LoP Rahul Gandhi meets workers' unions, flags labour codes concerns

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 6:48:47 AM IST
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday met representatives of workers' unions from across the country at the Jan Sansad, during which they raised deep concerns about the four new Labour Codes. The interaction focused on the imp... read..
 

PM Modi, parliamentarians pay tribute to security personnel killed in 2001 Parliament attack

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 11:48:40 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to security personnel who sacrificed their lives in the 2001 Parliament attack.... read..
 

Chandrababu Naidu sets ambitious roadmap to make Visakhapatnam Economic Region a Global Economic Hub

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | December 13, 2025 3:48:53 AM IST
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to execute a comprehensive strategy to transform the Visakhapatnam Economic Region (VER) into a Global Economic Hub, with focused development across industries, IT, tourism, green e... read..
 

Shimla: JP Nadda to lay foundation stone of new HP BJP headquarters; grand preparations underway

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 13, 2025 5:48:38 AM IST
BJP is gearing up for a "significant organisational milestone" as the party's national president JP Nadda will lay the foundation stone of the new BJP state headquarters on Airport Road at 10 am on Saturday. The event described by party leaders as a "cruc... read..
 

Speaker to examine e-cigarette allegations in Lok Sabha, says Congress MP Tariq Anwar

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 6:18:52 AM IST
Congress MP Tariq Anwar on Friday said that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla would examine the allegations surrounding the reported use of e-cigarettes inside Parliament and determine whether the claims made by BJP MP Anurag Thakur are factually correct.... read..
 

Odisha rolls out Eco Retreat Parks, strengthens coastal tourism and safety infrastructure

Puri (Odisha) | December 13, 2025 7:19:09 AM IST
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi underlined the state government's push to promote sustainable tourism on Friday with the inauguration of the Odisha Watermanship and Lifeguard Institute at Ramachandi beach in Puri and the launch of Eco Retreat Par... read..
 

Leaders from across the spectrum remember Congress veteran Shivraj Patil

Latur (Maharashtra) | December 13, 2025 7:19:15 AM IST
Former Union Home Minister and Congress leader Shivraj Patil passed away at his residence in Latur, Maharashtra, on Friday. He was 90.... read..
 

PM Modi, top leaders to pay tribute to security personnel who sacrificed their lives in 2001 Parliament attack

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 10:48:26 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders will pay tribute to the security personnel who lost their lives during the 2001 Parliament attack on the occasion of its anniversary on Saturday.... read..
 

Early trends show close contest between LDF and UDF in Kerala local body polls

Kottayam (Kerala) | December 13, 2025 11:19:06 AM IST
Counting of votes for the Kerala local body elections 2025 is underway across the state, with early trends indicating a close contest between the CPI(M) led Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Congress led United Democratic Front (UDF).... read..
 

BJP set to elect new UP President; senior leaders to file nominations on Saturday

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 13, 2025 6:18:51 AM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttar Pradesh has moved into the final phase of its organisational election process, with nominations for the post of state president scheduled on Saturday and the announcement of the new chief expected a day later. Sen... read..
 

Tripura CM warns CPI(M)-backed elements in the local party for creating disturbances

Agartala (Tripura) | December 12, 2025 5:18:36 AM IST
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday said that a section of people is working to create unrest to malign the name of Tripura as they are losing their ground slowly.... read..
 

Akhilesh alleges BJP-EC conspiracy to delete voter names in UP through SIR

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 12, 2025 7:49:03 PM IST
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday accused the BJP and the Election Commission of targeting voters in Uttar Pradesh through the Special Summary Revision (SSR) process.... read..
 

"His dedication to public service and contributions to the nation will always be remembered...": Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 10:48:40 AM IST
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday expressed grief on the demise of Congress leader Shivraj Patil, calling it an "irreparable loss" to the party.... read..
 

Karnataka: CT Ravi accuses Congress of "vote chori"

Belagavi (Karnataka) | December 12, 2025 6:18:36 PM IST
The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader CT Ravi on Friday targeted the Congress, alleging that the party has a long history of "vote theft" and blaming it for the developmental lag in North Karnataka.... read..
 

"Complete democracy, cadre-based party...not a family party: Mahendra Nath Pandey on UP BJP presidential election

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 12, 2025 8:48:42 PM IST
The Uttar Pradesh BJP is gearing up for its presidential election, with the nomination process set to begin tomorrow.... read..
 

Atmosphere of fear prevails in Punjab; gangsters issuing threats from jails, abroad: Warring in Lok Sabha

Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 12, 2025 6:18:34 AM IST
Punjab Congress president and Ludhiana MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Wednesday expressed serious concern over the deteriorating law-and-order situation in Punjab, alleging that an "atmosphere of fear" was prevailing across the state as gangsters cont... read..
 

"Bus accidents happening frequently, govt must take serious action": Congress leader Hanumantha Rao on Andhra bus tragedy

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 12, 2025 11:19:04 AM IST
Congress leader Hanumantha Rao on Friday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a bus accident in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) district and said that governments must take measures to curb such incidents.... read..
 

"Patil served the nation with distinction...": Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge mourns Shivraj Patil's death

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 11:18:51 AM IST
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday expressed grief on the demise of Congress leader and former Union Minister Shivraj Patil.... read..
 

"Left deep mark on Indian politics": Congress' Gaurav Gogoi condoles demise of Shivraj Patil

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 11:18:44 AM IST
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on Friday expressed condolences and support to the family of late Congress leader Shivraj Patil, after his demise at the age of 90.... read..
 

Rahul Gandhi chairs review meeting of Lok Sabha MPs from Congress

Politics | December 12, 2025 10:48:43 AM IST
New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI) Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi is chairing a review meeting of Congress Lok Sabha MPs on Friday. The Congress has 99 MPs in the Lower House. The meeting is expected to discuss the ongoing proceedings in the house and the C... read..
 

PM Modi expresses grief over Andhra Pradesh bus accident, announces ex-gratia

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 10:48:47 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a bus accident in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) district and announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to the ... read..
 

Congress LS MPs pass resolution honouring Shivraj Patil, review party performance in House

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 11:48:39 AM IST
Leader of Opposition the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi today chaired a meeting of Lak Sabha MPs of his party. The meeting was held to review the performance of the Congress MPs in the winter session so far. The Congress has 99 MPs in the Lower House of Parliamen... read..
 

"This time BJP will not rest until it defeats Mamata Banerjee in Bengal": Chhattisgarh Dy CM Vijay Sharma

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 6:18:38 PM IST
Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma on Friday strongly criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her remarks, asserting that she must first clarify how many "Bangladeshi infiltrators" were allowed into the state under her tenu... read..
 

CAQM forms expert committee to develop strategies for abatement of air pollution caused by vehicular emissions in Delhi-NCR

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 7:18:23 PM IST
Keeping in view the urgent necessity to develop strategies for abatement of air pollution caused by vehicular emissions in Delhi-NCR, Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and adjoining areas has constituted an Expert Committee in the Chairm... read..
 

President Droupadi Murmu pays tribute to late Congress leader Shivraj Patil

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 11:19:06 AM IST
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday expressed deep condolences and support to the family of late Congress leader Shivraj Patil, after his demise at the age of 90.... read..
 

Rahul Gandhi demands parliamentary discussion on air pollution, Govt says 'ready to find solution'

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 11:18:55 PM IST
Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday flagged the air pollution crisis in northern India and other parts of the country, demanding a parliamentary discussion to develop a systematic plan to address it. Union Minister of Parliament... read..
 

"Important step towards strengthening India's energy security": PM Modi after Cabinet approves CoalSETU window

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 10:48:44 PM IST
After the Union Cabinet approved the CoalSETU window, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called it an "important step" towards strengthening India's energy security and accelerating growth, adding that it will support "Ease of Doing Business", boost d... read..
 

"Tejashwi doesn't want to stay in Bihar, Rahul Gandhi doesn't want to stay in country": Nityanand Rai

Patna (Bihar) | December 12, 2025 10:48:42 PM IST
Union Minister Nityanand Rai on Friday took a dig at Bihar Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, saying that both the leaders depict the same nature as Yadav doesn't want to stay in Bihar and Gandhi does not ... read..
 

MP Congress slams Mohan Yadav-led govt on completing 2 years tenure, says 'BJP rule pushed state into crisis'

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 12, 2025 8:48:50 PM IST
The Madhya Pradesh Congress on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Madhya Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, marking two years of administration, alleging that the state is facing an economic, social and administrative decline due to ... read..
 

UP winter session set to begin on Dec 19

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 12, 2025 9:48:42 PM IST
The winter session of the 18th Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly will begin on December 19th and conclude on December 24, 2025.... read..
 

"Mamata Banerjee will not let BJP succeed in their plan": RJD's Mrityunjay Tiwari

Patna (Bihar) | December 12, 2025 9:18:31 PM IST
Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Mrityunjay Tiwari on Friday backed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's statement over the Special Intensive Revision, asserting that she is "absolutely right."... read..
 

Tamil Nadu: BJP's Annamalai demands registration of FIRs against Minister KN Nehru over alleged multi-crore scams

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | December 12, 2025 9:18:30 PM IST
BJP Tamil Nadu President K Annamalai on Friday accused the ruling DMK government of suppressing major corruption complaints flagged by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and demanded immediate registration of two FIRs against Minister KN Nehru, his family m... read..
 

"RTI reveals liquor licence issued at Siri Fort Sports Complex": AAP MP Sanjay Singh in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 9:18:24 PM IST
Senior AAP leader and MP Sanjay Singh on Friday told the Rajya Sabha that the Delhi administration has put public safety and the purpose of the Siri Fort Sports Complex at risk by permitting liquor sales inside a facility where alcohol consumption is expl... read..
 

Eliminating dust in capital is our govt's priority: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta stresses steps to curb air pollution

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 6:48:49 PM IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Friday that her government is working on multiple fronts to effectively and sustainably control pollution in the capital. She stated that eliminating dust pollution is among the government's top priorities. To achi... read..
 

"Millions of children getting lung diseases, govt should discuss in parliament": Rahul Gandhi on air pollution

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 1:48:37 PM IST
Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday highlighted the growing air pollution crisis in India's major cities, urging the government to initiate a detailed discussion in the parliament and develop a systematic plan to... read..
 

Former Odisha Congress MLA Moquim writes to Sonia Gandhi, says "party is in difficult phase, needs her guidance"

Cuttack (Odisha) | December 12, 2025 3:19:05 PM IST
Former Congress MLA Mohammed Moquim from Barabati-Cuttack constituency in Odisha said that he has written a letter to Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, urging her to guide the party and push for new leadership amid what he described a... read..
 

"Something concrete should come out of it": Priyanka Gandhi supports Rahul Gandhi's call on redressing air pollution in Parliament

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 2:49:12 PM IST
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday supported Rahul Gandhi's call for an extensive discussion in Parliament on the worsening air pollution crisis, asserting that the issue is urgent and the "government should make a good action plan" and take it f... read..
 

Mamata Bannerjee submitted her enumeration form for SIR, claims BJP's Amit Malviya

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 2:48:55 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Bannerjee has submitted her Enumeration Form for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, claimed BJP leader Amit Malviya on Friday.... read..
 

"Rahul Gandhi is voice of every Delhiite...": Congress MP Jebi Mather hails LS LoP's speech on air pollution

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 2:48:50 PM IST
Hailing the speech of the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, over the matter of air pollution, Congress MP Jebi Mather on Friday said that such an issue needs to be discussed at length in the Parliament as the national capital has tur... read..
 

"This is an issue in which all parties can agree...": Rahul Gandhi calls for solutions against pollution

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 2:18:36 PM IST
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday emphasised that he had brought up the issue of pollution in Delhi and other major cities during the parliamentary discussions. He asserted that this is an issue that every pa... read..
 

Jairam Ramesh accuses BJP of pitting Tagore against Bankim Chandra in debate on Vande Mataram

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 11:18:53 AM IST
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Friday tore into BJP RS MP JP Nadda for his speech during the discussion on Vande Mataram in the upper house. Ramesh alleged that the BJP's strategy to pit Rabindranath Tagore against Bankim Chandra Chattopadhya... read..
 

Shivraj Patil demise is a huge loss for country and Congress: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 12, 2025 2:18:35 PM IST
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of former Union Home Minister, former Lok Sabha Speaker and veteran Congress leader Shivraj Patil, a CMO release said.... read..
 

Lok Sabha pays tribute to security personnel who sacrificed their lives in 2001 Parliament attack

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 1:48:42 PM IST
Lok Sabha on Friday paid heartfelt tributes to the brave soldiers of the Parliament Security Service, Delhi Police, and CRPF who made the supreme sacrifice while protecting Parliament during the terrorist attack on December 13, 2001.... read..
 

"Worst term in history of Karnataka," BJP's Karnataka MLAs slam Siddaramiah govt, allege misgovernance

Belagavi (Karnataka) | December 12, 2025 12:49:03 PM IST
The BJP in Karnataka has mounted an all-out attack on the Siddarmaiah government in the state terming the incumbent government as the most unpopular.... read..
 

Shivraj Patil was one of the most successful Home Ministers of this country, says Congress' KC Venugopal

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 12:49:01 PM IST
Congress General Secretary and MP KC Venugopal on Friday expressed grief over the demise of late Congress leader and former Union Minister Shivraj Patil, citing that he was one of the most successful Home Ministers of the country. He died at his residence... read..
 

"Inadequate budget allocated by govt on air pollution": Congress MP Deepender Hooda

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 2:18:29 PM IST
Congress MP Deepender Hooda on Friday said that the Centre has not allocated sufficient funds to deal with the problem of air pollution, adding that Parliament must hold a debate over this matter next week.... read..
 

"Stop politics, find a solution": Priyanka Chaturvedi on need for air pollution discussion in Parliament

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 3:18:56 PM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Friday welcomed Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi's demand for a discussion on air pollution and asserted that instead of "doing politics on the issue", we need to find a solution, as both the ruling... read..
 

"Not many issues the govt and opposition can agree on": Rahul Gandhi on redressing air pollution

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 1:48:33 PM IST
Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday highlighted the growing air pollution crisis in India's major cities, urging the government to initiate a detailed discussion in the parliament and develop a systematic plan to... read..
 

PM Modi meets UP NDA MPs, tells them "Ye majdoor aapke sath khada hai, aap bas kaam kariye"

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 12:48:48 PM IST
UP NDA MPs met Prime Minister Narendra Modi today in his parliament chamber. During the Winter Session. During this session of Parliament the Prime Minister has been meeting NDA MPs from different states.... read..
 

"Worst term in history of Karnataka": BJP Karnataka MLAs slam Siddaramaiah govt, allege misgovernance

Belagavi (Karnataka) | December 12, 2025 12:48:44 PM IST
The BJP in Karnataka has mounted an all-out attack on the Siddaramaiah government in the state, terming the incumbent government as the most unpopular.... read..
 

Shashi Tharoor skips Congress MPs meet , sources say party was informed of absence

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 3:19:01 PM IST
Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor skipped the meeting of Congress LS MPs chaired by Rahul Gandhi. According to party sources Tharoor had already informed the party about his unavailability, another senior Congress leader and Chandigarh M... read..