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11 Oppn parties resolve to fight against misuse of EVMs, money, media

They discussed and deliberated at length the challenge of 3Ms -- machine, money and media -- faced by India's electoral democracy and unanimously passed the resolutions on them.

Germany: Pressure grows as opposition calls Olaf Scholz over tax scam ties

Scholz has been dogged by questions about meetings he had with private bank M.M. Warburg in 2016 and 2017.

Amid political crisis, Oppn says ready to embrace Nitish if he ditches BJP

Congress, Left too indicated on Monday that they would support such a move, intensifying speculation which has been rife for some time that a final break between Kumar's JD(U) and BJP is imminent

Let Opposition have its say in Parliament: Venkaiah Naidu's advice to govt

He underlined the need for patience in political life and said those seeking a change of guard should go back to people to achieve it. "If you don't have patience, you will become a patient," he said

As 2024 LS polls approach, Oppn parties are chopping and changing strategy

Experts and politicians are divided over who the challenger to the NDA/BJP is really going to be: the Congress or regional parties

Oppn expresses 'deep apprehension' over SC upholding PMLA amendments

Expresses hope this 'dangerous verdict is short-lived'

Aiming for cooperative federalism, govt created Centre-states mistrust

There is no love lost between the Centre and the states, particularly those ruled by the Opposition parties on various issues

Lok Sabha likely to have debate on price rise on Monday, says report

After a near washout of House proceedings for two weeks, Lok Sabha is likely to have a debate on price rise on Monday, followed by Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, political sources said.

Govt likely to discuss price rise in Parliament next week, says report

Government has given indications that a discussion on price rise may be taken up next week in Parliament, sources in the opposition parties claimed on Wednesday.

Suspension can be revoked if Oppn MPs apologise: Parliamentary Affairs Min

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday said the suspension of Opposition MPs can be revoked by the Chair if they apologise and assure they would not show placards in the House. As many as 24 opposition MPs 20 from the Rajya Sabha and four from the Lok Sabha have been suspended for their unruly behaviour and creating ruckus in Parliament. "We have been maintaining that the government is ready for discussion on price rise and today Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman resumed her office after recovering from Covid," Joshi said. If the Opposition wants, "we can start discussion from today", he further said. Asked about the suspension of the MPs, Joshi said, "Their suspension can be revoked by the Chair if they apologise and assure that they would not again bring the placards in the house." The 20 opposition MPs suspended from the Rajya Sabha have started a 50-hour-long protest inside the Parliament complex. They are holding the relay protest near the Gandhi Statu

Opposition and govt supporters now communicate in guerilla warfare mode

Govt should reduce its dependence on social media and revert, if not wholly then in large measure, to older forms of communication, at least on non-political matters

RS suspends 19 opposition MPs from House for remaining days of week

Nineteen opposition MPs, including seven from the TMC and six from the DMK, were suspended on Tuesday from attending the sitting of the Rajya Sabha for the entire week for disrupting the proceedings

RS conducts Question Hour amid oppn sloganeering, protest over price hike

Rajya Sabha on Tuesday conducted Question Hour proceedings amid protests by opposition parties over various issues including price rise, and a brief adjournment

Govt denies phone tapping allegation of VP candidate Margaret Alva

The Centre refuted opposition's Vice-Presidential candidate Margaret Alva's phone tapping allegation

'Big Brother' listening to politicians' phone calls: VP candidate Alva

Opposition Vice Presidential candidate Margaret Alva has alleged that politicians' calls are being monitored by the "Big Brother", in an apparent reference to the government. Alva had earlier said she has been unable to make or receive calls after she spoke to some "friends in the BJP". Since then, Alva alleged, calls to her mobile were being diverted and she was unable to make or receive them. "The fear that 'Big Brother' is always watching & listening permeates all conversations between politicians across party lines in 'new' India. MPs & leaders of parties carry multiple phones, frequently change numbers & talk in hushed whispers when they meet. Fear kills democracy," she said in a tweet. Last night, she posted a tweet addressed to the two government-owned telecom companies. "Dear BSNL/ MTNL, After speaking to some friends in the BJP today, all calls to my mobile are being diverted & I'm unable to make or receive calls. If you restore the phone. I promise not to ...

PM Modi meets top ministers to discuss strategy for Monsoon session

PM Narendra Modi held a meeting with cabinet members to discuss the government's strategy in Parliament amid face-off with the opposition

Oppn obstructs development, prefer political interests over nation: PM Modi

The prime minister said when the country's democracy was crushed during the Emergency, all major parties came together to save the Constitution.

Mamata Banerjee loses pole position in Opposition

Her conduct in the election of the president and the vice-president confirms her image as an unpredictable leader

Opposition targets Centre over imposing GST on pre-packaged food items

The BJP, however, accused Opposition parties of doing politics over the issue, saying states not ruled by the BJP were also part of the decision taken by the GST council

Lok Sabha passes Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022 amid Oppn protest on inflation

Amid protests by Opposition members seeking a debate on price rise, Lok Sabha on Friday passed the Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022, which seeks to extend the application of domestic laws for research