Modi govt forced Agnipath Scheme on army: Mallikarjun Kharge

New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “doing petty politics” on Kargil Vijay Diwas and claimed that the government forced the Agnipath scheme on the armed forces. “It is very unfortunate and deplorable that Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji is doing petty politics even on occasions like paying … Read more

From PM Modi’s Flyover Fiasco, Poonch to Amritpal Singh: Destiny’s Child Charanjit Channi Has A Penchant for Controversies

Last Updated: July 26, 2024, 09:52 IST By batting for Amritpal Singh, former CM Charanjit Channi could be trying to cater to the separatist sentiment prevalent in some regions of Punjab. (PTI) Congress has distanced itself from the former Punjab chief minister’s latest remarks which have only given more political fodder to the BJP ahead … Read more

Oppn walks out of RS over ‘neglect’ of states in budget; FM hits back

New Delhi: The INDIA opposition bloc parties, led by the Congress, staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, July 24, in protest against all states except two being “ignored” in the budget, an allegation termed “outrageous” by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamanm, who said all the states never found a mention in any of … Read more

Nirmala Sitharaman to Counter Oppn’s ‘Two-States Budget’ Charge in Parliament Reply as BJP Gears Up for State Polls

Nirmala Sitharaman, in her detailed reply, could list out how the Narendra Modi government has catered to all states, both in the vote-for-account this February and in the Union Budget. (PTI) NDA ally Praful Patel, while speaking to News18, said he had asked the finance minister to come out with facts in her reply regarding … Read more

What does the public have to say about Netanyahu’s speech to Congress? – Israel Politics

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to the US Congress received many reactions from the US, Israel, Gaza, and many areas across the world. Hamas senior official Sami Abu Zuhri told Reuters on Wednesday that Netanyahu’s speech shows he does not want to conclude a ceasefire deal. “Netanyahu’s speech was full of lies, and it … Read more

Not Money Matter, Just Opposition Chatter: Finance Ministry Counters Budget Attack With Facts

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge speak in the House on Wednesday. (PTI) Andhra, Bihar Preference to Indexation, Flood Relief: Finance ministry sources say it is up to the states to ask for the funds they need from the budget. In fact, in Maharashtra alone, the government had announced projects worth Rs … Read more

‘Discriminatory’ Budget Unites INDIA Bloc Parties, DMK, Congress CMs To Boycott NITI Aayog Meeting

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi at the Parliament House complex on the day of the presentation of Union Budget 2024-25, on July 23, 2024. (PTI Photo) The Congress, DMK, TMC, Shiv Sena (UBT) have criticised the Centre for being biased and doling out sops only to JD(U) and TDP to save its … Read more

INDIA bloc alleges ” budget discrimination”, its CMs to boycott Niti Ayog meet

New Delhi: The INDIA bloc floor leaders meeting presided over by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge Tuesday night felt Opposition-ruled States were ignored in the union budget. In protest, the INDIA bloc parties-ruled States’ CMs and other representatives will boycott the Niti Ayog governing council meeting on July 27. India bloc MPs will hold a joint … Read more

Glad to know Hon’ble FM has read Congress manifesto: Chidambaram

New Delhi: After Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced many schemes while presenting the Budget on Tuesday, former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram said that he is glad to know that the Finance Minister has read the Congress manifestation of 2024 Lok Sabha elections. “I am glad to know that the Hon’ble FM has read the … Read more

“PM Modi, Amit Shah don’t understand complexity of north-east” claims Congress’ Gaurav Gogoi

New Delhi: Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah do not have any understanding of the complexity of the north-eastern region and aspirations of their people. This comes after the Naga group, National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN), which advocates for the creation of … Read more