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Poonch IAF convoy attack: Ex-Punjab CM Charanjit Channi faces backlash for 'BJP's stuntbaazi' remark

"These people make agreements with terrorists": BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad slams Charanjit Channi over his "stuntbaazi" remark

An Indian Air Force soldier was killed and four others injured in the terror attack in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday evening. Pointing out that the attack came amid the Lok Sabha elections, former CM Charanjit Singh Channi alleged on Sunday that it was "pre-planned" and such "stuntbaazi" is done to facilitate BJP's win in the polls.

Former wrestler Narsingh Yadav elected chairman of WFI's seven-member athletes' panel

Former Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Narsingh Pancham Yadav assumes the role of chairman of the Wrestling Federation of India's Athletes' Commission following elections mandated by the sport's governing body. Narsingh's appointment comes after a tumultuous period marked by controversies and suspensions within the federation, including his own doping ban.

54 MPs including ex-PM Manmohan Singh, 9 Union ministers retiring from Rajya Sabha

Seven Union ministers -- Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Minister Purshottam Rupala, Information Technology Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar, MoS External Affairs V Muraleedharan, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Minister Narayan Rane and MoS Information and Broadcasting L Murugan -- end their tenure in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

BJP announces six candidates from Punjab for LS Elections 2024; Three turncoats, one former diplomat

AAP's lone Lok Sabha MP Sushil Kumar Rinku, Punjab MLA join BJP

AAP's Lok Sabha member, Sushil Kumar Rinku, shifted to BJP with MLA Sheetal Angural due to AAP's failure in Punjab's development. He praised Modi and Shah, lauding BJP's Jalandhar initiatives, aiming for a better Jalandhar through this experiment.

Bihar: Retired Delhi top cop and former Congress MP cries foul over RJD claiming his seat

Senior Congress leader Nikhil Kumar on Friday accused ally RJD of breaching coalition ethics by allocating party tickets for constituencies where its partners had rightful claims. Expressing his expectation for a party ticket from Aurangabad, a constituency he secured for the Congress in 2004, Kumar claimed that if the alliance with the RJD came apart, "it would be a greater loss" for the regional ally.

UPA govt most corrupt regime India has ever seen: BJP MP Sushil Modi

Senior BJP leader in Rajya Sabha Sushil Modi on Saturday termed the previous UPA government as the most corrupt regime India has ever seen but the opposition hit back saying common people experience corruption everyday but the current government refuses to see it. Initiating a short duration discussion on 'White Paper on Indian Economy' in the Upper House, Modi attacked the Congress for economic mismanagement and scams during the 10 years of the UPA rule.

"Lalu Yadav authorised to take decision he wants": RJD's Manoj Jha amid political storm brewing in Bihar

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Manoj Jha said that Lalu Prasad Yadav has been authorized to make decisions regarding the possibility of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar joining the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The RJD held a positive meeting in Patna where all state and national issues were discussed. The ruling JD(U)-RJD-Congress alliance in Bihar is on the brink of collapse as there is a likelihood of Nitish Kumar crossing over to the NDA again. If Nitish crosses over, this would be the fourth time he would be switching sides.

What leaders are saying about Bihar's political developments

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's potential revival of ties with the NDA has sparked mixed responses. The media speculations are driven by some agenda, according to JD(U) Bihar unit chief Umesh Singh Kushwaha. The grand alliance government in Bihar may not remain intact after Kumar's statement on dynasty politics, says Hindustan Awam Morcha (Secular) leader Jitan Ram Manjhi.

Nitish Kumar's ties with INDIA bloc worsen, Sushil Modi hints at opening of doors for ex-ally

Former Bihar deputy chief minister and Rajya Sabha member Sushil Kumar Modi, who has been among the state leaders consulted by the BJP top brass, told reporters that doors are never closed permanently for anyone in politics. They open and close as per the necessity, he said, when asked about the party's earlier stand that its doors were closed for Kumar forever after he snapped ties with the BJP in August 2022.

Lalan Singh stepping down part of game, lot more to come, says BJP MP Sushil Modi on JD(U) rejig

"He held all the reins (of the party) earlier and has returned to the top post in the party. Nitish Kumar was under the impression that the (Opposition) INDIA Bloc would make him the convenor or the party's face for PM. However, all doors to his return to the NDA are closed," the former deputy CM added.

Elections to three Rajya Sabha seats from Delhi, one from Sikkim on January 19

In a statement, the EC said the election to fill up the four vacancies will be held on January 19 (Friday). The nomination process will start on January 2 with the issuance of notification and January 9 will be the last date to file papers.

Demand in RS for SEBI-like regulator for social media platforms to check deepfakes

BJP MP Sushil Kumar Modi has called for a SEBI-like regulatory body to curb the rise of deepfakes and synthetic videos on social media platforms. He argued that these videos threaten democracy and women are soft targets. Modi also called for social media companies to detect, remove, strengthen reporting, and raise public awareness about these new threats.

JD(U) cancelled Nitish Kumar's rally in UP as it was going to be flop show: BJP

The BJP rejected JD(U)'s claim that Uttar Pradesh authorities denied permission for Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's rally, asserting that the JD(U) canceled it due to an anticipated "flop show" in a BJP stronghold. Former Bihar Deputy CM, Sushil Kumar Modi, challenged JD(U) to produce the alleged application, refuting claims of denial by local authorities.

BJP leader Sushil Modi challenges Nitish Kumar to fight against PM Modi in Varanasi

BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi criticized Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, referring to him as a "fused bulb" and challenging him to contest the Lok Sabha election against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi. Modi dismissed Nitish Kumar's impact beyond Bihar and questioned the credibility of his rally in Varanasi.

Suspension of MPs Raghav Chadha, Sanjay Singh should be revoked: AAP's Sushil Kumar Rinku

Aam Aadmi Party MP Sushil Kumar Rinku has called for the suspension of party MPs Raghav Chadha and Sanjay Singh from the Rajya Sabha to be revoked. Rinku stated that as elected representatives, Chadha and Singh deserve respect and that all opposition parties have demanded their suspension to be lifted. Rinku himself was suspended in the previous session but will be attending the current session.

Suspended MPs will not be able to attend meetings of parliamentary panels

Four MPs - Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and Sushil Kumar Rinku from Lok Sabha, and Sanjay Singh and Raghav Chadha from Rajya Sabha- have been suspended over their conduct in the House.

AAP MP Sushil Kumar Rinku comes to Parliament in chains to protest his suspension

AAP MP Sushil Kumar Rinku on Friday came to the Parliament complex in chains to protest against his suspension from Lok Sabha and that of his party colleagues Sanjay Singh and Raghav Chadha from Rajya Sabha. "Democracy in the country is in danger today. The central government has tied all the four pillars of democracy with chains of slavery," Rinku told PTI.

Rajasthan Heritage mayor suspended following husband's arrest in bribery case

The mayor's husband Sushil Gurjar and two middlemen, Narayan Singh and Anil Dubey, were arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau on Friday night for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 2 lakh in lieu of issuing a land lease. Later, a search at Gurjar's home led to the recovery of Rs 40 lakh in cash and the file of the lease. Similarly, Rs 8 lakh cash was recovered from Narayan Singh's house.

"Feel proud", says Raghav Chadha on privilege notice moved against him by BJP

"Many big leaders have received the privilege motion notice in the past. Leaders like Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Indira Gandhi and Dr Manmohan Singh have received this notice. So I feel proud to have joined this list of leaders. I am in this august company now," Chadha said while speaking to ANI.

Sushil Modi mocks opposition meeting called by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in Patna on June 23

Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar will be called to Delhi if required, says Congress central observer Shinde

Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar, both of whom are seen as front-runners for the post of Karnataka Chief Minister, will be called to Delhi for consultations, if required, according to central observer Sushil Kumar Shinde. Observers along with Congress leaders Randeep Singh Surjewala and K C Venugopal will go to Delhi to present their report based on feedback received at the Congress Legislative Party meeting; only party president Mallikarjun Kharge can reveal it. The Karnataka Congress Legislature Party unanimously passed a resolution authorizing Kharge to choose the new Chief Minister of the State.