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Jharkhand CM urges PM Modi to rethink MMDR Bill, flags ₹11,000 crore risk

Hemant Soren says proposed restrictions on states' mineral taxation powers raise constitutional and federal concerns and could hit Jharkhand's mining revenues

Rahul calls RSS-BJP 'bunch of jokers', mocks PM's 'hugs' foreign policy

Gandhi also claimed that the RSS as an original force is dead and has now become an "instrument of large capital -- Mr Adani and Mr Ambani".

Row erupts over 'purification' of Kharge's rally venue in Uttarakhand

Congress has demanded an FIR and strict action after a havan was reportedly performed at Haldwani's Ramlila Maidan following Mallikarjun Kharge's rally.

Oppn-ruled states to challenge MMDR Amendment Bill in Supreme Court

Only 11 Bills were passed in 19 sittings as Parliament's productivity in the monsoon session fell to a two-decade low

Amit Shah says ready to answer all questions during debate, Oppn unmoved

The fast-paced developments - which finally ended with the House being adjourned for the day - kicked off with Shah first daring the opposition to submit a formal letter to LS Speaker for a debate

Lok Sabha sends FCRA amendment Bill to 31-member JPC amid Oppn protests

The committee has been asked to submit its report to the Lok Sabha by the last day of the first week of the Winter Session of Parliament in 2026

Shah says ready to discuss all Neet-related issues; dares Oppn for debate

Speaking to reporters in the Parliament House complex, he said it was now up to the opposition whether they want to take part in the debate or to create turmoil in Parliament

'Compromised PM forced to sell India's interest': Rahul on Adani case

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that PM Modi was forced to compromise India's interests after a US judge dismissed criminal charges against Gautam Adani and his nephew

'Always under pressure' from LoP Kharge: Rajya Sabha Chairman Radhakrishan

The observation came when the House reconvened at 12 noon after the first adjournment and the Chairman took up the Question Hour

Birla urges govt, Oppn to find common ground, end Lok Sabha disruptions

Birla said other issues raised by the opposition can also be discussed, provided the House functions without disruptions

Govt ready for debate on student protests and police action: Rijiju

Opposition presses Amit Shah for a statement on alleged police excesses, while the RSS and BJP prepare a sustained outreach to Gen Z as the monsoon session winds down

Communists in India are total cowards, cannot face facts: FM Sitharaman

FM said "Communists in this country are total cowards; the member (John Brittas) has proven that. They can't face facts, but they will go on filibustering, making noise"

Govt ready for debate, Oppn must listen to Shah's reply peacefully: Rijiju

There has been a persistent demand from the Opposition for a statement from the home minister on the police action against students protesting in the city last month

4 bills introduced in LS amid Oppn uproar, both Houses adjourned till 2 pm

The Bills include amendments to laws governing tribunals, mining, Kerala's name and cooperative development

Women struggle to find space in councils of ministers, shows data

Lack of women in Karnataka's new council of ministers has put the spotlight once again on their underrepresentation in politics and policy. Md Kaifee Alam analyses data

Four days left: Parliament braces for key Bills amid Opposition protests

With four sittings left in the monsoon session, Opposition protests over police action are set to continue as the government prepares to introduce four new Bills

'Gujarat is driving its economic growth via sector-specific policies'

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel outlines plans to make the state a $1 trillion economy by 2030, attract GCCs, expand renewables and reform state-run enterprises

Alliances, infighting and more: The battle for 2027 begins in five states

As five states gear up for elections in February-March 2027, parties are busy writing the first drafts of their campaign scripts. Archis Mohan reports

Rahul Gandhi says youth generate data, but big firms reap the wealth

Gandhi said that AI depends on data generated by people, and while this data belongs to the country's youth, its economic benefits are going to large corporations

Incumbent parties won 53% of state by-elections since 2009, shows data

Data from 709 by-elections since 2009 shows incumbent parties won 53% of contests, while opposition parties secured 47%, reflecting a closely contested political landscape