The Parliament Budget Session on Tuesday witnessed sustained disruptions, repeated adjournments, and sharp political exchanges, culminating in the suspension of eight Congress Members of Parliament from the Lok Sabha for the remainder of the session. The chaos stemmed from Opposition protests over remarks by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, the…
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Piyush Goyal Hits Back at Congress Over India–EU FTA Criticism
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has mounted a sharp defence of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), dismissing criticism from the Congress as politically motivated and reflective of a “negative mindset”. Using the colloquial phrase “angoor khatte hain”, Goyal likened the opposition’s response to the classic tale…
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India’s Chabahar Withdrawal: Geopolitical Ripples
India has reportedly scaled back its involvement in Iran’s Chabahar port following potential sanctions threats from the United States. The move, highlighted by US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on any business conducted with the US by nations engaging with Iran, has triggered debate over India’s strategic…
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AAP Surges Ahead in Punjab Rural Polls as Counting Continues
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) emerged as the clear frontrunner in the Punjab rural local body elections on Wednesday, as counting of votes for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti polls continued across the state. Early trends and declared results indicated a decisive lead for the ruling party, strengthening its grassroots…
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Priyanka Gandhi Slams Centre Over MGNREGA Replacement Bill
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday strongly criticised the Centre’s proposal to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with a new framework, accusing the government of centralising power and weakening rural employment rights. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, she described the move as part of…
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Amit Shah’s “vote chori” jibe sparks Lok Sabha uproar
Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks in the Lok Sabha, in which he cited three historical instances he described as “vote chori” linked to Congress leaders, provoked loud protests from opposition benches and drew immediate rebuttals from Congress MPs. What Shah said Speaking during a heated debate on electoral reforms…
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Winter Session: Vande Mataram, Poll Reforms Clash
New Delhi, December 9, 2025: The Winter Session of Parliament witnessed an intense and emotionally charged day on Tuesday as both Houses simultaneously debated two major national subjects the 150th anniversary of the national song “Vande Mataram” in the Rajya Sabha and crucial election reforms in the Lok Sabha. Heated…
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PM Modi to Open Vande Mataram Debate in Lok Sabha on Dec 8
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will initiate a special debate in the Lok Sabha on Monday, December 8, to mark the 150th anniversary of the national song “Vande Mataram.” Lok Sabha has allotted a lengthy discussion window to the subject, highlighting its political and cultural resonance ahead of the winter session’s…
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Tharoor at Rashtrapati Dinner; Rahul, Kharge Absent
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor attended a state banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan hosted for Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, while the party’s parliamentary leaders Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge were reportedly not invited. The development prompted swift reaction within Congress…
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Kharge’s Rajya Sabha Remarks on Dhankhar Spark BJP Outcry
Kharge’s Rajya Sabha Remarks on Dhankhar Spark BJP Outcry On the opening day of the Winter Session, Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge congratulated newly seated Chairman CP Radhakrishnan but his remarks referencing the “sudden” and “unexpected” exit of former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar provoked…