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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

Communists may enter 21st century, but only in 22nd: Tharoor mocks LDF

His remarks followed Kerala Assembly's passage of the Kerala State Private Universities Bill, 2025, marking a shift from the CPI(M)-led government's traditional opposition to education privatisation

Suspended Cong MLAs forcibly 'evicted' from Odisha Assembly, claim leaders

Odisha Congress president Bhakta Charan Das and AICC in-charge of Odisha, Ajay Kumar Lallu are sitting on dharna in the Master Canteen area protesting against the suspension of 12 party MLAs

Sule, Rohit Pawar called man held for extortion bid on minister: Fadnavis

Fadnavis claimed there is evidence showing NCP (SP) leaders Supriya Sule and Rohit Pawar were in touch with an accused in the case of money extortion from minister Gore

INDIA bloc to decide on Prashant Kishore's inclusion: AICC's Allavaru

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor had called for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to resign, stating that the Janata Dal (United) chief's ability to govern has been compromised

KTR slams Telangana govt for 'beauty pageants' amid farmers' suicides

KTR also slammed the government for "locking up" the statue of Dr BR Ambedkar, questioning why it has been excluded from the tourism circuit

Parliamentary standing committee raps MoRTH over quality of highways

Alleges inadequate enforcement against errant contractors

Delhi CM allocates Rs 900 crore for slums; takes 'Sheesh Mahal' jibe at AAP

She also took a jibe at the opposition AAP MLAs, saying in a lighter vein that the "Sheesh Mahal" would be included in Delhi's tourism circuit

5 foreign universities to open campuses in Navi Mumbai: CM Fadnavis

The new city will be three times bigger than Mumbai and will be well connected through the 21-km sea link, and will also boast of an airport, he said

ONOE bills do not trample on any feature of Constitution: Attorney General

With a few of the legal experts who have appeared before the Joint Committee of Parliament sharing concerns of some members over certain aspects of the constitution amendment bill

Delhi govt allocates Rs 139 crore for tourism, international film festival

The government plans to launch a fellowship program to train young professionals in emerging areas of tourism, with an outlay of Rs 2 crore, Gupta added

Maiyan Samman Yojana in J'khand extended for non-Aadhaar beneficiaries

The cabinet cleared a total of 16 proposals during the meeting. Among them was the Jharkhand Micro, Small and Medium Units (MSME) Special Exemption Bill, 2025

20 years of MNREGA: BJP, Congress battle to claim scheme's success

BJP and Congress are set to lock horns over MNREGA's legacy as the scheme marks 20 years, with both sides claiming credit ahead of crucial state elections

Women should join politics for change, says CM Mann at college convocation

Mann said women must exercise their franchise carefully so that their vote makes a difference by sending the right type of leaders to the state assembly and Parliament

UP saw more development in 8 years than in 70 years: CM Adityanath

Adityanath further said that the state, once avoided by investors, has now become a major hub for investment and tourism

BSP churn likely to create vacuum in Uttar Pradesh's Dalit politics

Analysts predict bleak future unless the party reinvents itself and sheds its perceived BJP ties. Radhika Ramaseshan writes

Will fulfil all poll promises with 200 units free electricity: J-K CM

The chief minister said he had clarified thrice on the subject in this House during the discussion on lieutenant governor's address, budget presentation and discussion on grants

Battle of Panipat symbol of Marathas' valour; will build memorial: Fadnavis

Fadnavis said that land is also being acquired for building a memorial in Panipat (Haryana), where the third battle of Panipat was fought between the Marathas and (Afghan ruler) Ahmad Shah Abdali

BJP cites book on Bofors to demand Sonia, Rahul's resignations as MPs

It has long been alleged that Quattrocchi, who is no more, enjoyed warm ties with Sonia Gandhi, who is also of Italian origin, and used it to his business advantage in India

Who pays Members of Parliament more: India, Pakistan, or Bangladesh?

With significant parliamentary changes occurring, how do these neighbouring countries compare in their compensations to their lawmakers