PM Modi speaks to injured BJP MPs, assures full support

IANS | December 19, 2024 2:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday enquired about the well-being of two BJP MPs injured during a commotion at the Parliament entrance, allegedly involving Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

BJP MP alleges Rahul Gandhi pushed him, LoP dismisses claim

IANS | December 19, 2024 12:32 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) A heated confrontation unfolded in Parliament premises on Thursday during a protest by Opposition MPs alleging disrespect towards Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The incident escalated when BJP MP Pratap Sarangi accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of pushing an MP, causing a chain reaction that led Sarangi to fall and sustain a head injury.

UP power dept raids SP MP's residence, evidence of meter tampering found

IANS | December 19, 2024 11:25 AM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Power Department on Thursday, accompanied by heavy security, raided the residence of Samajwadi Party (SP) MP, Zia Ur Rahman Burk in Sambhal. The raid was conducted on suspicion of electricity meter tampering, and evidence of irregularities was found in two electricity meters at the MP's house.

Encounter breaks out in J&K's Kulgam

IANS | December 19, 2024 7:32 AM

Srinagar, Dec 19 (IANS) An encounter has started between security forces and terrorists in the Kadder area of South Kashmir's Kulgam district, the police said on Thursday.