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The CM also took a dig at BJP leaders saying none of them were present when he replied to their questions on development of north-Karnataka in the state assembly during the winter session of the legislature. (Photo: File)

‘Jungle raj’ in UP, not in K’taka: Siddaramaiah jibes at Yogi

Siddaramaiah said the leaders who were trying to disturb communal harmony were certainly not those who wanted development.

23 Dec 2017 8:24 AM

The protesting Congress members continued to raise slogans for an hour even as Speaker Sumitra Mahajan continued with the Question Hour proceedings. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Cong walks out from of LS, seeks PM apology on remark against Manmohan

The Congress also sought an apology from BJP for alleging that a 2G spectrum scam had taken place during the UPA rule.

22 Dec 2017 1:59 PM

The court held that Raja "cannot be faulted" for alleged misrepresentation of facts before Singh as the complete facts were not placed before him by his own office. (Photo: PTI)

PMO officials suppressed 2G facts, not A Raja, says court

The CBI had alleged that Raja had misled Singh in his letters on several key issues related to the policy of grant of 2G spectrum licences.

22 Dec 2017 11:04 AM

The Upper House had already been witnessing ruckus and repeated adjournments since the starting of the Winter Session on December 15 over the Congress demanding clarification from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks against his predecessor Manmohan Singh but still managed to pass two Bills. (Photo: PTI)

Amid ruckus Lok Sabha manages to pass 4 Bills

Despite several requests, when the Congress members continue with their protest, Naidu adjourned the house till 2 pm.

22 Dec 2017 6:21 AM

Former communications minister A. Raja's supporters dance as they celebrate his acquittal by a special court in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Congress, DMK hail 2G verdict as ‘truth’

The BJP, while in Opposition, had used the controversy to paint the then Congress-led UPA government as thoroughly corrupt.

22 Dec 2017 4:48 AM

Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu (Photo: PTI)

Noisy protest by Cong forces RS adjournment for 5th day

The Lok Sabha, which has also been facing a ruckus, managed to pass four bills.

22 Dec 2017 4:43 AM

Cricket legend and nominated member Sachin Tendulkar speaks in the Rajya Sabha in New Delhi on Thursday during the Winter Session of Parliament. (Photo: PTI)

Protests by Congress disrupt Sachin’s maiden RS speech

Actor Jaya Bacchhan also appeared to be supporting Tendulkar’s bid to speak, but the protests continued.

22 Dec 2017 1:29 AM

The judgement speaks for itself, says former prime minister Manmohan Singh. (Photo: PTI)

Massive propaganda against UPA on 2G spectrum had no base: Manmohan Singh

Former telecom minister A Raja and DMK MP Kanimozhi were on Thursday acquitted by a special court in the 2G spectrum scam case.

21 Dec 2017 2:00 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. (Photo: PTI)

Congress prods for PM's apology to Manmohan, stalls House 2nd time

With the Prime Minister present in the House, the unrelenting Opposition members shouted slogans and sought his resignation.

21 Dec 2017 5:28 AM

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. (Photo: PTI)

Govt, Opposition agree on talks to end row over Dr Singh

According to sources, a discussion would be called in the matter in the Rajya Sabha which would be opened by Mr Azad and replied to by Arun Jaitley.

20 Dec 2017 12:16 AM

At one time during the Question Hour, Mahajan had warned Congress MPs that she would 'name' them. Naming of a member by the Chair generally leads to disciplinary action. (Photo: PTI)

In LS, Cong demands PM’s apology for Pak remark; Govt condemns behaviour

Members of the opposition party trooped into the Well during the Question Hour after Speaker disallowed their demand to raise the issue.

19 Dec 2017 2:26 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with former PM Manmohan Singh. (Photo: PTI/File)

Opposition stalls LS, RS over PM’s remark against Manmohan

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned amid Congress protests over insinuations by PM Narendra Modi against his predecessor Manmohan Singh.

19 Dec 2017 2:59 AM

Gehlot, the Congress election in-charge for Gujarat, said Gandhi ran a nice campaign in the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

Rahul did put up nice campaign; country sees this as Cong’s victory: Gehlot

Trends from 181 seats in the state, gave the BJP a lead in over a 100 seats while the Congress was following with 69.

18 Dec 2017 12:12 PM

Congress President Rahul Gandhi with former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (Photo: Asian Age)

Rahul to sustain politics of hope, says Manmohan Singh

Conveying his good wishes to new Congress President, Dr. Singh ended his speech by saying “May your path be blessed”

17 Dec 2017 3:59 AM

BJP president Amit Shah is welcomed by parliamentary affairs minister Ananth Kumar and health minister J.P. Nadda on his arrival at Parliament House on the opening day of the Winter Session. (Photo: AP)

Winter Session begins on stormy note over Pak barb

The Opposition members stormed into the well of the House demanding an apology from the Prime Minister over his remarks.

16 Dec 2017 3:25 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with parliamentary affairs minister Ananth Kumar, ministers of state Jitendra Singh and Arjun Ram Meghwal, arrive to address the media, on the first day of the Winter Session of Parliament, in New Delhi. (Photo: Pritam Bandyopadhyay)

Push agenda, don’t get bogged down, says Modi

Modi also asked the members to ensure the presence of ruling alliance members in both the Houses.

16 Dec 2017 1:07 AM

Reading from the emails, Goyal alleged that Natarajan was seeking instructions from the Gandhis and Rahul Gandhi had asked her to take certain position on different projects. (photo: PTI | File)

Piyush Goyal shares emails between Rahul Gandhi-Jayanthi Natarajan

Piyush Goyal released the emails and accused Congress of obstructing development in Gujarat, during the last phase of the state elections.

14 Dec 2017 10:03 AM

Earlier on December 11, Manmohan Singh quashed the accusation about the former's clandestine meeting with Pakistani officials, and expressed 'anguish' at 'the canards being spread'. (Photo: PTI | File)

BJP leader requests NIA to file FIR against Cong leaders meeting with Pak diplomats

BJP leader added that meeting took place in secretive manner with secret agenda, which is purely 'anti-national' in its original character.

14 Dec 2017 7:50 AM

Jharkhand ex-CM Madhu Koda (Photo: PTI/File)

Jharkhand ex-CM Madhu Koda convicted in coal scam

Koda, Basu and two accused public servants conspired to favour VISUL in the coal block allocation, the CBI had alleged.

14 Dec 2017 7:11 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had an awkward encounter on Wednesday when the leaders came face to face with each other during a function to commemorate the martyrs of 2001 Parliament attack. Mr Modi and Dr Singh shook hands in a manner that was interpreted by many as stiff and cold. (Photo: Pritam Bandyopadhyay)

Modi, Manmohan Singh come face-to-face, shake hands

Singh had lashed out at Modi for allegedly spreading “falsehood and canards” to “score political points in a lost cause”.

14 Dec 2017 3:03 AM

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