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‘Unruly behaviour’: Trinamool’s Derek O’Brien suspended from Rajya Sabha for rest of session

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar asked the Opposition MP to leave the House, having already accused him of ‘theatrics’ during a debate Monday.

SAD MP writes to Amit Shah about ‘Punjab liquor scam’ involving AAP govt, calls for CBI & ED probe

Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal has alleged that Punjab excise policy was similar to one being probed in Delhi, was framed to benefit a few companies and pass back money to AAP.

BJP conducts parliamentary party meeting ahead of no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha

The Modi-led NDA govt is set to face a no-confidence motion in Parliament, initiated by the opposition parties of the I.N.D.I.A. bloc and accepted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

‘Those in power shall realise that justice will prevail’: Kamal Haasan after Rahul Gandhi’s reinstatement

Haasan took to Twitter and penned a note for the Wayanad MP, saying that the top court acknowledges the increasing outrage of the common man and ensures justice.

Delhi services Bill clears Rajya Sabha, Centre keeps control of capital’s bureaucrats

The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was passed in the Lok Sabha last Thursday through a voice vote.

Khattar govt faces flak over purported video of cop on Nuh violence, Vij says ‘ordered complete probe’

Opposition attacks Haryana govt for 'negligence' after purported video of Nuh CID inspector claiming he had shared prior inputs of possible build-up of communal tension in district goes viral.

BJP uses NYT report on ‘Chinese propaganda’ to target Congress — ‘break-India narrative being spread’

NYT article says American millionaire Neville Roy Singham 'works closely with Chinese govt' & his network funds organisations around world, including Indian portal NewsClick.

Rahul Gandhi changes X bio, formerly Twitter, back to ‘Member of Parliament’ after reinstatement

Following his disqualification from the Lok Sabha in March, the Congress leader updated his bio on Twitter to 'Disqualified MP'.

Rahul Gandhi reinstated as MP, can now participate in no-confidence motion against Modi-led NDA

After SC Friday stayed Rahul's conviction in 'Modi surname' defamation case, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury approached LS secretariat requesting to take back his disqualification.

42 cells, 42 target groups — Congress tailors poll outreach in MP, from barbers to doctors

Each of the 42 committees set up by Congress Madhya Pradesh unit, under chief Kamal Nath, targets specific groups, from communities to professions as well as those with a certain grievance. 

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Bengal once had arenas for identity battles—stadiums, football, jerseys. Now it’s polling booths

From Mohun Bagan and East Bengal to Mohammedan Sporting, footbclubs once shaped identity, pride and belonging across Bengal’s social fabric. Now, the political field has taken over.

As govt weighs mandatory silver hallmarking, new report flags economic & operational bottlenecks

Koan Advisory report warns that infra gaps could hurt small businesses and artisans, recommends transition period of 3-5 yrs for industry to adapt.

What theaterisation could look like: Rotational CDS, three-star theatre commanders in initial years

The proposed structure envisions the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) rotating between the Army, Navy and Air Force, it is learnt.

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.