Politics

Budget to Feature ‘Major Economic & Social Decisions’: President Murmu Addresses Parliament

27 Jun 2024 13:02 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu congratulated the newly-elected members of the 18th Lok Sabha on Thursday, expressing her confidence that they would prioritize the nation in their duties. In her address to the joint session of Parliament, President Murmu stated, “I congratulate all the newly-elected members of the 18th Lok Sabha. You

AAP MPs to boycott President Murmu’s address to Parliament

27 Jun 2024 10:27 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s three-day CBI remand in the Delhi Excise Policy case prompted the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to announce that its MPs would boycott President Droupadi Murmu’s upcoming address to Parliament. This marks the first such address under the third National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government. Following the

LK Advani Hospitalized, Stable and Under Observation at AIIMS

27 Jun 2024 09:43 AM IST

Former Deputy Prime Minister of India, LK Advani, has been hospitalized at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi, the hospital confirmed in a statement. Though the hospital did not provide further details about the 96-year-old BJP leader’s condition, sources indicate he was admitted late Wednesday

Sunita Kejriwal Slams Husband’s CBI Arrest: ‘This is dictatorship, Emergency’

26 Jun 2024 18:26 PM IST

On the day Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla condemned the 1975 Emergency, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s wife, Sunita Kejriwal, criticized the government, alleging a concerted effort to keep her husband in jail, likening it to “dictatorship” and “Emergency.” “Arvind Kejriwal was granted bail on June 20. Immediately, the ED

Bihar MP Pappu Yadav Dons ‘Re-NEET’ T-Shirt While Taking Oath in Lok Sabha; Slams BJP’s Kiren Rijiju

26 Jun 2024 14:11 PM IST

Independent Bihar MP Rajesh Ranjan, also known as Pappu Yadav, wore a T-shirt with the hashtag “#RENEET” while taking his oath in the Lok Sabha on June 25. He criticized the BJP-led central government over the NEET-UG exam controversy, questioning why no re-examination has been scheduled after the exams were

Delhi Excise Policy Case: Kejriwal withdraws Plea from SC, to file fresh

26 Jun 2024 13:21 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday withdrew his plea challenging the Delhi High Court’s June 21 order, which granted an interim stay on his regular bail in the Delhi excise policy case being investigated by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED). Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Kejriwal, announced plans

Rahul Gandhi Congratulates Om Birla, Emphasizes Opposition Role in Defending Constitution

26 Jun 2024 13:15 PM IST

In his inaugural address as Leader of the Opposition in the 18th Lok Sabha, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi extended congratulations to BJP’s Om Birla for his re-election as Lok Sabha Speaker. Gandhi emphasized the Speaker’s role as the ultimate adjudicator of the people’s voice, noting that this time, the opposition

Lok Sabha Speaker: Akhilesh Yadav Hopes MP Suspensions Won’t Repeat

26 Jun 2024 12:44 PM IST

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav congratulated Om Birla on his election as the Lok Sabha Speaker on Wednesday, expressing hopes for impartiality and respect towards all parties in the House. In his congratulatory message, Akhilesh Yadav emphasized the importance of non-discriminatory practices and the need for equal opportunities for opposition

Kejriwal Taken for Tea Due to Sugar Level Drop in Court Following Arrest By CBI

26 Jun 2024 12:41 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was brought out of the courtroom when his blood sugar dropped, and he was provided with tea and biscuits in the Ahlmad room. Earlier in the day, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) formally arrested Arvind Kejriwal, who also serves as the AAP national convenor,

PM Modi Praises Om Birla’s Second Term as Speaker For 18th Lok Sabha

26 Jun 2024 12:26 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Om Birla on his re-election as the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha, highlighting the significance of his tenure during this auspicious period. Modi praised Birla’s leadership in the previous term, considering it a landmark in parliamentary history. “Respected Speaker, it is indeed fortunate for

Rahul Gandhi To Take Charge in Lok Sabha as Opposition Leader

26 Jun 2024 11:17 AM IST

The Lok Sabha is finally getting a Leader of the Opposition (LoP) after ten years. Rahul Gandhi from the Congress party will now lead the opposition in the lower house of Parliament. This decision came after a meeting of the INDIA bloc leaders at Mallikarjun Kharge’s home in Delhi on

Lok Sabha Speaker’s Post: Om Birla vs K Suresh Battle Today

26 Jun 2024 09:45 AM IST

Today marks a significant day for the 18th Lok Sabha as the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the INDI Alliance vie for the Speaker’s post, one of the most important roles in a parliamentary democracy. The election, which will be held today, pits the NDA’s nominee Om Birla, a