Chandigarh, March 28 (IANS) Congress MP Manish Tewari on Saturday expressed concern over the escalating situation in the Gulf, stating that the ongoing conflict shows no signs of ending and is beginning to impact India’s economic and energy security. He stressed the need for urgent efforts to de-escalate tensions and reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to IANS, Tewari said, “The situation is quite serious. The war in the Gulf does not seem to be ending, and it is having…
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New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Congress on Friday said that the government’s revenue ultimately comes from the people’s pockets, asserting that any reduction in excise duty is not a financial sacrifice by the government but a return of taxpayers’ money. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP also questioned the intent behind the move, with some calling it politically-motivated. This comes after the Centre slashed excise duties on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre each, bringing them down to Rs 3 per litre …
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Congress MP Manish Tewari on Wednesday criticised the introduction of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha, stating that the proposed legislation suffers from “serious constitutional maladies”. The Bill was introduced by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai during the ongoing Budget Session.Tewari said that the Congress would request the Speaker to refer the Bill to either a Standing Committee or a Joint Par…
Chandigarh, March 24 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Punjab President Sunil Jakhar on Tuesday said that the party will meet the Governor of Punjab on Wednesday with a delegation to demand justice for Warehousing Divisional Manager Gagandeep Singh Randhawa and will request a CBI inquiry into the case. He was speaking after attending Randhawa’s funeral in Amritsar. Paying tribute to the deceased, he said that not only the BJP but the entire Punjab stands united with the family in this d…
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Finance Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha on Monday, marking a key legislative step that will provide legal backing to the proposals announced in the Union Budget for 2026-27.Once passed, the Finance Bill will bring into force changes in income tax rates, as well as customs and excise duties that were announced as part of the Budget proposals.The Finance Minister also introduced the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the…
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Congress MP Manish Tewari on Monday raised concerns over supply disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia and stressed the need to give diplomacy a chance. He said the war has entered a very critical and dangerous phase, urging all sides to de-escalate tensions. Speaking to the media, Tewari highlighted the challenges facing energy-consuming nations, pointing to the wider implications of disruptions in the supply chain of crude oil, natural gas, fertilise…
Chandigarh, March 22 (IANS) Manish Tewari, the Congress MP from Chandigarh, on Sunday called for a CBI investigation into the suicide of Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, who served as the District Manager of the Punjab State Warehousing Corporation. This demand comes as opposition parties intensified their criticism of the AAP-led government in Punjab regarding the incident.Randhawa had allegedly accused former Transport Minister Laljit Bhullar of harassment and coercion. He reportedly consumed Celphos…
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Shashi Tharoor and Manish Tewari, both Members of Parliament from the Congress party, have publicly defended India’s foreign policy amid the conflict in West Asia involving Iran, Israel, and the US. The two veterans have expressed support for India’s skilful management of the situation, emphasising the importance of safeguarding its own interests in the region.Shashi Tharoor, in an op-ed, justified India’s ‘silence’ as a responsible statecraft and not moral s…
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) A political war of words erupted in Parliament on Thursday, as leaders from the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Opposition traded sharp remarks over protests and the issue of energy security raised by the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi.Union Minister Piyush Goyal took a swipe at the Congress leader, questioning his seriousness towards Parliamentary proceedings.”By sitting here and having tea, he (Rahul Gandhi) has shown how serious he is …
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The Congress on Wednesday expressed concern over the evolving global energy situation, describing it as tense and urging the government to address the issue more transparently. Party leaders said the developments in the international energy market and the domestic situation related to LPG cylinders and fuel supply require serious attention and discussion at the national level.Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, Congress MP Manish Tewari highlighted the impact of …