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Congress’ Guarav Gogoi, Manish Tewari to speak on no confidence

Congress MPs Gaurav Gogoi, Manish Tiwari, Deepender Singh Hooda, and Jothimani on Monday will present their argument in favour of the resolution seeking the removal of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, after they had accused the latter of "partisan behaviour" against the Opposition.

2026-03-09T08:39:12.218878+00:00 IST

Kerala: Fire breaks out at private factory in Thoothukudi

It is reported that smoke and flames suddenly began spreading from a section of the factory. Shocked by the incident, the workers present at the site immediately evacuated the premises.

2026-03-09T08:28:28.575476+00:00 IST

HP govt hosts farewell for outgoing Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla

Speaking to mediapersons after the farewell function, Sukhu said that Shukla remained closely connected with the state during his nearly three-year tenure and made efforts to understand the concerns of people across Himachal Pradesh.

2026-03-09T08:14:47.777180+00:00 IST

"90,000 people able to travel in last week": Aviation MInister

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Monday said that around 90,000 people have been able to travel from the Gulf region in the last week itself amid the escalating conflict, emphasising the key roles of various airlines

2026-03-09T08:08:56.794812+00:00 IST

TVK chief Vijay asked to appear before CBI for questioning into K

TVK Chief Vijay has been asked to appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for an enquiry into the Karur stampede case, sources said.

2026-03-09T08:07:54.183372+00:00 IST

14-year-old minor apprehended in Uttam Nagar case

The Delhi Police has shared an update regarding the arrest of seven more individuals and the apprehension of one minor who were wanted co-accused in the Uttam Nagar case.

2026-03-09T07:54:24.074052+00:00 IST

Iranian FM thanked India for docking IRIS Lavan at Kochi: EAM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that the Iranian leadership thanked India for letting them dock IRIS LAVAN at Kochi amid conflict in West Asia.

2026-03-09T07:38:03.282312+00:00 IST

West Bengal BJP requests ECI to conduct polls in single or two ph

Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal has requested the Election Commission of India to conduct the polls in a single or maximum two phases in the state, rather than conducting them in seven to eight phases over six weeks.

2026-03-09T07:29:10.835958+00:00 IST

Pune gas-based crematoriums temporarily clos

The gas-based crematorium furnaces operated by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) in Pune will be temporarily closed following directives from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. This decision comes as the ministry has prioritised propane and butane supplies for domestic LPG consumption due to a crisis in the Middle East.

2026-03-09T07:28:15.622087+00:00 IST

"Fuel prices are rising day by day:" Congress MP KC Venugopal

Congress MP K.C. Venugopal demanded a full-fledged discussion in Parliament on the evolving crisis in West Asia on Monday, asserting that a comprehensive debate on the "Western countries' crisis is needed.

2026-03-09T07:21:38.805335+00:00 IST

CM Dhami hails Uttarkhand budget ahead of Assembly session

The CM said, "The budget will be excellent, it will be good, and it will fulfil everyone's aspirations and hopes. This budget has been prepared with great effort, with input from numerous stakeholders and various groups, classes, and people working in various dimensions of society. Therefore, provisions have been made for all sections of society."

2026-03-09T07:01:05.240500+00:00 IST

Delhi HC stays adverse remarks against CBI in Excise Policy case

Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma passed the directions while hearing an appeal filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) challenging the discharge order. The court also issued notice to the other side, as none appeared on behalf of the respondents during the hearing.

2026-03-09T06:55:40.444000+00:00 IST

Excise Case: Delhi HC says it will stay remarks against CBI

The Delhi High Court on Monday said it will stay the remarks made against the investigating agency and officer in the discharge order in the Delhi Excise Policy case and directed the trial court to defer proceedings in the connected case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

2026-03-09T06:55:32.816247+00:00 IST

“Only interested in erupting anarchy”: JP Nadda

Union Minister JP Nadda on Monday condemned Opposition's sloganeering during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's remarks on West Asia Conflict, stating that the Opposition is only interested in "erupting anarchy" rather than having a debate.

2026-03-09T06:54:28.859228+00:00 IST

Kiren Rijiju to initiate discussion on no-confidence motion

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday will initiate the discussion on the resolution seeking the removal of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, after the Opposition had accused the latter of "partisan behaviour".

2026-03-09T06:43:24.235438+00:00 IST

BJD MP Sasmit Patra highlights session's significance,

On the second day of the budget session of Parliament, backing the No- Confidence Motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra on Monday remarked on the session's significance, stating, "This will be a very important session as it will also see the motion of removal against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla."

2026-03-09T06:42:27.474328+00:00 IST

BJP appoints Central Observers for RS polls

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin on Monday appointed Central Observers for the Rajya Sabha elections in Bihar, Haryana and Odisha.

2026-03-09T06:29:09.505488+00:00 IST

Manish Tewari warns small conflicts could trigger World War

MP Manish Tewari, in a post on X, wrote, "Small Wars put together have the potential of becoming World Wars. That is how World War -1 and World War -2 became World Wars.

2026-03-09T06:22:25.402016+00:00 IST

Kharge demands short duration discussion in RS on India's energy

The second phase of the Parliament Budget Session began with Congress President and Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge demanding the short duration discussion in the Rajya Sabha on India's energy security amid the West Asia Conflict.

2026-03-09T06:20:06.844937+00:00 IST

Kiren Rijiju slams Congress over motion against LS Speaker

Rijiju defended the Speaker, stating the motion was brought without "any reason" and solely to satisfy "one man's stubbornness". He added that the BJP is prepared to respond "thoroughly in the House" and predicted the motion's defeat.

2026-03-09T06:01:10.624538+00:00 IST

Jairam Ramesh recalls 2003 Iraq War resolution, extensive debate

In an X post, Ramesh attached two pictures from the 2003 discussions in the lower and upper houses, to emphasize his previous call for a full-fledged discussion in Parliament on the evolving situation in West Asia.

2026-03-09T05:37:18.326151+00:00 IST