The DMK condemned Amit Shah for defaming Ambedkar and criticized the BJP's parliamentary conduct. The party urged its members to strive for over 200 seats in the 2026 Assembly elections. They also demanded the release of Tamil Nadu fishermen from Sri Lanka, adequate cyclone relief funds, and opposed the 'One Nation One Election' proposal and tungsten mining rights.

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary confirmed that the NDA will contest the upcoming 2025 assembly polls under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This announcement dispels speculation arising from Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent ambiguous remarks about the NDA's leadership choice for the Bihar elections.

BAREILLY: A court here has summoned Congress MP and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to appear before it on January 7 for his remarks related to the Economic Survey during the Lok Sabha polls. District and Sessions Judge Sudhir Kumar on Saturday issued notice to Gandhi. The summons are related to a plea filed by Pankaj Pathak, Mandal president of the All India Hindu Mahasangh outfit. Pathak had initially approached the MLA-MP Court/CJM Court in August, requesting the registration of a case agai

In the February run-up of Delhi Assembly elections, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal announced the Dr Ambedkar Samman Scholarship to support Dalit students pursuing higher education. The scholarship launched on Saturday, December 21, promises to provide full financial support including fees, travelling allowance, and accommodation for Dalit students from Delhi who secure admission Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top S

LONDON, Dec 22: The year earmarked for general elections in both India and the UK was destined to throw up many new scenarios on the political front. Among them was a decision to relaunch a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries. Just as Indias mammoth democratic exercise edged towards its phased conclusion in 2024, Britains first Indian-origin prime minister Rishi Sunak surprised many within his own Conservative Party by calling an earlier-than-expected electio

New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday hit out at the government for tweaking an election rule to prevent public inspection of certain electronic documents, alleging it is part of the Modi government's systematic conspiracy to destroy the institutional integrity of the Election Commission.Kharge also said the Modi government's calibrated erosion of the ECI's integrity is a frontal attack on the Constitution and democracy. The government has tweaked an election rule to prevent

Asserting 'communal Muslim alliance' behind Congress victory in Wayanad in Lok Sabha elections, CPI(M) leader A Vijayaraghavan said that the worst extremist elements in the minorities were in with Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi.

AGAR MALWA: Congress Rajya Sabha member Digvijaya Singh has said he is doubtful that the 'one nation, one election' bills will be passed in Parliament. Talking to reporters in Madhya Pradesh's Agar Malwa district on Saturday night, Singh also denied the allegations against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi of pushing and shoving BJP MPs on Parliament premises on Thursday. The two 'one nation, one election' (ONOE) bills, including one requiring an amendment in the Constitution, l

NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday hit out at the government for tweaking an election rule to prevent public inspection of certain electronic documents, alleging it is part of the Modi government's systematic conspiracy to destroy the institutional integrity of the Election Commission. Kharge also said the Modi government's calibrated erosion of the ECI's integrity is a frontal attack on the Constitution and democracy. The government has tweaked an election rule to preven

Aam Aadmi Party may change its Matia Mahal candidate. Shoaib Iqbal may be replaced by his son, Aaley Muhammad Iqbal. Iqbal cited his inability to contest. Aaley is a councillor and former Deputy Mayor. Delhi elections are due early next year. AAP has announced candidates for all 70 seats. BJP and Congress are yet to finalize their candidates.

PATNA: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has voiced support for the growing demand to cancel the recently conducted Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exams. The exams, held under controversial circumstances, have sparked widespread protests among aspirants. Yadav, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, returned to the state capital late on Saturday night after a tour of the Seemanchal region, where he was mobilizing party support ahead of the assembly elections scheduled

Game Changer is expected to delve into the life of a fearless IAS officer who challenges corrupt politicians by advocating for fair elections.

The UK and India reaffirmed their commitment to a stronger partnership in 2025 after a year of political shifts and economic milestones. Following UK elections that brought a new Labour government, FTA negotiations were relaunched. Key events included Tata Steel's green transition, Bharti Global's BT investment, and discussions around extradition and migration.

Sharad Pawar, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief, flagged off the Family Run 3.0 marathon in Pune, organised by Jayesh Murkute of NCP. The event also sparked discussion on the NCP`s future strategy for the upcoming BMC elections.

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Pune city president stated their readiness to contest the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections independently if their alliance partner, Shiv Sena (UBT), chooses to do so. While the NCP prefers an alliance, their main objective is to prevent the BJP's growing influence.

NEW DELHI: In a move that drew sharp criticism from the Opposition parties and RTI activists, the Centre on Friday amended the Conduct of Election Rules to prevent public scrutiny of certain electronic documents such as CCTV footage and video recordings of polling. Based on the Election Commissions (EC) recommendation, the Union Law Ministry amended Rule 93 of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, to restrict certain documents that were to public inspection till now. Rule 93(2)(a) earlier stated

Nagpur: More than two weeks after he took the oath of office, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday allocated portfolios to his council of ministers, retaining the crucial Home department with him. Fadnavis will also handle Energy, Law and Judiciary, General Administration Department and Information and Publicity departments, an official statement said here. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was allocated Urban Development, Housing and Public Works Department (public enterpr

Oakland, Calif.: Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the brash speedster who shattered stolen base records and redefined baseball's leadoff position, has died. He was 65. Henderson died on Friday. The Athletics said Saturday they were shocked and heartbroken by his passing, but did not specify a cause of death. Known as baseball's Man of Steal, Henderson had a lengthy list of accolades and accomplishments over his nomadic 25-year career an MVP, 10 All-Star selections, two World Series titles and a

Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit criticized Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal after the Lieutenant Governor permitted the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute him in the excise policy case. Dikshit expressed surprise over the delayed action and predicted AAP's defeat in the upcoming Delhi assembly elections. The ED alleges the excise policy was designed to benefit AAP leaders and involved kickbacks from liquor businesses.

Purandeswari called upon the party leaders to complete the mandal-level elections by December 27

Elon Musk's recent stances in the political circles of the United States has been quite complicated, and his latest potential appointment in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is in the works. Meanwhile, there are questions about Musk's affiliations, looking at the fact that he has openly supported a German right-wing party just before the country's elections.

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 21: United Democratic Party (UDP) leader and MLA Lahkmen Rymbui has pointed out the significant differences between elections at the district council level and the legislative level, dismissing claims of VPP sweeping the polls as speculative. The electoral dynamics at the district council level are vastly different from those at [] The post Rymbui rejects claims of VPP sweeping polls appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Elections to five municipal corporations Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Patiala, Amritsar and Phagwara and 44 municipal councils and nagar panchayats in Punjab took place on Saturday.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed supplementary charges against three Maoists involved in the murder of BJP functionary Ratan Dubey in Chhattisgarh last November. Two suspects were arrested in June, and three more were apprehended on Friday. The NIA is investigating the role of Maoist committees in the killing, which aimed to disrupt the 2023 elections.

The legendary fourth king of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, ruled for 34 years, until he voluntarily abdicated in 2008 in favour of his eldest son, the current king. He is credited with having coined the concept of Gross National Happiness (GNH) to measure the quality of life in a country. Gross Domestic Product (GDP), he said, measures progress solely through the economic lens. But progress is also determined by the degree of well-being people experience in spite of relative econom

Ask and ye shall receive. That appears to be the story with the BRS with Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy turning the tables on the Opposition party in the Legislative Assembly using the BRS challenges to his advantage. It started with former power minister G. Jagadish Reddy daring Revanth to order an inquiry into alleged irregularities in the Yadadri Thermal Power Plant project. Revanth seized the moment, and announced a judicial probe. Then came former finance minister T. Harish Rao,

HYDERABAD: Senior BRS leader and former minister T. Harish Rao on Saturday criticised Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, accusing him of perpetuating falsehoods since the election campaign. The Chief Minister continues to build on the foundation of lies he laid during the elections. In one year, there is nothing notable he has achieved he has only lied about everything, Harish Rao said. Addressing a press conference after the Assembly session was adjourned, Harish Rao stated that the Chief Minist

New Delhi: Behind the ongoing political battle over the alleged insult of B.R. Ambedkar, there appears to be a concerted effort by the BJP and the Congress, along with its India bloc partners, to win over the 17 per cent Dalit votes in the country. Union home minister Amit Shahs remark in the Rajya Sabha gave the Opposition an opportunity to whip up anti-BJP sentiments among the Dalits, the objective is clear the Congress wants to further consolidate the 4 per cent Dalit votes it gained in the

Mumbai: After a crushing defeat in the recent Maharashtra Vidhan sabha elections, cracks are appearing in the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance as Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday hinted that his party may contest the upcoming Mumbai local body polls independently. The Sena (UBT)s hold in Mumbai is undisputed. It is necessary for Mumbai that Sena (UBT) wins in the city otherwise Mumbai would be separated from Maharashtra by the ruling alliance, said Raut. If we had more s

Hyderabad :The Cherlapally railway station, constructed at the cost of around Rs 450 crore, to decongest the Hyderabads existing railway stations, will be opened on December 28, by Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnav along with Union minister for coal and mines, G Kishan Reddy and others, said Malkajgiri MP Etala Rajender, on Saturday. The BJP leader visited the new railway terminal to oversee the arrangements. The newly constructed railway terminal has modern amenities and it will help in e

New Delhi: Behind the ongoing political battle over the alleged insult of B.R. Ambedkar, there appears to be a concerted effort by the BJP and the Congress, along with its India bloc partners, to win over the 17 per cent Dalit votes in the country. Union home minister Amit Shahs remark in the Rajya Sabha gave the Opposition an opportunity to whip up anti-BJP sentiments among the Dalits, the objective is clear the Congress wants to further consolidate the 4 per cent Dalit votes it gained in the

Nalgonda: Praja Shanti Party president K.A. Paul on Friday urged Backward Classes (BCs), Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) and minorities to back his party in the upcoming local body elections. Speaking in Nalgonda, he criticised both the Congress and BRS governments for corruption and heavy debt accumulation. Paul alleged the collection of RR tax from realtors and urged BC leaders from other parties to join him to establish BC leadership in Telangana.

Elon Musk and Donald Trump's relationship has become stronger over the years, and the Tesla CEO's recent support of Trump in the US Presidential elections 2024 has made things even more interesting, with the current President-elect also naming Musk as the co-head of the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, as you may know it.

JAIPUR: Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Rajes meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi has sparked intense political speculation in the state. After the meeting on Friday, Radha Mohan Das Agarwal, Rajasthan BJP in-charge, shared a photo of the interaction on social media with a caption reading: Many, many good wishes and congratulations. @VasundharaBJP https://t.co/cjWWjqEClB Dr.Radha Mohan Das Agrawal (@AgrawalRMD) December 20, 2024 This has fueled rumours that Raje

Chennai: The ruling BJPs upper class fascist face and hate politics had been exposed by the denigration of B R Ambedkar, the father of the Indian Constitution, by none other than the Union Home Minister even as the 75 th anniversary of the same Constitution was being celebrated, Chief Minister M K Stalin said. Applauding the sterling performance of his party MPs raising a plethora of issues concerning the States rights and peoples welfare in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha during the just

Electoral Officer AK Joti: A.K. Joti, Electoral Officer of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has said the final list of candidates for the secretary and treasurer's posts in the by-election will be announced on January 7 at 5 pm. The nomination window for the candidates is slated for January 3 and 4. IANS had previously reported that in a notice issued to state associations on Saturday afternoon, joint secretary Devajit Saikia said the SGM will be held at 12 noon on January 12 at

WARANGAL: The state government plans to establish five new panchayats in Mangapet mandal, Mulugu district, to improve local governance and address resident needs. District collector T.S. Diwakar instructed officials to prepare detailed reports and images of the proposed panchayats, highlighting their geographical features. These documents have been submitted for state approval. Currently, Mangapet mandal has 25 panchayats, which will increase to 30 with the additions. Proposed panchayats include

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy stated that Maharashtra leads in farmer suicides in the country, followed by Telangana. During his speech in the Assembly on Rythu Bharosa, he claimed that under the previous Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) regime, 3,000 farmers died by suicide in the state. He challenged the BRS's claim that farm suicides had decreased under their governance, labelling it as incorrect. Reddy also took a swipe at the opposition, noting that the president of the s

Former US President Barack Obama has shared his highly anticipated list of favourite books for 2024, revealing ten titles that reflect his literary interests. In a social media post, he encouraged followers to read these selections during the holiday season, emphasising their lasting impact on him.

In the run-up to the assembly elections in Delhi, AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal announced an Ambedkar scholarship for free foreign education of the city's Dalit students. The scholarship is a response to the BJP's insult of Ambedkar, Kejriwal said. Union Home Minister Amit Shah insulted and made fun of Babasaheb Dr Ambedkar in Parliament. Crores of people who love Ambedkar were deeply pained, the former Delhi chief minister said. Kejriwal added that the scholarship is a response to the insult mete

New Delhi: The government has tweaked an election rule to prevent public inspection of certain electronic documents such as CCTV cameras and webcasting footage as well as video recordings of candidates to prevent their misuse.Based on the recommendation of the Election Commission (EC), the Union law ministry has amended Rule 93 of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, to restrict the type of papers or documents open to public inspection. According to Rule 93, all papers related to elections shall

Punjab municipal elections see 41% turnout by 1 p.m., with BJP alleging fake voting in Patiala

The Centre has amended the Conduct of Election Rules thereby restricting access to certain documents. The move comes close on the heels of the Punjab and Haryana High Court directing the Election Commission (EC) to provide all poll-related documents during the recent Haryana Assembly elections. On December 20, the Union ministry of law and justice notified that the general public cannot access all poll-related documents but can get records specified in the Conduct of Election Rules. This was don

The Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) has rescheduled the 2025 SSLC and HSSLC board exams due to the upcoming elections. Exams originally set for February 21 and 24, coinciding with elections for the Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Councils, will now be conducted on revised dates, as per an official notice.

Ex-AAP MLA Sukhbir Singh Dalal and Sikh leader Balbir Singh joined the BJP. Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva welcomed them. Dalal criticized AAP's inaction on the sports university project. He praised BJP's work in rural areas. Sachdeva highlighted the Modi government's project completion record. Union minister Harsh Malhotra slammed AAP's broken promises. Delhi elections are due in February.

Days after the Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the Election Commission (EC) to provide all poll-related documents during the recent Haryana Assembly elections, the Union government amended the Conduct of Election Rules thus restricting access to certain documents. While earlier Rule 93(2)(a) of the 1961 Conduct of Election Rules stated that all other papers Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegra

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal unveiled the Dr. Ambedkar Samman Scholarship. The scholarship will fund overseas education for Dalit students. Kejriwal linked the initiative to a perceived BJP slight against Ambedkar. The scholarship covers tuition, travel, and living expenses. Government employees' children are also eligible. This announcement comes before the upcoming Delhi elections.

Special General Body Meeting: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will be holding a Special General Meeting (SGM) in its Mumbai headquarters at 12 noon on January 12, 2025 for electing new Secretary and Treasurer. Sources have confirmed to IANS that the notice for the elections was sent out to state associations on Saturday afternoon by Devajit Saikia, who issued it as the BCCI Joint Secretary. Incidentally, Saikia is serving as acting Secretary, after BCCI president Roger Binny exe

LG vs AAP: Delhi CM Atishi reacts, asks ED to make sanction copy public.In more trouble for former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has sanctioned the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute him in the alleged money laundering case linked to the liquor policy scam, said sources.The sanction comes ahead of the election Delhi elections, which will be a major test for Mr Kejriwal since the Lok Sabha elections debacle. n18oc_politics

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday conveyed his birthday greetings to YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. Reddy turned 52 on Saturday. He was the chief minister of the southern state from 2019 to 2024. Warm birthday greetings to YS Jagan Mohan Reddy Garu. May he be blessed with good health and long life, said Naidu in a post on X. The TDP-led alliance unseated YSRCP in the Assembly elections held in May, 2024.

In a sharp attack against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal alleged a conspiracy to disenfranchise Purvanchali voters in Delhi ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. Blaming remarks by BJP national president JP Nadda, Kejriwal accused the BJP of orchestrating a campaign to delete the names of Purvanchalis from the voter list. Couple of days ago, BJP national president JP Nadda made objectionable remarks for the people of Purvanchal in th

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut indicated a potential solo run for his party in the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. While clarifying that this wouldn't necessitate leaving the Maha Vikas Aghadi, Raut emphasized the strong demand from party workers to contest independently, citing a surplus of aspirants.

Ahead of the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has reportedly approved the Enforcement Directorate's request to prosecute AAP Chief and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case, according to news agency ANI . AAP, however, has called the reports as false and misleading and asked the ED to show the copy of the sanction given by the Lt Governor. On December 5, the Enforcement Directorate had sought permission for sanction of prosecution

Amritsar, Dec 21:Bharatiya Janata Party National General Secretary Tarun Chugh, after casting his vote in the Municipal Corporation elections in Punjab, spoke to reporters in Amritsar today. Tarun Chugh emphasized the importance of elections in a democracy, stating, Elections are like festivals in a democracy, and casting a vote is the biggest strength of the []

New Delhi, Dec 21: Ahead of the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena has granted permission to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute AAP Chief and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the controversial excise policy case. This development follows the EDs request on December 5 for sanction [] The post Excise Policy Case: LG gives nod to ED to prosecute Arvind Kejriwal appeared first on Northlines .

Two prominent Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, Balbir Singh and Sukhbir Dalal, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday. They cited the Delhi government's neglect of Punjabi language education and stalled projects, including a sports university, as reasons for their switch. As the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections approach, both AAP and BJP are intensifying their campaigns.

New Delhi: Ahead of the upcoming 2025 Delhi Assembly Polls, Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena has granted permission to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute AAP Chief and Former Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, in the excise policy case. On December 5, the Enforcement Directorate sought permission for sanction of prosecution against Arvind Kejriwal. This move comes after months of investigations into the Delhi government's excise policy, which has been at the center of cont

Trouble For Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Lt Governor Allows Probe Agency To Prosecute HimIn more trouble for former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has sanctioned the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute him in the alleged money laundering case linked to the liquor policy scam, said sources.The sanction comes ahead of the election Delhi elections, which will be a major test for Mr Kejriwal since the Lok Sabha elections debacle. n18oc_politicsNews18 Mobile App - http

Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant confirmed that the assembly session is progressing as planned, unaffected by the pending portfolio allocation. He stated the allocation is an internal alliance matter and will be addressed soon. Samant also commented on Shiv Sena (UBT)'s potential independent run in local body elections, attributing it to their dissatisfaction with the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance.

Heat Up- Arvind Kejriwal slams 's JP Nadda for allegedly comparing Purvanchal people to illegal Rohingyas and Bangladeshis. Kejriwal says Nadda's remarks will prove very costly for BJP Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal takes a fiery swipe at BJP President JP Nadda over his alleged comparison of Purvanchal people to illegal Rohingyas and Bangladeshis. Calling the remark unacceptable, Kejriwal warns that such statements could backfire on the BJP in the upcoming Delhi polls. What does this mean for the poli

BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh on Saturday has made a fervent appeal to voters in Punjab to take part in the festival of democracy by participating in civic elections and defeat the AAP party decisively for defeating Punjab on all fronts.

According to the CBI and the ED, irregularities were committed while modifying the excise policy and undue favours were extended to the licence holders.

Cairo: Even with hopes running high, so much can go wrong when a country ousts a longtime dictator and tries to start anew. The Middle Eastern and North African nations that attempted to transition to democracy in recent years can attest to that. Now its Syrias turn to try to get it right. Its hard to draw lessons from the experiences of Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Yemen, and Sudan since the wave of Arab Spring uprisings that began in 2011, as each countrys dynamics are different, But there are commo

The polling began at 7 am amid tight security arrangements and will continue till 4 pm; the officials said the votes would be counted at the polling stations after the polling had concluded

Punjab municipal elections underway with tight security, 3,300 candidates, and 37.32 lakh eligible voters

Voting for Punjab's Municipal Corporation elections began in Ludhiana on Saturday, with polls open from 7 am to 4 pm. AAP candidates and voters urged enthusiastic participation, emphasizing the importance of development and exercising voting rights. The elections, announced on December 9, encompass municipal corporations, councils, and Nagar Panchayats across the state.

Chandigarh: Polling for election to five municipal corporations and 44 municipal councils and nagar panchayats are underway in Punjab, officials said on Saturday.The polling began at 7 am amid tight security arrangements and will continue till 4 pm, they added. #WATCH | Punjab | Voting underway in Bathinda for the Municipal Corporation Elections 2024 pic.twitter.com/wLaR4aPS2j ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2024 The votes will be counted at the polling stations itself after the completion of the polli

CHENNAI: Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalins response to the media in Coimbatore that a decision on whether his party or its ally Congress will contest the Erode (East) Assembly by-election will be made after thorough discussions with the Congress has raised hopes among DMK leaders and cadre that the ruling party will contest the bypoll. The bypoll has been necessitated following the recent demise of veteran Congress leader EVKS Elangovan, who himself was elected in a by-election after t

Parliament was adjourned sine die on Friday, capping off a tumultuous session that saw a robust debate on the country's constitutional journey and the introduction of two landmark bills on simultaneous elections.

NEW DELHI: The winter session of Parliament, which saw unprecedented clashes between the Opposition and the ruling BJP, came to a close on Friday with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar cautioning the members to maintain dignity and decorum of the Houses. Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned sine die amid protests by the Opposition and treasury benches over the alleged insult to B R Ambedkar and directions by Speaker Om Birla to members against hold

ERODE: Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin has directed functionaries to strengthen the party in constituencies it is perceived to be weak in Erode district and secure victory in the 2026 Assembly elections. The Chief Minister arrived in Erode on Thursday on a two-day visit. On Thursday evening, he chaired a meeting with senior party members. Sources said 260 important functionaries from across the district were invited to the meeting. Individual letters were sent from the DMK headquarter

Its interesting how elections routinely offer us an illusion of choice given the candidates we must pick from

ONOE bills referred to 39-member JSC NEW DELHI, Dec 20: Parliament was adjourned sine die on Friday, capping off a tumultuous session that saw a robust debate on the countrys Constitutional journey and the introduction of two landmark bills on simultaneous elections before plunging to a new low of political animosity over alleged insult of B R Ambedkar. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp As Parliament met on the last day of Winter Session, the overhang of mutual bitterness [] The pos

New Delhi, Dec 20 : The Rajya Sabha on Friday adopted through voice vote a motion to nominate 12 of its members to the joint committee of Parliament that will scrutinise the two bills proposing simultaneous elections. Soon after the House met following an initial adjournment in the morning, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar asked Union Law [] The post RS to nominate 12 MPs to joint panel on simultaneous polls appeared first on Northlines .

MIM floor leader Akbaruddin Owaisi. MIM floor leader Akbaruddin Owaisi. Hyderabad: AIMIM MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi on Friday accused the BRS of being only interested in guarding the interests of its first family and creating a ruckus in the Assembly to safeguard them. He called on the Speaker to act against the BRS members for coming into the well of the House and milling around the podium. Speaking in the Assembly as part of the discussion on Telangana Bhu Bharati (Record of Rights in Land) Bill,

New Delhi, Dec 20: Parliament was adjourned sine die on Friday, capping off a tumultuous session that saw a robust debate on the countrys constitutional journey and the introduction of two landmark bills on simultaneous elections before plunging to a new low of political animosity over alleged insult of B R Ambedkar. As Parliament met [] The post Parliaments session ends amid deepening political animosity records low productivity appeared first on Northlines .

Hyderabad: Union minister G. Kishan Reddy alleged that the Congress was frustrated over its series of defeats in state polls and resorting to cheap gimmicks to halt Parliament proceedings, attacking NDA MPs and demeaning the architect of the Constitution Dr B.R. Ambedkar. Talking to newsmen after meeting injured MPs at RML Hospital in Delhi on Friday, Kishan Reddy charged that the Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was shedding crocodile tears about Ambedkar. Expressing shock over the alleged attack

The BJP's Delhi election committee has shortlisted around 230 candidates for the upcoming Assembly polls. The committee, after a four-hour meeting, narrowed down potential candidates from an initial list of over 700. Final candidate selections are expected next week after review by the central election committee. Several senior leaders, recent party switchers, and sitting MLAs are among the frontrunners.

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court on Friday directed authorities not to arrest BRS working president KT Rama Rao till December 30, 2024 while allowing the investigation in the Formula-E race case to proceed. Hearing a lunch motion petition filed by Rama Rao seeking quashing of the proceedings against him, Justice NV Shravan Kumar directed the respondents - ACB and MAUD Principal Secretary M Dana Kishore - to file their counters by December 27, the next date of hearing. The case pertains to all

RANCHI: In a major shocker to the Jharkhand government, the Central government has halted the release of nearly Rs 1,600 crore allocated to the state under the 15th Finance Commission's recommendations. According to government sources, the state has been deprived of the funds allocated to it due to the prolonged delay in conducting municipal elections in the state. Notably, Municipal elections in 13 municipal bodies across Jharkhand have been pending since 2020. The tenure of representatives in

NEW DELHI: BJP member PP Chaudhary was on Friday appointed chairman of the mega joint committee of Parliament set up to examine bills proposing simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla constituted the 39-member committee and appointed Chaudhary, a former Union minister of state for law and justice, as its chairman. Earlier, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal had moved resolutions in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha to refer the Constitution (129

A 39-member Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), chaired by BJP MP PP Chaudhary, has been formed to review the bills enabling 'One Nation, One Election.' The committee, comprising members from various parties, including prominent BJP and opposition leaders, will analyze the feasibility of simultaneous elections and submit its report by the next parliamentary session's last week.

PP Chaudhary was appointed chair of a 39-member Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to examine bills proposing simultaneous elections in India. The committee's size was expanded to include broader representation from various political parties, including opposition members. The 'One Nation, One Election' proposal has sparked debate and opposition concerns about its potential impact on the democratic process.

Bihar's ruling NDA dismissed speculation about reconsidering Nitish Kumar's leadership for the 2025 assembly polls. State party presidents clarified Amit Shah's recent statement, affirming Kumar's continued leadership. They emphasized their focus on strengthening coordination at all levels for the upcoming elections.

The Allahabad High Court has quashed the criminal proceedings going on in the court of CJM Mirzapur against SP candidate former minister Kailash Chaurasia and others in the 2017 Sadar Mirzapur assembly elections, terming the process illegal. A Single Bench of JusticeRaj BeerSingh passed this order while hearing an application filed by Kailash Chaurasiya and [] The post Allahabad High Court quashes criminal proceedings against Kailash Chaurasia in 2017 election case appeared first on India Legal

New Delhi, Dec 20 : The Rajya Sabha on Friday adopted through voice vote a motion to nominate 12 of its members to the joint committee of Parliament that will scrutinise the two bills proposing simultaneous elections. Soon after the House met following an initial adjournment in the morning, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar asked Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal to move a motion to nominate members of the Rajya Sabha to the panel. Moving the motion, Meghwal said the Upper [] The post RS adopts motio

A 39-member parliamentary panel has been constituted to examine the two bills proposing simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The panel, chaired by BJP leader Bhratruhari Mahtab, will include prominent members from various political parties, including the BJP, Congress, SP, TMC, and DMK. The panel is expected to submit its report to the Lok Sabha by the first day of the last week of the next session. The government has decided to increase the committee's strength to inclu

A 39-member parliamentary panel will examine two bills proposing simultaneous Lok Sabha and state assembly elections. The committee, chaired by BJP leader Bhratruhari Mahtab, includes prominent figures like Anurag Thakur, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Sambit Patra. The panel will report its findings by the next session's end.

New Delhi: Decks were cleared for setting up a mega 39-member Parliamentary panel to examine the two bills proposing simultaneous elections with the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha adopting resolutions in this regard. The government decided to increase the Committees strength from 31 to 39 as more political parties expressed the desire to be []

In 2025, only Delhi and Bihar will hold assembly elections a break from the marathon cycle of parliamentary and assembly polls India held this year.

BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab is being considered to head the joint committee of Parliament that will scrutinise the two bills proposing simultaneous elections

Sources in the BJP have said that they will be putting up a strong candidate against Arvind Kejriwal, unlike the perception in the media that it might be a friendly fight.

Congress vehemently opposes the 'one nation, one election' proposal, labeling it undemocratic, anti-federal, and unconstitutional. They question the government's ability to secure the necessary two-thirds majority for amendments, highlighting their inability to even gather 272 MPs during the introduction of related bills. A joint parliamentary committee, including members from both houses, will scrutinize the proposed legislation.

New Delhi: The BCCI will hold a Special General Meeting (SGM) in Mumbai on January 12 to elect its new secretary and treasurer after the two posts were vacated by Jay Shah and Ashish Shelar respectively earlier this month. The BCCI constitution states that any post lying vacant should be filled within 45 days by calling a Special General Meeting. The upcoming BCCI SGM will be held within 43 days of the deadline. Yes, after the Apex Council Meeting on Thursday, state units were sent a notificatio

The Lok Sabha's winter session concluded with 57.87% productivity, marked by disruptions over diverse issues, including the Adani matter, George Soros' alleged Congress links, and remarks on B.R. Ambedkar. Key events included introducing a bill on simultaneous elections and a debate commemorating 75 years of the Constitution.

On the final day of the Winter Session of Parliament, opposition MPs staged a protest at Vijay Chowk on Friday demanding Home Minister Amit Shah's apology and resignation for allegedly insulting BR Ambedkar. They also carried out a protest march from Vijay Chowk to Parliament . The protest comes a day after separate marches by the opposition and ruling party MPs over the alleged insult to Ambedkar led to jostling in Parliament premises, leaving BJP MPs Pratap Chandra Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput in

On December 15, AAP released its fourth list of 38 candidates for the Delhi Elections 2025; As per the list, the party`s national convener and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will contest from New Delhi, CM Atishi from Kalkaji, Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj from Greater Kailash and Minister Gopal Rai from Babarpur

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has scheduled a Special General Meeting (SGM) on January 12 in Mumbai to elect a new secretary and treasurer. These positions were vacated by Jay Shah and Ashish Shelar, respectively, due to their new roles. Former Chief Election Commissioner of India, Achal Kumar Jyoti, will oversee the elections.