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Venezuela oppn leader Machado detained amid protests against Prez Maduro regime
Venezuela opposition leader María Corina Machado was reportedly detained, prompting international condemnation.
Published on Jan 10, 2025 11:04 AM IST
AP |
South Korea's assembly votes 192-0 to impeach acting leader Han Duck-soo
The opposition-controlled National Assembly of South Korea voted 192-0 to impeach acting leader Han Duck-soo
Published on Dec 27, 2024 02:15 PM IST
PTI |
Can’t settle scores in a constitutional post: VP
The statement came in the backdrop of the Opposition moving a notice on December 10for a motion of no-confidence against the vice president, who is also the chairman of the Rajya Sabha, during the recent winter session of Parliament.
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 06:52 AM IST
People in constitutional positions cannot settle scores: Jagdeep Dhankhar
Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said his rulings in the Upper House are borne out by constitutional provisions
Published on Dec 24, 2024 05:01 PM IST
Protest vs protest on last day as House session ends
Parliament's winter session ended amid protests over Amit Shah's comments on Ambedkar, low productivity, and introduction of bills for simultaneous elections.
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 04:46 AM IST
Raucous debate, lost opportunity
The Constitution debate in Parliament was lost in partisan squabbles instead of discussing new challenges before the nation
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 08:35 PM IST
HT Editorial
Himchal govt afraid of facing Opposition: Jai Ram
Jai Ram, while speaking to the media in Dharamshala, criticised the Congress government for lacking the courage to face the opposition over its performance in the last two years.
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 09:32 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
‘Justice for Wayanad’: Priyanka seeks relief package for landslide-hit region
Opposition MPs from Kerala, including Priyanka Gandhi, protested in Parliament demanding a relief package for landslide-hit Wayanad.
Published on Dec 14, 2024 04:52 PM IST
ANI |
RS adjourned again as Dhankhar, Kharge spar
Rajya Sabha adjourned amid heated exchanges between government and Opposition, with accusations of disrespect and caste-based insults dominating the session.
Updated on Dec 14, 2024 06:50 AM IST
Smriti Kak Ramachandran, New Delhi
RS impasse continues as MPs refuse to relent
While the government condemned the Opposition’s move to submit a notice for motion to replace Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, the Opposition stuck to its “partisan” charge against the chair, precipitating multiple adjournments.
Published on Dec 13, 2024 10:40 AM IST
Oppn says ‘One Nation, One Election' bill ’anti-democratic', BJP allies say…
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh said that the party would want the bill to be sent to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC).
Updated on Dec 12, 2024 07:40 PM IST
Efforts are on to divide country, insult its institutions: RS Chair
There is an ongoing effort to divide the country and insult its institutions which must be defeated, vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar said in Jaipur on Wednesday
Updated on Dec 12, 2024 04:59 AM IST
Smriti Kak Ramachandran, New Delhi
Oppn vs Jagdeep Dhankhar: 10 instances when V-P clashed with Cong, other parties
Jagdeep Dhankhar and Opposition have had a tumultuous relationship. This is why no-trust vote move against him, though unprecedented, comes as no surprise.
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 03:07 PM IST
Oppn pushes anti-EVM stand, boycotts special assembly session on first day
The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has blamed the recent landslide win of the Mahayuti alliance on alleged manipulation of EVMs
Updated on Dec 08, 2024 04:15 AM IST
Jupiter reaches opposition on December 7: Will it be visible from India?
On December 7, 2024, Jupiter will shine brightest during its opposition, visible all night in the constellation Taurus.
Published on Dec 07, 2024 09:08 AM IST
Key ally of South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol calls for suspension of his powers
PPP chairman Han Dong-hun suggests a reconsideration of the party's stance on President Yoon's impeachment following his declaration of martial law.
Published on Dec 06, 2024 09:22 AM IST
Fadnavis rejects opposition's 'delay' charge, says most portfolios finalised
Several opposition leaders had slammed the NDA for delay in government formation, saying that it was an insult to Maharashtra and the electoral process.
Updated on Dec 05, 2024 10:27 PM IST
Rajya Sabha: Opposition slams NDA government over ‘Hindification of laws'
The accusations were levelled by the opposition during a discussion on the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak bill, whose title was changed from English to Hindi.
Published on Dec 05, 2024 07:32 PM IST
Deadlock ends: Debate on Constitution next week
The government and Opposition agreed to resume Parliament proceedings after a six-day logjam, planning a Constitution debate for December 13-17.
Updated on Dec 03, 2024 05:02 AM IST
‘First give advice to BJP leaders’: Oppn slams Bhagwat's ‘3-children’ remark
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat in his speech in Nagpur had said that family is an integral part of the society and every family serves as a key building block.
Published on Dec 02, 2024 04:48 PM IST
Rajya Sabha adjourned for day as Oppo seeks discussion on Adani, Sambhal, Manipur
As soon as the House convened, chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar said he had received 20 notices under Rule 267, seeking the suspension of business to take up discussions
Published on Dec 02, 2024 02:06 PM IST
Adani storm continues to rock winter session
Opposition demands a debate on Adani Group allegations led to Parliament adjournments as protests intensified, seeking a joint inquiry amid US indictments.
Updated on Nov 28, 2024 04:48 AM IST
HT Correspondents, New Delhi
TMC wants Parliament to run, says leader; Adani not on agenda
The issues that are to be taken up in the winter session were discussed during the meeting of TMC’s working committee on Monday.
Updated on Nov 27, 2024 10:08 PM IST
Opposition leaders walk out of Waqf meeting, demand extension of JPC's tenure
AAP's Sanjay Singh said that the governments of Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh were yet to be heard by the Waqf JPC.
Published on Nov 27, 2024 07:09 PM IST
Rejected Opposition trying to control House: Modi
PM Modi criticized the Opposition for disrupting Parliament, urging smooth functioning amid key issues like Adani allegations and the Manipur crisis.
Updated on Nov 26, 2024 05:56 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
PM hopes for ‘fruitful’ Parliament session; both Houses adjourned after Oppn uproar
PM Modi said there should be a healthy debate in Parliament and efforts must be made to ensure maximum participation of lawmakers in the discussions.
Published on Nov 25, 2024 05:16 PM IST
‘Those rejected by public…’: PM's jibe at Opposition ahead of winter session
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the winter session of Parliament is special because it marks 75 years of the Indian Constitution.
Updated on Nov 25, 2024 12:41 PM IST
Opposition looks to corner govt over Adani issue in Winter Session of Parliament
All eyes will also be on the govt’s legislative agenda, particularly on the controversial amendments of the Waqf laws.
Updated on Nov 25, 2024 07:48 AM IST
Opposition MPs write to Birla against Waqf JPC chief
At least seven Opposition lawmakers on Monday threatened to disassociate themselves from the joint parliamentary committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill.
Updated on Nov 05, 2024 04:50 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Turkey arrests opposition mayor accused of being PKK member
TURKEY-POLITICS-ARRESTS:Turkey arrests opposition mayor accused of being PKK member
Published on Oct 31, 2024 06:36 PM IST
Reuters |