Politics

Parliament: Oppn MPs chant ‘vote chor, gaddi chod’

The slogans started the second the proceedings began at 11 AM, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urged the Opposition MPs to maintain decorum and get back to their seats. He claimed that the protests are not in the interests of the Parliament or the country.

2025-12-02T06:12:27.420534+00:00 IST

Congress MP Hibi Eden says SIR exercise “violates rights"

According to the Congress MP, the process of conducting the SIR is aimed at "towards violating the fundamental rights of the people of Kerala" and an attempt to "disturb the process of free and fair elections," which will happen in 2026.

2025-12-02T06:08:50.167786+00:00 IST

"Will continue to protest to save democracy": Kharge

Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, MP Mallikarjun Kharge, amid ongoing opposition protests, said on Tuesday at Makar Dwar, "We will continue to protest to save democracy and against injustice."

2025-12-02T05:43:04.875012+00:00 IST

Parliament Winter Session: Opposition MPs stage protest over SIR

Opposition members, including MPs from the INDIA bloc, gathered outside the Makar Dwar of the Parliament ahead of the day's proceedings to express their discontent over the ongoing SIR exercise.

2025-12-02T05:24:01.592071+00:00 IST

“Turning into a dictatorship”: Priyanka Gandhi on Sanchar Saathi

"It's not just one thing. It is not just snooping on telephones. It is overall, they are turning this country into a dictatorship. You ask me everyday why Parliament is not functioning, it is because they are refusing to talk about anything. It is very easy to blame Opposition, but the fact is they are not allowing discussion on anything," Gandhi told reporters outside Parliament premises.

2025-12-02T05:19:12.750999+00:00 IST

Mallikarjun Kharge on National Herald Case

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday alleged political vendetta after a fresh FIR was filed against the Gandhi family in the 12-year-old National Herald case, claiming the PM Modi government and ED have "exhausted fresh smears" and resorted to "selective prosecutions and recycled allegations" to target opponents.

2025-12-02T05:09:30.206602+00:00 IST

“Why have symbolic meetings?”: Gaurav Gogoi to Centre

"For the second day in a row, the ruling party, the BJP, refuses to list the most important issue for opposition political parties on the agenda for parliamentary business today. Why is the BJP taking the Parliament for granted?" the Congress MP posted on X.

2025-12-02T04:59:48.290234+00:00 IST

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi moves adjournment motion seeking discuss

"At a time when faith in institutions is already strained, irregularities in voter lists raise serious questions about the commitment of authorities to uphold the democratic mandate," Gogoi wrote in his notice to the Lok Sabha Secretary-General.

2025-12-02T04:46:43.698680+00:00 IST

DK Shivakumar and Siddaramiah hold second breakfast meet

As Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah meets Deputy CM DK Shivakumar over breakfast amid a speculated power tussle, Home Minister G Parameshwara acknowledged the stir, saying people have different aspirations and they express them at the right time.

2025-12-02T04:40:50.841692+00:00 IST

Kerala BJP slams Pinarayi Vijayan over KIIFB ‘masala bonds’ case

While suggesting that the party is using the "hard-earned taxes" of Malayalees as the Communist Party of India (Marxist)'s party fund, he said that just like the Sabarimala alleged gold loot, this too has to be investigated thoroughly.

2025-12-02T04:08:54.448960+00:00 IST

Voting for Maharashtra local body elections underway

Voting for Maharashtra local body elections is underway, with the first phase of voting for hundreds of municipal councils and nagar panchayats beginning on Tuesday. These multi-phase elections are being conducted under a Supreme Court directive for local body elections to be completed by January 31, 2026.

2025-12-02T04:00:19.419706+00:00 IST

Congress MPs move adjournment motion in Lok Sabha seeking immedia

Congress MPs on Tuesday moved adjournment motions in the Lok Sabha demanding the immediate suspension of the allegedly "unplanned and rushed" Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, while also flagging the extreme pressure on Booth Level Officers (BLOs) that has reportedly led to multiple deaths.

2025-12-02T03:44:13.185577+00:00 IST

SIR stir to continue in Parliament, INDIA bloc to protest

Opposition MPs are set to continue their protest against the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll as the Parliament gears up for the second day of the Winter Session.

2025-12-02T03:28:52.993885+00:00 IST

World listens to PM as India shows strength: RSS Chief

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat said that India's global standing has risen because the country is now "displaying its strength where it needs to be displayed," adding that the world today listens to the Prime Minister of India as nations increasingly recognise the country's growing capabilities.

2025-12-02T03:28:18.997964+00:00 IST

MP Tiruchi Siva seeks discussion on need for electoral reforms

"I seek your consent, under Rule 267 of t he "rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the council of states to suspend Rules 15, 23, and 51, and any other business listed under any other rule in the List of Business- Revised or otherwise- for 2nd December, 2025, to discuss the following issue of urgent importance: "To discuss the need for electoral reforms to further strengthen the electoral processes in the country," MP Siva wrote in the notice to the RS Secretary-General.

2025-12-02T03:23:09.386241+00:00 IST

Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurates Saras Aajeevika Food Festival

Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Annapurna Devi was also present on this occasion.

2025-12-02T01:30:26.509971+00:00 IST

Gujarat CM graces felicitation event for Parsi religious leaders

The Chief Minister also affirmed that the Parsi community has embodied the Prime Minister's vision of 'Sauno Saath, Sauno Vikas, Sauno Vishwas, Sauno Prayas'.

2025-12-02T01:24:32.257655+00:00 IST

NCRTC invites bids for licensing of commercial spaces

The initiative aims to create people-friendly commercial zones that enhance commuter convenience while supporting sustainable station operations.

2025-12-02T00:56:06.085512+00:00 IST

Political vendetta against Rahul Gandhi: DK Shivakumar

Addressing reporters at Vidhana Soudha, Shivakumar said there were "limits to political harassment", asserting that the National Herald was a party asset and not the personal property of any Congress leader.

2025-12-02T00:44:49.558421+00:00 IST

Odisha Gov officially renames 'Raj Bhavan' as ‘Lok Bhavan’

Governor Kambhampati said that the new name reflects a commitment to building stronger public connection and participation, in line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2025-12-02T00:12:32.776058+00:00 IST

Red Fort terror attack: NIA raids eight sites in J-K, UP

The NIA said it is working in coordination with state police forces to trace and arrest every member of the terrorist module responsible for the suicide blast.

2025-12-01T23:20:48.915087+00:00 IST