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Page 77 - Politics News

Thackeray dubs 'Saugat-e-Modi' as 'Saugat-e-Satta', slams BJP's 'hypocrisy'

Maharashtra BJP president and state minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, while speaking in Nagpur, defended the 'Saugat-e-Modi' initiative

Thackeray dubs 'Saugat-e-Modi' as 'Saugat-e-Satta', slams BJP's 'hypocrisy'
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 8:49 PM IST

Oppn leaders write to Speaker over 'disregard' for Parliamentary procedure

The leaders voiced their concerns in their letter to the Lok Sabha Speaker, highlighting 12 issues they said showed the government's 'disregard for parliamentary procedures and democratic norms'

Oppn leaders write to Speaker over 'disregard' for Parliamentary procedure
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 7:55 PM IST

Rahul says he's never allowed to speak in Parl as INDIA bloc meets Speaker

His latest charge come on a day several opposition leaders met Speaker Birla over Gandhi being denied the opportunity to speak in the House on Wednesday

Rahul says he's never allowed to speak in Parl as INDIA bloc meets Speaker
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 7:11 PM IST

Economic policies in India are made for 'Bombay club', says RJD MP AD Singh

Participating in a debate on the Finance Bill, Singh quoted a report of the World Bank from 2024, and said India's economic growth has slowed down, and at current pace

Economic policies in India are made for 'Bombay club', says RJD MP AD Singh
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 6:24 PM IST

PM Modi to visit RSS founder Hedgewar's memorial in Nagpur on March 30

PM Modi will visit these memorials on March 30, Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule told reporters here on Thursday

PM Modi to visit RSS founder Hedgewar's memorial in Nagpur on March 30
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 5:55 PM IST

Will badly affect Muslims: TN Assembly passes resolution against Waqf Bill

The Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024 sought to change the composition of the Central Waqf Council and Waqf Boards to include non-Muslim members.

Will badly affect Muslims: TN Assembly passes resolution against Waqf Bill
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 3:02 PM IST

Maharashtra govt summons Kamra, remains silent on Solapurkar, says Uddhav

Speaking to reporters a day after the Budget session of the state legislature ended, he also criticised the BJP over its outreach programme for Muslim families 'Saugat-e-Modi'

Maharashtra govt summons Kamra, remains silent on Solapurkar, says Uddhav
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 2:19 PM IST

AAP announces protests across UP over liquor stores offering 'free alcohol'

Reportedly, liquor stores across many cities in the state are offering huge discounts and deals to clear out the stocks

AAP announces protests across UP over liquor stores offering 'free alcohol'
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 12:39 PM IST

BJP workers protest in Ranchi over leader's murder, 9-hour bandh begins

BJP's Ranchi Rural District general secretary Anil Mahto Tiger was shot dead in broad daylight in Ranchi

BJP workers protest in Ranchi over leader's murder, 9-hour bandh begins
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 10:48 AM IST

'Political comedy': Stalin on Yogi's remarks on delimitation, language row

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister further said that the state is opposing 'language imposition' and 'chauvinism', not any particular language

'Political comedy': Stalin on Yogi's remarks on delimitation, language row
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 9:38 AM IST

AAP appoints Mukesh Ahlawat as deputy leader, Jarnail Singh as general secy

Sanjiv Jha has also been appointed as the Chief Whip of the party

AAP appoints Mukesh Ahlawat as deputy leader, Jarnail Singh as general secy
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 9:00 AM IST

LoP is very important position in our Parliamentary tradition: Gaurav Gogoi

Emphasising the LoP's crucial role in parliamentary tradition, Gogoi said such actions raise concerns about fairness in legislative proceedings

LoP is very important position in our Parliamentary tradition: Gaurav Gogoi
Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 8:43 AM IST

BJP expels rebel Karnataka MLA Basanagouda Yatnal from party for six years

The MLA from Vijayapura was quite vocal against former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and his son, B Y Vijayendra, who is BJP state president, and their dynasty politics' and corruption'

BJP expels rebel Karnataka MLA Basanagouda Yatnal from party for six years
Updated On : 26 Mar 2025 | 9:13 PM IST

Delimitation row: Can women's quota change political power dynamics?

The women's reservation law mandates one-third seats for women but awaits implementation which is to be done after the delimitation process

Delimitation row: Can women's quota change political power dynamics?
Updated On : 26 Mar 2025 | 7:11 PM IST

Parl approves Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill; Oppn says it lacks safeguards

PP Suneer (CPI) alleged that Indian banking system has been mismanaged to favour large corproate interest

Parl approves Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill; Oppn says it lacks safeguards
Updated On : 26 Mar 2025 | 6:56 PM IST

Inside Karnataka's honeytrap row: What we know about the scandal so far

Controversy erupted after cooperation minister Rajanna claimed he was targeted along with other influential figures in the state; he has submitted petition with state's home minister for legal action

Inside Karnataka's honeytrap row: What we know about the scandal so far
Updated On : 26 Mar 2025 | 6:41 PM IST

PM Modi to visit Rameshwaram on Ram Navmi, inaugurate Pamban Bridge

PM Modi will also inaugurate the new Pamban Bridge on the occasion. The new Pamban Bridge will replace the old 1914-built bridge, which was closed in 2022 due to corrosion problems

PM Modi to visit Rameshwaram on Ram Navmi, inaugurate Pamban Bridge
Updated On : 26 Mar 2025 | 5:05 PM IST

Lok Sabha being run in 'undemocratic' manner, says LoP Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi said the Speaker made remarks about him and then adjourned the House without giving him an opportunity to speak

Lok Sabha being run in 'undemocratic' manner, says LoP Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 26 Mar 2025 | 2:59 PM IST

HC issues notice to Parvesh Verma on plea challenging New Delhi seat win

In the plea, petitioner Vishvanath Agarwal has sought a direction to declare the election to the New Delhi constituency null and void

HC issues notice to Parvesh Verma on plea challenging New Delhi seat win
Updated On : 26 Mar 2025 | 1:09 PM IST

Priyank Kharge backs Kamra, says free speech is foundation of democracy

Kharge on social media platform X, condemned attempts to suppress dissent and reiterated the significance of free speech in a democratic society

Priyank Kharge backs Kamra, says free speech is foundation of democracy
Updated On : 26 Mar 2025 | 12:34 PM IST