Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted India’s reported 7.7% economic growth rate and urged political parties to ensure that parliamentary discussions during the Monsoon Session remain grounded in facts. In his customary remarks before the commencement of the session, Modi said India’s economic performance reflected the strength and resilience of the country’s economy while...
The Congress party has launched a strong attack on the Central government over the ongoing fast by environmentalist and education reform advocate Sonam Wangchuk, while also raising serious concerns about recent examination-related issues and the proposed Higher Education Bill. Senior Congress leader K.C. Venugopal accused the Union government of ignoring democratic voices and failing to...
A fresh political controversy erupted after Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut publicly challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to recite Vande Mataram without relying on a teleprompter. The remarks have triggered a sharp exchange between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition, adding another chapter to the...
The Monsoon Session of Parliament commenced amid high political drama as members of the Opposition staged coordinated protests over the ongoing revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls and several other pressing national issues. The opening day witnessed disruptions in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, reflecting the growing political tensions between the ruling government...
The Central Government is preparing to introduce a new Bill in Parliament that seeks to make the deliberate insult or disrespect of ‘Vande Mataram’, India’s national song, a punishable offence. The proposed legislation is expected to strengthen legal protection for one of the country’s most significant national symbols and place it alongside existing laws safeguarding...
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has emphasized that legislatures serve as the primary training ground for future leaders and play a vital role in preserving democratic values and strengthening governance. Highlighting the importance of legislative institutions, he said elected representatives must uphold constitutional principles, encourage meaningful debates, and work with a deep sense of responsibility...
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) leader and Member of Parliament Supriya Sule has firmly dismissed speculation that her party is engaged in any form of indirect or “backdoor” communication with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Addressing the ongoing political debate, Sule clarified that there have been no such discussions and reiterated that the opposition alliance,...
In a landmark political and administrative decision, the Central Government has agreed to introduce a constitutional framework that will provide Autonomous Hill Councils for all seven districts of Ladakh under a new provision linked to Article 371 of the Constitution. The move is being viewed as a major step toward addressing the long-standing demands of...
Andy Burnham is on the verge of becoming the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after receiving overwhelming support from Labour Members of Parliament in the race to lead the governing party. With the backing of 322 Labour MPs, Burnham has emerged as the clear frontrunner to replace outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer, making...
A political controversy has emerged after four senior officials attached to the office of Union Minister Bhupender Yadav were removed from their positions in a significant administrative reshuffle. The development has prompted sharp criticism from the Congress party, which has demanded clarity from the central government regarding the reasons behind the sudden changes. The opposition...