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Saubhadra Chatterji

Saubhadra Chatterji

Saubhadra Chatterji is Deputy Political Editor at the Hindustan Times. He writes on both politics and policies.

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Centre to push 4 bills amid House impasse; FCRA, SC judges and 2 other bills

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla conducts the proceedings of the House during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Friday.

Updated on Aug 3, 2026 01:57 IST

‘Congress betrayed us’: DMK says part of Opposition but not of INDIA bloc

DMK leaders have stopped attending the Opposition’s meeting held every morning at Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s office.

Updated on Aug 1, 2026 01:29 IST

Opp calibrates plans for FCRA parliament debate as SP pushes for Ram Temple case

Leaders call for a unified opposition strategy amid rifts in favouring discussions on the Ram Mandir embezzlement case versus the FCRA bill.

Updated on Jul 31, 2026 04:12 IST

Parliament clears Vande Mataram bill, to be sent to President for assent

The Vande Mataram bill makes any obstruction or insult to the national song a criminal offence, proposing a jail term of up to three years and a fine for offenders.

Updated on Jul 31, 2026 02:05 IST

‘Shah gave firing order’ vs ‘No shots fired’: Rahul, govt clash in war of words

The government hit back at the Lok Sabha LoP's allegations, saying no bullets were fired and calling Rahul Gandhi’s charges baseless.

Updated on Jul 30, 2026 01:21 IST

Rahul calls Pradhan’s resignation superficial, attacks Shah, calls RSS real enemy

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi blamed Union home minister Amit Shah for the police excesses. (ANI)

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 10:27 IST

'You stole future of India's youth': Priyanka Gandhi attacks govt amid NEET row

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra speaks during the Lok Sabha debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026.

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 02:46 IST

Parliament to debate tougher anti-paper leak bill today after days of protests

Opposition MPs stage a protest in the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi. (Photo for representation)

Updated on Jul 28, 2026 03:24 IST

LS, RS adjourned amid Opposition uproar; anti-paper leak Bill not taken up

Parliament monsoon session LIVE: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju at Parliament premises during the monsoon session, in New Delhi on Thursday.

Updated on Jul 27, 2026 14:18 IST

New paper leak bill prescribes 2-month window for probes, speedy trials

Congress leaders and workers take out a 'Vijay March' after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns, taking responsibility for the NEET paper leak, at Statue Circle, in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Saturday, July 25, 2026.

Updated on Jul 26, 2026 05:14 IST

New bill against paper leaks will have stricter punishments, faster trial

Overhauling the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, the government will introduce on Monday a series of amendments (File Photo)

Updated on Jul 25, 2026 09:51 IST

Opposition may finalise paper leak bill stand on Monday amid CJP protest

Opposition parties have called a meeting on Monday to take a final decision on the proposed law.

Updated on Jul 25, 2026 02:48 IST

Mamata Banerjee likely to join CJP protest at Jantar Mantar on Monday

Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief and former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to join the Cockroach Janata Party's protest in Jantar Mantar on Monday.

Updated on Jul 25, 2026 02:34 IST

Govt ready to debate NEET paper leak in Parliament 'the way Opposition wants'

The jockeying over how the issue will be debated in Parliament comes against the backdrop of a 48-day long protest launched by the CJP, after the NEET paper leak.

Updated on Jul 24, 2026 02:03 IST

Pradhan’s resignation, PM’s apology ‘non-negotiable’ demands, says Rahul

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Updated on Jul 23, 2026 03:11 IST

Rahul Gandhi sets ‘non-negotiable’ demands for PM, Pradhan over NEET protests

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi addresses a press conference, at AICC headquarters in New Delhi.

Updated on Jul 23, 2026 24:53 IST

Congress, allies take NEET protest to PM’s doorstep; Rahul Gandhi detained

Security personnel detain Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi during a sit-in protest near the Prime Minister's residence over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination.

Updated on Jul 22, 2026 13:26 IST

Chaos on Parliament streets echoes in House on opening day of monsoon session

Delhi Police carry out a mild lathi-charge to disperse supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) after they gather in large numbers and breach security barricades near Parliament House.

Updated on Jul 21, 2026 02:21 IST

Oppn walkout, objection to TMC rebels' invite sets stage for Parliament Day 1

Union Minister of Minority Affairs & Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, holds a meeting with floor leaders of Political Parties at Parliament House, in New Delhi

Updated on Jul 20, 2026 02:21 IST

6 UBT MPs’ merger with Shinde Sena gets Lok Sabha Speaker’s approval

The decision came two days ahead of the monsoon session of Parliament that begins on Monday.

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 04:22 IST

Om Birla okays merger of Uddhav rebels with Shinde Sena, TMC rebels with NCPI

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met both the TMC leadership, including party floor leader Abhishek Banerjee, and the Sena UBT brass.

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 24:59 IST

Cong to oppose delimitation bill, raise NEET, Ram temple issues

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Updated on Jul 17, 2026 03:05 IST

‘Not a child’s play’: Baghel hands Punjab leadership report to top brass

Former Chhattisgarh chief minister and AICC general secretary in-charge of Punjab Bhupesh Baghel speaks to the media at outside AICC general secretary KC Venugopal's residence, in New Delhi on Wednesday. (ANI Video Grab)

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Updated on Jul 16, 2026 03:40 IST

‘Not a child’s play’: Baghel hands Punjab Cong leadership report to top brass

New Delhi: Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel (PTI)

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 02:34 IST

20 rebel TMC MPs likely to get new Lok Sabha seats: 'Speaker has assured us'

A formal recognition for the NCPI merger is expected to come ahead of the monsoon session that starts from July 20.

Updated on Jul 15, 2026 03:32 IST

Now, Opposition plans to send its letter on SIR, ECI role to all Supreme Court judges

The six-page letter dated June 28 criticised the SIR exercise, saying the ECI justified it as a measure to improve the integrity of electoral rolls, but the outcome had been the opposite. (AICC)

Updated on Jul 9, 2026 15:50 IST

Report on Justice Varma to be tabled during Parliament's monsoon session

The tabling of the report assumes importance as justice Varma’s resignation has not been accepted by President Droupadi Murmu.

Updated on Jul 5, 2026 06:30 IST

Birla to decide on TMC, Sena-UBT merger disputes before monsoon session begins

File: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addresses at the Parliament Library Building

Updated on Jul 4, 2026 03:49 IST

Crisis-hit TMC reworks party organisation, cuts role of consultants

Crisis-hit TMC reworks party organisation, cuts role of consultants

Updated on Jun 23, 2026 23:58 IST

BJP still needs more MPs to pass crucial legislations

Senior BJP leaders with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 24:16 IST

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