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Congress condemns LS Speaker Om Birla’s remarks on Emergency — ‘travesty of Parliamentary traditions’

On first day of 18th Lok Sabha Wednesday, Birla read out a resolution condemning imposition of Emergency by Indira Gandhi in 1975, riling Oppn. PM Modi lauded Birla for his remarks.

Sengol a ‘symbol of monarchy in Parliament’ — SP MP’s demand to remove sceptre sparks row

As R.K.Chaudhary demands that sceptre be removed, Union ministers Jayant Chaudhary & Chirag Paswan defend its installation. Other NDA leaders call it an unnecessary controversy.

Lok Sabha front won, Sharad Pawar reaches Baramati twice in 2 weeks for pitched Maharashtra battle

One of the challenges for veteran leader is finding a candidate who can challenge his nephew Ajit, a seven-time MLA, in Baramati.

Akali Dal calls move to oust Sukhbir Badal ‘dangerous conspiracy’, Harsimrat blames ‘BJP’s stooges’

Punjab BJP refutes allegations, says Badal should introspect why SAD has been seeing downslide since breaking ties with BJP. Rebellion in SAD comes after poor performance in LS polls.

‘Jai Palestine’, ‘Jai Hindu Rashtra’ slogans raise a storm in new Parliament building as MPs take oath

Apart from raising slogans, MPs flaunted traditional wear, held up Constitution copies and voiced concerns over NEET irregularities & Manipur at the 18th LS swearing-in.

Lok Sabha gets LoP after 10 yrs, as Rahul Gandhi steps in. A look at his roles & responsibilities

Congress leader follows in footsteps of his late father Rajiv Gandhi, who held the position from 1989 to 1990, and mother Sonia, who held it from 1999 to 2004.

First day in office, ‘Emergency’ on lips, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in Opposition’s line of fire

Battle lines were further drawn once LS Speaker read out a resolution condemning Emergency. Under fire, Birla says MPs may represent different ideologies, but 'nation is supreme.

Arvind Kejriwal sent to 3-day CBI custody in Delhi excise policy case

Special Judge Amitabh Rawat passed the order on an application moved by the CBI. The probe agency formally arrested Kejriwal Wednesday after getting permission from the court.

Om Birla beats Oppn’s K Suresh in rare election for LS Speaker, suspense remains over Dy Speaker post

Oppn did not press for division of votes, but spirit of cordiality melted away by the time proceedings of the day were adjourned as Birla made a speech on Emergency, sparking uproar.

Months after quitting Andhra Ranji team over ‘YSRCP pressure’, Hanuma Vihari says ‘good to be back’

With TDP back in power in Andhra Pradesh, Hanuma Vihari breaks his vow to never play for Andhra again. Nara Lokesh and Pawan Kalyan promise to support cricketer 'bullied' by YSRCP.

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Indian influencers reclaim desi aesthetics at Coachella—jhumkas, dupattas to mehendi

By mixing Indian maximalism with Western minimalism, desi influencers are using the hippie Met Gala to bring about a quiet revolution in festival dressing.

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.