Politics

"No stay has been imposed:" AAP MP Sanjay Singh

AAP MP Sanjay Singh on Monday denied that the Delhi High Court had imposed a stay on the adverse remarks made against the CBI in the excise policy case, asserting that the agency failed to secure an overall judgement in its favour, labelling it a setback for the investigation agency.

2026-03-09T08:29:17.680658+00:00 IST

"Reading statement without questions unfair to MPs": Tharoor

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday criticised the Centre over External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's parliamentary statement on the West Asia conflict, demanding a discussion on the issue.

2026-03-09T08:28:29.871594+00:00 IST

K Suresh to move no-confidence motion against LS Speaker Om Birla

As the second phase of the Budget Session commenced today, K Suresh, one of the three Congress MPs scheduled to move a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, accused the latter of being "biased" and not allowing opposition to speak in the House.

2026-03-09T07:57:24.135303+00:00 IST

Manickam Tagore accuses LS Speaker of supressing opposition

The second phase of the Parliament's Budget Session opened today with Congress MPs scheduled to move a resolution seeking the removal of the Lok Sabha Speaker.

2026-03-09T06:41:43.076871+00:00 IST

INDIA bloc MPs protest against Centre over West Asia conflict

INDIA bloc MPs on Monday protested at the Makar Dwar of Parliament, raising slogans against the Centre over the West Asia conflict.

2026-03-09T06:34:15.109270+00:00 IST

"Keen to hear what he will say:" Priyanka Gandhi

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday reacted to the announcement of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's statement on the West Asia crisis, stating she is "keen to hear" the minister's position on this matter.

2026-03-09T06:00:44.065906+00:00 IST

Kharge seeks discussion on India's energy security

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday moved a notice seeking a short-duration discussion on "emerging challenges for India's energy security."

2026-03-09T05:53:17.690107+00:00 IST

INDIA bloc leaders discuss floor strategy

INDIA bloc leaders held a meeting on Monday to discuss the floor strategy for the second phase of the Budget Session of the Parliament.

2026-03-09T05:43:35.568867+00:00 IST

LoP Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge arrive at Parliament

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, along with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, arrived at the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) office on Monday for a meeting of party MPs.

2026-03-09T05:29:46.291342+00:00 IST

Sanjay Raut criticises LS Speaker Om Birla

Backing the No Confidence Motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday lashed out at the Centre and accused the ruling party of "unwillingness to accept the opposition."

2026-03-09T05:08:53.784611+00:00 IST

MP Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP's foreign policy handling

Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav slammed the BJP for its management of foreign policy ahead of the INDIA bloc floor leaders' meeting on Monday.

2026-03-09T05:07:22.218424+00:00 IST

"Parliament isn't for suppressing debate": Mallu Ravi

Congress MP Mallu Ravi, one of the three MPs bringing in the No Confidence Motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, said that the Parliament is "not for suppressing debate."

2026-03-09T04:32:46.095855+00:00 IST

Congress MPs move suspension of business notice in RS, LS

Congress MPs Manish Tewari and Randeep Surjewala have moved seperate motion of suspension of business in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, respectively to discuss the escalating conflict in West Asia and India's energy security.

2026-03-09T04:32:04.306954+00:00 IST

Budget Session: KC Venugopal seeks discussion on energy security

The Congress MP emphasised that the escalating tensions in West Asia pose immediate challenges to India's energy supply chains, autonomy and citizen safety.

2026-03-09T04:31:36.556083+00:00 IST

Maharashtra Congress MLA Vijay Wadettiwar criticises State Budget

Maharashtra Congress MLA Vijay Wadettiwar on Monday slammed the Mahayuti government over the state budget, calling the farmer loan waiver scheme a "pretence."

2026-03-09T04:05:06.871040+00:00 IST

DMK's 12th state conference to be held in Tiruchirappalli today

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)'s State Conference will be held on Monday in Tiruchirappalli across an area of about 200 acres at Siruganur on the Tiruchirappalli-Chennai National Highway.

2026-03-09T03:56:11.433991+00:00 IST

"Their existence is in danger": Dilip Ghosh slams opposition over

These remarks were made following the formal submission of a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, which has been signed by 118 MPs.

2026-03-09T03:55:20.016684+00:00 IST

"Should have joined earlier": Tej Pratap Yadav welcomes Nishant K

The development comes amid a major political transition in Bihar, with Nitish Kumar having filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha earlier this week, signalling the end of his long tenure as the state's Chief Minister.

2026-03-09T03:22:47.391330+00:00 IST

Tagore seeks parliamentary discussion on conflict in West Asia

Congress MP Manickam Tagore B on Monday criticised the Centre for scheduling a parliamentary statement by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the conflict in West Asia, rather than a discussion in the Lok Sabha.

2026-03-09T03:14:15.374673+00:00 IST

"Motion directed against misuse of power:" Arvind Sawant

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Arvind Sawant has asserted that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla cannot rise above the Constitution. Discussing the opposition's move to bring a no-confidence motion against him, Sawant stated that the motion of no-confidence is directed against the alleged misuse of power by the Speaker.

2026-03-09T02:49:53.921549+00:00 IST

IUML MP to back no-confidence motion against LS Speaker Om Birla

Speaking to ANI, Basheer said, "Tomorrow we are starting the second part of the Budget Session. The first agenda item is the No-Confidence Motion against the Speaker. We will take it very seriously. We have discussed that. Injustice has been done to the Opposition parties in the last session. We will bring all these things to notice in the House."

2026-03-09T02:46:24.062808+00:00 IST