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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicIndian parliament

Topic: Indian parliament

Congress & BJP rejected Ambedkar once, idolise him now. He never wanted blind worship

Amid the ongoing ideological slugfest, I strongly recommend reading Ambedkar in his own words. For his acolytes, it is important to remember Ambedkar’s advice on independent thinking.

Amit Shah should apologise, says Congress as it continues Parliament protest over Ambedkar remarks

In a Rajya Sabha speech during ongoing Winter Session, Shah had said the opposition referred to B.R. Ambedkar only because it was ‘fashionable’.

Delhi police file FIR against Rahul Gandhi over Parliament ‘scuffle’

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, who is also Leader of Oppn in Lok Sabha, has been booked on complaint by BJP over 'scuffle' that allegedly resulted in injuries to two BJP MPs.

BJP MPs protest against Congress amid furore over Amit Shah’s ‘Ambedkar’ remark

This comes after Amit Shah held a presser Wednesday evening and accused the Congress of being 'anti-Ambedkar and anti-Constitution'.

BJP MP Pratap Sarangi gets hurt during protests at Parliament, blames Rahul Gandhi

Responding to which the Congress leader says that he was trying to get inside Parliament when he was instead pushed & threatened by the protesting BJP MPs.

‘One party indulged in every trick to obliterate Ambedkar’s legacy,’ Modi defends Amit Shah

During the Constitution debate in Rajya Sabha, Shah had said it had become ‘fashion’ for the Congress to take Ambedkar’s name.

Root of the matter & why netas respect the Constitution

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Our words, actions shouldn’t diminish India’s image in world fora: Rijiju during Constitution debate

The Union minister, in an apparent jibe at Opposition, said that while India has given equal voting rights to all, some claim minorities have no rights here.

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi gives adjournment motion notice in LS demanding discussion on Manipur

In the notice, Gogoi pointed out that the conflict has been going on for over 2 yrs, spiralling into a humanitarian crisis. He also highlighted failure of state govt to contain violence.

Modi govt isn’t listening to people’s issues in Parliament. Sambhal is just a distraction

The Modi govt’s priorities are chillingly lopsided. Instead of stabilising the economy, Modi and his cohorts are busy spurring religious conflicts to win elections.

On Camera

Magh Bihu isn’t like Pongal or Makar Sankranti. It is rebellious at heart, with tribal origins

The practice of collective cooking is central to Uruka, the night before Magh Bihu when people sit around a bonfire sharing meat, rice beer, and laughter

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.