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Record Indian-origin MPs elected in UK; PM Modi congratulates Keir Starmer

A record number of around 26 Indian-origin members of Parliament have been elected to the House of Commons in the UK's general election as results were announced on Friday, with several Conservatives surviving an overall brutal outcome for their party. Outgoing prime minister Rishi Sunak leads the Tory charge of British Indians holding on to their seats, with a decisive win in his Richmond and Northallerton constituency in Yorkshire. It would have come as small consolation for the Tory leader, who saw his party haemorrhage over 200 seats as the Labour Party's landslide victory unfolded. On this difficult night, I would like to express my gratitude to the people of the Richmond and Northallerton constituency for your continued support. Since I moved here a decade ago, you have made me and my family feel so at home and I look forward to serving you for years to come, said Sunak, in a message clearly aimed at dismissing pre-election chatter around his future plans as a politician. Othe

French elections: Exit polls predict hung parliament; Far Right could gain

A total of 577 constituencies are being decided in the election, one for each seat in the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament

Australia: Pro-Palestinians breach Parliament's security; unfurl banners

Pro-Palestinian protesters breached security at Australia's Parliament House to unfurl banners from the roof on Thursday as a senator quit the government over its direction on the Gaza war. Tensions over Israel's war against Hamas dominated Parliament's final sitting day before a five-week break. The four protesters were arrested after draping the words war crimes" and genocide as well as the Palestinian rallying cry from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free for more than an hour over the building's facade known as the Great Verandah. Inside the building, Afghanistan-born Sen. Fatima Payman, the only Australian federal lawmaker ever to wear a hajib during sittings, announced she had quit the ruling Labour Party over her refusal to toe the party line on Gaza. My family did not flee from a war-torn country to come here as refugees for me to remain silent when I see atrocities inflicted on innocent people, Payman told reporters. Witnessing our government's indifference to the

Watch: Sudha Murty's first speech in Rajya Sabha

Watch: Sudha Murty's first speech in Rajya Sabha

PM Modi breaks silence on Manipur: 'Leave behind politics, restore peace'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes his first remarks on Manipur in Rajya Sabha today, assures Parliament of decline in violence and schools reopening

'Here for another 20 years': PM Modi tells Rajya Sabha; Oppn stages walkout

The Opposition staged a walkout as PM Modi on Wednesday was replying to the debate on a motion in Rajya Sabha thanking President Droupadi Murmu's address to the joint sitting of the Parliament

First session of 18th LS recorded 103% productivity, says Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker informed the House that the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address on June 27, lasted for more than 18 hours and 68 Members participated in the discussion

Historic third term a mandate for speed and continuity, says PM Modi

PM says working on war footing to curb paper leaks, guilty won't be spared

News updates: 116 killed in stampede at religious event in UP's Hathras

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PM Narendra Modi asks NDA MPs to study rules, attend House regularly

The PM also asked the MPs that uppermost, beyond their party affiliations, should be their commitment to serve the nation

'Justice to all, appeasement to none': Top 10 quotes of PM in Lok Sabha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Lok Sabha amidst chants of "Manipur, Manipur" from the Opposition, said that their principle is 'justice to all, appeasement to none'

LoP Rahul Gandhi writes to PM Modi, 'requests' a debate in LS on NEET

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting his government to facilitate a debate on the medical entrance exam NEET issue in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. He said the Opposition's request to discuss NEET was denied in both Houses of Parliament on June 28 as well as on Monday, and added that the Lok Sabha speaker had assured the opposition that he would discuss the matter with the government. "I am writing to request for a debate in Parliament on NEET," Gandhi said in his letter to the prime minister on Tuesday. "Our aim is to engage constructively to find a way forward. At this moment, our only concern is the welfare of nearly 24 lakh NEET aspirants across India," he said. "The NEET examination deserves immediate attention because it has exposed the deep rot in our higher education system. The past seven years have seen over 70 paper leaks, affecting over 2 crore students," the Congress leader added. "Our students deserve answers. A

Despite spreading lies, they lost: PM Modi's dig at Opposition in Lok Sabha

Sholay's 'Mausi', Parasite, 'Baalak buddhi', 'Tumse na ho payega...', PM Modi attacks INDIA bloc and LoP Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha, replying to the Motion of Thanks to President Droupadi Murmu

Samajwadi Party's Ayodhya win was 'Ram's will': Akhilesh Yadav in Lok Sabha

Akhilesh Yadav says that INDIA bloc's win in 2024 Lok Sabha elections marked the end of communal politics in India, while speaking in Parliament

Truth can be expunged in Modi's world, but not in reality: Rahul Gandhi

A defiant Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said truth can be expunged in the world of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but not in reality, hours after significant parts of his Lok Sabha speech were deleted by the chair. "Whatever I had to say, I have said and that is the truth. They can expunge as much as they want, but the truth will prevail," Gandhi told reporters in Parliament complex. The Congress leader was responding to questions on certain remarks he made during the discussion on the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address in the Lok Sabha on Monday. "Truth can be expunged in the world of Modi ji, but in reality truth cannot be expunged," Gandhi said. In his first speech as the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Gandhi had launched a no-holds-barred attack on the BJP, accusing the leaders of the ruling party of dividing people on communal lines. Gandhi's remarks drew massive protests from the treasury benches and a rare intervention from the prime minister, who slammed the Cong

Goa CM demands apology after Rahul's dig at BJP calling them 'not Hindus'

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said Congress MP Rahul Gandhi should apologise to the Lok Sabha and crores of Hindus all over the world for his comments on the community. The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) also condemned Gandhi's remarks, claiming he had "attempted to portray Hindus as violent." Gandhi, the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, took a swipe at the ruling BJP in the House on Monday, saying those who call themselves Hindus are engaged in "violence and hate" round the clock. "All religions and all our great men talk about non-violence and fearlessness, but those who call themselves Hindus only talk about violence, hatred and falsehood....Aap Hindu ho hi nahi (You are not Hindus)," he said. After Gandhi's comments, Goa CM Sawant termed the Congress as arrogant. "This is INC's Nafarat ki Dukan! Calling Hindus 'Hinsak' is a brazen insult, disrespect towards Hindus. LoP @RahulGandhi must apologise, to the the House and Crores of Hindus all over the world," Sawant s

Oppn upset as 1st time non-Congress leader became PM for 3rd term: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked NDA MPs to follow parliamentary rules and conduct, and learn from senior members about the best practices, comments that came a day after the ruling alliance accused Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of making a "most irresponsible" speech. Addressing a meeting of NDA MPs, Modi said the opposition is upset as for the first time a non-Congress leader has become prime minister for a third straight term, sources said. Briefing reporters, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said Modi asked MPs to study parliamentary issues, attend Parliament regularly and raise the matters related to their constituency effectively. Asked if Modi referred to Gandhi's Monday speech in Lok Sabha, Rijiju said he made no such mention but added that when the country's prime minister speaks, the message is for everyone. Gandhi had launched a no-holds-barred attack on the BJP in the Lok Sabha on Monday, accusing the leaders of the ruling party of dividing .

Rahul Gandhi takes 'not Hindus' jibe at BJP, PM Narendra Modi hits back

Calling the entire Hindu community violent is a serious issue, said PM Modi

Parliament highlights: Both Houses laud Indian cricket team's T20 World Cup win

Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha news: Catch all the news updates related to the developments in the Parliament here

Both Houses of Parliament laud Indian cricket team's T20 World Cup win

Both Houses of Parliament on Monday congratulated the Indian cricket team for winning the T20 World Cup. In the Lok Sabha, Speaker Om Birla said the country's youngsters and sportspersons would derive inspiration from the victory. Birla congratulated the team led by Rohit Sharma on the feat. Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar lauded the team for the historic win. "Such historic accomplishments inspire every citizen to dream big, work hard and achieve eminence," Dhankhar said. The Chair also lauded the South African cricket team for a spirited fight during the T20 World Cup final in Barbados on Saturday. India lifted the T20 World Cup after a 17-year gap, beating South Africa by seven runs in the final on June 29.