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Ramdas Athawale (Photo: PTI)

From Rome to Om: Why Athawale chose BJP over Congress?

Athawale was making the customary speech on the behalf of his party to welcome the new Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla.

19 Jun 2019 5:12 PM IST

Choudhary told ANI, Our party has already moved motion in favour of Om Birla as Speaker of Lok Sabha. (Photo: ANI)

Om Birla: From grassroots politician to Lok Sabha speaker

A surprise pick by the ruling BJP-led NDA, Birla's name was proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself for the...

19 Jun 2019 12:38 PM IST

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BJP MP from Kota, Om Birla elected as Speaker of 17th Lok Sabha

More details are awiated.

19 Jun 2019 11:18 AM IST

Chaiwallah, who failed to fulfil promises, has now turned into a chowkidar to fool masses, said Mamata. (Photo: ANI)

BJP collecting garbage': Mamata Banerjee on defecting TMC leaders

The Trinamool Congress supremo also said she would be replacing the 'traitors' with 'dedicated members'.

18 Jun 2019 4:32 PM IST

Former Chief Election Commissioner T S Krishnamurthy said till the entire country is covered by Aadhaar, both the cards should be allowed as ID proof for voting. (Photo| PTI/File)

One nation, one election not possible sans constitutional amendment:...

Krishnamurthy said it has several advantages, but the biggest problem in its implementation is constitutional...

18 Jun 2019 3:16 PM IST

Once nominated, Birla, who won from Kota-Bundi parliamentary seat in Rajasthan, will easily become the speaker as the National Democratic Alliance has a clear majority in the House. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

NDA nominates Om Birla for LS Speaker's post, parties extend support

The Opposition has not yet announced any candidate for the post while Tuesday is the last day to file nomination.

18 Jun 2019 10:08 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior BJP leaders presented bouquets to JP Nadda at the BJP Parliamentary Board meeting which was held at the BJP headquarters. (Photo: ANI)

JP Nadda appointed BJP's working president

Amit Shah decided to step aside following his appointment as Home Minister.

17 Jun 2019 8:14 PM IST

The saffron party is penetrating deep into West Bengal, a state which used to be the stronghold of the Left and later the TMC. (Photo: ANI)

1 TMC MLA, 12 councillors join BJP

This comes days after two TMC MLAs and over 50 councillors joined the BJP.

17 Jun 2019 4:54 PM IST

On the evening of November 8, the government announced that Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes would no longer be legal tender, as part of its move to eradicate black money.

Swiss authorities to share details of at least 50 Indians holding...

In 2014 PM Modi had termed the crackdown on black money, including those allegedly parked in Swiss banks, as a key focus...

17 Jun 2019 1:13 PM IST

Modi also said the new House has a high number of women MPs. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

'Active Oppn important in parliamentary democracy,' says PM Modi

Speaking to the media ahead of the commencement of the 17th Lok Sabha, Modi said he is hopeful that this session will be...

17 Jun 2019 11:08 AM IST

Kumar, 65, won the Lok Sabha election from Tikamgarh in Madhya Pradesh on a BJP ticket. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

BJP MP Virendra Kumar sworn in as protem speaker of Lok Sabha

Kumar will oversee the oath-taking of newly elected LS members on Monday and Tuesday.

17 Jun 2019 10:52 AM IST

BJP MP Virendra Kumar takes oath as the Protem Speaker of the 17th Lok Sabha, at Rashtrapati Bhawan. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

PM Modi, others take oath on first day of 17th Lok Sabha

On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held an all-party meeting to seek support for smooth running of the Parliament.

17 Jun 2019 10:33 AM IST