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He made it clear that if the promised ministerial position does not come through, he would aim for the Chief Ministers post in the future.
The minister offered a detailed reality check to counter what he termed 'Rahul jis fakery'
For instance, inspired by Narendra Modi's successful 'chai pe charcha', the BNP organised 'chaayer adda' (conversations over tea)
NCP leader Praful Patel asserted that Sunetra Pawar is set to take over the party's top post in the next fortnight.
Shashi Tharoor named co-chairman of Congress campaign committee for Kerala polls, ending rift rumors. Ramesh Chennithala is chairman. Kerala elections expected in April-May.
Amid CM MK Stalin's Tamil Nadu poll outreach for 1.3 crore voters, a look at women-centric cash schemes used to shape political contests across states
On the ground, there is visible support among a segment of residents for Humayun Kabir's Babri mosque project.
Nishikant Dubey reiterates accusations against Rahul Gandhi, Soros, and Ford Foundation, urging Lok Sabha inquiry into alleged links with foreign organisations.
At least 18 Christian MLAs from three BJP-ruled or BJP-allied states including Goa, Nagaland and Manipur are set to begin a coordinated outreach in 37 key Christian-dominated seats
Rahul Gandhi accused the Modi government of being anti-farmers and said it would not be allowed to compromise on the interests of annadata.
Union minister Kiren Rijiju said the press should never be discouraged from asking questions, and that his party never sought to silence the press even while serving in opposition
FM Nirmala Sitharaman said only Rs 37,000 crore was left unspent in 14 social sector schemes in the last 10 years, as compared to Rs 94,000 crore during UPA regime
Leema Rose Martin, wife of lottery baron Santiago Martin, has resigned from the Indhiya Jananayaga Katchi (IJK) after a 14-year association, head of the 2026 Assembly elections
The DMKs sure-footed attitude reveals an understanding that breaking away from the DMK camp was never really an option for the Congress
Rahul Gandhi faces criticism over India-US trade deal remarks as Nishikant Dubey seeks a substantive motion for his Lok Sabha expulsion, citing alleged anti-India collusion.
Shivakumar reiterated ime will answer everything after he met Congress leader Sonia Gandhi at her residence in New Delhi.
The BJP MP demanded that Rahul Gandhi's membership should be cancelled and that he be barred from contesting elections for life.
The video shows women MPs of Congress gathered inside the Lok Sabha Speaker's Chamber, where they can be seen arguing with the BJP ministers.
Siddaramaiah defended the legislators' right to travel, emphasising that the state should not interfere if individuals choose to vacation using their own financial resources
Owaisi criticised the US trade deal in Lok Sabha, terming it a disrespect to the India's sovereignty.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi walked up to Union ministers Pralhad Joshi and Ashwini Vaishnaw, when they were telling the media that his allegations are false and unsubstantiated
The decision comes amid criticism over horticulture development corporation chairperson BD Bhukanth's ministerial status, granted on February 7, under a Congress government
The suspension of eight Opposition MPs from the Lok Sabha will not be revoked despite talks to restore normal proceedings, sources have told CNN-News18.
As Rahul Gandhi slams the US trade deal as a 'wholesale surrender', government sources cite Cold War records alleging Congress once accepted CIA funds
Kabir, who is now the president of the newly formed Janata Unnayan Party (JUP), had planned to take out a rally from Palashi through Malda to Itahar.
The AP Assembly has switched to AI-powered facial recognition to record attendance
Jagdambika Pal took a jibe at Rahul Gandhi, saying his party would not be in the opposition if they had listened to his advice.
Humayun Kabir informed that the construction of the mosque is expected to be completed within two years.
Jagdambika Pal, who was in the Chair, ruled that Rahul Gandhi's allegationswould not go on the record of the Lok Sabha.
Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha warns of global instability, citing wars in Gaza, Ukraine, Iran tensions, and calls Indian data the most valuable asset amid US and China rivalry.
Stalin launched a sharp attack on the NDA. He said the NDA was not a double engine but a dabba engine or an empty vessel.
Siddaramaiah also dismissed speculation about travelling to Delhi to discuss the matter.
Sorens party, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), defended the Chief Ministers remarks, saying he was speaking like a mature and visionary leader.
Maharashtra minister and BJP leader Nitesh Rane criticised Uddhav Thackeray and said that Salman Khan is more of a Hindu than him.
Kiren Rijiju claimed that 20 to 25 Congress MPs including Priyanka Gandhi entered the Lok Sabha Speakers chamber and abused him.
Rao also said that the Congress falsely claims PM Modi has not contributed to Telangana
BJP's Nainar Nagenthran condemned DMK Minister Raja Kannappan's remarks on North-South India split at Pudukkottai, demanding a public apology.
Senior officials from the Ministries of External Affairs and Commerce conveyed this to the Shashi Tharoor-led Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, sources said
The row erupted last week after Revanth Reddy, while campaigning for municipal elections, compared the BJP and BRS to conjoined twins, Veena and Vani.
Congress' Pawan Khera alleged that the cleric was linked to a Jamaat-e-Islamiled coalition in Bangladesh, a grouping he described as historically pro-Pakistan.
The NCP (SP) leader called for an investigation into internal WhatsApp chats of the VSR company regarding pilots sobriety.
Tamannaah Bhatia will serve a two-year term as brand ambassador of state-run KSDL, the maker of Karnatakas iconic, century-old Mysuru Sandal Soap.
Opposition parties including Congress, DMK and Samajwadi Party submitted a no-confidence notice to remove Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, with about 120 MPs signing under Article 94-C.
The family claimed that Mahadev was targeted by his opponents and was unable to cope with the pressure, which drove him to take the extreme step.
The letter said that the entire House, and the whole nation, witnessed one of the most unfortunate and regrettable incidents within the Lok Sabha chamber on February 4.
PM Modi praised Mahayuti workers for their grassroots efforts, saying they had worked tirelessly to highlight the performance of the Maharashtra government.
The confrontation erupted as Rabri Devi, leader of the opposition, raised concerns over the rising number of rape cases in the state.
A deadlock following last week's Lok Sabha ruckus continues after a meeting between the ruling and opposition sides ended without any breakthrough
Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy accuses BJP-led Union government of denying funds to Telangana and southern states, favoring UP, MP, and Bihar.
The session commenced at 11 am with the customary address by the Governor, but within minutes of her beginning the speech, SP MLAs walked into the well, raising slogans

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