With the monsoon session of Parliament having witnessed continuous disruptions by opposition over their demands, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Saturday that he made constant efforts to urge and convince Congress and other opposition parties to allow discussion in bot
Strong opposition voices emerged after Union Home Minister Amit Shah tabled three Bills in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday to allow the removal of prime ministers, chief ministers and ministers held in custody for 30 days on serious criminal charges.
UN Women warns that Afghan women face worsening restrictions, risking exclusion from public life. Dozens of UN female staff were threatened in May, while women activists urge the Islamic Emirate to allow education and work opportunities. Many women struggle to earn livelihoods under ongoing
Citing precedents from 1981, 1995 and 2005, Gogoi argued that such discussions have taken place in the past, contrary to the government's recent claims. He asserted that the refusal to allow debate reflects the government's discomfort and fear of transparency in electoral reforms.
Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju urged the Opposition to allow an uninterrupted discussion on Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha, emphasising the importance of a constructive debate on the issue of national security.
New Delhi [India], July 25: In a major step towards creating egalitarian access to quality engineering education in India, tech billionaire and seasoned venture capitalist Prasanna Sankar announced a scholarship potentially worth up to ₹11 lakh for students enrolling in the Scaler Scho
Adventure lovers will now have more places to visit in Sikkim with the state government deciding to open two more places - Doklam and Cho La - in the first week of September this year after central government's nod to allow civilians to visit identified battlefield locations along India's
A bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran agreed to examine whether BS-VI compliant vehicles should have an end-of-life period of 15 years for petrol vehicles and 10 years for diesel vehicles in the NCR.
The Supreme Court of India has granted bail to Suraj Chokhani, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in March 2024 in the Mahadev Betting App money laundering case. The apex court took note of his prolonged custody, the right to a speedy trial under Article 21, and absence of trial commenc
Trade union representatives, including the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI), raised concerns about confusion among small traders regarding GST notices, which often include loan amounts and personal transactions. They urged the government to allow traders to d
Union Minister Chirag Paswan defended the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, stating that the government is fully prepared to address concerns and provide all necessary clarifications. He urged the Opposition to allow Parliament to function and engage in co
The second day of the Bihar state assembly had the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress, and left parties protesting on the steps of the assembly, holding placards and raising slogans against the alleged "vote theft" in the state. Reportedly, a backdoor had to be opened for the other MLAs to