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Record breaking suspension of 143 MPs: Which States and parties affected most | Data

The ongoing winter session of Parliament witnessed a historic suspension of 143 Members of Parliament (MPs), with 97 from the Lok Sabha and 46 from the Rajya Sabha. The suspension, triggered by the Opposition’s demand for a statement on a security breach, drew criticism from Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, who…

The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023

Morning Digest | Lok Sabha passes Telecom Bill 2023, to replace 138-year-old Indian Telegraph Act; India will ‘definitely look into’ any information on alleged Pannun assassination attempt, says PM Modi, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 21, 2023

The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023

Jagdeep Dhankhar mimicry row | BJP, Congress trade barbs over ‘insult to Jat community’

BJP & Congress face off over mimicry of Vice President Dhankhar, perceived as insult to Jat community. Congress defends, BJP condemns.

The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023

Jagdeep Dhankhar mimicry row | President, PM express dismay; Rahul hits back on MPs suspension

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 20 extended their support to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar over TMC leader’s mimicry of Jagdeep Dhankhar on December 19.

The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023

‘A record India should not be proud of’: Editorials slam suspension of 141 Opposition MPs

It’s a questionable record for India with a total of 141 opposition MPs now suspended from Parliament. Ninety-five are from the Lok Sabha and 46 from the Rajya Sabha.

Newslaundry · Dec 20, 2023

Rajya Sabha Chairman anguished at suspended MP mimicking him during protest outside Parliament

Jagdeep Dhankhar says the act of Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee demeaned him, his community and the high post that he holds in Parliament.

The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023

Why were 141 India opposition MPs suspended from parliament?

More than 100 MPs have been suspended from parliament in move the the opposition calls ‘a complete purge’.

Al Jazeera · Dec 19, 2023

Ruckus in Jharkhand Assembly; three BJP MLAs suspended, marshalled out

Jharkhand Assembly witnesses uproar as 3 BJP legislators suspended for creating disturbances in proceedings.

The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023

Parliament approves additional spending of ₹58,378 crore in current fiscal

Parliament gave its approval for a net additional spending of ₹58,378 crore in the current fiscal ending March 2024

The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023

Sharad Pawar asks Jagdeep Dhankhar for probe into security lapse in Parliament and suspension of MPs

NCP Chief Sharad Pawar requests Rajya Sabha Chairman to probe security lapse in Parliament & intervene in suspension of MPs.

The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023