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Manmohan Singh: The unsung maestro of Parliament
In an era where debates often descend into theatrics, Dr Singh’s quiet resilience and data-driven interventions remind us of what Parliament should aspire to
Published on Dec 31, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Tales of Manmohan Singh’s humility echo in the corridors of power
In July 2003, Manmohan Singh's humility and modesty were highlighted, showcasing his character before becoming India's Prime Minister in 2004.
Updated on Dec 28, 2024 05:25 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Manmohan Singh: Assam remembers a diligent tenant, true representative
Manmohan Singh, India's 13th PM, died at 92. He lived in Guwahati for 28 years, paying rent on time and maintaining a strong connection with Assam.
Updated on Dec 28, 2024 01:22 AM IST
Utpal Parashar, Guwahati
Manmohan Singh's resume reflects his rationale behind 2005 JNU episode
Former PM Manmohan Singh breathed his last yesterday. His legacy and impact is too massive to consolidate. Yet his resume manages to swell mourning hearts
Published on Dec 27, 2024 05:56 PM IST
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
Dhankhar on no-confidence motion: ‘Bypass surgery with a vegetable knife’
Jagdeep Dhankhar also commented on low productivity in the Parliament.
Published on Dec 24, 2024 05:54 PM IST
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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
Rajya Sabha: No-confidence motion against Jagdeep Dhankhar junked
On December 10, about 60 INDIA bloc MPs had submitted a notice for a motion to remove Dhankhar as Rajya Sabha chairman.
Updated on Dec 20, 2024 09:55 AM IST
No-confidence motion against Jagdeep Dhankhar rejected: ‘Severely flawed’
At least 60 Opposition MPs submitted a notice seeking removal of Dhankhar, accusing him of conducting proceedings of the House in a “partisan manner”.
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 04:53 PM IST
India upper house deputy chair rejects opposition move to impeach vice president
INDIA-POLITICS/VICE PRESIDENT (PIX):India upper house deputy chair rejects opposition move to impeach vice president
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 04:50 PM IST
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Several lakh appointments made since 2022: Govt; MP Brittas cites lack of actual data
Union minister Jitendra Singh said instructions have been issued to all ministries/departments of the central govt to constitute an in-house committee for identification of backlog reserved vacancies
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 04:30 PM IST
Snehashish Roy
BJP's woman MP calls out Rahul for 'pushing, threatening' in Parliament showdown
BJP MP Phangnon Konyak also requested protection from Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankar and submitted a notice in that regard.
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 04:23 PM IST
JPC on ‘One Nation, One Poll’: Priyanka Gandhi, Anurag Thakur among members
‘One Nation, One Election’ Bill: The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) comprises 21 members from the Lok Sabha and 10 members from the Rajya Sabha.
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 10:57 PM IST
‘If PM Modi has respect for Babasaheb…': Cong reiterates Shah resignation demand
Union home minister Amit Shah in the Rajya Sabha took a swipe at the opposition and said,"It has become a fashion to say Ambedkar, Ambedkar"
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 05:01 PM IST
Bungalow allotment cancellation: Delhi HC to hear Raghav Chadha's plea on Dec 19
Bungalow allotment cancellation: Delhi HC to hear Raghav Chadha's plea on Dec 19
Published on Dec 18, 2024 04:59 PM IST
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‘Insult to millions who look up to Babasaheb’: Mamata on Amit Shah's remarks
During his speech in the Rajya Sabha, Amit Shah lashed out at the Congress and said that it had become a 'fashion' for the party to take Ambedkar's name.
Published on Dec 18, 2024 02:35 PM IST
Opposition parties protest against Amit Shah’s comments on BR Ambedkar
The Congress demanded the home minister’s resignation and an apology, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused the opposition of circulating clipped videos and engaging in political gimmicks
Published on Dec 18, 2024 12:27 PM IST
Bhupender Yadav stokes row with jibe at Opposition over ‘sengol’
Nadda claimed that at the time of Independence, Mountbatten had asked if there was a ritual related to the handover of power practised in India, to which Nehru apparently said no.
Published on Dec 18, 2024 09:41 AM IST
Amit Shah slams Congress for remark on Savarkar, says ‘no one braver’ than him
Amit Shah said that no elected government or political party gave Savarkar the ‘Veer’ title, it was rather given to him by the 140 crore people of the country.
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 12:50 AM IST
‘Cong treated Constitution as private fiefdom of one family’: Amit Shah in RS
Union home minister Amit Shah accused Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru of curtailing freedom of expression through first constitutional amendment
Published on Dec 17, 2024 08:19 PM IST
‘BJP topples govts’, says AAP's Sanjay Singh. Nadda replies ‘Time is not far…’
The Rajya Sabha is holding discussions on "Glorious Journey of 75 Years of the Constitution of India"
Updated on Dec 17, 2024 08:58 PM IST
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar backs ONOE, says repeated elections ‘force candidates to…’
The spiritual guru said repeated polls damages public faith in politicians, which results in a decline in the respect and dignity leaders “once commanded”.
Published on Dec 17, 2024 06:19 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman, Mallikarjun Kharge spar in Constitution debate
In a heated Rajya Sabha debate, the government and Congress clashed over constitutional amendments, with accusations of undermining democracy and federalism.
Updated on Dec 17, 2024 01:52 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Anurag Singh Thakur to Kiren Rijiju: Parliamentarians indulge in T20 match
A friendly cricket match titled TB Mukt Bharat Awareness Cricket Match was held at Delhi's Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, featuring MPs from both houses.
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 02:47 PM IST
Delhi HC judge recuses, Raghav Chadha appeal for bungalow to be heard on Dec 18
Raghav Chadha’s appeal was listed before a bench of justices Rekha Palli and Saurabh Banerjee on Monday but was put off to Wednesday
Published on Dec 16, 2024 04:33 PM IST
‘Her English will be good, deeds aren't’: Congress vs Sitharaman in RS | Watch
Sitharaman attacked the Congress and said the party brought Constitutional amendments to protect its leaders and not for strengthening the democracy.
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 03:17 PM IST
MP Kartikeya Sharma writes to Gadkari to expedite pending road projects in Ambala, Panchkula
Only half the construction on the Pinjore-Baddi-Nalagarh highway has been completed despite a 30-month deadline which ended in September
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 09:14 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Stage set for govt, Oppn MPs’ face-off on Constitution in RS
The Rajya Sabha will take up on Monday a two-day discussion on 75 years of the Constitution in the backdrop of a turbulent last week in the Upper House
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha MPs face off in T20 match. Who won the cricket battle?
A 20-over cricket match, was played between Lok Sabha Speaker XI and Rajya Sabha Chairman XI, to promote awareness about tuberculosis
Published on Dec 15, 2024 05:46 PM IST
Oppn submits notice in RS to impeach HC judge
Over 55 Opposition MPs in Rajya Sabha filed an impeachment notice against Allahabad HC Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav for his remarks on the Muslim community.
Updated on Dec 14, 2024 04:45 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi