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'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.

US Presidential Election 2024: Will Joe Biden be replaced? President refuses to step down

Many Democrats have called upon the party to urgently replace Biden after his disastrous performance in the first presidential debate. Biden has refused to step down and is planning an outreach program to reach out to his party members and the voters.

US Presidential Election 2024: Who is that perfect Democrat to replace Joe Biden?

After the first US Presidential Debate, many Democrats have called for Biden’s replacement on the ballot box. Biden’s replacement has the potential to upset the party’s political equations. The candidate who is being replaced will have to ensure that the party is able to retain its vote share and its support base remains intact.

Is Biden’s new Secret Service name ‘Amber Heard’? What has Bill Maher said?

Comedian Bill Maher lashed out at Biden after the first US Presidential debate and said that he had lost an opportunity to counter Trump’s lies. He added that the president had a new Secret Service name ‘Amber Heard’. He is one of the Democrats who has been vocal and called for Biden to be replaced on the ballot box.

More voters are convinced that Joe Biden should not be contesting the upcoming election after the first US Presidential debate; Democrats too are in a panic mode

A survey that was conducted after the first US Presidential Debate has revealed that a number of registered voters are of the opinion that Joe Biden should not contest the upcoming US Presidential Election in November. Many Democrats have voiced their concern and called for replacing him on the ballot.

No vision in President's address to Parliament: Mallikarjun Kharge

Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday said there was no vision or direction in the President's address to Parliament and attacked the ruling party for only giving slogans and not doing development works. Participating in the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address in the Rajya Sabha, Kharge said the President's speech has "ignored" the challenges faced by the country and has tried to hide the government's failure.

US presidential debate: Private call of top Democrats fuels more insider anger about Biden's performance

Top Democratic Party leaders express mounting concern over the lack of seriousness shown by Joe Biden's campaign and the Democratic National Committee regarding the impact of the president's poor debate performance. During a call with influential committee members, concerns were raised about being asked to ignore the gravity of the situation. Some party members are publicly and privately suggesting Biden should step aside for a younger replacement at the Democratic National Convention.

Government's script, full of lies: Opposition leaders on President's address to Parliament

Opposition leaders criticized the President's address to the joint sitting of Parliament, dismissing it as a government-scripted speech filled with lies. They accused the government of creating an "undeclared emergency" and attacking the Constitution under Modi's rule. President Droupadi Murmu's address highlighted the 1975 Emergency as a dark chapter but faced backlash for not addressing current issues like unemployment, inflation, and the crisis in Manipur.

Sunita Kejriwal attacks PM Modi following the Delhi CM's arrest, says 'dictator' should be destroyed

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal on Thursday launched a scathing attack against the centre led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi over her husband's arrest by CBI saying that she has always prayed for wisdom to everyone but now she has started praying that the dictators must be destroyed.

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.

'Issi Ke Liye Yaha Aaye Hain…': Chandrashekhar Azad loses cool at Treasury bench in Lok Sabha

Govt trying to do 'damage control': Congress on implementation of law to curb exam irregularities

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has defended the implementation of a law to prevent unfair means in competitive examinations, stating it is "damage control". The law, which aims to curb malpractices and irregularities in competitive exams, was operationalised on June 21, 2024, following protests over alleged irregularities in medical entrance exams. The law entails provisions for a maximum jail term of 10 years and a fine of up to Rs 1 crore for offenders.

Rahul Gandhi turns 54, celebrates birthday with Priyanka and Congress chief at party HQ

'Unilateral move': Opposition slams govt on Prerna Sthal inauguration

Opposition leaders disassociated themselves from the Vice-President's inauguration of the 'Prerna Sthal', where all India's founding leaders' statues will be displayed in the new Parliament building. They alleged that the statues were designed not to have Mahatma Gandhi and Dr Ambedkar statues near the Parliament meeting.

Minister Ramdas Athawale's advice to Congress president Kharge: 'Play the role of opposition'

Akhilesh resigns from Karhal assembly seat in UP after election from Kannauj in LS polls

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav resigned from his Karhal assembly seat after winning the Lok Sabha election from Kannauj. Vidhan Sabha Secretary Pradeep Kumar Dubey confirmed Yadav's resignation, along with Awadesh Prasad's, who won the Faizabad Lok Sabha seat. Prasad, previously an SP MLA from Milkipur, surprised by defeating BJP's Lallu Singh in Faizabad. With Yadav's resignation, the SP will need to nominate a new leader of opposition in the UP assembly.

Will continue as Bengal BJP chief for time being: Union minister Sukanta Majumdar

BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar dismissed rift speculations in West Bengal BJP unit over next party president. He highlighted BJP's lead over TMC in Kolkata during last Lok Sabha polls. He spoke at Bangla Bhavan in New Delhi. Shantanu Thakur was also mentioned as a Union Minister from West Bengal.

Mallikarjun Kharge receives invite for Modi's swearing-in ceremony; Check which opposition leaders are attending

Congress President and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge was called by BJP leader Pralhad Joshi late last night to invite him to the swearing-in ceremony of PM-designate Narendra Modi, sources informed.

PM Modi meets former President Ram Nath Kovind before staking claim to form government

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with former President Ram Nath Kovind in New Delhi before staking claim to form the government for a third consecutive term, He also met senior BJP leaders Lal Krishna Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi. He touched the Constitution with his forehead at the Parliament building. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed support at the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting, with an oath ceremony likely on June 9.

Naveen Patnaik seeks to boost morale of BJD leaders, assures them of leading from front

In a bid to uplift the spirits of the defeated party leaders, BJD president Naveen Patnaik reassured them of his unwavering leadership during a meeting held at his residence, Naveen Niwas, in Bhubaneswar. Despite losing power in Odisha after 24 years and failing to secure a majority in the state assembly as well as any Lok Sabha seats, Patnaik expressed his commitment to guiding the party forward.

LIVE: Special briefing by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge & Rahul Gandhi

NCP-SP appoints P C Chacko as working president

The Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SP) made significant leadership changes by appointing P C Chacko as its national working president on Saturday. Chacko, a long-time loyalist of Sharad Pawar, had joined the NCP in 2021 after leaving the Congress. Additionally, Rajiv Jha was appointed as the national general secretary in charge of office administration.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi writes to Prez Droupadi Murmu on Agnipath scheme, urges her to intervene

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday wrote to President Droupadi Murmu against the Agnipath scheme, alleging there is "discrimination" in the nature and extent of benefits given to the families of slain soldiers. Urging the president to intervene, Gandhi said an "exception is warranted in this case" as she is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of India and the issue affects national security.