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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Topic: Opposition parties

Opposition can choose to boycott TV anchors but a list paints a target on journalists’ backs

Liberalism is INDIA’s brand proposition as against what it describes as the BJP’s narrow-minded bigotry. This listing of its no-go anchors does not strengthen that claim.

Battle 2024 has skipped semis, gone straight to final. And BJP has 3 challenges ahead

This time, ruling party faces Opposition alliance with well-defined core, consolidation of anti-BJP vote & changed geopolitical situation.

Opposition demands immediate discussion over Manipur violence under Rule 267, RS adjourned again

The House has been witnessing adjournments since the beginning of the monsoon session of Parliament on 20 July.

‘Sky will not fall if PM addresses Parliament’: Oppn protest continues over Manipur violence

The third day of the Monsoon Session was a washout Monday with several adjournments, as Opposition MPs stood firm on their demand for a larger discussion on the northeast state.

26 Opposition parties have united to fight BJP. Here’s how they fared in 2019 Lok Sabha polls

Seats won by parties under the 'Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA)' span 20 states. Five of the 26 parties have no MPs at all.

‘INDIA’ against NDA — alliance of 26 Oppn parties christened at Bengaluru meet. What name stands for

Name of alliance was suggested by Mamata, it is learnt. Parties who attended meeting included Congress, DMK, TMC, JDU, RJD, Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP (Sharad Pawar), CPI(M), SP etc.

No Oppn meet invite for ex-ally JD(S), Congress says ‘those with courage to fight will come’

Two-day conclave of Oppn parties underway in Bengaluru. Former Congress ally Kumaraswamy says organisers didn’t invite him since they are under 'delusion' that JD(S) is finished.

‘Can’t be forced, need wider consultations’ — how Opposition reacted to Modi’s UCC pitch

Uniform Civil Code has been one of BJP's three key poll planks for over two decades. The other two were abrogation of Article 370 & construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya.

Opposition attacks Modi govt at all-party meet on Manipur chaired by Shah, says ‘sack’ CM Biren Singh

Parties like DMK and TMC also demanded that an all-party delegation be sent to Manipur to initiate peace process. Leaders of the parties questioned PM Modi's silence on the issue.

At Opposition’s Patna meeting, why Mamata suggested a tea date for Kharge & Kejriwal

AAP, it is learnt, insisted that Congress denounce the ordinance on Delhi postings at Opposition meeting, but latter wants to take a call when bill is introduced in Parliament.

On Camera

India is becoming a Republic of RWAs. It’s the most powerful elected body

Civics textbooks need an upgrade, considering that RWAs enforce laws they’ve devised themselves – no matter if it violates a fundamental right or two.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.