and based on the current Assembly strength, the BJP is...
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New Delhi, March 23 Trinamool Congress leader in the Rajya Sabha, Derek O' Brien, accused the government on Monday of not providing "48-hour advance notice" for the proposed introduction of the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, leading to party MPs walking out of...
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New Delhi, March 23 Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda urged the Modi government on Monday to "do something" to revive industries in Karnataka, as the state's situation is dire.Participating in the discussion on the Appropriation Bill (No. 2) in the Rajya Sabha, the Janata Dal (Secular)...
New Delhi, March 23 BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP K Laxman urged the government on Monday to recognize domestic workers as essential service workers and strengthen their inclusion in welfare programs.Raising the issue through a Special Mention in the Upper House, Laxman said domestic workers...