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Nitish Kumar and Nitin Nabin Resign from State Legislatures Ahead of Rajya Sabha Roles

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Monday resigned from their respective positions in the Bihar Legislative Council and Bihar Legislative Assembly, complying with constitutional requirements following their recent election to the Rajya Sabha.

Whats Hot · Mar 30

Energy Lockdown in India? Here’s What Modi Actually Meant

A single sentence can shake an entire nation. And this time, it almost did. When Narendra Modi mentioned COVID-like preparedness amid rising West Asia tensions, the internet didn’t stay calm it panicked. Suddenly, whispers turned into viral claims: Lockdown is coming back. Energy supply will be cut. Fear spread faster…

MyLifeXP · Mar 27

In Delhi, breathing safely has been a coin toss for the last 4 years, says govt data

Data tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday revealed that the capital’s air quality breached the 200 AQI mark on 685 days since 2022 – crashing through the ‘poor’ threshold set by the CPCB and frequently spiralling into ‘very poor’ and ‘severe’ territory.

Newslaundry · Mar 13

Sansad Watch: From ‘vote chori’ to ‘Vande Mataram’, Parliament’s stormy Monsoon Session ends

The final week of the Monsoon Session was as chaotic as its beginning. Opposition MPs continued protests over alleged ‘vote chori’ and Bihar’s special intensive revision until the last day. The session, which ran from July 21 to August 21, lasted 32 days with 18 sittings. Against the scheduled 120…

Newslaundry · Aug 23, 2025

Sansad Watch: Chaos in house, PM out of town

Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha remained disrupted through the week. On average, the Rajya Sabha functioned for just 47 minutes a day, while the Lok Sabha clocked only 20.

Newslaundry · Jul 26, 2025

How money bills are being used to evade parliamentary debate on crucial matters

Over the last decade, some of the most significant legislations have been passed in Parliament with minimal debate in both houses. The Aadhar Act of 2016, amendments to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and the Income Tax Act of 2025 are all examples of laws pushed through the…

Newslaundry · Jul 22, 2025

Indian vice president’s sudden resignation to ‘prioritise health’ sparks political speculation

Dhankhar’s sudden resignation sparks political uproar in India, with opposition questioning timing and citing possible internal strife

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025

Bollywood's 'Guddi' Jaya Bachchan turns 78 on Wednesday

Iconic Bollywood actress Jaya Bhaduri Bachchan, known for her epic depiction of pivotal characters in a clutch of evergreen movies like Mili, Guddi and Sholay, turns 78 on WednesdayRead more at Dynamite News

Dynamite News · Apr 8, 2025

Waqf bill: Opposition rebuttals that demand our attention

As the Rajya Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 with 128 votes favouring the bill and 95 votes opposing it, there were several potent objections raised by Opposition MPs. This comes a day after the Lok Sabha passed the bill after a 12-hour debate when 288 MPs voted in…

Newslaundry · Apr 4, 2025

Taj Mahal top earning ASI monument via ticket sales

Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat shared the data in a written response to a query in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 4, 2025