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On Congress' Allegations, Amit Shah's "He's Abroad" Jibe At Rahul Gandhi
Tearing into the Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said attempts are being made to delegitimise democracy in India and allegations of 'vote theft' are made only when the BJP or its allies win an election.
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Opinion | How To Lose Your Seat In 30 Days?
Since 2014, at least 12 sitting opposition ministers have been arrested; nine of them from non-BJP-ruled states. Eight crossed the 30-day custody mark. Under the bill, they'd have been automatically stripped of office despite never being convicted.
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Won't Join Parliament Panel On Bills To Oust Jailed Ministers: Congress
Congress informed Kiren Rijiju that it, along with other opposition parties, will not be a part of joint committee of Parliament on three Bills that seek removal of top government functionaries under arrest for 30 consecutive days on serious charges
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Big Boost For Shashi Tharoor Likely If Centre Makes This Parliament Move
The government is considering the opposition's suggestion to hike the tenure of parliamentary standing committees to ensure that the bills and policy matters are scrutinised more thoroughly and in depth, said sources.
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India To Get New Vice President Today: How Is The Veep Elected
India will elect its next Vice President today. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance has fielded CP Radhakrishnan against the opposition INDIA bloc's B Sudershan Reddy.
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French PM Ousted: What It Means For The Macron Government
Ousted PM Francois Bayrou is to submit his resignation on Tuesday morning with French President Emmanuel Macron naming a successor in the coming days, the presidency said.
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Opposition MPs To Practise With 'Mock Poll' For Veep Election
Opposition MPs would be briefed on Monday on the procedure to vote in the September 9 vice presidential polls, sources in the INDIA bloc said on Sunday.
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Opinion | Observations From A Student of Political Communication - By Derek O'Brien
For a student of political communication, this week has been fodder. The language used to describe GST reforms has been nothing short of grand. "Landmark". "Biggest ever since the 1990s". The Opposition has been advocating for such 'reforms' for eigh
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France Heads For More Instability As Another Prime Minister Could Be Toppled
France 's prime minister has announced a confidence vote next month that likely will lead to the collapse of his centrist government and prompt another period of political instability in the European Union's second-biggest economy.
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No Withdrawal, Stage Set For Direct NDA, Opposition Contest For Veep's Post
With neither of the two candidates for the vice presidential election withdrawing their nomination, the stage is set for a direct contest between ruling NDA nominee C P Radhakrishnan and joint opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy on September 9.
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Ex-Veep Jagdeep Dhankhar Under "House Arrest"? What Amit Shah Said
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned on the first day of the monsoon session of Parliament on July 21, stating that he wanted "to prioritise health care and abide by medical advice."
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"Work Towards Increasing Dignity, Respect Of Speaker's Post": Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasised the importance of maintaining the dignity and respect of the Speaker's post, stressing that both the government and opposition must ensure proceedings are conducted strictly according to House rules.
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With Bengal Polls Looming, Trinamool Leads Opposition Charge In Parliament
As the Monsoon Session of Parliament wound down on Thursday, one party stood out for its relentless aggression - Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress.
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Kiren Rijiju Says Monsson Session "Fruitful," "Unsuccessful" For Opposition
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju described the Monsoon Session, which was marred by the opposition's disruptions, as "fruitful and successful" for the country and the government but "unsuccessful and damaging" for the opposition
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"Insecurity Of Leadership": PM Modi On Why Congress' Young MPs Hang Back
Prime Minister Narendra Modi targeted the Congress today while talking about parliament proceedings, saying bright and young MPs of the Congress do not get to participate in discussions due to the "insecurity" of its leadership.
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On Congress' Allegations, Amit Shah's "He's Abroad" Jibe At Rahul Gandhi
Tearing into the Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said attempts are being made to delegitimise democracy in India and allegations of 'vote theft' are made only when the BJP or its allies win an election.
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Opinion | How To Lose Your Seat In 30 Days?
Since 2014, at least 12 sitting opposition ministers have been arrested; nine of them from non-BJP-ruled states. Eight crossed the 30-day custody mark. Under the bill, they'd have been automatically stripped of office despite never being convicted.
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Won't Join Parliament Panel On Bills To Oust Jailed Ministers: Congress
Congress informed Kiren Rijiju that it, along with other opposition parties, will not be a part of joint committee of Parliament on three Bills that seek removal of top government functionaries under arrest for 30 consecutive days on serious charges
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Big Boost For Shashi Tharoor Likely If Centre Makes This Parliament Move
The government is considering the opposition's suggestion to hike the tenure of parliamentary standing committees to ensure that the bills and policy matters are scrutinised more thoroughly and in depth, said sources.
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India To Get New Vice President Today: How Is The Veep Elected
India will elect its next Vice President today. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance has fielded CP Radhakrishnan against the opposition INDIA bloc's B Sudershan Reddy.
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French PM Ousted: What It Means For The Macron Government
Ousted PM Francois Bayrou is to submit his resignation on Tuesday morning with French President Emmanuel Macron naming a successor in the coming days, the presidency said.
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Opposition MPs To Practise With 'Mock Poll' For Veep Election
Opposition MPs would be briefed on Monday on the procedure to vote in the September 9 vice presidential polls, sources in the INDIA bloc said on Sunday.
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Opinion | Observations From A Student of Political Communication - By Derek O'Brien
For a student of political communication, this week has been fodder. The language used to describe GST reforms has been nothing short of grand. "Landmark". "Biggest ever since the 1990s". The Opposition has been advocating for such 'reforms' for eigh
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France Heads For More Instability As Another Prime Minister Could Be Toppled
France 's prime minister has announced a confidence vote next month that likely will lead to the collapse of his centrist government and prompt another period of political instability in the European Union's second-biggest economy.
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No Withdrawal, Stage Set For Direct NDA, Opposition Contest For Veep's Post
With neither of the two candidates for the vice presidential election withdrawing their nomination, the stage is set for a direct contest between ruling NDA nominee C P Radhakrishnan and joint opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy on September 9.
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Ex-Veep Jagdeep Dhankhar Under "House Arrest"? What Amit Shah Said
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned on the first day of the monsoon session of Parliament on July 21, stating that he wanted "to prioritise health care and abide by medical advice."
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"Work Towards Increasing Dignity, Respect Of Speaker's Post": Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasised the importance of maintaining the dignity and respect of the Speaker's post, stressing that both the government and opposition must ensure proceedings are conducted strictly according to House rules.
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With Bengal Polls Looming, Trinamool Leads Opposition Charge In Parliament
As the Monsoon Session of Parliament wound down on Thursday, one party stood out for its relentless aggression - Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress.
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Kiren Rijiju Says Monsson Session "Fruitful," "Unsuccessful" For Opposition
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju described the Monsoon Session, which was marred by the opposition's disruptions, as "fruitful and successful" for the country and the government but "unsuccessful and damaging" for the opposition
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"Insecurity Of Leadership": PM Modi On Why Congress' Young MPs Hang Back
Prime Minister Narendra Modi targeted the Congress today while talking about parliament proceedings, saying bright and young MPs of the Congress do not get to participate in discussions due to the "insecurity" of its leadership.
