204 retired bureaucrats, army officers, lawyers raise concerns about Rahul Gandhi’s conduct in Parliament

IANS | March 17, 2026 2:21 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Over 200 prominent senior citizens, including former ambassadors, retired army officers, bureaucrats and senior advocates, on Tuesday raised their voice against the alleged conduct and demeanour of Rahul Gandhi, the senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LOP), alleging that it weakens the dignity and effectiveness of the country’s Parliament.

BJP revives 2008 ‘cash-for-votes’ scandal on 15th anniversary of WikiLeaks disclosures

IANS | March 17, 2026 1:54 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, using the 15th anniversary of the WikiLeaks revelations to remind the nation of the 2008 "cash-for-votes" scandal.

Suspension of 8 Congress MPs revoked after expression of regret in Lok Sabha

IANS | March 17, 2026 1:03 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) The suspension of eight Opposition members of the Lok Sabha was revoked on Tuesday after a proposal moved by Kiren Rijiju, the Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, following an expression of "regret" from the Congress leadership regarding the conduct of some MPs.

Varun Gandhi meets PM Modi with family, calls him 'true guardian' of nation

IANS | March 17, 2026 12:36 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) BJP leader Varun Gandhi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with members of his family, and described the interaction as a privilege, saying the meeting strengthened his belief that the Prime Minister serves as a "true guardian" of the nation and its people.

Delhi ministers hail victory as NDA sweeps all five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar

IANS | March 17, 2026 11:57 AM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) registered a clean sweep in the elections held for five Rajya Sabha seats from Bihar, with all its candidates securing victory. Reacting to the outcome, several Delhi ministers and MPs on Tuesday termed the result as expected and reflective of the alliance’s growing strength.

'Why are SP leaders hoarding cylinders': UP Minister demands answers from Akhilesh Yadav

IANS | March 17, 2026 11:02 AM

Lucknow, March 17 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Tuesday lambasted Akhilesh Yadav, asking the Samajwadi Party chief to explain why gas cylinders were allegedly being found at the residences of several SP leaders even as he (Yadav) accused the government of failing to ensure adequate LPG supply.

China's 1962 attack, encroaching on India's land linked to Congress' black deeds, says BJP MP

IANS | March 17, 2026 10:47 AM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Tuesday sharply criticised the Congress party over what he described as its post-Independence "black deeds", beginning with the events surrounding the escape of the 14th Dalai Lama from Tibet on March 17, 1959, during an uprising against Chinese rule, an episode that later strained relations between India and China.

Maha Assembly passes Freedom of Religion Bill to curb forced conversions

IANS | March 17, 2026 8:36 AM

Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill-2026 was passed after a heated debate on late Monday night in the state Legislative Assembly. The ruling Mahayuti government strongly defended the necessity of the Bill to curb the unlawful and forced conversion, while cracks surfaced within the Maha Vikas Aghadi government after the Shiv Sena(UBT) extended its support, but other allies, including Congress, NCP(SP) and Samajwadi Party, opposed the bill.

Maha govt owes BMC Rs 10,931 crore; dues to be cleared in phases

IANS | March 16, 2026 11:37 PM

Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) The Maharashtra government owes the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) a total of Rs 10,931 crore in pending dues, the Legislative Council was informed on Monday, with the state assuring that the amount will be released in phases.

Trump says Iran forces devastated, seeks Hormuz help

IANS | March 16, 2026 11:18 PM

Washington, March 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Monday said American forces had dealt a devastating blow to Iran’s military capabilities and called on major global economies to help safeguard the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy route through which much of the world’s oil flows.

Politics

204 retired bureaucrats, army officers, lawyers raise concerns about Rahul Gandhi’s conduct in Parliament

BJP revives 2008 ‘cash-for-votes’ scandal on 15th anniversary of WikiLeaks disclosures

Suspension of 8 Congress MPs revoked after expression of regret in Lok Sabha

Varun Gandhi meets PM Modi with family, calls him 'true guardian' of nation

Delhi ministers hail victory as NDA sweeps all five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar

'Why are SP leaders hoarding cylinders': UP Minister demands answers from Akhilesh Yadav

China's 1962 attack, encroaching on India's land linked to Congress' black deeds, says BJP MP

Maha Assembly passes Freedom of Religion Bill to curb forced conversions

Maha govt owes BMC Rs 10,931 crore; dues to be cleared in phases

Trump says Iran forces devastated, seeks Hormuz help

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