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Rahul Gandhi, whose membership was restored following a Supreme Court direction, will open the discussion on the no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha today
Updated : Aug 08, 2023

No-confidence motion against PM Modi: Rahul Gandhi likely to open debate in Lok Sabha today

PM Modi will face his second no-confidence motion in Parliament on Tuesday, which would be the first in his second term as PM

Minister Reddy further explained that important habitats of these animals have also been declared as Protected Areas.
Updated : Aug 07, 2023

Cow won't be declared as national animal: Govt tells Parliament

This announcement came in response to a question raised by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member of Parliament, Bhagirath Choudhary. 

India has openly told China that until there is peace in border areas, the bilateral ties cannot progress.
Updated : Aug 07, 2023

'Earlier, we were at a great disadvantage but…': Jaishankar slams Opposition over China dispute criticism

For the past three years, India and China are locked in a confrontation at certain friction points located in eastern Ladakh.

NewsClick row: BJP slams Rahul Gandhi, Congress for defending news portal in 2021 after ED raids
Updated : Aug 07, 2023

‘Close the Congress shop’: BJP tears into Rahul Gandhi over NYT report on NewsClick

Congress-NewsClick row: The ruling BJP also accused the Congress of defending NewsClick during an investigation by the Enforcement Directorate back in 2021.

Rahul Gandhi to deliver a speech in Lok Sabha during no-confidence motion debate after getting reinstated as MP
Updated : Aug 07, 2023

Rahul Gandhi to deliver a speech in Lok Sabha during no-confidence motion debate after getting reinstated as MP

The restoration of his membership comes in the wake of the Supreme Court's suspension of his conviction in a defamation case.

On Friday, the Supreme Court last stayed the conviction, making ready for the rebuilding of his Lok Sabha membership
Updated : Aug 07, 2023

Rahul Gandhi replaces Twitter bio from 'Dis'Qualified MP' to ‘Member of Parliament’

His status as the MP from Kerala's Wayanad was restored on Monday after the Lok Sabha secretariat issued a notification in the wake of the Supreme Court staying on Friday his conviction in a defamation case

On July 26, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla admitted the No-Confidence Motion moved by Opposition parties against the BJP-led government.
Updated : Aug 07, 2023

What to expect in the No Confidence Motion in Lok Sabha slated for August 8

The no-confidence motion moved against the Narendra Modi-led government will be the 28th motion ever in Lok Sabha. In the past, all motions were either defeated or remained inconclusive.

The External Affairs Minister also said that the government is looking to conclude the coastal shipping agreement with Myanmar this year
Updated : Aug 07, 2023

Rail link between Bhutan and Assam on course, Myanmar Trilateral highway a big challenge: Dr S Jaishankar  

Dr Jaishankar said Bhutan is keen to open up more places for tourists and that the rail link is advantageous for Assam as well. 

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
Updated : Aug 07, 2023

Rahul Gandhi reinstated as Lok Sabha MP after SC stays conviction in 'Modi' surname remark case

Rahul Gandhi was disqualified from the Lok Sabha in March this year.

Manipur’s NDA coalition member withdraws support from Biren Singh government
Updated : Aug 07, 2023

Manipur’s NDA coalition member withdraws support from Biren Singh government

Tongmang Haokip, the President of KPA, conveyed this decision in a letter addressed to Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey.

Mallikarjun Kharge responds to PM Modi's 'quit India' jibe
Updated : Aug 07, 2023

‘Your govt is making brothers fight’: Mallikarjun Kharge responds to PM Modi’s ‘quit India’ jibe

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said, "Instead of solving the problems, the Prime Minister finds a new inauguration program for himself every day. Do politics in government events - attack the opposition," in response to PM Modi's 'quit India' jibe.

Delhi BJP leader Kapil Mishra
Updated : Aug 05, 2023

Kapil Mishra appointed as vice-president of BJP's Delhi unit

Kapil Mishra, who was formerly in the Aam Aadmi Party, joined the BJP in 2019, along with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) women's wing chief Richa Pandey. 

Republican Presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy criticised for his Hindu beliefs by conservative
Updated : Aug 04, 2023

‘Our God will not be mocked’: GOP presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy faces backlash from conservative for his Hindu beliefs

Anti-choice activist Abby Johnson, said in a conservative Christian programme that Ramaswamy is charismatic and says the right things but he is not the right guy because he is a Hindu. 

Delhi liquor policy scam case: SC denies interim bail to Manish Sisodia
Updated : Aug 04, 2023

Delhi liquor policy scam case: SC denies interim bail to Manish Sisodia

Sisodia had sought interim bail on the grounds of his wife's deteriorating health condition

'Modi surname' case: SC puts Rahul Gandhi's defamation conviction on hold
Updated : Aug 04, 2023

'Modi surname' defamation case: SC puts Rahul Gandhi's conviction on hold

'There is no doubt that utterances are not in good taste, person in public life is expected to exercise caution while making public speeches,' says SC

Nuh violence: Haryana govt has suspended internet till August 5
Updated : Aug 04, 2023

Nuh violence: SP Singla transferred, IPS Bijarniya appointed; 3 influencers booked; top points

Haryana clashes: The police is scrutinising close to 2,300 videos from July 31 that could have possibly triggered the communal flare-ups in the state, leading to the death of six people including two home guards and a cleric.

Haryana violence: 'Agree that everyone can't be protected but...,' Mamata reacts to Khattar's remark
Updated : Aug 02, 2023

Haryana violence: 'Agree that everyone can't be protected but...,' Mamata reacts to Khattar's remark

Bengal CM criticised the BJP government in Haryana, asserting that while minimal issues in West Bengal lead to the dispatch of teams, the same urgency is not shown when similar incidents happen in their state

Violence broke out in Manipur around three months ago after a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ was organised in the hill districts to protest against the Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status
Updated : Aug 02, 2023

Manipur crisis: INDIA MPs write scathing letter to President Murmu, express concern over people 'living in a state of permanent fear and insecurity'

Manipur violence: The Opposition MPs further claimed that around 60,000 people have been displaced and are living in relief camps in dire conditions, especially women and children.  

Sharad Pawar shares stage with PM Modi at Pune event, says 'Shivaji didn’t snatch anyone's land'
Updated : Aug 01, 2023

Sharad Pawar shares stage with PM Modi at Pune event, says 'Shivaji didn’t snatch anyone's land'

At the event, Sharad Pawar gave a speech in which he took an indirect dig at PM Modi by saying 'Shivaji Maharaj never snatched anyone's land'

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Updated : Aug 01, 2023

Parliament likely to discuss no-confidence motion against Modi govt from August 8 to 10

On July 26, Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla had admitted a no-confidence motion moved by Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi against the Narendra Modi government

"It is Modi who is planning to quit... This is the reason why he is visiting so many countries. He is looking for a place where he can cool his heels and enjoy pizzas, momos and chow mein," he said
Updated : Jul 31, 2023

PM Narendra Modi will settle abroad after losing Lok Sabha elections: Lalu Prasad Yadav makes sensational claim

When asked for his thoughts on Modi's "Quit India" joke from a few days prior, when the PM had accused opposition parties that have joined the new alliance "INDIA" of corruption, nepotism, and appeasement politics, Prasad made this comment