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VP Jagdeep Dhankar slams P Chidambaram over 'part-timer' remark
Dhankar further said that "when informed minds knowingly lead you astray, we need to be on guard". "This morning, when I read a paper, an informed mind, who had been the Finance Minister of this country, a Parliamentarian for long and currently a member of the Rajya Sabha, stunned me," the VP said. Dhankar said that he took pride in the fact that the Parliament did "a great thing" by "unshackling us from the colonial legacy" and giving three laws that were of "epochal dimension".
'Congress ne sara desh loota...', Ramdas Athawale's poetic address in RS leaves parliamentarians in splits
New Delhi: MoS Social Justice and Empowerment, Ramdas Athawale's remarks during the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address on July 2 included a poetic touch. His poetic address in the Rajya Sabha left the parliamentarians in splits. Addres...
From RSS pracharak to Union Minister, former Haryana CM Khattar begins new innings
Manohar Lal Khattar, from an RSS worker to Haryana CM in 2014, replaced in 2024, has a political journey tied to RSS and BJP. He played a crucial role in breaking Jats' political dominance in Haryana.
73 women elected to Lok Sabha, lower than 2019
73 women won in the Lok Sabha elections, a slight dip from 78 in 2019. West Bengal leads with 11 female MPs. BJP fielded 69 women candidates, Congress 41. This election follows the women's reservation bill, yet to be implemented.
Govt in touch with India, US, Nepal to get MP murder case suspect: Bangladesh Home Minister
Bangladesh Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan claimed businessman Akhtaruzzaman Shahin as the key suspect in the murder of parliamentarian Anwarul Azim Anar. The ministry is collaborating with India and the US to bring Shahin to trial.
Businessman-friend Shahin key suspect in MP Anwarul Azim Anar's murder in Kolkata: Bangladesh home minister
Bangladesh Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan claimed that businessman Akhtaruzzaman Shahin is the key suspect in the murder of parliamentarian Anwarul Azim Anar and his ministry was working with India and the US to get and put him on trial for the alleged crime.
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Bangladesh MP murder: Police arrest butcher; takes his help to locate body parts
The West Bengal CID arrested a butcher in Bongaon for allegedly assisting in the murder and dismemberment of Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim Anar. The victim's body parts were found scattered, and the investigation revealed a murder plot involving multiple accomplices.
'Bangladesh MP Strangulated, cut into pieces, flesh segregated from bones': Police reveal gruesome details of alleged murder; one detained
The West Bengal Crime Investigation Department (CID) detained a suspect on Thursday evening in connection with the alleged murder of Bangladesh MP Anwarul Azim Anar. According to a PTI report, authorities suspect that the MP was "lured" into a flat in New Town by a woman and subsequently killed by contract killers.
"Main resign nahi karungi...": Swati Maliwal refuses to give up Rajya Sabha seat
Swati Maliwal stated that she would have willingly given up her Rajya Sabha seat if asked, but now, despite any pressure, she firmly asserted, "I will not resign." This interview follows assault allegations she made against a former aide of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, leading to the arrest of Bibhav Kumar and the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the case.
Pune's Shrirang Barne, five-time best parliamentarian, clears 10th exam at the age of 58
Shrirang Barne, a two-time Member of Parliament from Pune's Maval, overcame his 10th class exam failure to proudly declare himself as 'SSC pass' in his recent affidavit for the general elections. His educational achievement, kept private until now, marks a significant personal milestone in his political career and reflects his dedication to self-improvement.
Friction between judiciary, executive good for checks and balances: Ex-SC judge S K Kaul
Former Supreme Court judge Sanjay Kishan Kaul highlighted the importance of a little friction between the judiciary and the executive to maintain checks and balances in a democracy. Speaking at an event to confer the Sansad Ratna Awards on parliamentarians, Justice Kaul emphasized the role of the judiciary in ensuring checks and balances, especially in a democracy where governments often have less than 50% of the votes. The awards were given to parliamentarians and committees for their outstanding performance in the 17th Lok Sabha.
Ajit Pawar taunts Supriya Sule over best Parliamentarian award
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar taunted his cousin Supriya Sule, criticizing her for giving speeches and winning awards without solving issues. He promised development projects in Baramati and hinted at his wife running against Sule in the Lok Sabha election.
Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee had a soft spot for northeast: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Expressing gratitude towards Vajpayee for having a soft corner in his heart that led was reflected in the pro-NE policies during his tenure as Prime Minister, Sarma on Monday attended Susashan Divas celebration hosted by Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority at the Atal Udyan in Maligaon locality of Guwahati correlating with the 99th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna the Late Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Distilling Rs 353 crore is a big deal, indeed
Indian Taxation Service (I-T) officials have uncovered ₹353 crore in cash after raids at premises linked to Odisha MP Dhiraj Sahu. The cash, occupying 176 bags, is the largest-ever collected by a single action by any probe in the country. The latest cache is believed to be 'unaccounted' money from cash sales of country liquor made by the distillery and its associates.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till tomorrow; to meet again at 11 am
Earlier, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar reconstituted the panel of vice chairpersons on Monday, comprising eight members, in the presence of 50 per cent women parliamentarians.
Threat notices sent by Apple, not Access Now which is just a resource: Industry sources
The recent 'threat notifications' sent to iPhone users, including parliamentarians in India, warning of a state-sponsored attack on their devices were actually sent by Apple, not Access Now as previously suggested. The notifications were also sent to iPhone users in other countries.
Imran Khan dares Nawaz Sharif for a contest at 'whatever constituency' the latter chooses
Imran Khan, chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, has challenged former prime minister Nawaz Sharif to contest against him in any constituency of his choice in the upcoming elections. Khan stated that corruption cases against Sharif have already been closed and that the Pakistani people have changed and will not vote for such individuals.
DMK's Kanimozhi denounces Smriti Irani's remark on Global Hunger Index
DMK Parliamentarian Kanimozhi criticized Union Minister Smriti Irani for her comments on the Global Hunger Index, stating that it raised concerns about the government's ability to address malnutrition and related issues. Kanimozhi shared a video of Irani mocking the index on social media and expressed disappointment over her lack of understanding of its significance. Irani had questioned the methodology of the index, which ranked Pakistan higher than India, during a conference in Hyderabad.
India remains one of Russia's key partners in Asia: Russian Parliamentary Speaker Matviyenko
Russian Federation Chairwoman Valentina Matviyenko and Indian Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar discussed strengthening the strategic partnership in the legislative dimension during a meeting ahead of the 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit. Matviyenko expressed gratitude for the excellent organization of the summit and emphasized India's importance as a key partner for Russia in Asia.
Top Russian parliamentarian meets PM Modi and vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar at P20
Valentina Matvienko, the Speaker of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation, met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit in New Delhi. Matvienko also had brief discussions with other prominent figures from South Africa, the UAE, and Indonesia. She expressed gratitude to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for organizing the summit and emphasized the importance of the confidential political dialogue between Russia and India.
Urge parliamentarians to engage in meaningful and positive debates: LS Speaker Birla
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has called for meaningful and positive debates in parliament to fulfill the dreams and aspirations of the Indian people and make India a developed nation. Birla emphasised the importance of Parliament playing a significant role in making the country more capable and prosperous.
New house of Parliamentarians set for Shree Ganesh during special session
Parliament staff members have been trained on behaviour, work ethics and familiarisation of the new Parliament building. The security staff of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have been given commando training too. Their safari suits have been replaced with military style camouflage clothing.
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