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Congress didn't give due respect to Vande Mataram, says Nadda in RS

Concluding the debate on Vande Mataram in the Rajya Sabha, Nadda asserted that the government does not want to tarnish the image of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru

Appeared under pressure: Rahul Gandhi as he takes dig at Shah's LS speech

Rahul also claimed that Shah did not respond to any of the points raised by him and remained evasive including on transparent voter lists, EVMs and granting immunity to the chief election commissioner

SIR opposed to keep illegal immigrants on poll rolls, says Amit Shah

Shah attributed the Opposition's protest against the SIR to the incompetence of its leadership to win elections, and not Electronic Voting Machines or 'vote chori (theft)'

BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over plans to visit Berlin during Winter Session

Gandhi is scheduled to attend a major Indian Overseas Congress event in Berlin on December 17, where he will meet IOC leaders from across Europe

Zelenskyy refuses to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support

The Ukrainian president arrived at Castel Gandolfo, a papal residence outside Rome, for a meeting with Pope Leo XIV and is to have talks with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni later

Vote chori anti-national act, EC colluding with BJP: Rahul Gandhi

BJP defends EVMs, cites Rajiv Gandhi's pilot project, accuses Opposition of double standards

Mamata asks PM Modi to apologise for 'Bankim da' remark in Lok Sabha

The flashpoint was PM's reference to the author during a discussion in Lok Sabha on Monday to commemorate 150 years of the national song, Vande Mataram, written by Chattopadhyay

Sukhbir Singh Badal to fight next Punjab assembly elections from Gidderbaha

According to the Shiromani Akali Dal press release, the SAD president made these announcements following intense pressure from party workers during the inauguration of the party office

Parliament clears Bill to levy cess on pan masala manufacturing units

The Rajya Sabha returned the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, to the Lok Sabha. The bill was approved by the Lower House on Friday

Nehru betrayed Vande Mataram that inspired freedom struggle: PM Modi

Priyanka Gandhi calls for debate to close chapter on 'complaints, insults' against India's first PM

Share copy of latest party constitution in 30 days: EC to parties

It said each registered political party is also obliged to furnish to EC, any and all amendments carried out to their constitution

Govt wanted debate on Vande Mataram as Bengal polls near: Priyanka Gandhi

"You want us to keep delving into the past because this government does not want to look at the present and the future," she said

Elections, amendments and agitations: The political story of India in 2025

India's political landscape saw many changes in 2025, with big election wins, new laws, protests and major diplomatic moves shaping the discourse. Here's a look at key events

BJP has abandoned its responsibilities as Oppn in Karnataka: Priyank Kharge

Speaking to reporters, Congress's Priyank Kharge took a dig at the BJP for remaining silent on matters that fall under the purview of the central government

PM takes Nehru's name in every debate: Gaurav Gogoi slams govt in Lok Sabha

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi slammed PM Modi, alleging that the PM used Pandit Nehru's name in most of his speeches, and that it was the Congress that had given importance to Vande Mataram

At 100 years, Vande Mataram saw India 'in chains of Emergency': PM Modi

PM Modi told the Lok Sabha that the 150-year legacy of Vande Mataram is a reminder of unity, recalling how its 100th year fell during the Emergency when the Constitution was weakened

Opposition seeks govt statement on IndiGo disruptions, flights chaos

Speaker Om Birla said Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu will give a detailed statement on the matter in the Lower House on Monday or Tuesday

Telangana: Young, hungry & restless in the bold chase for global capital

India's youngest state courts big money with speed, sweeteners, and swagger, positioning itself as South India's challenger in the bold chase for global capital

UP's $1 trillion target gathers steam as state revives transformation panel

State government has operationalised the UP State Transformation Commission and tasked it with the job of catalysing growth

'Historic blunders' on J-K, China, Nehru's legacy: BJP hits back at Sonia

BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said the word destruction that Sonia Gandhi used in her accusation is synonymous with her son Rahul Gandhi