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We would love to have you in Kolkata this winter: TMC invites comedian Vir Das after Bengaluru show cancelled

Vir Das' show in Bengaluru was cancelled last minute following protests by Hindu right-wing groups. The groups alleged that the show by the stand-up comedian would hurt Hindu religious sentiments

‘Publicity stunts to cover up failures’: TMC’s Derek O’Brien on ‘Rozgar Mela’

Modi launched the ‘Rozgar Mela’ on Saturday to recruit 10 lakh people and underscored his government's efforts to create jobs in the last eight years amid the opposition's constant criticism of it on the issue of unemployment

'Rich nation with poor population remark taken out of context,' says Gadkari as Oppn ups the ante

On Thursday, TMC MP O'Brien shared a tweet which was carrying Gadkari's statement. O'Brien said, 'all in team Opposition may want to retweet this boom statement from Nitin Gadkari'

50-hour protest: Mosquito nets out, fish fry on the menu in agitation outside Parliament

The 50-hour protest was aided by a supply of sumptuous food, including tandoori chicken, fish fry and idli. The office of the secretary general of the Rajya Sabha provided two ambulances, a doctor on call, two drivers to ferry protesting MPs and maintenance staff to keep the site clean

Union Budget 2022: Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh praise FM's speech; zero sum Budget', says Opposition

While the Nirmala Sitharaman's focus on infrastructure, digitisation and growth garnered praise, many were disappointed by the lack of change in personal income tax slabs

'Was always ultra-careful, yet...', says Derek O'Brien as he tests positive for COVID-19

The TMC MP is presently in home isolation and has requested those who have come in contact with him in the last three days to seek medical advice

TMC's Derek O'Brien suspended from Winter Session for throwing rule book at Chair

Taking to Twitter, the TMC floor leader claimed he was suspended from Rajya Sabha while protesting the 'mockery of Parliament and bulldozing' of the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill by the BJP

Parliamentary panel adopts report on data protection amid dissent by several Opposition MPs

As per the PDP Bill, the Centre can exempt its agencies from the provisions of the Act for protecting national interests and for protecting the security of the State, public order, sovereignty and integrity of India.

Parliamentary standing committees reconstituted, 50 members moved to new panels

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu suggested attendance and punctuality be considered while recommending members

Former Goa CM and senior Congress leader Luizinho Faleiro to join TMC, calls Mamata 'street fighter'

This is set to be a big blow for the Congress in the state ahead of the Assembly polls due early next year