Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge were absent from the official Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort on Saturday, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation. Their decision to skip the ceremony for the second consecutive year has revived the controversy over the treatment and seating of opposition leaders at major government...
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati has strongly condemned the alleged “purification” of a stage in Haldwani after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a public gathering there, describing the episode as deeply disturbing and reflective of caste-based prejudice. Mayawati demanded immediate and strict legal action against those responsible, describing them as “casteist and feudal elements”....
The Monsoon Session of Parliament has entered another contentious phase, with protests by the Opposition and the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) increasingly dominating proceedings. On Tuesday, NDA lawmakers staged a counter-protest inside the Parliament complex, turning the ongoing political confrontation into a direct face-off between the two sides. The latest developments came after days...
The political standoff in Parliament continued on Monday as the government offered to hold a detailed discussion on student and youth protests, including allegations of police action against demonstrators, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah expected to respond on behalf of the government. The proposal was presented as an attempt to break the prolonged deadlock...
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has urged Opposition parties to cooperate in restoring normal proceedings in Parliament, as a prolonged political standoff continued to disrupt the Monsoon Session. Birla appealed to opposition leaders to participate in parliamentary discussions rather than continuing with disruptions, pointing to the government’s willingness to allow a debate on issues concerning...
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has urged the Centre to reconsider the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), warning that the changes could create additional difficulties for Christian organisations and charitable institutions operating in the northeastern state. In a letter addressed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Rio called for wider consultation...
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi took a lighter and more informal approach to political outreach when he interacted with young people through an Instagram “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) session. The interaction, aimed particularly at students and members of Gen Z, featured questions ranging from politics and education to...
The Congress has renewed its demand for constitutional safeguards to protect land ownership and employment opportunities for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, arguing that special protections are necessary to preserve the region’s demographic, economic and social interests. Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain highlighted concerns over the future of land rights and government employment opportunities...
The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) suffered a significant political setback after its only Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Uttar Pradesh, Uma Shankar Singh, passed away at the age of 55 following a prolonged illness. His death marks the end of the party’s legislative presence in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly and comes at a...
A Delhi court has acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Brij Bhushan Singh in the widely debated sexual harassment case filed by several women wrestlers. The verdict has reignited political debate across the country, with opposition parties launching strong criticism against the BJP while the ruling party...