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'Will PM answer for Sisodia's lost time': AAP-BJP spar over SC bail verdict

Following Manish Sisodia's bail by the SC, the AAP has directed sharp criticism at the BJP, questioning whether the ruling party or PM Modi will answer for the 17 months Sisodia lost in prison

BJP-JD(S) 'Mysuru Chalo' march seeking CM's resignation continues on day 7

The week-long Bengaluru-Mysuru padayatre (foot march) has sought to highlight the alleged fraudulent allotment of sites to land losers by MUDA

DMK never professed atheism, people free to worship as they choose: TN Min

The DMK always gave full freedom to people of all faiths to worship and never interfered, he said, strongly reacting to BJP state chief K Annamalai's recent accusation

Delhi liquor policy case: Manish Sisodia gets bail after 1.5 years in jail

Manish Sisodia gets bail: A Bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan granted the bail to Manish Sisodia, setting aside the Delhi High Court order of May 21

Cong seeks withdrawal of Mandaviya's remark on Phogat's disqualification

Congress MP Manickam Tagore gave the adjournment motion notice regarding the statement of Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandivya

Former West Bengal CM Buddhadeb's mortal remains to embark on final journey

West Bengal chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, who died at his south Kolkata residence on Thursday morning after suffering from prolonged illness related to respiratory issues

Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee: Angry young man who retained belief in secularism

Bhattacharjee believed he must have done something right, and pushed boldly for review and reform of shibboleths

Ladakh council's representation, decision-making powers retained: Govt

The minister said LAHDCs exercise executive powers over various subjects within their respective districts

Govt proposes JPC scrutiny over controversial Waqf (Amendment) Bill

Opposition parties have criticised the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, calling it an attack on the Constitution, religious freedoms, and the federal structure of India

Delhi excise case: Court extends Kejriwal's judicial custody till Aug 20

Special Judge Kaveri Baweja extended Kejriwal's custody after he was produced before the court

Waqf board bill based on Congress appointed panel's suggestions: Union min

Waqf board bill row: Congress-led INDIA bloc has opposed the bill, labelling it as an 'attack on the federal system' and urged the Centre to refer it to a standing committee for consultations

Waqf amendment bill 2024 not anti-Muslim: Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan

As opposition leaders opposed the introduction of the bill, the JD(U) leader stood up to speak amid uproar by opposition members

Protest over Phogat disqualification in RS, anguished Dhankhar leaves House

Dhankhar expressed his anguish on the conduct of Opposition members and left the House for a while

Fake audio clip of CM Biren released to derail peace process: Manipur govt

The police began an investigation to find out the source of the purported clip

From Cossipore to Nandigram: Bengal's last Marxist CM Buddhadeb bids adieu

Former two-time West Bengal Chief Minister and CPI(M) politburo member Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee passed away in Kolkata after dealing with health issues for some time

EC team in J-K to meet political parties, review state's poll preparations

The political parties have been given time slots for the meeting with the Election Commission

Oppn leaders protest on Parliament premises, seek crop MSP for farmers

The protesting MPs said justice for farmers was their objective and they would keep raising their voice for it

BJP working like real estate company, says Akhilesh Yadav on Waqf bill

Yadav has already announced that the Samajwadi Party would oppose the bill

Elections to 12 vacant Rajya Sabha seats from 9 states on September 3: EC

The notification for the Rajya Sabha elections will be issued on August 14 and the last date for filing of poll papers is August 21, the election commission said

Oppn demands for caste census, tax on rich, GST removal on insurance in RS

Opposition members in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday pressed for a caste census, imposition of super rich tax, and removal of GST levy on life and medical insurance premiums.