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Rahul Gandhi never imagined he will lose Lok Sabha membership for defamation in ‘Modi’ surname case
Rahul Gandhi was a Member of Parliament (MP) of Wayanad (Kerala) till early this year after which he was disqualified from Lok Sabha following his conviction a Surat court in "Modi surname" remark
Day after disqualification, Rahul Gandhi insults journalist; asks him to wear a BJP badge
Rahul Gandhi was convicted by a Surat court on Thursday in a 2019 criminal defamation case. Later, after the Court’s ruling, he was disqualified from the Lok Sabha and lost his position as a Member of Parliament
Rahul Gandhi is not alone. Before him, Lalu Prasad Yadav and others were disqualified
Rahul Gandhi has joined a small 'infamous' club of politicians who have been disqualified as MPs or MLAs after being convicted in a crime. Here's a look at the other prominent names
India's Rahul Gandhi disqualified as MP: What could be the Congress leader's next step
A day after being convicted in a 2019 criminal defamation case, Rahul Gandhi has now lost his Wayanad seat after being disqualified as an MP. The Congress leader needs a stay on his conviction if he wants to return as a lawmaker
Who is BJP’s Pratima Bhoumik, likely to become Tripura’s first woman CM?
After the big win in Tripura, the BJP is considering appointing Pratima Bhoumik as its chief minister. She has many firsts to her credit, including becoming the first woman MP from the party in the state. If handed over the top job, she will also become the first woman chief from the Northeast
In sharpest attack at Opposition, PM Modi says decade of UPA-rule riddled with ‘scams and violence’
Lashing out at his critics in Parliament, Prime Minister Modi went on to say that the Opposition had wasted the last nine years in making allegations against him and the ruling party at the Centre and that “compulsive criticism replaced constructive criticism during this period.”
Temple of Democracy: Sneak peek inside new Parliament building
Likely to be inaugurated in March, the new Parliament building, is constructed as part of the Central Vista redevelopment plan. The new building has bigger halls, a library, committee rooms with the latest communication technology and convenient parking spaces
Winter Session 2022: Both Houses of Parliament adjourned sine die
The Lok Sabha session was adjourned almost a week before it was scheduled to conclude on 29 December. Speaker Om Birla reported 97 per cent of productivity of the House
Congress leader’s sexist ‘latka-jhakta’ remark on Smriti Irani snowballs into controversy: Who said what
In a sexist shocker, Uttar Pradesh Congress leader Ajay Rai said that Smriti Irani, who represents Amethi in Lok Sabha, comes to the constituency only to show ‘latkas’ and ‘jhatkas’. The BJP leader hit back at the party and Rahul Gandhi, calling them ‘mysoginistic goons’
Congress MP Manish Tewari gives Adjournment Motion notice in Lok Sabha to discuss China border row
"I demand that this House suspends Zero Hour and other relevant rules relating to Question Hour and other businesses of the day to have a detailed discussion on the grave situation at the border with China in the Tawang sector in Arunachal Pradesh," Tewari said in a letter.
Tawang Clash: China plays victim, blames India for LAC fighting
China's PLA said on Tuesday that Indian soldiers "illegally" crossed the LAC at Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh and "obstructed" Chinese troops, which triggered a fresh stand-off
Tawang Clash: Situation 'stable' at LAC, says China after Arunachal standoff
China said the situation was "stable" on Tuesday at the LAC with India, after reports emerged that a fresh stand-off had taken place between the Indian Army and the PLA on their disputed Himalayan frontier at Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh late on December 9
WATCH: India will not concede an inch of land, says Amit Shah
Amit Shah also said the Congress had raised the border issue in Parliament to avoid questions on the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation's FCRA (Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act) cancellation
Shortage of 1.35 lakh personnel in three defence services: Centre tells Lok Sabha
On an average, 60,000 vacancies occur in all three services every year, out of which approximately 50,000 vacancies are for the Army. Due to the suspension of recruitment rallies in the last two years because of the Covid-19 situation, there is a shortfall of 1,08,685 jawans in the Indian Army
In-principle nod for 21 greenfield airports, 9 operational: Civil aviation ministry informs Lok Sabha
Nine greenfield airports-- at Durgapur, Shirdi, Kannur, Pakyong, Kalaburagi, Orvakal (Kurnool), Sindhudurg, Kushinagar and Donyi Polo, Itanagar are functional already while the others are in various stages of completion
PM Modi calls on leaders across political spectrum to make Parliament’s winter session more productive
India hosting the G20 summit, which will be held next year, is not merely a diplomatic event but also a chance to showcase the country's capabilities before the world in a holistic manner, the prime minister said
Shivpal Yadav alleges that BJP is sabotaging UP's Lok Sabha bypoll
He also claimed that the district administration and the police conducted raids on the residences of Samajwadi Party workers
Bihar's political experiment to meet same fate as that of 'Chacha-Bhatija' in UP, says BJP leader Dinesh Sharma
The former deputy chief minister stated that the countdown for 'rajnitik vanvaas' (political exile) of Bihar Chief Minister Kumar has started and it will complete in the next Lok Sabha elections
'Finishing remaining work to ensure Winter Session is held in new Parliament building', say officials
Last week, the government told the Lok Sabha that 70 per cent of the physical progress on the new Parliament building project had been made, and the completion date is set for November 2022
What is the Electricity Amendment Bill 2022? Why has it led to protests across India?
State employee groups are worried about major disadvantages to government discoms, job losses and a few private companies establishing a monopoly in the power sector. The Opposition claims the Bill is an attack on states’ rights and intends to weaken the foundations of the federal structure