BJP govt working entirely on RSS agenda: Oppn backs Priyank Kharge

IANS | March 17, 2026 4:22 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) A political controversy erupted after Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge questioned the functioning and status of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), calling it the "single most corrupt body" in the country. His remarks drew support from leaders of the Congress and the Samajwadi Party, while the BJP strongly criticised the statements. Backing Kharge’s remarks, Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad said that the RSS plays a significant role in shaping the policies of the BJP.

Bihar RS poll absence row: Cong cries foul, blames BJP's 'money game' for defeat

IANS | March 17, 2026 4:08 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Amid controversy over the absence of its MLAs during the Bihar Rajya Sabha elections, Congress on Tuesday alleged that the BJP "buys" even governments, while the ruling party rejected the charge and said the opposition should manage its legislators.

Rajya Sabha should be renamed 'Horse-Trading Chamber of India': Priyanka Chaturvedi

IANS | March 17, 2026 3:54 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Shiv Sena-UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Tuesday called for changing the name of the Rajya Sabha to the 'Horse-Trading Chamber of India.'

Cong MPs thank party leadership, LS Speaker after suspension revoked; flag 'Oppn discrimination'

IANS | March 17, 2026 3:50 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Congress MPs whose suspension from the Lok Sabha was revoked on Tuesday expressed gratitude to the party leadership and Speaker Om Birla for the decision, while asserting that they would continue to raise their voice against what they described as "discrimination" towards the opposition in Parliament.

Shared values model under strain amid grey-zone conflicts, say experts at MPAGD 2026

Vicky Nanjappa | March 17, 2026 3:49 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) “The world is entering a new era of grey-zone conflicts where traditional international institutions are increasingly struggling to manage evolving geopolitical tensions,” said Daniel Benaim, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Arabian Peninsula Affairs, during his keynote address at the Maharana Pratap Annual Geopolitics Dialogue (MPAGD) 2026 in Udaipur.

'Scurrilous campaign exposed’: Advocate after HC orders removal of posts on Hardeep Puri's daughter

IANS | March 17, 2026 3:46 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani on Tuesday said the Delhi High Court’s direction to take down social media posts linking Himayani Puri, daughter of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, to American financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "vindication" against a defamatory campaign targeting her.

India is entering new phase in global trade, says Piyush Goyal

IANS | March 17, 2026 3:35 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said India’s overall economic fundamentals remain strong, with exports holding steady and multiple factors supporting the country’s external position.

PM Mudra Yojana continues to empower small entrepreneurs with collateral-free loans: FM Sitharaman

IANS | March 17, 2026 3:13 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has reaffirmed the transformative role of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) in supporting small-time entrepreneurs across India by providing collateral-free credit, enabling millions to turn their business ideas into reality without the burden of security or guarantees.

Oppn cries foul over 'horse-trading' after Rajya Sabha results; BJP rejects allegations

IANS | March 17, 2026 2:44 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Opposition MPs on Tuesday alleged large-scale 'horse-trading' and misuse of power by the BJP following the results of the Rajya Sabha elections across several states, while the party dismissed the charges, blaming internal dissent within the Congress.

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.

Politics

BJP govt working entirely on RSS agenda: Oppn backs Priyank Kharge

Bihar RS poll absence row: Cong cries foul, blames BJP's 'money game' for defeat

Rajya Sabha should be renamed 'Horse-Trading Chamber of India': Priyanka Chaturvedi

Cong MPs thank party leadership, LS Speaker after suspension revoked; flag 'Oppn discrimination'

Shared values model under strain amid grey-zone conflicts, say experts at MPAGD 2026

'Scurrilous campaign exposed’: Advocate after HC orders removal of posts on Hardeep Puri's daughter

India is entering new phase in global trade, says Piyush Goyal

PM Mudra Yojana continues to empower small entrepreneurs with collateral-free loans: FM Sitharaman

Oppn cries foul over 'horse-trading' after Rajya Sabha results; BJP rejects allegations

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

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