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Baseless political vendetta against Gandhis: Cong slams criminal conspiracy charge in new National Herald case FIR

IANS | December 1, 2025 1:35 PM

New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) As a fresh First Information Report (FIR) filed by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Delhi Police accused senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi of criminal conspiracy in the National Herald money laundering case, the party on Monday termed it as “baseless” "political vendetta". The EOW has filed the FIR against six people, including the Gandhis.

Kharge flags 'pain' over Dhankhar's sudden exit while welcoming new RS Chairman

IANS | December 1, 2025 12:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Congress national president and Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday congratulated Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on taking over as Chairman of the Upper House, while simultaneously voicing the Opposition's disappointment at not being able to bid farewell to former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar after his abrupt resignation.

Fit India programme creating greater fitness awareness: PM Modi

IANS | December 1, 2025 12:32 PM

New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has credited the ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’ initiative for creating greater awareness about fitness in the country.

With extended dates, voters can submit forms easily, BLOs will get relief: UP Dy CM Pathak

IANS | December 1, 2025 12:29 PM

Lucknow, Dec 1 (IANS) Reacting to the extension of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) deadline, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Monday said that the move will allow voters to submit their forms more easily and provide relief to Booth Level Officers (BLOs).

Kharge criticises PM Modi on first day of Winter Session

IANS | December 1, 2025 12:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) On the first day of the Winter Session, Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he has once again “delivered drama” instead of addressing key issues before Parliament.

Lok Sabha pays tribute to Dharmendra, four other former members

IANS | December 1, 2025 12:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) The Winter Session of Parliament opened on a turbulent note on Monday as the Lok Sabha was forced to adjourn till noon barely minutes after it assembled at 11 a.m., drowned out by unrelenting opposition protests. As soon as the House met, Speaker Om Birla led members in paying rich tributes to five former parliamentarians who passed away recently.

RBI to cut policy repo rate by 25 bp on Dec 5: HSBC

IANS | December 1, 2025 11:55 AM

New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Since inflation is set to remain well below target for the foreseeable future, HSBC Global Investment Research on Monday projected that the RBI will cut rates by 25 bp during its monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting on December 5 -- taking the policy repo rate to 5.25 per cent.

'Serves as source of inspiration': PM Modi congratulates VP Radhakrishnan on RS chairmanship

IANS | December 1, 2025 11:41 AM

New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Newly-elected Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan took over as the Speaker and Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha on Monday as the Parliament's Winter Session kicked off.

'Govt has no intention of letting Parliament function': Oppn on 19-day Winter Session

IANS | December 1, 2025 11:28 AM

New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Opposition leaders on Monday sharply criticised the government as the 19-day Winter Session of Parliament commenced, accusing it of deliberately restricting debate and accountability.

'ED notice to CM Vijayan and others politically motivated': Ex-Kerala Finance Minister

IANS | December 1, 2025 11:08 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 1 (IANS) Former Kerala Finance Minister Dr T.M. Thomas Isaac has alleged that the Enforcement Directorate’s latest notice in the Masala Bond case is a politically orchestrated move timed to influence upcoming local body elections in the state.

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Baseless political vendetta against Gandhis: Cong slams criminal conspiracy charge in new National Herald case FIR

Kharge flags 'pain' over Dhankhar's sudden exit while welcoming new RS Chairman

Fit India programme creating greater fitness awareness: PM Modi

With extended dates, voters can submit forms easily, BLOs will get relief: UP Dy CM Pathak

Kharge criticises PM Modi on first day of Winter Session

Lok Sabha pays tribute to Dharmendra, four other former members

RBI to cut policy repo rate by 25 bp on Dec 5: HSBC

'Serves as source of inspiration': PM Modi congratulates VP Radhakrishnan on RS chairmanship

'Govt has no intention of letting Parliament function': Oppn on 19-day Winter Session

'ED notice to CM Vijayan and others politically motivated': Ex-Kerala Finance Minister

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