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.

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.

ED issues show-cause notices to CM Vijayan, ex-Kerala Minister Isaac, KIIFB CEO

IANS | December 1, 2025 9:51 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 1 (IANS) In a significant development with political and financial implications, the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) Adjudicating Authority has issued show-cause notices to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, former Finance Minister Dr T.M. Thomas Isaac, KIIFB CEO K.M. Abraham and other senior officials over alleged violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) in the issuance and use of Masala Bonds by the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board.