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Oppn, activists object to muscular, aggressive lions in national emblem

Opposition had hit out at Modi flouting constitutional norms and not inviting opposition leaders for the event.

Oppn, activists object to muscular, aggressive lions in national emblem
Updated On : 12 Jul 2022 | 4:57 PM IST

With Naqvi's Rajya Sabha term ending, no Muslim among 395 BJP MPs

Opposition has been accusing BJP of not giving adequate representation to Muslims, but the saffron party has maintained that its MPs work for all communities and aren't representatives of any religion

With Naqvi's Rajya Sabha term ending, no Muslim among 395 BJP MPs
Updated On : 06 Jul 2022 | 6:53 PM IST

Opposition-ruled states demand continuation of GST compensation for 5 years

As the GST Council commenced here on Tuesday, the states have also cited a recent Supreme Court ruling that decisions made by the Council are not binding and states need not stick to them.

Opposition-ruled states demand continuation of GST compensation for 5 years
Updated On : 29 Jun 2022 | 12:01 AM IST

Missing in action: Opposition fights shy of taking on bulldozer drive in UP

The SP, with 111 legislators in a House of 403, is the largest entity in the Opposition

Missing in action: Opposition fights shy of taking on bulldozer drive in UP
Updated On : 20 Jun 2022 | 6:10 AM IST

Farooq Abdullah declines to be joint opposition's presidential candidate

He, however, thanked the opposition leaders for proposing his name as their candidate for the polls next month.

Farooq Abdullah declines to be joint opposition's presidential candidate
Updated On : 18 Jun 2022 | 6:59 PM IST

In run-up to Presidential polls, BJP, Opposition make their first moves

Rajnath reaches out to Mamata, proposes common govt-Opposition candidate

In run-up to Presidential polls, BJP, Opposition make their first moves
Updated On : 16 Jun 2022 | 2:02 AM IST

Congress might soon lose the status of Opposition, says Sunil Jakhar

Jakhar's remarks came after seven Congress leaders including four former ministers joined the BJP at the party office in Chandigarh on Saturday.

Congress might soon lose the status of Opposition, says Sunil Jakhar
Updated On : 04 Jun 2022 | 9:06 PM IST

Sri Lanka Opposition says it will offer conditional support to new PM

As a responsible political party, Samagi Jana Balawegaya believes saving the country from the current crisis is of the utmost importance, the SJB said in a statement

Sri Lanka Opposition says it will offer conditional support to new PM
Updated On : 16 May 2022 | 5:57 PM IST

Presidential polls: AAP, Oppn parties may push for Pawar as candidate

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal recently met the leaders of Trinamool Congress and Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) to discuss the poll strategy.

Presidential polls: AAP, Oppn parties may push for Pawar as candidate
Updated On : 08 May 2022 | 7:13 AM IST

Don't want Cong to completely disappear, Oppn needed: Hardeep Singh Puri

Speaking at Goa Fest 2022, the Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas also said the Narendra Modi government is "not completely a right-wing government"

Don't want Cong to completely disappear, Oppn needed: Hardeep Singh Puri
Updated On : 06 May 2022 | 8:53 PM IST

Fuel to GST: Centre-state relations may emerge as a rallying point for Oppn

Opposition chief ministers have made it clear that they would reduce tax rates on petrol and diesel if the Centre cleared their dues

Fuel to GST: Centre-state relations may emerge as a rallying point for Oppn
Updated On : 02 May 2022 | 6:10 AM IST

Opposition parties blame Centre for not doing enough to control oil prices

Some have now criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing this issue up during a meeting on Covid-19

Opposition parties blame Centre for not doing enough to control oil prices
Updated On : 27 Apr 2022 | 10:59 PM IST

Opposition should come together, says Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

Describing Yadav as his "guru", Gandhi said he agrees with him that the country is in a "bad state" as "hatred" is being spread and the country is being divided

Opposition should come together, says Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 08 Apr 2022 | 5:26 PM IST
Mamata to KCR, Opposition parties are seeking a united stand against BJP
Updated On : 04 Apr 2022 | 6:10 AM IST

Pak no-trust vote: PM Imran confident' of victory; Oppn eyes 'treason' case

The 69-year-old cricketer-turned politician is facing the no-confidence motion, which was tabled by the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Sharif on March 28.

Pak no-trust vote: PM Imran confident' of victory; Oppn eyes 'treason' case
Updated On : 03 Apr 2022 | 10:12 AM IST

Opposition demands discussion on privatisation policies, back strike

Opposition members declared support to the two-day nationwide strike call given by a group of trade union against the privatisation policies pursued by the government

Opposition demands discussion on privatisation policies, back strike
Updated On : 29 Mar 2022 | 2:14 PM IST

Oppn demands rollback of fuel price hike; seeks PM's statement

The Opposition on Monday demanded a rollback in the hike in prices of fuel and cooking gas and sought a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the floor of the House over the issue.

Oppn demands rollback of fuel price hike; seeks PM's statement
Updated On : 28 Mar 2022 | 4:17 PM IST

2024 elections a done deal?

This is what PM Modi believes but Prashant Kishor and Opposition leaders are of the opinion that the BJP can still lose

2024 elections a done deal?
Updated On : 24 Mar 2022 | 10:47 PM IST

'Won't quit', says Pak PM Imran Khan as 3 allies set to join Opposition

3 key allies of the Pakistan govt of PM Khan - Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan, Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid and Balochistan Awami Party are set to join the Opposition before the no-confidence vote

'Won't quit', says Pak PM Imran Khan as 3 allies set to join Opposition
Updated On : 24 Mar 2022 | 1:27 AM IST

Sonia Gandhi leads opposition protest in LS against rising fuel prices

The Congress president continued to sit in the House even after the Question Hour

Sonia Gandhi leads opposition protest in LS against rising fuel prices
Updated On : 23 Mar 2022 | 3:54 PM IST