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Delhi Police registers FIR against Rahul Gandhi for alleged physical assault on BJP MPs in Parliament

Parliament scuffle: Delhi Police on Thursday registered an FIR against the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi at the Parliament Street Police station in connection with the scuffle between opposition and NDA parliamentarians at the entry steps of the House. BJP files 'attempt to murder' complaint Earlier in the day, the BJP MPs, including Anurag Thakur and Bansuri …

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1 week, 4 days ago

She rightly pointed out to govt to focus on present than harp on past: Tharoor hails Priyanka

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday hailed Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's maiden speech in Parliament, saying she did not speak like a first-time MP and rightly pointed out to the government that it should talk about current times rather than harping on the past. In her maiden speech in the Lok Sabha as an MP, Congress general secretary …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Islamist groups hail HTS victory in Syria, Hezbollah and IS find it 'dangerous'

Firstpost

The victory of HTS in Syria is being hailed by Islamist groups, but Hezbollah and IS are finding it ‘dangerous,’ but why? Letting go of historic ideological differences and sectarian divides, Islamist groups and militants across the world congratulated Syrian rebels, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, on their victory over the Bashar al-Assad regime. In Jordan, the Islamic Action …

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2 weeks ago

1,000 discrimination reports after MP's vote to register dual-citizens' "norms & values"

NL Times

The Dutch discrimination hotlines received over 1,000 reports after parliament adopted a motion to investigate the “norms and values” of ethnically diverse Dutch people, Discriminatie.nl, the umbrella organization of anti-discrimination agencies, told NU.nl. Late last month, VVD parliamentarian Bente Becker proposed that the government “keep track of data on cultural and religious norms and values of Dutch people with a …

Dutch Discrimination Reports

2 weeks, 3 days ago

Foreigners' "norms and values" won't be registered, PM says

Dutch News

The government will not be specifically recording the “norms and values” of people living in the Netherlands who have roots abroad, despite a parliamentary vote in favour of the idea, prime minister Dick Schoof has said. On Monday a large majority of MPs voted for a motion requiring government bodies to research and record the “cultural and religious” values held …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Asad criticises Yogi Adityanath for comparing Bangladesh situation to Babur’s reign

The Hindu

Hyderabad parliamentarian Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday criticised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for his remarks comparing the situation in Bangladesh to events surrounding Ayodhya and Sambhal during Mughal ruler Babur’s reign. Mr. Owaisi, in a post on X, described Mr. Adityanath’s statements as “absurd” and stated that minorities in any part of the world should not be persecuted. Or …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

'Significant complications': Analysis warns effort to rush Senate Trump bill 'tricky'

Raw Story

New incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced to his caucus that he wants the first major budget reconciliation bill in the first 30 days of the new Congress, Politico reported. The only bill that cannot be filibustered in the U.S. Senate is the budget, so Republicans intend to use it to fund some of Trump's demands, such as reestablishing …

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3 weeks ago

BBB proposes lowering excise duties on cigarettes to boost tax revenues

NL Times

BBB parliamentarian Henk Vermeer wants to reverse the increase in excise duties on tobacco products now that the revenue from the measure proved lower than expected. Cancer organization KWF Kankerbestrijding is very much against the idea, pointing out that the excise increase was not to raise money for the treasury, but to discourage young people from smoking, RTL Nieuws reports. …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Congress is the fit case of sins of children visiting on the father

New Indian Express

After the Tsunami in Maharashtra that drowned the remnant dredges of the Indian National Congress—once a political party—time has come to the legacy and the burden of past in contemporary India. Late Prime Minister Indira Priyadarshini Nehru got this suffix after her marriage to Feroze Gandhi, a Parsi gentleman and feisty parliamentarian who was often a strident critic of his …

India Gandhi

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Priyanka Gandhi oath: Priyanka Gandhi takes oath as Lok Sabha MP from Wayanad in traditional Kerala saree

The Hindu

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday took oath as Lok Sabha member, beginning her journey as a parliamentarian. Ms. Vadra was elected from Kerala’s Wayanad constituency which her brother and former Congress president Rahul Gandhi had vacated while retaining Rae Bareli from where also he was elected in the recent Lok Sabha polls. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra takes oath as …

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Priyanka Gandhi's oath as MP today, to join Gandhis in Parliament

India Today

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who won from Kerala's Wayanad in a Lok Sabha bypoll by a thumping margin, is set to take oath as an MP for the first time in the Lok Sabha today. With 52-year-old Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's entry into the Lok Sabha, Parliament will see three members of the Gandhi family for the first time …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Opposition parties warn finance minister on BTW tax hike

Dutch News

Opposition parties have told finance minister Eelco Heinen to come up with an alternative plan to raising value-added tax on culture, sports, books and newspapers or they may vote against it in the senate. “This is crucial for us to be able to support the tax plan,” CDA parliamentarian Inge van Dijk said during the debate. If the CDA stands …

Tax Plan Opposition Parties

1 month, 1 week ago

One unelected woman in the Senate could stand in the way of Trump and his immigration plans

The Independent

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Many bills need to reach 60 votes in …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Police in Antigua charge a man with murder in the stabbing death of a politician

Live Mint

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua — Police in Antigua charged a man Saturday with murder in the stabbing death this week of a controversial member of parliament in his seaside home. Police on the tiny Caribbean island charged 26-year-old Alexta Francis two days after the landscaper was arrested and questioned about the killing of Asot Michael. In a statement, Police Commissioner Atlee …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dutch coalition gov’t faltering yet again, this time over climate policy

NL Times

After the asylum policy nearly caused a Cabinet collapse, the PVV, VVD, NSC, and BBB coalition seems to now also be wobbling on climate plans. But during the debate on The Ministry of Climate and Green Growth’s budget, the PVV already made it clear that it was “not happy” with any additional climate measures and thought a “reconsideration appropriate,” according …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Inspired by Lalu Yadav’: BJP lashes out at Delhi’s AAP MLA for ‘roads like Hema Malini’s cheeks’ remark

Live Mint

The BJP launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party's Delhi MLA Naresh Balyan over his alleged “roads like Hema Malini's cheeks” remark. In the viral video, the AAP MLA is purportedly heard saying, “All works will be completed swiftly by the 35th of the month, will make Uttam Nagar's roads like Hema Malini's cheeks.” Naresh Balyan suggested that …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Politics: A Path to Serve the Country, Says Shashi Tharoor

The Hindu

Shashi Tharoor, a prominent Indian politician, emphasizes the importance of politics in shaping the country's future. He believes that politics should be used to serve society and that morality and ideologies are not relevant in politics. Tharoor also addresses the controversy surrounding his recent book on Ambedkar, where he expresses some arguments in favor of Ambedkar's views but does not …

Politics Law India Social Issues Kozhikode

2 months ago

Sun Smiles on the Vibrant Mix of Khushwant Singh Lit Fest

Hindustan Times

The Khushwant Singh Lit Fest has kicked off with a vibrant mix of talks, performances and discussions that explore the themes of renewal and resilience in various fields. The event has attracted a large audience eager to engage with fresh perspectives and ideas. The opening day featured a captivating recital by William Dalrymple, followed by an insightful presentation by the …

Entertainment Politics Law Culture Kasauli

2 months ago

The Intriguing World of Words: A Journey Through the English Language

Deccan Chronicle

This book is a comprehensive exploration of the English language, covering its history, nuances, and complexities. Shashi Tharoor, a renowned author and former diplomat, takes a humorous and insightful approach to demystifying the language. The book features a wide range of topics, including the origins of words, the differences between British and American English, and the intricacies of Indian English. …

Culture History Language Humor

2 months ago

Congress MP Calls for Increased Parliamentary Oversight of Indian Intelligence Agencies

Hindustan Times

Senior Congress parliamentarian Manish Tewari has called for increased parliamentary oversight of India’s intelligence agencies amid US federal agency FBI issuing an arrest warrant for Vikash Yadav, a former Indian intelligence official charged with murder-for-hire and money laundering related to a plot against pro-Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

New Delhi

3 months ago

8 killed, over 2,800 wounded in pager explosions in Lebanon

China Daily

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-09-18 09:11 A man's bag explodes in a supermarket in Beirut, Lebanon September 17, 2024 in this screen grab from a video obtained from social media. Social Media/via REUTERS BEIRUT -- Eight people were killed, and over 2,800 others, including Hezbollah members, were wounded on Tuesday in different areas of Lebanon as their pagers exploded, said Lebanese …

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3 months ago

8 killed, over 2,800 wounded in pager explosions in Lebanon

China Daily

A man's bag explodes in a supermarket in Beirut, Lebanon September 17, 2024 in this screen grab from a video obtained from social media. Social Media/via REUTERS BEIRUT -- Eight people were killed, and over 2,800 others, including Hezbollah members, were wounded on Tuesday in different areas of Lebanon as their pagers exploded, said Lebanese Health Minister Firas Abiad. Elnashra …

3 months, 1 week ago

Indian recruits in Russian Army: Telangana youth Mohammed Sufiyan recalls time in battlefield

The Hindu

Mohammed Sufiyan recalls being confined in a tiny bunker with the constant, ominous buzzing of surveillance drones flying overhead. Mr. Sufiyan says he was made to dig trenches and tunnels, and construct bunkers in the thick dense forests. But it was after Hemil Ashvinbhai Mangukiya’s death — the 23-year-old from Gujarat was hired as a helper for the Russian Army …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Sitaram Yechury fostered deep, lasting friendships

Hindustan Times

Sitaram Yechury, a veteran of national politics and one of the leading lights of the Communist Party of India, leaves behind a rich legacy of camaraderie in politics. Sitaram Yechury Yechury and I began our political journeys around the same time, from student activism to Parliament, from diverse political streams. Yechury’s political life, much like mine, began in the vibrant …

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Delhi Police registers FIR against Rahul Gandhi for alleged physical assault on BJP MPs in Parliament

She rightly pointed out to govt to focus on present than harp on past: Tharoor hails Priyanka

Islamist groups hail HTS victory in Syria, Hezbollah and IS find it 'dangerous'

1,000 discrimination reports after MP's vote to register dual-citizens' "norms & values"

Foreigners' "norms and values" won't be registered, PM says

Asad criticises Yogi Adityanath for comparing Bangladesh situation to Babur’s reign

'Significant complications': Analysis warns effort to rush Senate Trump bill 'tricky'

BBB proposes lowering excise duties on cigarettes to boost tax revenues

Congress is the fit case of sins of children visiting on the father

Priyanka Gandhi oath: Priyanka Gandhi takes oath as Lok Sabha MP from Wayanad in traditional Kerala saree

Priyanka Gandhi's oath as MP today, to join Gandhis in Parliament

Opposition parties warn finance minister on BTW tax hike

One unelected woman in the Senate could stand in the way of Trump and his immigration plans

Police in Antigua charge a man with murder in the stabbing death of a politician

Dutch coalition gov’t faltering yet again, this time over climate policy

‘Inspired by Lalu Yadav’: BJP lashes out at Delhi’s AAP MLA for ‘roads like Hema Malini’s cheeks’ remark

Politics: A Path to Serve the Country, Says Shashi Tharoor

Sun Smiles on the Vibrant Mix of Khushwant Singh Lit Fest

The Intriguing World of Words: A Journey Through the English Language

Congress MP Calls for Increased Parliamentary Oversight of Indian Intelligence Agencies

8 killed, over 2,800 wounded in pager explosions in Lebanon

8 killed, over 2,800 wounded in pager explosions in Lebanon

Indian recruits in Russian Army: Telangana youth Mohammed Sufiyan recalls time in battlefield

Sitaram Yechury fostered deep, lasting friendships