In Assam, political unrest has followed a recent decision by the state assembly. The assembly decided to cancel a two-hour break for Namaz, which had been set aside to ease government work. This move was approved by all MLAs. Tejashwi Yadav, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, criticized Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, calling him the ‘Chinese version of Yogi’—a reference to Indian Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Yadav’s comment implies a negative comparison between the two leaders. In response, Chief Minister Sarma dismissed Yadav’s remarks, stating that his administration will continue its work regardless of criticism. He emphasized that the focus should remain on progress rather than reacting to comments.
01 September,2024 01:19 PM IST
Leader of Opposition and Lok Sabha MP from Rae Bareli - Rahul Gandhi in a post on X, urged the trollers to stop insulting former Union Minister Smriti Irani. Rahul Gandhi said, "Winning and losing happen in life. I urge everyone to refrain from using derogatory language and being nasty towards Smt. Smriti Irani or any other leader for that matter. He added, "Humiliating and insulting people is a sign of weakness, not strength". Rahul Gandhi urged everyone to refrain from using derogatory language against Smriti Irani. Smriti Irani lost the Lok Sabha elections in Amethi.
13 July,2024 01:38 PM IST
In a sharp-tongued address at the Rajya Sabha, BJP MP Sambit Patra took aim at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, ridiculing his role as the Leader of Opposition. Patra humorously remarked that the BJP finds great joy in Rahul Gandhi holding this position, dubbing him a valuable asset for the BJP. This sarcastic comment highlights the BJP's confidence in their ability to capitalize on Gandhi's leadership to their advantage. Watch video for more.
02 July,2024 03:04 PM IST
Indian elections were talked about a lot by the foreign media. Foreign country’s close scrutiny were on the Indian elections, but why did the world have such a keen eye on the Indian elections? How India’s image has transformed in recent years on the Global stage? Is India getting powerful on the world stage? Geopolitical analyst Vasu Sharma in conversation with Katyayani Kapoor speaks on India’s changing dynamics in the world and more in this episode of Straight Talk.
28 June,2024 07:00 PM IST
The Parliament has been adjourned till Monday amid uproar over discussion on the NEET issue. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla exchanged words with the Leader of Opposition and Congress leader during a session on June 28. Further, Om Birla schooled Rahul Gandhi over his ‘mike mute’ remark.
28 June,2024 01:25 PM IST
Samajwadi Party (SP) Member of Parliament (MP) RK Chaudhary's recent comments on the Sengol have ignited a political controversy giving rise to Sengol row. Chaudhary questioned the presence of Sengol in Parliament, calling it a symbol of monarchy. The Constitution is the symbol of democracy. The BJP government, under PM Modi, installed the Sengol in Parliament. 'Sengol' means 'Raj-Dand' or 'Raja ka Danda'. After ending the princely order, the country became independent. Will the country be run by 'Raja ka danda' or the Constitution? I demand that Sengol be removed from Parliament to save the Constitution," said Chaudhary. Meanwhile, prominent Tamil voices slammed the SP MP and that ‘Sengol’ represented the upliftment of ‘Dharma’
28 June,2024 12:02 PM IST
On June 12, amidst a gathering of dignitaries including Prime Minister Modi and Union Ministers Shah, Nadda, and Gadkari, TDP leader N. Chandrababu Naidu was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. Notably, the camaraderie between PM Modi and Naidu stole the spotlight. Their warm embrace and animated conversation during the ceremony drew attention. Celebrities like Chiranjeevi, Rajnikanth, and Nandamuri Balakrishna graced the occasion, adding to its grandeur. The image of PM Modi and Naidu sharing a hug on stage symbolized a moment of political unity, emphasizing the significance of collaboration in governance.
12 June,2024 05:02 PM IST
India's mega event, the Lok Sabha Elections, wrapped up on June 1st after seven phases spread across 44 days. A whopping 15 million polling staff journeyed across the country to set up approximately 1 million polling stations, including in remote areas like villages, hills, deserts, and conflict zones. Despite scorching temperatures, voters across India turned up to cast their ballots during each phase with a total estimated voter count of 969 million people. To keep up with modern times, electronic voting machines were used for casting ballots, making the process more efficient and reliable. Now at stake are 543 seats in the Lok Sabha. The votes will be counted on Tuesday, June 4 and the counting for all constituencies will begin at 8 am. In the scene comes the most important question which is how the votes are counted in India and what's the process to it? Let us know all of it in this video.
07 June,2024 12:30 PM IST
Following the announcement of election results, a crucial NDA gathering convened at the Prime Minister's residence on June 5. During this assembly, Narendra Modi emerged as the unanimous choice to lead the NDA alliance. Notable attendees included JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar and TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu, alongside other key figures like Chirag Paswan and Ekanath Shinde. Post-meeting, PM Modi engaged in informal discussions with NDA partners, particularly garnering attention for his exchange with CM Nitish Kumar, which circulated widely on social media. Anticipation surrounded Nitish Kumar potentially shifting allegiance, amidst BJP's near-majority situation. Yet, Naidu and Nitish's presence underscored NDA's strength, solidified by the Lok Sabha's resounding mandate of over 290 seats. Sources indicate NDA's formal submission of support to the President on June 7, paving the way for Narendra Modi's historic third term inauguration on June 8.
06 June,2024 10:52 AM IST
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini called Rahul Gandhi’s “Sidhu Moose Wale ka gana suna hai” remark childish. He said, “Election trends will get converted into results tomorrow. The country will give over 400 seats to BJP to make Narendra Modi the prime minister for the third time. After independence, this is the first time a prime minister has worked to take the country forward at this speed. ‘Rahul ji bachpane ki baatein karte hain’. While Modi is working on increasing the country’s respect and pride in the world, Rahul Gandhi is working to decrease it. Watvch video for more.
03 June,2024 04:37 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
