The Congress party criticized the recent budget decision to halve the overall taxes on gold, questioning its economic rationale. This criticism followed a call from Kotak Mahindra AMC MD Nilesh Shah, who urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to monitor potential increases in India's gold import bill due to the customs duty reduction and rising global prices.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin criticized the Centre over West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's claim that her microphone was cut off during her speech at the NITI Aayog meeting. Stalin questioned whether this treatment aligns with the principles of cooperative federalism and emphasized that opposition parties should be respected and heard.

Newly-appointed Bihar BJP chief Dilip Jaiswal said that the party's plans to strategize for the upcoming state Assembly elections in 2025 have begun. Jaiswal said that JD(U) and BJP are gearing up for the polls, under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing confidence in the ruling NDA alliance's ability to secure victory.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee walked out of a NITI Aayog meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming her microphone was muted while she was speaking. She accused the government of discrimination and unfair treatment, stating that she was only allowed to speak for five minutes compared to others who spoke for 10-20 minutes.

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini criticized Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for politicizing Kargil Vijay Diwas, accusing Congress of spreading lies and disrespecting soldiers. Kharge responded by accusing PM Modi of petty politics. Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to the brave soldiers on the occasion, honoring their sacrifice and valor.

In Haridwar, white screens were recently installed by in front of mosques and mazars along the Kanwar Yatra route 'to prevent trouble'. Both local residents and kanwariyas criticized the move, calling it unnecessary. Authorities clarified they were not responsible and the screens were hastily removed by special police officers and volunteers after the news spread.

Andhra Pradesh suffered a significant economic loss of Rs 7 lakh crore due to YSRCPs policies, as revealed in a white paper released by CM Chandrababu Naidu. Naidu presented the white paper in the state assembly, claiming a drop in both the agriculture and service sectors' growth. A regular budget will be delayed due to financial constraints.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of engaging in petty politics on Kargil Vijay Diwas. Kharge claimed that the government forced the Agnipath scheme on the armed forces, citing a statement from former army chief General MM Naravane. He emphasized that Agniveers do not receive the same benefits as regular personnel, urging the scheme to be scrapped.

More than 20 Election Petitions have been filed in state high courts challenging the 2024 Lok Sabha election results across various constituencies. The grounds for these petitions varied from discrepancies in affidavits to allegations of vote manipulation. Key figures involved include former Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam, Union Minister Savita Thakur, and Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee. Some petitions demanded EVM and VVPAT verification. The cases have been spread across states like West Ben

The Congress party is planning to shift its central office from 24 Akbar Road to 'Indira Bhawan' at 9A Kotla Marg on Independence Day. The new six-storeyed headquarters will feature various offices and facilities. This shift marks a significant change from its long-standing address.

Ever since Rahul Gandhi was re-elected to the 18th Lok Sabha and became Leader of the Opposition, he and his well-wishers have been often spotted in some Lutyens' Delhi residential colonies, including Safdarjung Lane Road, looking for a suitable government accommodation for him. The buzz is that the House committee has proposed 5 Sunhari Bagh bungalow for him, which is being checked out by his team. After he had to vacate 12 Tughlaq Lane house following his brief disqualification from Lok Sabha,

In Rajya Sabha, a heated debate erupted over granting legal status to Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops. Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan faced opposition allegations of betraying farmers by not providing a clear commitment.

Lok Sabha was briefly adjourned as Trinamool Congress and BJP clashed over separate issues. Trinamool MPs protested against a minister's comments on bifurcating West Bengal, while BJP MPs raised the alleged Valmiki Corporation scam in Karnataka.

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar was accused of favoring Treasury benches by rejecting the Opposition's notices under Rule 267 while allowing BJP members to raise similar issues. The Opposition protested, pushing for a discussion on floods in Assam.

The Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre and governors of Kerala and West Bengal following delays in clearing bills passed by state legislatures. The court asked for replies within three weeks. Kerala and West Bengal accuse their governors of unconstitutional behavior. Additionally, Tamil Nadu and Punjab have also approached the court over financial disputes with the Centre.

In a significant development in the Rajya Sabha, a private member bill proposed by John Brittas of CPI (M) to make Governors act constitutionally on the advice of the Council of Ministers was defeated. The bill aimed to amend Article 158 of the Constitution. The motion was voted down with 56 opposing and 21 supporting it. The treasury benches, particularly BJP members, argued that such a change would undermine the quasi-federal structure of the Indian Constitution. The discussions saw heated exc

The Karnataka Cabinet decided to rename Ramanagara district as 'Bengaluru South', responding to local demand for association with 'Brand Bengaluru'. The process will be initiated by the Revenue Department. Ramanagara's headquarters remains unchanged.

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP, hinting at a rift within the party and calling Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya a pawn. Maurya retorted by labeling Yadav a Congress pawn and defending BJP's stance, asserting the party's continued dominance.

Congress MPs from Haryana protested in the Parliament complex, claiming the Union Budget neglected their state. Rohtak MP Deepender Hooda criticized Union Minister Lalan Singh for dismissing their concerns and warned that people would similarly ignore the BJP in the upcoming Haryana assembly elections.

Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and electoral victory, highlighting India's economic progress and expressing concerns about Himachal Pradesh's flood crisis in her first major Lok Sabha speech. Ranaut also emphasized the state's development achievements and advocated for an international airport in Mandi.

Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh asserted the strong bond between JD(U), BJP, and TDP, dismissing opposition claims that the budget favors allies. Singh criticized Congress, using a snakes and ladders analogy to predict its decline, and emphasized the budget's focus on nationwide development and self-reliance amidst opposition protests.

Opposition parties, led by Congress, disrupted Rajya Sabha proceedings over Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's response on providing a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP). Despite Chouhan's assurances on the government's commitment to farmers, opposition MPs protested, demanding a more definitive stance on MSP.

Opposition parties criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his defense of the Agnipath scheme on Kargil Vijay Diwas, calling it petty politics and demanding its review. Congress leaders accused Modi of lying about the scheme's origins, while BJP MPs defended it as beneficial for youth and national security.

During the Budget debate in Lok Sabha, JDU MP Lalan Singh criticized the Congress, claiming they were bowled out by Modi's first googly and would fall to zero again. Singh defended the Budget's focus on Andhra Pradesh and Bihar, arguing it wasn't to save the alliance but to support key allies. He also condemned the INDIA alliance, likening them to vultures.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw criticized the Congress for neglecting the armed forces' needs, leading to import dependency, while praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's push for self-reliance. Vaishnaw highlighted significant advancements in the defense sector under Modi, including building over 6,800 km of border roads, achieving self-sufficiency in bulletproof jackets, and exporting defence equipment to 80 countries. He emphasized reforms like appointing a Chief of Defence Staff and theater

On Friday, Congress criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly politicizing Kargil Vijay Diwas and lying about the Army's endorsement of the Agnipath scheme. Modi, in his address, defended the scheme, emphasizing its necessity for military reform and youth recruitment. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and general secretary Jairam Ramesh accused Modi of disrespecting martyrs and misleading the public. They highlighted that former Army chief General MM Naravane had expressed surpri

The diary entry, unveiled by Modi Archive, a platform that tracks Prime Minister Narendra Modi's life, his early days and his journey, shared several photos and clippings describing his experience visiting the battlefield and the lessons he learned talking to the war heroes in Kargil 25 years ago. A clip, shared by Modi Archive, highlighted the Prime Minister's support for the soldiers during that time.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu lightened the state assembly mood by asking MLAs who faced cases under the previous YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government to stand. About 80% complied, including Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. Naidu criticized the YSRCP for using police to harass opposition and vowed a zero-tolerance approach to crime and illegal cases.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said in the legislative assembly that he will land in jail if he listens to the models suggested by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Venzy Viegas. After a brief verbal exchange with the chief minister, Viegas said the model (of career guidance) followed by the Goa government is a failure.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said that she will protest against what she called was 'political discrimination' at the NITI Aayog meeting in Delhi on July 27. She criticized the central government's budget and alleged efforts to divide Bengal and other opposition states. CM Banerjee said that dividing Bengal means dividing the nation and further mentioned that she will record her voice at the meeting and if they won't let her, she will protest and leave the meeting.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is being treated as a political prisoner, alleged the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday. The party claimed that Kejriwal's sugar levels had dangerously declined to 50 almost 34 times between June 3 and July 7.

The Delhi High Court has asked the city's police to respond to TMC Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra's plea seeking to quash an FIR filed against her. The FIR relates to a derogatory social media remark made by Moitra about NCW chief Rekha Sharma. The court's directive was issued on Friday and a status report is expected within four weeks.

Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram criticized the Agnipath scheme, claiming it doesn't enhance the armed forces' capacity or capability due to its short-term nature and inadequate training. Similarly, Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad pledged to end the scheme if the INDIA bloc gains power. Amidst these criticisms, PM Modi defended the Agnipath scheme during Kargil Vijay Diwas, emphasizing it as a necessary reform to keep the Army young and fit. He accused opposition parties of politicizing nation

BSP chief and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati has criticised the BJP over a party MP's demand for the Bharat Ratna for Kanshi Ram. Mayawati argued that the BJP should either award the highest civilian honour to the BSP founder or stop misleading Dalits. She also criticized the Union Budget for not giving proper attention to poor and backward states like Uttar Pradesh, which has a large population.

On Kargil Vijay Diwas, my salutations to the immortal martyrs who sacrificed themselves to protect India. The country will always be indebted to them for their supreme sacrifice, the former Congress chief said in a post in Hindi on X. Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said Kargil Vijay Diwas is that golden page of Indian military history which reminds us of the valour and sacrifice of our brave soldiers.

AAP MP Sanjay Singh criticized the BJP government for reducing jail budgets amid opposition leaders' arrests. Singh, recently bailed after his arrest in the Delhi liquor policy scam, urged for increased jail funding during his Rajya Sabha speech. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar acknowledged Singh's emotional appeal, asking Leader of the House JP Nadda to consider the suggestion.

BJP leader Prabhat Jha took his last breath at a hospital in Delhi on Friday morning at the age of 67 years, after suffering from a long-term illness. Jha had served as Madhya Pradesh BJP president from May 8, 2010 to December 15, 2012. He was elected as the member of Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh in April 2008. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed grief and paid condolences on the demise of the veteran leader.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has denied allegations of defamation against Union Home Minister Amit Shah in a Uttar Pradesh court. The case was filed in 2018 and was registered based on a complaint lodged by BJP leader Vijay Mishra. Gandhi was granted bail in February and has since been defended by his lawyer, Santosh Kumar Pandey.