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Om Birla
NCPI to support BJP in West Bengal by-elections, NDA rules out alliance
The Nationalist Citizens Party of India announced support for BJP candidates in upcoming West Bengal by-elections, while the BJP state unit denied any formal alliance.
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman may visit India in November
India and Bangladesh are in discussions to arrange a bilateral visit for Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to New Delhi in November.
Senior journalist Payal Mehta passes away
Senior Indian journalist Payal Mehta has passed away in Mumbai.
DMK intensifies negotiations to form third front
The DMK is holding discussions with various regional political parties to explore the formation of a national political front that excludes the Congress party.
CM launches scathing attack on BRS members for their behaviour in Assembly
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy criticized Bharat Rashtra Samithi members for disrupting the legislative assembly session.
ECI schedules Sept 17 hearing with rebel TMC delegation over party representation
The Election Commission of India has scheduled a hearing with a rebel Trinamool Congress faction on September 17 to discuss internal party representation disputes.
Defected MPs are a team of traitors, says Saugata Roy
Trinamool Congress leader Saugata Roy described a breakaway group of MPs as traitors aligning with the BJP-led NDA.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 76, receives widespread birthday wishes
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated his 76th birthday while marking 25 years in constitutional public service.
Speaker appoints two special invitees to Joint Parliamentary Committee
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has appointed two Rajya Sabha members as special invitees to the Joint Parliamentary Committee reviewing the Foreign Contribution Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
PM Modi birthday: Wishes pour in from across politics, sports and Bollywood
Prominent political figures, celebrities, and international representatives extended birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday.
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.
Preity Zinta urges government to address Sonam Wangchuk protest concerns
Bollywood actress Preity Zinta publicly urged the Indian government to engage in meaningful dialogue with activist Sonam Wangchuk and CJP protesters demanding action over alleged NEET exam irregularities, while Wangchuk remained on an indefinite hunger strike and police took him to a hospital.
Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned until 2 pm amid opposition protests
Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned until 2 pm due to opposition protests over police action on student protesters.
Karnataka cabinet expansion delayed again amid NEET paper leak protests
The Karnataka Cabinet expansion has been postponed for the second time as the Congress high command focuses on NEET paper leak protests in Delhi.
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.
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.
Lok Sabha adjourns amid opposition protests over NEET and temple issues
Opposition protests over NEET paper leaks and temple donation allegations led to repeated adjournments of the Lok Sabha on August 3.
Rahul Gandhi leads student protest in Delhi amid security lockdowns
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi staged a protest outside the Prime Minister's residence and issued five demands to the central government regarding student issues, prompting criticism from Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and security lockdowns across central Delhi.
Lok Sabha witnesses uproar over Rahul Gandhi remarks on student exams
A heated exchange erupted in India's Lok Sabha over Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi's speech regarding upcoming exams and student protests, drawing criticism from BJP ministers Kiren Rijiju, Rajnath Singh, and Piyush Goyal.
Anurag Thakur moves privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha
BJP MP Anurag Thakur submitted a breach of privilege notice against opposition leader Rahul Gandhi concerning allegations made against Home Minister Amit Shah during Lok Sabha proceedings.
Lok Sabha passes bill to criminalize public examination malpractices
India's new Prevention of Unfair Methods in Public Examinations Bill criminalizes examination malpractices after passing the Lok Sabha and imposing strict penalties.
Anurag Thakur files contempt notice against Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha
Anurag Thakur has filed a contempt notice against Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha, submitted to Speaker Om Birla.
Government introduces bill to impose stricter penalties for examination paper leaks
The Indian government introduced the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 to impose stricter penalties for examination paper leaks following student protests over a NEET paper leak.
Parliament session adjourned repeatedly as Opposition protests over NEET paper leak
On the fourth day of the Parliament Monsoon Session, the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned repeatedly as the Opposition protested regarding the NEET paper leak and demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Parliament discusses exam reform bills amid regional protests
India's Parliament discusses exam reform bills while unrest occurs in Nepal and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, with Delhi Police continuing enforcement actions against protests at Jantar Mantar.
Bihar government withdraws criminal cases against NEET exam protesters
The Bihar government announced the withdrawal of criminal cases against NEET exam protesters and ordered the release of detainees to restore normalcy following sustained demonstrations.
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike draws international support across three countries
Activist Sonam Wangchuk's ongoing hunger strike over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination has sparked international demonstrations in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Ireland, while the Indian government engages in dialogue with protest leaders.
Government agrees to parliamentary discussion on NEET paper leak
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to arrange a parliamentary discussion on the NEET paper leak, as the government agreed to a debate amid opposition demands for his resignation.
Lok Sabha suspends Kalyan Banerjee for remainder of monsoon session
Lok Sabha suspended Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee for the remainder of the monsoon session after he made unparliamentary remarks against a female rebel TMC member.