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Rahul Gandhi's talk show to be held at Stanford University on May 31

He will also attend the 'Mohabbat ki dukan' programme in California on May 30

Sachin Pilot has not given any ultimatum to party: Congress MLA Chaudhary

His statement comes referring to Pilot's ultimatum to his own party's government in Rajasthan to probe the alleged paper leak scam

Boycotting inauguration not in true spirit of democracy: Andhra CM

"Parliament, being the temple of democracy, reflects our nation's soul and belongs to the people of our country and all the political parties," he added

It's drama: CPI MP Binoy Viswam on new Parliament building inauguration

Amid the opposition's objection to Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the new Parliament building, Communist Party of India (CPI) Rajya Sabha MP Binoy Viswam on Wednesday said, it is a 'drama'

Indians feel proud: JP Nadda on Papua New Guinea PM touching PM Modi's feet

BJP national president JP Nadda welcomed PM Narendra Modi on his arrival to India after concluding his three-nation visit and said that the world appreciates PM Modi's "governance model".

Dharmendra Pradhan objects to Odisha govt's move of pension pay in cash

You would appreciate the fact that cash payments, historically, have had tendencies to spur corruption, pilferage, and exploitation of beneficiaries by middlemen, Pradhan's letter read

Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar in Delhi, likely to discuss cabinet expansion

Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar were sworn in as chief minister and deputy chief minister respectively, along with eight ministers on May 20. Portfolios have not been allocated to the ministers yet

Oppn boycotting Parl inauguration blatant affront to democratic values: NDA

It recalled their opposition to her presidential bid as the NDA candidate and said their "disrespect" shown towards her is a new low in political discourse

Kharge to Khan: Siddaramaiah's 8 new ministers are political veterans

Alongside the chief minister and his deputy, eight MLAs were sworn in as cabinet members

Political spin to Parliament building inauguration as Oppn plans boycott

Nineteen parties, including Congress, Left and TMC say inauguration "undignified", insults the high office of the President; BJD, TDP, YSR Congress, and Bahujan Samaj party to attend

K'taka ministers to get portfolios soon, says Sidda; Bommai questions delay

"Why has it not happened? It should be done at the earliest, in my opinion if it is done at the earliest it will be good," Bommai said

Will ban Bajrang Dal, RSS if peace is disturbed: K'taka min Priyank Kharge

Priyank Kharge reiterated that his govt would ban outfits like Bajrang Dal and RSS if peace of the state is disturbed and if BJP leadership find it unacceptable, they can go to Pakistan

Will not allow anyone to take law into their hands, says DK Shivakumar

In a dig at Bommai's statements supporting saffronisation of police force Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar asserted that his govt will not allow anyone to take law into their hands

19 Opposition parties to boycott inauguration of new Parliament building

PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new Parliament building on May 28 following an invitation by Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla

Kejriwal meets Uddhav to seek support for fight against Centre's ordinance

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal met Shiv Sena (UBT) head Uddhav Thackeray at the latter's residence in Mumbai on Wednesday to seek support for the AAP's fight against the Centre's ordinance

YSR Cong to attend new Parliament building inauguration amid Oppn boycott

YSRCP MP Vijayasai Reddy has already welcomed the inauguration. "The new building is a depiction of an India that is modern, self-reliant and proud"

Historical 'Sengol' will be installed in new Parliament building: Amit Shah

He said that the transfer of power is not merely a handshake or signing a document and that it must remain connected with local traditions keeping in mind modern needs

Reconsider decision to boycott inauguration: Union minister to Oppn parties

The opposition parties contend that Prez Droupadi Murmu should do the honours as she was not only the Head of State, but also an integral part of Parliament as she summons, prorogues, addresses it

UT Khader unanimously elected as new Speaker of Karnataka Assembly

Former Minister and five-time Congress MLA U T Khader on Wednesday was unanimously elected as the new Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly

Rouse Avenue Court to hear Rahul Gandhi's fresh passport plea on Friday

A court here on Wednesday posted the hearing on a plea for a fresh passport by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, an accused in the National Herald case, on May 26