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'Political comedy': Stalin on Yogi's remarks on delimitation, language row

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister further said that the state is opposing 'language imposition' and 'chauvinism', not any particular language

'Political comedy': Stalin on Yogi's remarks on delimitation, language row
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 9:38 AM IST

AAP appoints Mukesh Ahlawat as deputy leader, Jarnail Singh as general secy

Sanjiv Jha has also been appointed as the Chief Whip of the party

AAP appoints Mukesh Ahlawat as deputy leader, Jarnail Singh as general secy
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 9:00 AM IST

LoP is very important position in our Parliamentary tradition: Gaurav Gogoi

Emphasising the LoP's crucial role in parliamentary tradition, Gogoi said such actions raise concerns about fairness in legislative proceedings

LoP is very important position in our Parliamentary tradition: Gaurav Gogoi
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 8:43 AM IST

BJP expels rebel Karnataka MLA Basanagouda Yatnal from party for six years

The MLA from Vijayapura was quite vocal against former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and his son, B Y Vijayendra, who is BJP state president, and their dynasty politics' and corruption'

BJP expels rebel Karnataka MLA Basanagouda Yatnal from party for six years
Updated On : 26 Mar 2025 | 9:13 PM IST

Delimitation row: Can women's quota change political power dynamics?

The women's reservation law mandates one-third seats for women but awaits implementation which is to be done after the delimitation process

Delimitation row: Can women's quota change political power dynamics?
Updated On : 26 Mar 2025 | 7:11 PM IST

Parl approves Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill; Oppn says it lacks safeguards

PP Suneer (CPI) alleged that Indian banking system has been mismanaged to favour large corproate interest

Parl approves Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill; Oppn says it lacks safeguards
Updated On : 26 Mar 2025 | 6:56 PM IST

Inside Karnataka's honeytrap row: What we know about the scandal so far

Controversy erupted after cooperation minister Rajanna claimed he was targeted along with other influential figures in the state; he has submitted petition with state's home minister for legal action

Inside Karnataka's honeytrap row: What we know about the scandal so far
Updated On : 26 Mar 2025 | 6:41 PM IST

PM Modi to visit Rameshwaram on Ram Navmi, inaugurate Pamban Bridge

PM Modi will also inaugurate the new Pamban Bridge on the occasion. The new Pamban Bridge will replace the old 1914-built bridge, which was closed in 2022 due to corrosion problems

PM Modi to visit Rameshwaram on Ram Navmi, inaugurate Pamban Bridge
Updated On : 26 Mar 2025 | 5:05 PM IST

Lok Sabha being run in 'undemocratic' manner, says LoP Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi said the Speaker made remarks about him and then adjourned the House without giving him an opportunity to speak

Lok Sabha being run in 'undemocratic' manner, says LoP Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 26 Mar 2025 | 2:59 PM IST

HC issues notice to Parvesh Verma on plea challenging New Delhi seat win

In the plea, petitioner Vishvanath Agarwal has sought a direction to declare the election to the New Delhi constituency null and void

HC issues notice to Parvesh Verma on plea challenging New Delhi seat win
Updated On : 26 Mar 2025 | 1:09 PM IST

Priyank Kharge backs Kamra, says free speech is foundation of democracy

Kharge on social media platform X, condemned attempts to suppress dissent and reiterated the significance of free speech in a democratic society

Priyank Kharge backs Kamra, says free speech is foundation of democracy
Updated On : 26 Mar 2025 | 12:34 PM IST

Communists may enter 21st century, but only in 22nd: Tharoor mocks LDF

His remarks followed Kerala Assembly's passage of the Kerala State Private Universities Bill, 2025, marking a shift from the CPI(M)-led government's traditional opposition to education privatisation

Communists may enter 21st century, but only in 22nd: Tharoor mocks LDF
Updated On : 26 Mar 2025 | 11:36 AM IST

Suspended Cong MLAs forcibly 'evicted' from Odisha Assembly, claim leaders

Odisha Congress president Bhakta Charan Das and AICC in-charge of Odisha, Ajay Kumar Lallu are sitting on dharna in the Master Canteen area protesting against the suspension of 12 party MLAs

Suspended Cong MLAs forcibly 'evicted' from Odisha Assembly, claim leaders
Updated On : 26 Mar 2025 | 11:14 AM IST

Sule, Rohit Pawar called man held for extortion bid on minister: Fadnavis

Fadnavis claimed there is evidence showing NCP (SP) leaders Supriya Sule and Rohit Pawar were in touch with an accused in the case of money extortion from minister Gore

Sule, Rohit Pawar called man held for extortion bid on minister: Fadnavis
Updated On : 26 Mar 2025 | 10:57 AM IST

INDIA bloc to decide on Prashant Kishore's inclusion: AICC's Allavaru

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor had called for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to resign, stating that the Janata Dal (United) chief's ability to govern has been compromised

INDIA bloc to decide on Prashant Kishore's inclusion: AICC's Allavaru
Updated On : 26 Mar 2025 | 10:55 AM IST

KTR slams Telangana govt for 'beauty pageants' amid farmers' suicides

KTR also slammed the government for "locking up" the statue of Dr BR Ambedkar, questioning why it has been excluded from the tourism circuit

KTR slams Telangana govt for 'beauty pageants' amid farmers' suicides
Updated On : 26 Mar 2025 | 10:42 AM IST

Parliamentary standing committee raps MoRTH over quality of highways

Alleges inadequate enforcement against errant contractors

Parliamentary standing committee raps MoRTH over quality of highways
Updated On : 25 Mar 2025 | 11:35 PM IST

Delhi CM allocates Rs 900 crore for slums; takes 'Sheesh Mahal' jibe at AAP

She also took a jibe at the opposition AAP MLAs, saying in a lighter vein that the "Sheesh Mahal" would be included in Delhi's tourism circuit

Delhi CM allocates Rs 900 crore for slums; takes 'Sheesh Mahal' jibe at AAP
Updated On : 25 Mar 2025 | 10:30 PM IST

5 foreign universities to open campuses in Navi Mumbai: CM Fadnavis

The new city will be three times bigger than Mumbai and will be well connected through the 21-km sea link, and will also boast of an airport, he said

5 foreign universities to open campuses in Navi Mumbai: CM Fadnavis
Updated On : 25 Mar 2025 | 10:22 PM IST

ONOE bills do not trample on any feature of Constitution: Attorney General

With a few of the legal experts who have appeared before the Joint Committee of Parliament sharing concerns of some members over certain aspects of the constitution amendment bill

ONOE bills do not trample on any feature of Constitution: Attorney General
Updated On : 25 Mar 2025 | 10:01 PM IST