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BJP urges K'taka govt to act against firms selling fake seeds, fertilisers

The BJP chief was responding to reports about fake seeds and fertilisers being supplied to farmers in some parts of the state

Congress highlights background to Sindoor debate, Trump's ceasefire claims

Ramesh also highlighted that since May 10, Trump has claimed '26 times' that he stopped Operation Sindoor by threatening to cut off trade with India

Patnaik slams Odisha govt's decision to cancel Bhubaneswar Metro project

Patnaik's reaction came hours after it was reported that the state's BJP government had scrapped the Metro rail project contract with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

Rajya Sabha secy general is returning officer for vice presidential poll

The election was necessitated after Jagdeep Dhankhar's surprise resignation as vice president on Monday evening, citing health issues. His term was to end on August 10, 2027

Bihar voter list revision continues to rock Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha

The Upper House, which has been witnessing protests by opposition MPs over the SIR exercise, saw the first adjournment shortly after meeting at 11 am, when it was adjourned till noon

Former Delhi CM Atishi replaces Pankaj Gupta as head of AAP's Goa unit

Atishi is expected to oversee organisational affairs and strengthen AAP's presence in the coastal state ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections

PM Modi surpasses Indira Gandhi in tenure, becomes 2nd longest-serving PM

PM Modi completes 4,078 uninterrupted days in office today, overtaking Indira Gandhi to become India's second-longest serving Prime Minister, just behind Jawaharlal Nehru

Oppn MPs tear, throw 'SIR' posters in bin as symbolic rejection of exercise

They also staged a protest march in Parliament House complex, demanding the rollback as well as a discussion on the issue in both houses

Need 2nd gen economic reforms but inertia set in past 11 yrs: Cong on govt

The Congress leader alleged that due to the 'disastrous economic policies' of the Modi dispensation, 'which lacks both vision and action', the economy is reeling at a sub-par growth rate

India needs another FTA - Fugitive Transfer Agreement from UK: Cong

Jairam Ramesh said, "Three stars of the Modi Model of bhagodanomics are still waiting for their ghar wapsi? Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, and Lalit Modi.There may well be others too"

Assam's Muslim population will match Hindus by 2041, says CM Himanta

Addressing a press conference after a cabinet meeting here, Sarma claimed that out of around 34 per cent Muslims as per the 2011 Census, 31 per cent were those who had migrated to Assam earlier

Explained: China's mega dam on Brahmaputra and India's downstream risks

China has begun building a massive dam on Yarlung Zangbo near Arunachal Pradesh, raising strategic concerns for India as Beijing eyes economic and energy gains

Rajya Sabha adjourned without transacting any business amid Oppn protests

The Upper House earlier saw two adjournments during the pre-lunch period, before it was finally adjourned within minutes of meeting at 2 pm

Home Ministry notifies resignation of VP Dhankhar; Rajya Sabha informed

Soon after the House met for the Question Hour at 12 noon, Ghanshyam Tiwari, who was in the Chair, informed members about the notification

Oppn MPs protest against Bihar SIR; vow to press for PM's presence in House

Earlier, a meeting of INDIA bloc leaders was held in the presence of Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi

Opposition raises questions over ex Vice President Dhankhar's resignation

'No doubt Mr Dhankhar has to give topmost priority to his health. But clearly there is far more to his totally unexpected resignation than meets the eye,' said Jairam Ramesh

Kerala's veteran communist leader V S Achuthanandan dies at 101

V S Achuthanandan, former Kerala CM and senior CPI(M) leader, passed away in Thiruvananthapuram at 101. Known for his commitment to social justice, he left a lasting impact on Kerala politics

Dhankhar resigns: How many Indian Vice-Presidents left before term end?

Dhankhar, who took office in August 2022, stepped down just under three years into the role

Former Kerala CM, CPI-M leader V S Achuthanandan died at the age of 101

Communist Party of India (Marxist)'s official X handle confirmed Achuthanandan's demise

Over 100 MPs sign letter on impeachment motion against Justice Verma

Kiren Rijiju said that the signatures of over 100 MPs was collected for the impeachment process against Justice Varma, who remains in trouble after burnt cash was discovered at his residence