Opposition protests in Parliament complex over renaming of MGNREGA, Sonia Gandhi joins march

IANS | December 18, 2025 1:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Amid the marathon debate in the Parliament over renaming of MGNREGA to VB-G RAM G, Congress MPs and several Opposition leaders held a demonstration outside the complex on Thursday, to register their protest over Centre’s “dictatorial approach” in repealing a law, that has been instrumental in transforming crores of lives in vast rural swathes of India.

Cong MP accuses Centre of obfuscating probe details in Air India 171 crash

IANS | December 18, 2025 12:40 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Congress MP Manish Tewari on Thursday criticised the Central government for failing to conclude ‘actual reasons’ behind the Air India Flight 171 crash, even after six months of the horrific incident and accused it of obfuscating ‘findings’ to avoid further embarrassment.

Kerala HC stays ED notice against CM Vijayan in KIIFB Masala Bonds case

IANS | December 18, 2025 12:08 PM

Kochi, Dec 18 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Thursday stayed the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) notices issued in connection with funds raised through Masala Bonds by the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB), granting interim relief to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, former Finance Minister Thomas Isaac, KIIFB CEO K.M. Abraham and the KIIFB.

Lok Sabha set for key discussion on air pollution crisis today

IANS | December 18, 2025 6:54 AM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) The Lok Sabha is set to hold a detailed discussion on Thursday on the worsening air pollution crisis in Delhi and adjoining regions, following sustained concerns raised by Opposition members in the Parliament over deteriorating air quality and the effectiveness of existing mitigation measures.