National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate Chandrapuram Ponnusamy (CP) Radhakrishnan has been elected as the 15th Vice President of India after winning the vice-presidential election held on Tuesday. He defeated the joint Opposition candidate, former Supreme Court judge B. Sudershan Reddy, in a high-stakes contest. According to Rajya Sabha General Secretary PC Modi, the NDA nominee...
The election to choose India’s next Vice President is currently underway, with members of both Houses of Parliament casting their votes. The ruling NDA has nominated Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan, while the Opposition has fielded former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy. Polling is being conducted between 10 AM and 5 PM in Room No....
The Monsoon Session of Parliament 2025 concluded on Thursday after being adjourned sine die a day ahead of schedule, following continuous protests by opposition parties demanding a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. Despite repeated disruptions, both Houses managed to pass 15 key bills during the 21 sittings spread...
On the final day of the Monsoon Session, the Rajya Sabha passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, just a day after it cleared the Lok Sabha. This landmark legislation seeks to prohibit harmful online money-based gaming activities, including gambling and betting, while promoting skill-based e-sports and non-monetary social games. Introduced by Electronics...
Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticised three new bills that propose the removal of senior government officials, including the Prime Minister and state Chief Ministers, if they are jailed for 30 consecutive days on serious criminal charges—even without a conviction. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, the Congress leader called the bills “draconian” and “unconstitutional,” accusing the...
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Vice Presidential candidate, Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan, filed his nomination on Wednesday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior Union ministers, showcasing a strong display of unity ahead of the September 9 election. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP President JP Nadda, Union Health...
The Union Cabinet has approved a bill aimed at regulating online gaming, which is expected to be introduced in the Lok Sabha tomorrow, according to sources. The legislation seeks to establish a legal framework for online gaming platforms while imposing strict penalties on gambling conducted through digital applications. The bill addresses key issues such as...
Bengaluru: On Monday, Karnataka Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna submitted his resignation to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, as reported by sources from the Chief Minister’s Office. Additionally, the minister has forwarded his resignation to the Governor’s office. This development follows a rally held in Bengaluru on Friday by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who reiterated his accusations...
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticized the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday for targeting Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi regarding his allegations of poll-rigging. He stated that rather than offering explanations, the election body is focusing on formalities such as an oath and an affidavit. While participating in a protest march organized...
As India prepares to bid for the 2036 Olympic Games, the Lok Sabha passed two significant legislations on Monday – the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025 and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025 – amidst considerable disruption from opposition members. Both Bills were approved via a voice vote, with the government proceeding despite the uproar...