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Page 31 - Politics News

Rahul Gandhi accuses EC of rigging 2024 polls, says poll system is 'dead'

Rahul Gandhi accuses the Election Commission of aiding BJP, says Congress has 100 per cent proof

Rahul Gandhi accuses EC of rigging 2024 polls, says poll system is 'dead'
Updated On : 02 Aug 2025 | 3:06 PM IST

Opposition protests rock Rajya Sabha; proceedings adjourned for the day

The House could not function and both the Zero Hour and Question Hour were washed out

Opposition protests rock Rajya Sabha; proceedings adjourned for the day
Updated On : 01 Aug 2025 | 1:03 PM IST

Opposition MPs write to Om Birla, seek special discussion on Bihar's SIR

In their letter to Birla, the Opposition MPs expressed deep concern over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar

Opposition MPs write to Om Birla, seek special discussion on Bihar's SIR
Updated On : 01 Aug 2025 | 12:44 PM IST

Not only Bengalis, Every Indian has right to travel freely: Amartya Sen

Sen said if Bengalis are being tortured and neglected, it must be objected to

Not only Bengalis, Every Indian has right to travel freely: Amartya Sen
Updated On : 01 Aug 2025 | 12:33 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi agrees with Trump calling India 'dead economy'; allies differ

Rahul Gandhi echoes Donald Trump's 'dead economy' remark for India, but Congress leaders and INDIA bloc allies reject the claim, citing strong economic data

Rahul Gandhi agrees with Trump calling India 'dead economy'; allies differ
Updated On : 31 Jul 2025 | 4:39 PM IST

LS adjourned till 4 pm amid continued Oppn protest over various issues

Some Opposition members were in the Well of the House raising slogans as they sought to raise certain issues

LS adjourned till 4 pm amid continued Oppn protest over various issues
Updated On : 31 Jul 2025 | 2:32 PM IST

Everybody except PM, FM know India is 'dead economy': Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi also claimed that a trade deal with the US will happen and Trump will define it, while Prime Minister Modi will do what the American President tells him to do

Everybody except PM, FM know India is 'dead economy': Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 31 Jul 2025 | 1:22 PM IST

RS adjourned till 2 pm as Opposition parties press for discussion on SIR

The House was adjourned twice during the pre-lunch session over the SIR issue

RS adjourned till 2 pm as Opposition parties press for discussion on SIR
Updated On : 31 Jul 2025 | 12:37 PM IST

Chidambaram calls Shah's Afzal Guru execution remark 'lie, distortion'

The Congress leader's remarks came in response to Shah's statement in the Rajya Sabha that the death sentence for Guru could not be carried out for as long as Chidambaram was the home minister

Chidambaram calls Shah's Afzal Guru execution remark 'lie, distortion'
Updated On : 31 Jul 2025 | 12:14 PM IST

India has to now contend with CAP- China, America, Pak: Cong's dig at govt

Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh said that President Trump is piling it on India

India has to now contend with CAP- China, America, Pak: Cong's dig at govt
Updated On : 31 Jul 2025 | 11:35 AM IST

All 'taarif', no gain: Congress mocks PM Modi as Trump slaps 25% tariff

Congress criticises PM Modi after Trump imposes 25% tariff on Indian imports, saying the 'Howdy Modi' friendship has brought no real benefits

All 'taarif', no gain: Congress mocks PM Modi as Trump slaps 25% tariff
Updated On : 30 Jul 2025 | 8:21 PM IST

LS approves statutory resolution for extending President's rule in Manipur

What can be a bigger proof of peace returning there than fact that since President's rule was imposed, there has been only one fatality with no casualties in four months, Minister of State Rai said

LS approves statutory resolution for extending President's rule in Manipur
Updated On : 30 Jul 2025 | 7:51 PM IST

Cong seeks govt's help for release of Catholic nuns jailed in Chhattisgarh

Venugopal said the nuns were manhandled and "falsely accused" of religious conversion and human trafficking by Bajrang Dal members

Cong seeks govt's help for release of Catholic nuns jailed in Chhattisgarh
Updated On : 30 Jul 2025 | 2:25 PM IST

INDIA bloc continues protest against Bihar's SIR, Congress leaders join in

Sonia Gandhi joined the protest, holding the large banner 'SIR-attack on Democracy,' and stood beside her daughter and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi

INDIA bloc continues protest against Bihar's SIR, Congress leaders join in
Updated On : 30 Jul 2025 | 12:38 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi to protest against 'votes theft' in Bengaluru on Aug 4

Gandhi had last week said that he would put before the people and the Election Commission in black in white on how the "theft of votes" is being done

Rahul Gandhi to protest against 'votes theft' in Bengaluru on Aug 4
Updated On : 30 Jul 2025 | 12:19 PM IST

Will step in if there is mass exclusion in Bihar SIR: Supreme Court to EC

SC says it will intervene if voters are widely excluded from Bihar's draft rolls due August 1, after pleas challenge EC's special intensive revision exercise

Will step in if there is mass exclusion in Bihar SIR: Supreme Court to EC
Updated On : 29 Jul 2025 | 10:11 PM IST

PM Modi denies foreign pressure to stop Operation Sindoor offensive

Coincidentally, the PM opened and ended his speech by saying that he has put forth "Bharat's perspective" on Operation Sindoor

PM Modi denies foreign pressure to stop Operation Sindoor offensive
Updated On : 29 Jul 2025 | 10:11 PM IST

Govt left them on God's will: Priyanka corners Centre over Pahalgam attack

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi blamed the Centre for the Pahalgam terror attack, citing lack of security. She questioned the Prime Minister, home minister, and intelligence agencies in Lok Sabha

Govt left them on God's will: Priyanka corners Centre over Pahalgam attack
Updated On : 29 Jul 2025 | 5:10 PM IST

Lok Sabha sees Question Hour proceed smoothly after 6 days of disruption

The House has been witnessing repeated disruptions over the Opposition's demand for a debate on electoral roll revision in Bihar and Operation Sindoor

Lok Sabha sees Question Hour proceed smoothly after 6 days of disruption
Updated On : 29 Jul 2025 | 1:21 PM IST

PM Modi, Amit Shah to address Lok Sabha on Operation Sindoor today

The Lok Sabha on Monday afternoon began discussion on India's strong, successful and decisive Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam

PM Modi, Amit Shah to address Lok Sabha on Operation Sindoor today
Updated On : 29 Jul 2025 | 7:51 AM IST