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INDIA bloc
Mamata's TMC faction opts out of Nandigram bypoll, to back Congress
The TMC faction led by Mamata Banerjee has withdrawn its candidate from the Nandigram bypoll to support the Congress nominee in a display of opposition unity.
Andhra Pradesh Congress party’s Political Affairs Committee to meet in Vijayawada
The Andhra Pradesh Congress Political Affairs Committee is scheduled to hold a meeting in Vijayawada on September 19, 2026.
Political buzz grows as Kanimozhi meets Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata
DMK leader Kanimozhi met with TMC chief Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata, fueling speculation about potential new political alignments among regional parties.
CPI ML leader urges INDIA bloc to adopt unified electoral roll position
Dipankar Bhattacharya of the CPI(ML) Liberation has urged the INDIA bloc to adopt a unified national position on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Protesters clash with Delhi Police during demonstrations demanding Dharmendra Pradhan resignation
Congress and Cockroach Janta Party protesters clashed with Delhi Police during demonstrations demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged mishandling of student protests, resulting in multiple detentions and injuries.
Voting commences for Datia Assembly by-election amid reports of peaceful proceedings
Congress candidate Ghanshyam Singh expressed confidence of a historic victory in the Datia Assembly by-election while accusing the BJP of causing disturbances, as polling officials reported peaceful proceedings.
Sambit Patra accuses Congress of selective outrage over student protests
BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra accused Congress and Rahul Gandhi of selective outrage over student protests in Karnataka and Jharkhand, while criticizing the opposition's silence on these issues compared to their parliamentary conduct.
Parliament adjourned again amid opposition protests over paper leak and other issues
Proceedings of both houses of the Indian Parliament were adjourned again due to opposition uproar over the NEET paper leak, alleged theft at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, and police action against the Cockroach Janta Party, with a heated exchange between Akhilesh Yadav and Speaker Om Birla in the Lok Sabha.
BJP MP files privilege notice against Pappu Yadav over Parliament conduct
BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal filed a privilege notice against Independent MP Pappu Yadav over allegations of conducting a provocative enactment in sadhu attire that undermined religious sentiments and the dignity of Parliament.
PM Modi promises strict action against those behind NEET paper leak
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a National Democratic Alliance parliamentary meeting, assured lawmakers that those responsible for the NEET paper leak will face the harshest punishment and urged them to reassure students about the integrity of the examination process.
Parliament sessions adjourned following opposition disruptions over pending legislation
India's Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned on July 27 due to opposition disruptions, preventing the consideration of the anti-paper leak bill and other legislation.
Congress and allies vow to continue opposing Delimitation Bill
Congress and its INDIA bloc allies vow to continue opposing the Delimitation Bill, TNCC president Manickam Tagore said, accusing the BJP of trying to bypass public anger.
Parliament passes bill criminalizing insults to national song Vande Mataram
Parliament passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, criminalizing insult to the national song Vande Mataram.
Sonam Wangchuk and government prepare for talks regarding exam paper leaks
Activist Sonam Wangchuk and the Cocroach Janta Party (CJP) are set to engage in talks with the government, days after Wangchuk's forcible removal from a hunger strike galvanised massive protests against exam paper leaks in Delhi.
Opposition MPs wear black in Parliament to protest NEET irregularities
Led by Rahul Gandhi, opposition MPs including those from the INDIA bloc protested in India's Parliament wearing black to demand justice for students affected by alleged NEET exam irregularities and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.