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Chandrababu Naidu meets PM Modi, seeks Central govt's support for Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to seek support for the state's development. Naidu requested enhanced assistance if special category status cannot be granted. During his two-day visit to Delhi, he also discussed state-specific issues with Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Piyush Goyal.
Puducherry: Ruling coalition MLAs knock at Delhi's doors against AINRC-BJP govt
A political crisis is brewing in the union territory of the ruling AINRC-BJP coalition in Tamil Nadu, with saffron party MLAs expressing dissatisfaction with the government over issues such as corruption. They have called on the national leadership to set things right before they worsen. The local BJP unit is also facing tensions, with calls for replacing the incumbent UT head due to the party nominee's loss in the recent Lok Sabha elections.
NCP-SP approaches ECI to register party to accept funds before Maharashtra polls
Nationalist Congress Party - Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SP) is learnt to have moved the Election Commission of India ahead of the assembly polls in Maharashtra, seeking to register itself as a distinct political party under the Representation of the People Act, 1951 so that it can accept donations ahead of elections.
'Worthy homecoming': BRS leader K Keshava Rao returns to Congress fold
Former APCC president, K Keshava Rao, reenters Congress in a 'worthy homecoming', lauded by party leaders. With Rahul Gandhi's support, his return signifies a crucial development for Congress in Telangana. The event underscores Rao's political realignment, poised to strengthen the party with his extensive experience.
PM Modi on misuse of ED, CBI: Congress exposing AAP is fine, agency investigating Kejriwal is not?
In his Rajya Sabha address in response to the Motion of Thanks to the President's address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) actions against the opposition during the 2024 e...
INDIA bloc parties walk out of Rajya Sabha during PM Modi's speech
During PM Modi's speech in Rajya Sabha, LoP Kharge was denied the opportunity to speak, leading to a walkout by Congress-led bloc parties. Chairman Dhankhar condemned the walkout, calling it an insult to the Constitution. Modi reiterated his duty to be accountable for his government's performance.
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Student outfits of some INDIA bloc parties protest at Jantar Mantar, plan march to Parliament
Student outfits from various Indian bloc parties, including AISA, SFI, AISF, Samajwadi Chhatra Sabha, and NSUI, gathered at Jantar Mantar to protest alleged irregularities in exams conducted by the National Testing Agency. They demand the scrapping of NTA, Education Minister's resignation, and decentralization of entrance tests.
BJP-led Centre incompetent to conduct NEET, says DMK's Annadurai
Reiterating its opposition to the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), the DMK has criticized the BJP-led central government, calling it incompetent in handling the exam's scale. DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai emphasized the party's stance against NEET, citing its adverse impact on social justice and disadvantaged communities. Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured that the government is seriously addressing NEET-related issues. Allegations of paper leaks have led to significant opposition criticism, with Rahul Gandhi labeling NEET as biased towards rich students. The recent NEET UG exam saw an unprecedented number of perfect scores, sparking protests.
Abhay Mudra: The story behind Congress's choice of hand symbol
The party's current election symbol was used by Indira Gandhi for the first time when she split from the Congress (R) faction following 1977 elections and created the new Congress (I). Based on popular but unconfirmed accounts, an interesting story lies behind how Indira got to choose the symbol.
"Never in history, there has been such disregard...": RS chairman Dhankar to Kharge amid disruption
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar sternly addressed Leader of Opposition in the House, Mallikarjun Kharge, asserting that Kharge could not continuously "rundown the chair." Dhankhar noted a recurring disregard for the chair from Kharge’s side. This exchange occurred during a debate on the motion of thanks to President Droupadi Murmu's address.
"Ours is not a political alliance, it is a time-tested friendship": PM Modi on meeting with Shiv Sena MPs
The Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)-Ajit Pawar MPs congratulated Narendra Modi on taking the oath as Prime Minister for a third consecutive term following the Lok Sabha polls. Taking to 'X', PM Modi wrote, "Had a great meeting with Shiv Sena MPs. Ours is not a political alliance--it is a time-tested friendship, bound together by common ideals and a shared vision for India's development."
NDA parliamentary party meeting on Tuesday, PM Modi likely to speak
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) parliamentary party meeting on Tuesday, in what will be his first speech to the MPs of the ruling bloc during the first session of Parliament since he assumed office for a third term. Though Modi in the past has addressed the NDA MPs on a few occasions, especially when he was elected as their leader ahead of all his three terms, he generally speaks at the meetings of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs during sessions.
Every political party in Bihar wants a piece of Kushwahas
The Kushwaha community in Bihar, comprising 4.2% of the state population, is being targeted by both the ruling coalition and opposition parties ahead of the assembly election. The JDU has nominated Bhagwan Singh Kushwaha for the MLC seat, which was promised to the Rashtriya Lok Morcha. The BJP is willing to send Kushwaha to the Rajya Sabha, as there are two vacancies in Bihar.
Aam Aadmi Party MPs to boycott President Murmu's address in Parliament
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been sent to three days' Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) remand by the Rouse Avenue Court in the Delhi Excise Policy case. Following this development, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced that its Members of Parliament would boycott President Droupadi Murmu's address to the joint sitting of Parliament on Thursday.
18th Lok Sabha: Many parties choose younger members as floor leaders
TDP, the second-largest party in the ruling alliance with 16 MPs in the Lok Sabha, has appointed 40-year-old Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, a secondterm MP, as its floor leader. Devarayalu, an educationist by profession, represented YSRCP in the previous Lok Sabha. He joined TDP before LS polls.
Centre using CBI to frame Kejriwal, has discriminated the most against Delhi govt: Akhikesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav visited Delhi Cabinet Minister Atishi at LNJP Hospital, expressing concern for her health amid her hunger strike for Delhi's water supply. Yadav criticized the BJP-led Centre, alleging increased challenges for chief ministers and accusing the CBI of targeting opposition figures. He praised Atishi's courage in fighting for Delhi's issues, highlighting her efforts despite obstacles. Atishi, admitted to ICU after her hunger strike, was stable. Her strike, demanding water solutions, ended with hospitalization.
Third Eye: Party offices shift, yoga struggles, and RaGa's farewell
The electoral meltdown of BJD, AIADMK, and YSRCP has led to the risk of losing their party offices in Parliament House. TDP and JDU, with their BJP allies, qualify for prime office slots. Top Maharashtra politicians participated in the International Yoga Day event in Mumbai, but faced difficulties in basic postures. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sent a goodbye letter to the people of Wayanad, praising his sister Priyanka Gandhi's victory and expressing confidence in her performance as MP.
BJP leaders link development funding with party poll success
After winning 25 of the 26 Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat, BJP leaders in Gandhinagar are becoming more aggressive. The Vadodara BJP president emphasized not spending development funds in areas where the party lacks support, while Junagarh MP Rajesh Chudasma vowed to take action against those who opposed him during elections.
TDP minister Vasamshetty Subhash changes name of YSR insurance scheme soon after assuming charge
Telugu Desam Party MLA Vasamshetty Subhash assumed charge as State Minister for Labour and Insurance Medical Services. He renamed the YSR insurance scheme to Chandranna Bima Yojana, citing neglect of worker welfare by the previous government. He highlighted the diversion of funds and neglect of ESI hospitals and vowed to eradicate child labor.
No change in BJP's Maharashtra leadership and government, party makes it clear
Fadnavis accompanied Goyal when he was talking with reporters after a meeting at BJP headquarters over Maharashtra assembly polls. BJP is exploring the option of declaring candidates for Maharashtra, Haryana and Jharkhand polls, scheduled to be held later this year, before election panel announces dates, sources said.
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