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Lok Sabha secretariat suspends 8 over Parliament security breach, Opposition demands discussion

In Rajya Sabha, TMC MP Derek O’Brien was suspended too for committing 'breach of privilege'. 5 have been arrested so far for security breach. Hunt on for a 6th accused.

‘Did recce months ago, realised footwear isn’t checked’ — how Parliament security breach was planned

Manoranjan, one of the accused, got a cavity made inside his shoe to conceal a smoke canister. That is how he was able to take it inside bypassing all security, say police officers.

Sagar Sharma, e-rickshaw driver who breached Parliament security, was ‘happy with this govt’

Sharma is son of a carpenter, studied up to Class 9 & spent 2 years in Bengaluru during pandemic, according to Lucknow-based family. Police say yet to come across any criminal history.

‘Connected on social media, Bhagat Singh fans’ — the 6 ‘conspirators’ behind Parliament security breach

During questioning, the suspects revealed they planned the breach to 'protest against unemployment and compel policymakers to acknowledge their concerns', it is learnt. Two still on run.

How did 2 men get into LS with smoke canisters? There’s 5 layers of security, frisking at each turn

Visitor passes, issued mainly on recommendation of MPs, are checked at each point. Staff also maintain close watch on visitors in gallery in order to ensure they don't cause disturbances.

‘Hang him if he’s done any injustice,’ says father of Mysuru man detained for Parliament security breach

Father of 34-yr-old Manoranjan says he doesn’t know if son 'read too much or if the books he read flipped him', adds that his family members are supporters of BJP MP Pratap Simha.

‘Ordinary smoke for sensationalism,’ says Speaker as police ‘detain 2’ who breached Parliament security

The 2 had jumped from visitors gallery onto members' benches of Lok Sabha & hurled 'gas-emitting' canisters. Meanwhile, 2 others were detained for protesting outside Transport Bhawan.

Pranab Mukherjee’s accent was mocked by elite Delhi. ‘Keep a tutor’, Indira Gandhi told him

In 'Pranab: My Father', Sharmistha Mukherjee recalls how the former President's thick Bengali accent became the butt of the jokes in Lutyens' Delhi.

Why Senthilkumar, DMK MP who made ‘gaumutra states’ remark, is ‘repeat offender’ in eyes of BJP

Tamil Nadu BJP calls Senthilkumar ‘repeat offender’, demands apology from MK Stalin over DMK MP referring to Hindi heartland as ‘gaumutra states’ during debate in Parliament.

Taking Kashmir to UN, 1948 ceasefire with Pakistan — Amit Shah lists ‘Nehru’s historic blunders’ in LS

During debate on 2 bills for Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah claimed Jawaharlal Nehru later told Sheikh Abdullah that these moves were a ‘mistake’ on India's part.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.