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Neither UPA nor NDA solved unemployment issue, says Rahul Gandhi

Opposition leader in Lok Sabha calls President's address the 'same laundry list'

Neither UPA nor NDA solved unemployment issue, says Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 04 Feb 2025 | 6:41 PM IST

Over 17,600 companies shuttered, 138k registered in FY25, shows govt data

The count of shuttered companies stood at 22,044 and 84,801 in FY24 and FY23, respectively

Over 17,600 companies shuttered, 138k registered in FY25, shows govt data
Updated On : 04 Feb 2025 | 5:34 PM IST

Some parties are like 'AAPda' for youth: PM Modi taunts AAP in Lok Sabha

PM Modi's remark comes a day before Delhi Assembly elections, where the BJP is the main challenger to the ruling AAP

Some parties are like 'AAPda' for youth: PM Modi taunts AAP in Lok Sabha
Updated On : 04 Feb 2025 | 5:24 PM IST

Govt claims digital Mahakumbh, but hiding digits of dead: Akhilesh Yadav

Participating in the debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address, Yadav said the government claimed to organise digital Kumbh, but was hiding the digits of the dead

Govt claims digital Mahakumbh, but hiding digits of dead: Akhilesh Yadav
Updated On : 04 Feb 2025 | 2:54 PM IST

Waqf Bill will benefit poor Muslims, widows: JPC Chair on Owaisi's remarks

Jagdambika Pal also mentioned that Owaisi himself participated in the meetings of the Committee where amendments were passed through voting and dissent notes of the opposition were registered

Waqf Bill will benefit poor Muslims, widows: JPC Chair on Owaisi's remarks
Updated On : 04 Feb 2025 | 1:09 PM IST

Gaurav Gogoi moves adjournment notice in LS to discuss Mahakumbh stampede

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi claimed that the root causes of the stampede, primarily mismanagement and the VIP culture that prioritized certain individuals over public safety, must be fully addressed

Gaurav Gogoi moves adjournment notice in LS to discuss Mahakumbh stampede
Updated On : 04 Feb 2025 | 12:39 PM IST

Cong MLAs close to Sukhu given priority, BJP being ignored: Jairam Thakur

Thakur said the funds of special assistance given by the Centre to Himachal for infrastructure development are being spent on paying salaries and pension of the government employees

Cong MLAs close to Sukhu given priority, BJP being ignored: Jairam Thakur
Updated On : 04 Feb 2025 | 8:25 AM IST

Rahul made 'false' claim, lowered dignity of PM's post: BJP on LoP's speech

During his speech, the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha also claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi denied that Chinese forces were inside Indian territory, while the Army disagreed with him

Rahul made 'false' claim, lowered dignity of PM's post: BJP on LoP's speech
Updated On : 04 Feb 2025 | 7:45 AM IST

BJP MPs file privilege notice against Sonia over remarks on President

Led by Rajya Sabha MP Sumer Singh Solanki, they met Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and sought disciplinary action against Gandhi, contending her remarks lowered the dignity of the office of the President

BJP MPs file privilege notice against Sonia over remarks on President
Updated On : 04 Feb 2025 | 6:56 AM IST

Meity to reach out to global network of AI, machine learning experts

The work on the AI foundation model will take place under the Rs 10,372 crore India AI mission

Meity to reach out to global network of AI, machine learning experts
Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 11:23 PM IST

Kharge criticises Modi govt over falling rupee, failing farm income promise

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said that Kharge had alleged that lakhs of farmers died citing NCRB data and said the Leader of Opposition should substantiate his claims.

Kharge criticises Modi govt over falling rupee, failing farm income promise
Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 7:23 PM IST

Rahul slams Centre on jobs, China, economy in fiery Budget session speech

While he acknowledged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi tried to boost domestic manufacturing through 'Make in India' initiative, he quickly added that it failed to bring the desired outcome

Rahul slams Centre on jobs, China, economy in fiery Budget session speech
Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 4:50 PM IST

Mayawati urges voters to ensure BSP's success in Delhi Assembly polls

The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has fielded 69 candidates for the 70 seats in Delhi Assembly, which will go to polls on February. The results will be out on February 8

Mayawati urges voters to ensure BSP's success in Delhi Assembly polls
Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 2:47 PM IST

Delhi polls: Cong attacks AAP and BJP, promises to restore city's glory

Senior Congress leaders made a last-ditch effort to woo voters, holding a press conference where they attacked the Kejriwal-led government over alleged governance failures and corruption

Delhi polls: Cong attacks AAP and BJP, promises to restore city's glory
Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 2:31 PM IST

Amit Shah slams Kejriwal, Sisodia; says AAP gave only toxic water to Delhi

Shah said Sisodia, who is fighting elections from the Jangpura Assembly seat, is the only education minister in the country who went to jail in a liquor scam

Amit Shah slams Kejriwal, Sisodia; says AAP gave only toxic water to Delhi
Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 1:46 PM IST

Oppn filed dissent on 281 of 428-page JPC report on Waqf Bill: JPC chairman

The Opposition first misled the JPC by claiming that passing this Bill would result in the seizure of all Waqf properties. Now, it is extending this narrative as part of its appeasement strategy

Oppn filed dissent on 281 of 428-page JPC report on Waqf Bill: JPC chairman
Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 1:36 PM IST

Kejriwal's only trick is to give freebies, says Cong's Sandeep Dikshit

The people of Delhi look towards Congress for the things that they are agonising for as Kejriwal only knows one trick- to give freebies, he added

Kejriwal's only trick is to give freebies, says Cong's Sandeep Dikshit
Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 12:23 PM IST

AAP-led govt model failed, claims Chandrababu Naidu ahead of Delhi polls

There has been no development in the national capital, he asserted

AAP-led govt model failed, claims Chandrababu Naidu ahead of Delhi polls
Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 11:21 AM IST

Budget session: JPC to present report on Waqf Bill amid Opposition dissent

Parliament Budget session: The JPC, led by Jagdambika Pal, will present its report on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to Parliament on Monday, amid opposition concerns and dissent

Budget session: JPC to present report on Waqf Bill amid Opposition dissent
Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 10:56 AM IST

People want change, there will be change on Feb 5: Delhi BJP slams Kejriwal

BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar expressed strong confidence in the BJP's victory in the approaching Delhi Assembly elections

People want change, there will be change on Feb 5: Delhi BJP slams Kejriwal
Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 9:02 AM IST