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Opposition’s message to BJP over Bengaluru meet amid Maharashtra NCP crisis

NEW DELHI: The shadow of Maharashtra political crisis for the Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has been cast on the joint opposition meeting with some of these parties cocking a snook at the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

The Times of India · Jul 3, 2023

Elections to 10 Rajya Sabha seats on July 24

Elections to 10 Rajya Sabha seats, including those held by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Derek O’Brien, will be held on July 24, the Election Commission (EC) said on June 27.

The Hindu · Jun 27, 2023

TMC seeks meeting of Parliamentary Standing Committee to discuss Manipur violence

In a letter to the Committee Chairperson, Brij Lal, the TMC’s Derek O’Brien urged for a meeting of the Committee on Manipur which is reeling under the “consequence of ethnic violence”. In the letter, Mr. O’Brien said that it is imperative to understand the ground reality and assess the extent…

The Hindu · Jun 16, 2023

Ban on dharnas in Parliament precinct sets off a controversy

Opposition members call it yet another attempt to bulldoze dissent; Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla says these circulars are routinely issued 

The Hindu · Jul 15, 2022

Opposition up in arms against 'unparliamentary words' report by Lok Sabha Secretariat

However, the Rajya Sabha Chairman and Lok Sabha Speaker will make the final decision about the removal of these words. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 14, 2022

Alt News cofounder's arrest is front-page news, even as India pledges to protect free speech online

Leading English newspapers today united in reporting last night's arrest of Alt News cofounder Mohammed Zubair – an arrest described by the Committee to Protect Journalists as "another low for press freedom in India".

Newslaundry · Jun 28, 2022

Morning Digest | Over 400 arrested in various States for violent protests against Prophet remarks, Rahul Gandhi to appear before ED in National Herald case today, and more

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The Hindu · Jun 13, 2022