New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Centre on Friday slashed excise duties on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre, bringing central taxes on petrol down to Rs 3 per litre and making diesel duty-free. The move, aimed at providing relief to consumers amid rising global fuel prices, was praised by Union Minister Giriraj Singh, who also took a swipe at opposition leaders.“This is a government that respects the Constitution. PM Narendra Modi is dedicated to the people of the country, that is the essenc…
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New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) In a significant demonstration of political consensus amid rising tensions in West Asia, the government convened an all-party meeting on Wednesday to brief opposition and allied parties about the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, speaking to reporters after the session, described the discussions as detailed and productive, highlighting the unity displayed by parties across the political spectrum.Rijiju stated t…
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) BJP MPs and allies on Friday dismissed claims of a shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in the country, accusing the Opposition of spreading panic, while rival parties alleged that the government was ignoring the hardships faced by the people of the country.BJP MP Manoj Tiwari said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already clarified that there is no shortage of LPG or diesel and that the country has adequate reserves.“The Prime Minister of this country himself ha…
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The Lok Sabha witnessed repeated disruptions on Friday over sloganeering by the Opposition members leading to the adjournment of the House twice – first till 12 noon and then till 2 PM. The Opposition members sought debate on the shortages and short supply of LPG and kept raising slogans, despite the Chair turning down the request for the same.When the House resumed at 12 noon, chaos prevailed as the Opposition members kept shouting slogans. They stormed into the Wel…
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The Congress party on Friday expressed its disapproval of the government’s reaction to the recent assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei, claiming that there has been a lack of response regarding the matter, and even Parliament has failed to make an obituary reference.In a social media post on X, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh stated: “Ayatollah Khameini, the constitutional head of state in Iran, was assassinated on Feb 28 2026 by the US and Israel. The PM is silent. The EAM…
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 …
Patna, March 12 (IANS) Amid the rising tensions in West Asia and rumours of an LPG cylinder shortage in parts of India, political reactions have intensified. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and daughter of RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rohini Acharya, on Thursday, sharply criticised the Central government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue.Reports of a possible shortage have led to long queues outside LPG gas agencies, with many consumers rushing to book or collect cylinders.The Op…
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla, on Thursday spoke for the first time in the House after the no-confidence motion against him was rejected, expressing gratitude to members of the House for participating in the debate and sharing their views. He emphasised that the functioning of Parliament is guided strictly by established rules and procedures. Addressing the Lok Sabha, Om Birla said the discussion on the motion continued for more than 12 hours and provided an opportunity …
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) In a significant escalation of tensions in Parliament, Congress leader and Parliamentarian KC Venugopal passionately defended the Opposition’s no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla during a heated debate in the House. The motion, backed by around 118 Opposition MPs, accuses the Speaker of running the proceedings in a blatantly partisan manner, severely undermining democratic principles.Rising to speak on the motion, Venugopal expressed profound concer…
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack at Congress and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday, questioning his ‘seriousness’ and ‘authenticity’ of claims that his voice is muzzled inside the House.HM Shah counted numerous instances from the past, when the noted Congress leader was found wanting because of his frequent foreign visits and also disinclination to participate in key debates, ranging from Vande Mataram to the land acqu…