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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...

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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 10

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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...

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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 10

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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 10

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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 10

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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 10

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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 10

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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 10

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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 10

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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 10

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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...

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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 10

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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 10

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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 10

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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...

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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...

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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 30

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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 10

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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 20

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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 20

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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 20

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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 20

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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 20

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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...

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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 20

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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 20

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Opposition to Move Impeachment Motion Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Listen to this article: New Delhi: Ahead of the discussion on the no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla being taken up in the house,...

09.03.2026 20

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‘Prime Minister Ran Away’: Uproar in Parliament as Opposition Demands Discussion on West Asia

Listen to this article: The first day of the second half of the Budget session began with heated exchanges as opposition members demanded a discussion...

09.03.2026 20

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Behind the No-Confidence Motion: Why Speaker Om Birla Has Been Accused of Being Partisan

Listen to this article: New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is facing a no confidence motion moved by opposition MPs who have alleged “the...

09.03.2026 20

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Behind the No-Confidence Motion: Why Speaker Om Birla Has Been Accused of Being Partisan

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Nitish’s Exit from Bihar has Seeds in 2025 Poll Trail, Ends Long Arc of BJP’s Bait and Wait

Listen to this article: Nitish whose career was defined by political moves that kept him at the power centre, has now been shown the exit, a final...

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India's Silence on US-Israel Attacks on Iran Diminishes Our Claim as Voice of Global South: Manish Tewari

Listen to this article: New Delhi: Amid the increasing hostilities in West Asia following US and Israel’s attack on Iran, Congress MP Manish Tewari...

05.03.2026 20

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Nitish Kumar to Be Replaced as Bihar CM, Party Supporters Agitate

Listen to this article: New Delhi: Fewer than four months after he took oath as the chief minister of Bihar for the 10th time, Nitish Kumar announced...

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Interview | 'Never Before has India Taken a Position Subservient to US Foreign Policy': CPI(M) MP John Brittas

Listen to this article: New Delhi: Amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Communist Party of India (Marxist) MP John Brittas, who is also a member of...

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Eight Policy Rollbacks and Curriculum Rows That Defined Education Under the Modi Government

Listen to this article: New Delhi: The Union Education Ministry under the Narendra Modi government has, over the last decade, been at the centre of...

03.03.2026 20

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Where Is Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri as Questions on India’s Energy Security Mount?

New Delhi: Three days after the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran that have since triggered retaliatory attacks across the region on...

02.03.2026 20

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Special | Bulk Upload of URLs, Speedy FIRs: How Modi Govt’s Sahyog Enables Ease of Online Censorship

Listen to this article: This article is part of a special series. Read part one here. New Delhi: On Monday (February 23), independent journalist Anna...

24.02.2026 20

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Is Social Justice Politics Only Electoral Rhetoric? What Parties' Silence on Growing UGC Equity Protests Says

Listen to this article: Despite the Supreme Court’s stay order on the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education...

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Special | Inside Sahyog’s Manual: Modi Government’s Online Censorship Method Revealed

Listen to this article: New Delhi: The Wire has accessed the User Manual for Sahyog Portal (IT intermediaries) that lays down the union government’s...

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Ahead of State Polls, Modi Takes Aim at TMC, DMK, CPI(M) in Rajya Sabha Alongside Familiar Target Congress

06.02.2026 20

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Parliament Standoff: PM’s Lok Sabha Speech Cancelled, Opposition Uproar as BJP MP Flashes Books

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Parliament Standoff: PM’s Lok Sabha Speech Cancelled, Opposition Uproar as BJP MP Flashes Books

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Rahul Gandhi’s References to Ex-Army Chief Naravane's Book: What is Rule 349 and 353?

03.02.2026 20

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Resignations, Protests, Petitions: BJP Faces Fire From Upper Castes Over New UGC Rules 

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Governance Crises Push BJP's 'Unknown' Chief Ministers Into Harsh Spotlight

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Political Dynast Nitin Nabin Takes Charge as BJP President, Calls Himself ‘Ordinary Worker’

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