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'Not Questioning Judiciary. In Fact, We Turn to Courts When Every Mechanism Fails': 23 Opposition Parties to CJI

Listen to this article: New Delhi: Twenty three opposition parties including those outside the INDIA bloc – the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), Aam...

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23 Opposition Parties Including DMK and AAP Write Joint Letter to CJI on SIR

Listen to this article: New Delhi: A total of 23 opposition parties including those outside the INDIA bloc – the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK),...

30.06.2026 20

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SIR at One: No Figure for 'Illegal Immigrants', Using Roll Revision to Suspend Rights, Rules Vary for Different States

New Delhi: When the Election Commission of India (ECI)  announced the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls – a term that does not...

30.06.2026 10

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Indians Must Prove Their Citizenship in the SIR – But With What?

When the Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday (June 24) said that an Indian passport is not a document proving citizenship, it may have been...

25.06.2026 20

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Defections Distorting Verdicts: NDA Still Long Way Off in Lok Sabha, Inching Towards Majority in Rajya Sabha

Listen to this article: Two months ago, the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance government had failed to pass a contentious...

17.06.2026 20

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After TMC, NCPI Split Over Merger with Rebel MPs? President Claims She Resigned Last Month, Workers ‘In the Dark’

Listen to this article: New Delhi: A day after the rebel MPs of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) announced that they would merge with the obscure...

16.06.2026 10

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Rebel TMC MPs Announce Merger With Little-Known ‘Nationalist Citizen Party of India’ in Bid to Avoid Legal Hurdle

Listen to this article: New Delhi: In an apparent bid to avoid disqualification under the anti-defection law, the rebel MPs of the Trinamool Congress...

14.06.2026 20

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Exclusive | 'Not Important What BJP Did, Why Couldn’t TMC Retain its Flock?': Rebel MP Satabdi Roy

Listen to this article: New Delhi: Amid the disintegration of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) with MLAs and MPs deserting former chief minister Mamata...

12.06.2026 20

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Full Text | 'Parties Splitting Is Unhealthy, It Keeps the Opposition From Doing Its Job'

A month after elections in West Bengal, the TMC is staring at total disintegration as MLAs and MPs pledge support to the BJP. Just last month, seven...

12.06.2026 20

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At INDIA Bloc Meeting: Pradhan's Resignation, Message from Congress's Allies, Cockroach Janta Party

08.06.2026 20

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'We're an Electoral Autocracy': Meet the Cockroaches at the First Cockroach Janta Party Protest

07.06.2026 30

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'Demographic Change' Committee Minus a Demographer? Why Sole Focus on Illegal Immigration is a Problem

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Union government has constituted a high level committee to study “demographic changes arising from...

04.06.2026 20

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As Siddaramaiah Bows Out, What Happens to His Social Justice Agenda and Congress' Power Truce?

Listen to this article: Ending months of speculation and three years of power struggle between him and his deputy, D.K. Shivakumar over the top post,...

30.05.2026 30

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Can the Election Commission Decide Who Is a Citizen? Questions Abound After Supreme Court's SIR Order

Nine months after the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the contentious Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls ahead of...

28.05.2026 30

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‘Worst Fears Coming True’: Why BJP CMs’ Plans to Link SIR to Welfare Raises Serious Concerns

Listen to this article: New Delhi: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR), meant to be an exercise to “purify” electoral rolls of absent, shifted,...

24.05.2026 30

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NEET Leak, Fuel Crisis, Rupee Crash: Three Ministers Under Fire

Listen to this article: New Delhi: The cancellation of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for undergraduate admissions (NEET-UG) following a...

20.05.2026 30

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Congress Picks V.D. Satheesan as Kerala Chief Minister After 10 Days of Suspense

Listen to this article: New Delhi: Ten days after the Congress-led UDF won the assembly elections in Kerala, the party on Thursday (May 14) ended...

14.05.2026 30

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Seven Ways SIR in Bengal and Delimitation in Assam Have Altered India's Electoral Playing Field Forever

New Delhi: While the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has recorded thumping victories in West Bengal and Assam in the recently concluded assembly...

08.05.2026 40

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As BJP Breaches Bengal to Consolidate East, Tamil Nadu and Kerala Keep South Out of its Reach

Listen to this article: New Delhi: Conducted under the shadow of the contentious special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls, the 2026...

05.05.2026 30

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‘Street Fighter’ Mamata Banerjee Seeks Fourth Term Riding on Anti-SIR, Bengali Identity Campaign: Will it Be Enough?

Listen to this article: On Monday (April 27) as campaigning for the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections drew to a close, chief minister Mamata...

29.04.2026 30

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With Nine Charges, 73 Opposition MPs Move Fresh Notice in Rajya Sabha to Remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Listen to this article: New Delhi: From “partisan asymmetry” in enforcing the Model Code of Conduct to “public denunciation of a recognised...

24.04.2026 30

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From #2 to #1.5: How Amit Shah, Always Looming Large, Now Looms Larger

Listen to this article: On Wednesday (April 22), on the eve of the first phase of assembly elections in West Bengal, it was not Prime Minister...

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In Major Setback, Modi Govt’s Constitution Amendment Bill Part of Delimitation Package Fails in Lok Sabha

Listen to this article: New Delhi: For the first time in 12 years, the Narendra Modi government on Friday (April 17) failed to get a constitutional...

18.04.2026 30

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‘Magician Has Been Caught’ Says Rahul Gandhi, Accuses Modi of Bid to Change Electoral Map in ‘Panic’

Listen to this article: New Delhi: The Lok Sabha today (April 17) saw heated exchanges between the opposition and treasury benches after Leader of...

17.04.2026 50

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No Mention in Bills But Shah, Meghwal Say 50% Rise for All States in LS; Modi Says No Change in Proportions

Listen to this article: New Delhi: The Union government on Thursday (April 16) said in the Lok Sabha that there will be a 50% increase for all states...

16.04.2026 40

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As Govt, Opposition Clash in Lok Sabha, 251-185 Vote Split Clouds NDA's Delimitation Hopes

Listen to this article: New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Thursday (April 16) saw heated exchanges between the opposition and treasury benches as the Union...

16.04.2026 40

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INDIA Bloc to Oppose Delimitation Bill, Says Govt Playing 'Tricks' by Linking It to Women's Quota

Listen to this article: New Delhi: Ahead of the special session of parliament called by the Modi government, opposition parties of the INDIA bloc...

15.04.2026 30

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Why Not 2027 Census? Why Now? Punishing Performing States? Questions Surround Bills to Increase LS Strength

Listen to this article: New Delhi: The Union government has on Tuesday (April 14) circulated three Bills to MPs – less than 48 hours before they are...

15.04.2026 30

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Using Women's Reservation as Alibi, Modi Govt Wants 850 Lok Sabha MPs, Seats Redistributed to States Based on 2011 Census

Listen to this article: New Delhi: The Union government has proposed to increase the number of seats in the Lok Sabha from 543 to 850 by amending...

14.04.2026 40

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Democracy Under Threat as Supreme Court, EC Leave 27 Lakh Bengal Voters in Limbo

New Delhi: The upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal will be unlike any other. Not only has the the Election Commission of India’s Special...

12.04.2026 50

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‘Impeachment Process Telescoped into a Unilateral View’: Oppn on CEC Impeachment Notice Rejection

Listen to this article: New Delhi: Two days after two notices signed by 193 opposition MPs to move an impeachment motion against Chief Election...

08.04.2026 30

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'Straight Talk' or Partisan Politics? EC's Message to TMC Met With Outrage

Listen to this article: New Delhi: The Election Commission of India’s “straight talk” to the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in a statement on...

08.04.2026 40

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#Special | 'Lacks Proof of Misbehaviour': Rajya Sabha Chair Order Rejecting Opposition’s CEC Impeachment Notice

Listen to this article: New Delhi: Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan while rejecting the notice to move a motion of...

07.04.2026 30

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Signed by 193 MPs, Notice to Impeach CEC Gyanesh Kumar Rejected in Both Houses; No Reason Provided

Listen to this article: New Delhi: A motion to remove Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar moved in both houses of parliament and signed by...

06.04.2026 20

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Govt Pushes Controversial CAPF Bill in Lok Sabha Today, Seeks Relaxation of Two-Day Rule

Listen to this article: New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking a relaxation of a rule that mandates...

02.04.2026 40

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Modi Said 'Criticism Soul of Democracy' So Why is His Govt Blocking News, Reels, Satire to Build Digital Censorship Regime?

New Delhi: In 2025, in a podcast with US podcaster Lex Fridman, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it was his “strong belief that criticism is the...

01.04.2026 40

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All-Party Meet on West Asia: Opposition Questions Silence on Iran, Modi's Visit to Israel, No Discussion in House

Listen to this article: New Delhi: Almost a month after hostilities started in West Asia and after weeks of the opposition demanding a discussion on...

25.03.2026 50

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NLU's Takedown 'Request' to Student’s Post Critical of Supreme Court NCERT Ruling Raises Questions

Listen to this article: New Delhi: Tamil Nadu National Law University (NLU) has allegedly asked a final year student to take down a sub-stack post...

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Opposition Parties Pen Joint Letter Seeking All-Party Meet on Roadmap for Women’s Reservation Act

Listen to this article: New Delhi: Opposition members of the INDIA alliance have signed a letter written by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to...

24.03.2026 50

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Mamata Banerjee Alleges 'Unilateral' EC Transfers in Poll-Bound West Bengal: What Past Election Commissioners Say

Listen to this article: New Delhi: Following the announcement of the poll schedule for the five upcoming assembly elections, the Election Commission...

21.03.2026 60

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Wresting Bengal, Inroads in the South, Consolidating Assam: What’s at Stake for BJP in the Assembly Polls?

Listen to this article: New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has sought to push aside its setback in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections when it...

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Parliamentary Panel Backs Stronger PIB Fact Check Unit, AI for Faster Takedowns

Listen to this article: New Delhi: A parliamentary standing committee has flagged regulatory gaps with regard to online media and OTT platforms and...

18.03.2026 30

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‘Man-made Crisis’: Opposition Uses Appropriation Bill Debate to Spotlight West Asia Conflict Impact

Listen to this article: New Delhi: With the government yet to yield on a discussion on the impact of the West Asia conflict in parliament, opposition...

16.03.2026 30

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Back in Speaker’s Chair, Om Birla Returns to Usual Business, Cuts Short Rahul Gandhi’s Speech

New Delhi: Back in the Speaker’s chair after the ‘no-confidence’ motion moved against him was defeated, Om Birla on Thursday (March 12) returned...

13.03.2026 50

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‘Epstein’ Chants in Lok Sabha as Rahul Gandhi Speech Cut Amid Reference to Hardeep Puri’s Links

Listen to this article: New Delhi: The Lok Sabha saw an uproar on Thursday (March 12) as Leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi’s speech was once again...

12.03.2026 40

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In No-Confidence Motion Against Lok Sabha Speaker, Amit Shah's Reply Focuses on Rahul Gandhi

Listen to this article: New Delhi: The no-confidence motion brought against Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla was defeated by a voice vote on Wednesday...

11.03.2026 40

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Discussion on Role of Speaker But Vile Things Being Said About Me: Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha

Listen to this article: New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday (March 11) saw a heated exchange after leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi during the...

11.03.2026 40

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Modi Breaks Silence on West Asia Conflict at Kerala Rally, Accuses Opp of ‘Spreading Panic’

Listen to this article: New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (March 11) broke his silence on the ongoing conflict in West Asia and...

11.03.2026 60

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‘Safeguarding Constitution’: Opposition Brings No Confidence Motion Against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

New Delhi: The opposition on Tuesday (March 10) moved a resolution in the Lok Sabha seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla, accusing him of being...

11.03.2026 40

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Uproar Over Vacant Deputy Speaker Post, Panel Presiding over Motion for Speaker Birla’s Removal

Listen to this article: New Delhi: The absence of a deputy speaker in the Lok Sabha for almost seven years was raised in the House on Tuesday (March...

10.03.2026 40

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