Lok Sabha adjourned for the day, five minutes after reconvening

IANS | December 2, 2025 2:22 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day at 2.05 p.m., shortly after reconvening for the second time on Tuesday, following continuous disruptions by the Opposition regarding the Special Intensive Review (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 states and union territories.

We are like brothers; Shivakumar will become CM when high command decides, says Siddaramaiah after breakfast meeting

IANS | December 2, 2025 1:57 PM

Bengaluru, Dec 2 (IANS) The much-awaited breakfast meeting hosted by Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday morning has concluded. After spending nearly one-and-a-half hours together, both leaders reiterated that they are united and working together. They also stated that they will abide by the decision of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and the high command regarding the leadership issue.

'Sanchar Saathi' app's uses and political storm over it

IANS | December 2, 2025 1:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued instructions to all the mobile handset makers and importers to pre-install the cybersecurity App 'Sanchar Sathi' on mobile phones, effective from November 28.

Blot on democracy: Giriraj Singh, others slam Oppn over SIR protests in Parliament

IANS | December 2, 2025 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) As the Opposition continued to stage loud protests in Parliament demanding an immediate discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, several senior BJP leaders and allied party figures hit back sharply on Tuesday, accusing the Opposition of misleading the public and manufacturing controversy for political mileage and doing drama.

BNP emerges front-runner as India warms up, fears of Jamaat-ISI meddling rise ahead of Bangladesh polls

Vicky Nanjappa | December 2, 2025 12:47 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Ties between India and Bangladesh have strained considerably following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina. A hostile Jamaat-e-Islami-controlled Muhammad Yunus regime in Bangladesh has made matters worse for India. India, however, understands the importance of maintaining good ties with Bangladesh and has been in touch with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).

Priyanka Gandhi slams mandatory Sanchar Saathi rollout

IANS | December 2, 2025 12:39 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday criticised the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)'s decision to mandate pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi App on all new mobile phones, calling it a violation of privacy and a step toward authoritarian governance.