Opposition

Opposition BJP Writes To Delhi Speaker, Seeks Discussion On Article 370

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 21, 2019

Opposition BJP members in the Delhi Assembly have requested Speaker Ram Niwas Goel to dedicate a day in the upcoming Monsoon Session for discussion on scrapping of provisions of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.

"If He Has Guts...": Congress, RJD MLAs Dare Giriraj Singh To Capture PoK

India News | Reported by Manish Kumar, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Tuesday August 20, 2019

BJP MP and Union Minister Giriraj Singh has been served a challenge by opposition leaders in Bihar - to cross the Line of Control and play an active role in capturing Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

The Morning Show Trailer: Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon Fight to Be the Top Newsreader in Apple TV+ Series

Akhil Arora | Tuesday August 20, 2019

A week on from the teaser, Apple has released a full-length trailer for its upcoming TV+ original series The Morning Show, the news drama starring the likes of Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Steve Carell in the lead.

Karnataka Chief Minister Yediyurappa's Cabinet Expansion Today: 10 Points

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Tuesday August 20, 2019

After single-handedly running Karnataka for over 23 days following his swearing-in ceremony on July 26, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa will finally get to expand his cabinet today. "Within 2-3 hours, I'm going to get the final list from BJP president Amit Shah," news agency ANI quoted him as saying on Monday. The development will come as a...

Opposition Parties Plan Protest Demanding Release Of Detained Leaders

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 19, 2019

Several Opposition parties led by the DMK will hold a protest here on Thursday to demand the immediate release of those detained in Jammu and Kashmir after the state''s special status was scrapped.

Former PM Manmohan Singh Elected Unopposed To Rajya Sabha From Rajasthan

India News | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Monday August 19, 2019

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was on Monday got elected to Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan unopposed after the opposition BJP failed to field a candidate against him. The bypoll was necessitated by the death of BJP parliamentarian Madan Lal Saini.

Karnataka Cabinet Expansion Has A Date, 3 Weeks After BS Yediyurappa Oath

Karnataka News | Written by Maya Sharma | Sunday August 18, 2019

The cabinet expansion of the BJP government in Karnataka will take place on Tuesday, over three weeks after party leader BS Yediyurappa was appointed as the Chief Minister. A meeting of the BJP legislature party will also be held that morning.

"If Article 370 So Life-Changing, Why Temporary?" PM's Barb At Congress

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday August 15, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation today on its 73rd Independence Day, said within a short span of 10 weeks, his government in its second term had taken major steps like ending special status to Jammu and Kashmir and pushing legislation banning instant triple talaq.

Rahul Gandhi Uninvited. "So Many Pre-Conditions," Says J&K Governor

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 14, 2019

Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik has lashed out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for putting "pre-conditions" for a visit to the state and alleged that he was trying to "create unrest" by seeking to bring a delegation of opposition leaders.

Initiate Political Dialogue On Jammu And Kashmir, Congress Tells Centre

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 13, 2019

The Congress has urged the government to initiate a political dialogue on the Jammu and Kashmir issue by taking opposition leaders into confidence and allowing them to visit the state freely.

"Opposition Must Get Equal Time": Lok Sabha Speaker Assures Fair Play

India News | Reported By Akhilesh Sharma, Edited By Jimmy Jacob | Tuesday August 13, 2019

A strong opposition is of great importance in a "vibrant democracy", Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said today, adding that he was all for ensuring that its voice was heard in the house. Hisassurance comes amid allegations that the centre was steamrolling bills through both houses of parliament without taking the opposition into confidence.

BJP Is Now Main Opposition In Sikkim, Where It Drew A Blank

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Shyaja Varma | Tuesday August 13, 2019

The BJP has emerged as the main opposition party in Sikkim with at least 10 MLAs of the Sikkim Democratic Front joining the BJP in New Delhi ton Tuesday.

"Will Send Plane, Visit Kashmir," Said Governor. Rahul Gandhi's Retort

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday August 13, 2019

Rahul Gandhi today responded to Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik's invitation to him to visit Jammu and Kashmir and "observe" before speaking about violence in the state. The Congress leader tweeted he would take him up on the "gracious invitation", along with a delegation of opposition leaders.

Amit Shah Surveys Flood-Hit Karnataka, Opposition Flags Other Concerns

India News | Written by Maya Sharma, Edited by Aditya Sharma | Sunday August 11, 2019

Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday conducted an aerial survey of the areas in northern Karnataka devastated by floods. Mr Shah's visit comes as the state government draws criticism from opposition parties for its failure to form a cabinet, more than two weeks after Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa was sworn in.

Nearly 40,000 People Join Moscow Opposition Rally After Crackdown

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 10, 2019

Tens of thousands of opposition supporters rallied in Moscow on Saturday after mass police detentions at recent protests that have been among the largest since President Vladimir Putin's return to the Kremlin in 2012.