Politics

Lok Sabha Prepares for Speaker Election: A Deep Dive into why Speaker is key to parliamentary democracy

The 18th Lok Sabha, having convened for its inaugural session from June 24 to July 3, is set to elect its new Speaker on June 26.

Jun 25, 2024

SC denies interim relief to CM Kejriwal on Delhi HC stay, posts matter for hearing on Wednesday

Without passing any interim relief in CM Kejriwal's favour, a vacation bench of Justices Manoj Misra and SVN Bhatti adjourned the proceedings saying that it will take up the matter for hearing on Wednesday

Jun 24, 2024

18th Lok Sabha begins, Opposition MPs protest over pro-tem speaker's selection

INDIA bloc boycotted assistance in oath-taking expressing dissatisfaction over the appointment of BJP MP Bhartruhari Mehtab as pro-tem Speaker instead of the eight-time Congress MP K Suresh.

Jun 24, 2024

Kejriwal's bail: SC to hear Delhi CM's plea against interim stay by HC in excise policy case

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has moved the Supreme Court against the interim stay granted by the Delhi High Court on his release on bail in a money laundering case linked to the alleged liquor policy scam.

Jun 24, 2024

Dying terrorism in J&K has made our neighbour desperate: Lt Guv Sinha

J&K Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said on Sunday that terrorism is on its last leg, and this has made the exporter of terrorism, our neighboring country, desperate.

Jun 23, 2024

JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna arrested in sexual assault case

In yet another jolt to former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda's family, Karnataka Police arrested JD(S) MLC and Gowda's grandson Suraj Revanna in connection with a forceful unnatural sex case.

Jun 23, 2024

UP CM for reduction in stamp fee on rent agreements

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that an online system for stamps and registration is crucial for ease of living and better record and data management.

Jun 23, 2024

Pre-Budget Discussion: Nirmala Sitharaman holds meeting with state finance minister

Union Minister for Finance Nirmala Sitharaman chaired pre-Budget consultations with the Finance Ministers of states and Union Territories to take their views on board for the upcoming Union Budget 2024-25 here on Saturday.

Jun 22, 2024

Sheikh Hasina's visit: Modi, Jaishankar hold talks, several bilateral agreements signed

The two leaders have met each other ten times since 2019, making unprecedented transformations in the relationship

Jun 22, 2024

After Prajwal Revanna, his brother Suraj comes under lens; Action if complaint received, says K'taka home minister

State Home Minister Parameshwara said that the police department has not received any complaint against MLC Suraj Revanna so far.

Jun 22, 2024

YSRCP's under construction central office demolished

Naidu was giving a message about how his regime was going to be for the next five years, alleged Jagan Mohan Reddy, YSRCP chief and former AP chief minister.

Jun 22, 2024

'Hope you watch Maharaj, saluting Karsandas': YRF releases statement after the stay order on Junaid Khan's debut film gets lifted by high court

YRF's statement read, "We are grateful to the judiciary for allowing the release of Maharaj, a film that celebrates one of the most important social reformers of our country, Karsandas Mulji. Karsandas, a hero and a devout Vaishnav stood for righteousness, protected women and safeguarded our community and faith. Maharaj is a tribute to his indomitable fighting spirit and his courage to be on the right side of history."

Jun 22, 2024

With 10 days to go for New Criminal Laws, Mamata Banerjee urges PM to postpone implementation

With just nine days left for the three new criminal laws to come into force in India, the West Bengal Chief Minister has urged the Prime Minister to postpone their implementation for now.

Jun 21, 2024

Delhi HC stays CM Kejriwal's release on bail, to hear case today

The Delhi High Court on Friday stayed the release of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal on bail.

Jun 21, 2024

Two-and-half years after 'humiliation', Chandrababu Naidu stages grand return to AP Assembly as CM

Breaking down publicly over the humiliation he faced as the then leader of the opposition in November 2021, Chandrababu Naidu had vowed to return to the Assembly only after taking oath as the Chief Minister.

Jun 21, 2024