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In Modi era, Opp must change tactics

Pseudo-development linked to the rise of an increasing authoritarian society is the battle before us.

21 March 2017 2:31 AM IST

Opposition wants that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should be present in the House, during the discussion on the demonetisation issue. (Photo: Representational Image)

BJP issues whip to its RS MPs to counter Opposition

NDA lacks a majority in RS and BJP believes that a maximum presence of its members would be required in case of any...

19 Nov 2016 8:59 PM IST

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Bihar paper leak: Ministers named in probe report?

According to sources, names of these political leaders surfaced in the SIT report.

18 March 2017 1:42 AM IST

Naidu said it was unfair to attack the government and question its motives. (Photo: PTI)

Venkaiah Naidu critiques duty free wheat import, faces oppn ire in...

He was supported by members across opposition parties with Tapan Sen (CPI-M) demanding revoking the order for zero duty...

16 March 2017 2:02 PM IST

Modi orders BJP MPs to counter Oppn charges against demonetisation

Modi orders BJP MPs to counter Oppn charges against demonetisation

The saffron party is working overtime to dispel any negative publicity, especially in poll-bound states like UP, over...

18 Nov 2016 6:18 PM IST

The GST Council cleared nil rate on live asses, mules and hinnies while placing live horses under the 12 per cent bracket.

GST launch: Opposition stands divided after midnight rollout

The Congress, the Trinamool Congress, the Left, the DMK, the NC and the RJD and some other parties boycotted the event.

1 July 2017 8:03 AM IST

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. (Photo: PTI)

Amid Oppn uproar, Govt rules out rollback on note ban

The issue of demonetisation also rocked Parliament leading to repeated adjournments of the Rajya Sabha as well as the...

17 Nov 2016 8:31 PM IST

Kolkata CM Mamata Banerjee with her party MPs, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah and others marches towards Rashtrapati Bhavan over demonetisation issue, on the opening day of the Winter Session. They met the President and sought his intervention in the demonetisation exercise. (Photo: Biplab Banerjee)

Government, Opposition tussle over note ban

Anand Sharma said a bigger Rs 2,000 note has been brought, which was similar to the paper on which churan is sold and ...

17 Nov 2016 4:10 AM IST

Goyal also said BJP has already put out its poll expenses on the website and after this step all will think before indulging in corruption and black marketing. (Photo: Video grab)

Govt battles Oppn wrath in Rajya Sabha, says demonetisation in...

Piyush Goyal urged all parties to support the move so that the House gives a message to country that all are against...

16 Nov 2016 4:15 PM IST

A file photo of proceedings in Lok Sabha (Photo: PTI/ Video grab)

Demonetisation: Oppn parties up in arms, to bring adjournment motion...

Opposition leaders said the move is being planned to highlight the hardship caused to people including farmers,...

16 Nov 2016 3:55 PM IST

Representatives of the Opposition parties met the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad in his room in Parliament House. (Photo: Twitter)

Ahead of Winter Session, Oppn huddle to strategise game plan

The meeting saw archrivals TMC and CPI(M) coming together on a common platform against the government.

14 Nov 2016 6:22 PM IST

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi. (Photo: PTI)

Why India now needs a new kind of Opposition

The BJP's dominance goes far beyond electoral politics.

12 May 2017 12:15 AM IST