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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

Tejashwi meets Bihar Assembly Speaker, seeks discussion on SIR in House

Adopting a belligerent stance, Yadav, a former deputy chief minister himself, said that the Speaker will have to agree to a discussion on the issue

Will send BJP to detention camps post 2026 assembly polls: TMC's Abhishek

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee claimed that after the 2026 Bengal Assembly polls, it is the BJP that will be electorally 'sent to detention camps and wiped out' from the state

Trump's claims on ceasefire 'humiliating' for country, says Kharge in RS

Kharge, and other Congress party members also demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should give answers to the issues raised by them regarding the Pahalgam terror attack

Never allowed to speak in Lok Sabha despite being LoP: Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi made the remarks to the media after the House witnessed protests by the opposition and was adjourned for the second time in the day

China constructing dam on Brahmaputra not immediate concern, says Himanta

China on Saturday formally started the construction of a $167.8 billion dam over the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, close to the border with India in Arunachal Pradesh

July 14 incident a blow to democratic institutions, says Omar Abdullah

Abdullah also spoke about his long-held view that the current dual model of governance in Jammu and Kashmir is 'not an ideal form of government'

Anti-SIR protests rock Bihar Assembly on inaugural day of monsoon session

As proceedings of the House began, many opposition members rose in their seats, raising slogans against SIR and also seeking a response from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar

Monsoon Session: Cong chief Kharge questions Centre over Operation Sindoor

Congress MP Kharge said, 'I have given notice under Rule 267 on Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. Till today, the terrorists have not been caught or neutralised'

PM Modi calls Monsoon Session 'celebration of victory', cites Op Sindoor

Calling the Monsoon session a 'victory celebration', Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed India's ISS mission, operation Sindoor's success, and anti-Naxal push

TV Somanathan's missive urging officers to meet non-officials sparks debate

While most bureaucrats have welcomed the move, others have expressed cautious optimism. Ruchika Chitravanshi, Sanjeeb Mukherjee & Nivedita Mookerji report

PM must be present for Parl debate on 'Pahalgam-Op Sindoor-Trump': Cong

Government on Sunday had indicated its willingness to discuss in Parliament Operation Sindoor, a key opposition demand at an all-party meeting on eve of the Monsoon session