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The Act provides special procedures to deal with terrorist activities, among other things. (Photo: File)

Opposition decides to demand 7 bills be sent to Joint Select Committee

The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2019 was introduced in Lok Sabha by the Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah.

24 Jul 2019 5:20 PM

A gang of around 30 people allegedly led by ruling TRS MLA Koneru Konappa, his brother Krishna and others attacked forest officials, including Chole Anita, who had gone to Sarasala village in Khagaznagar to plant saplings. (Photo: File | ANI)

Oppn questions KCR's silence on Forest Officers' assault

BJP leader Krishna Sagar Rao said, ‘KCR government is losing grip on the law and order in the state.’

02 Jul 2019 1:39 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the meeting, attended by representatives of all parties, including Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah and TMC leader Derek O'Brien. (Photo: ANI)

PM's first all party meet: Oppn calls for debate on jobs, agrarian crisis

Speaking to reporters after meeting, Azad said that all those bills which are in the interest of the people 'we are not opposed to them'.

16 Jun 2019 2:59 PM

Opposition to the extradition bill has united an unusually wide cross section of Hong Kong. (Photo: AFP)

Hong Kong govt to 'pause' divisive extradition bill: Reports

Tensions are running high with protest organisers planning another mass rally on Sunday.

15 Jun 2019 11:53 AM

Referring to the Shopian incident that took place earlier in the day, Modi asked, 'Will our jawans take EC's permission before opening fire at militants? Opposition kya khel bana rakha hai? (What drama is the opposition enacting).' (Photo: File)

Opposition kya khel bana rakha hai? : PM Modi on J&K encounter

He said it was surprising to note the security forces were opening fire at militants during election time.

12 May 2019 3:00 PM

The one tactic taking potshots at Modi, whether with ‘chowkidar chor hai’ or ‘Hitler Babu’ has not been abandoned by the opposition. (Photo: FIle)

Anti Modi speeches- the principal tactic of regional parties till phase 4

To stay on the message during the long and exhausting month and a half of electioneering is the biggest challenge for political parties.

29 Apr 2019 3:16 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi had on Tuesday stated that Raghuram Rajan was among top economists that his party had consulted to draft its minimum income guarantee scheme. (Photo: File | PTI)

Raghuram Rajan says he will return if there is an opportunity to be of use

Speculation in political circles is that Rajan may be a choice for finance minister if opposition grand alliance wins general election.

27 Mar 2019 2:12 PM

'Social media and our social media volunteers will have a big contribution to the 2019 Lok Sabha election,' said Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: File/PTI)

'Be cautious of Opposition's attempt to spread fake news over social media': Modi

PM also urged people to not get influenced by fake news being spread over social media by enemy countries.

28 Feb 2019 9:06 PM

'National security must transcend narrow political consideration,' the Opposition joint statement said. (Photo: File/Pritam Bandyopadhyay)

Anguished over 'blatant politicisation' of sacrifices of armed forces: Opposition

'Urge the government to take the nation into confidence on all measures to protect India's integrity,' the Opposition joint statement said.

27 Feb 2019 6:27 PM

After giving away the National Youth Parliament Festival, 2019, awards, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked youngsters to organise events upon returning home and invite Rajya Sabha members from their states as chief guests and ask questions. (Photo: PTI/File)

Modi asks youth to question Rajya Sabha MPs over lack of House productivity

PM expressed concern over only 8 per cent productivity of Rajya Sabha in the last session where interim budget was passed.

27 Feb 2019 4:38 PM

The Samajwadi party was absent from the meeting. (Photo: ANI)

Meeting of opposition parties in Parliament over security situation underway

The Opposition on Tuesday had decided to drop the formulation of the Common Minimum Programme as the agenda for their meeting.

27 Feb 2019 3:45 PM

On February 13, Banerjee was present in the meeting of opposition parties at NCP leader Sharad Pawar's residence. (Photo: ANI)

Mamata Banerjee to attend next opposition meet at Mohali on Feb 26

A common minimum programme will be drafted soon by opposition, sources said. Pulwama attack, its political significance will be discussed.

22 Feb 2019 12:19 PM

PM Modi attacks grand alliance, says Opposition leaders hate him

Sounds poll bugle in TN, Kerala; assures action against looters.

28 Jan 2019 1:32 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

‘Will not rest until thieves jailed’

PM says political rivals are becoming allies to seize power.

16 Jan 2019 12:26 AM

To protest the BEST strike, Congress corporator Sufiyan Vanu from Antop Hill area staged a dharna outside mayor Vishwanath Mahadeshw-ar’s office at the BMC headquarters Monday afternoon. (Representational image)

Dilly-dallying on strike only to benefit Sena: NCP

Aam Aadmi Party leader Preeti Sharma Menon alleged that the state government was “anti-labour”.

15 Jan 2019 1:47 AM

Karnataka chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy

Karnataka CM in a spot over ‘shoot mercilessly’ video

Says it was an emotional outburst at the murder of a party worker.

26 Dec 2018 1:44 AM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley (Photo: ANI)

India working towards single GST rate: Arun Jaitley

The standard rate of VAT and excise was 14.5 per cent and 12.5 per cent respectively.

25 Dec 2018 1:12 AM

DMK president M.K. Stalin from left, Andhra CM N. Chandrababu Naidu, Congress president Rahul Gandhi, LJD leader Sharad Yadav, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad and others address the media in New Delhi on Monday after a meeting of Opposition parties. (Photo: Pritam Bandyopadhyay)

21 Opposition parties unite to fight BJP in 2019

Rahul Gandhi said the meeting was very productive and everyone decided to stop the BJP from further assault of institutions and the Constitution.

11 Dec 2018 12:58 AM

BJP president Amit Shah during the book release of Dr R. Balashankar, titled Narendra Modi: Creative Disruptor, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Opposition failed to see changes in people’s lives: Amit Shah

Without naming Congress president Rahul Gandhi, Mr Shah said that the Opp. should first answer what they have done in last in their 55-year rule.

11 Dec 2018 12:09 AM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Cong behind agrarian crisis: Arun Jaitley

From 1971 onwards, Cong policy was slogans, not resources: Jaitley

05 Dec 2018 12:46 AM

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