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29 Jul

Parliament Monsoon Session: Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 2 PM, Amit Shah to Address Lok Sabha on Operation Sindoor

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingAmit Shah, Operation Sindoor, Parliament

New Delhi: The Monsoon Session of Parliament saw heated discussions on Tuesday as the Lok Sabha continued its debate on Operation Sindoor for the second consecutive day. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to address the House between 12 pm and 1 pm, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also expected to speak later in the evening, according to government sources. Key Business in Lok Sabha Apart from the discussion on Operation Sindoor, several standing committee reports will be tabled in the House. These include: Communications and Information Technology Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Rural Development and Panchayati…

28 Jul

Rajnath Singh Opens Lok Sabha Debate on Operation Sindoor, Declares: “Not a War, But a Just Retaliation”

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingOperation Sindoor, Rajnath Singh

New Delhi (National Times): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh kick-started a high-voltage debate in the Lok Sabha on Monday with a powerful and detailed account of Operation Sindoor, India's strategic military response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Singh praised the valour of Indian soldiers, outlined the precision of the strikes, and asserted that India’s actions were aimed at neutralizing terror infrastructure, not escalating war. “I begin by paying heartfelt tribute to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives for the country,” said Singh, addressing the House. “Operation Sindoor was a calibrated, well-planned military initiative. Within just 22 minutes, nine terror…

28 Jul

Parliament Gears Up for High-Stakes 16-Hour Debate on ‘Operation Sindoor’ Amid Monsoon Session

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingOperation Sindoor, Parliament

New Delhi (National Times): The Lok Sabha is set to witness a heated 16-hour-long debate on Monday, July 28, over Operation Sindoor, India’s military counterstrike following the recent Pahalgam terror attack. The discussion marks a crucial moment in the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, with both the ruling NDA and the Opposition INDIA bloc expected to lock horns on key aspects of the operation and its geopolitical implications. According to Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, the Business Advisory Committee had unanimously decided to prioritise a special discussion on Operation Sindoor, following persistent demands from the Opposition, especially the Congress, for clarity…

27 Jul

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Receives Death Threat; Police Launch Investigation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsBihar, death threat, Patna SP Diksha, Police Investigation, Samrat Choudhary

Patna, July 27, 2025: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has reportedly received a death threat, triggering police action on Sunday. According to officials, an unknown individual sent a threatening message to the mobile phone of one of Choudhary’s supporters, warning that the deputy CM would be shot dead within 24 hours.Despite the disturbing threat, Choudhary appeared unfazed. When asked about the message, he stated, “People of Bihar know that we are committed to the overall development of the state, and we will continue to do so.”Patna (Central) Superintendent of Police Diksha informed PTI that no official complaint had been…

26 Jul

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Slams Capt Amarinder Singh for Defending Bikram Majithia, Calls Out “Hypocrisy” on Drug Issue

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Bikram Majithia, Capt Amarinder Singh

Chandigarh (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has launched a scathing attack on former CM Captain Amarinder Singh for defending Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia, an accused in a high-profile drug case. The sharp political exchange comes after Captain Amarinder criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for what he termed as "political vendetta" and "assault on democracy." Reacting strongly to Amarinder Singh’s statement, CM Bhagwant Mann said,“Captain Sahib, today you’re suddenly concerned about the human rights of drug smugglers… When people’s sons were writhing in agony and dying under your and your nephew’s rule, you were…

24 Jul

Tejashwi Threatens Poll Boycott Over SIR Row, Sparks Political Storm in Bihar

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsBihar Assembly Elections, Election Commission, Electoral Roll Revision, SIR Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav

Patna, July 24, 2025 — The political temperature in Bihar soared on Thursday as RJD leader and Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav warned that his party and its allies in the INDIA bloc may boycott the upcoming Assembly elections over what he termed as a deeply flawed and biased Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being conducted by the Election Commission.Speaking to reporters outside the Assembly, Yadav said the option to boycott elections remains on the table, pending discussions with coalition partners. “What is the point in contesting elections if we are convinced that these are not going to…

23 Jul

Parliament Set for 16-Hour Debate on Pahalgam Terror Attack and Operation Sindoor Next Week

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsLok Sabha, Operation Sindoor, Pahalgam terror attack, Parliament debate, PM Modi, Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, July 25, 2025 — The Indian Parliament is preparing for a 16-hour-long debate in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha next week on the Pahalgam terror attack and the subsequent Operation Sindoor. This follows mounting pressure from the Opposition, which has demanded a clear response from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the matter.The Lok Sabha is scheduled to begin the discussion on July 28, followed by the Rajya Sabha on July 29, provided that the sessions proceed without disruptions. The decision comes after meetings of the Business Advisory Committees (BAC) of both Houses, where the government agreed to…

23 Jul

1 Lakh Voters Untraceable in Bihar’s Electoral Roll Revision, Says Election Commission

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsBihar electoral roll, Election Commission of India, Special Intensive Revision

Patna, July 23, 2025 — The Election Commission of India has revealed that approximately one lakh voters remain untraceable in Bihar as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. The announcement comes amid a massive exercise involving the enumeration and verification of voter data across the state.According to the Commission, enumeration forms for 7.17 crore individuals have already been received and digitised. However, significant discrepancies have emerged. Around 20 lakh voters have been marked as deceased, while another 28 lakh have been identified as having permanently relocated from their registered addresses. Additionally, officials noted that…

22 Jul

Amit Shah’s Praise for Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami Triggers Political Buzz

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsAmit Shah, BJP politics, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand investment

Dehradun, July 22, 2025: Two days after returning from Uttarakhand, Union Home Minister Amit Shah stirred political speculation on Monday by praising Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on social media. The warm words sparked fresh discussions in political circles, suggesting that Dhami may not only be close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi but is also earning strong backing from Shah.On Saturday, Shah had participated in a grand event in Rudrapur to celebrate the ground-level implementation of investment promises worth ₹1 lakh crore. During the event, Shah and Dhami were seen sharing a strong rapport, which caught the attention of many…

21 Jul

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns Citing Health Reasons

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politicshealth reasons, Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns, Vice President of India

New Delhi, July 21 2025: Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar has tendered his resignation, citing health concerns and the need to follow medical advice. The announcement came on Thursday after he submitted his resignation letter to President Droupadi Murmu.In his formal communication, Dhankhar wrote, “To prioritise health care and abide by medical advice, I hereby resign as the Vice President of India, effective immediately, in accordance with Article 67(a) of the Constitution.”The sudden move marks the end of Dhankhar’s tenure before the completion of his term. He had assumed office as the 14th Vice President of India in August…