The Congress on Monday urged the Union government to formally end Parliament’s Monsoon session and initiate an all-party dialogue on delimitation. However, the party said meaningful discussions should be preceded by the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and suspension of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh outlined the demands in a post

Narendra Modi turns 76 as India looks back at his journey from an RSS organiser to Gujarat Chief Minister and three-term Prime Minister. Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 on September 17, 2026, marking another milestone in a public career shaped by organisational work, electoral victories, internal party struggles and national leadership. His journey from Vadnagar in Gujarat to the Prime Minister’s Office has included several periods whe

The Allahabad High Court permitted the withdrawal of a plea challenging Rahul Gandhi’s Indian citizenship. The court said the petitioners failed to produce a document supporting their British-citizenship allegation; it did not issue a final ruling on Gandhi’s citizenship. The Allahabad High Court’s Lucknow Bench has dismissed as withdrawn a petition alleging that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was a British citizen and therefore ineligible to continue as the Lok

Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay has urged PM Narendra Modi to retain 543 Lok Sabha seats, preserve state-wise representation and ensure 33% reservation for women. Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Seeks Permanent Cap Of 543 Lok Sabha Seats Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to bring Constitutional amendments that would permanently fix the strength of the Lok Sabha at 543 members. The request follows a resolution

New Delhi, India — Lok Sabha opened with Vande Mataram for the first time on the final day of the Monsoon Session before the House was adjourned sine die. Vande Mataram Opens Lok Sabha In Historic First Lok Sabha witnessed a historic moment on Thursday, August 13, 2026, when proceedings began with the National Song Vande Mataram for the first time. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and members from across the House were p

Parliament protests and Opposition strategy have come under focus during the Monsoon Session. Frequent adjournments are affecting Question Hour scrutiny and debate over government bills, raising concerns that Opposition parties may be surrendering their strongest democratic platform.  

The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill was among four bills introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday amid loud Opposition protests and sloganeering. Opposition MPs demanded Home Minister Amit Shah’s presence while protesting the July 20 police action, forcing repeated adjournments. Kerala Name Change Bill Introduced in Lok Sabha Amid Uproar The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill was among four pieces of legislation introduced in the Lok Sa

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said the ongoing Parliament deadlock is unlikely to end until Union Home Minister Amit Shah makes a statement in the House. Her remarks came amid repeated disruptions during the Monsoon Session as the Opposition intensified its pressure on the government. Priyanka Says Parliament Deadlock Will Continue Until Amit Shah Speaks Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday said the ongoing deadlock in Parliament is li

Parliament has cleared an amendment allowing the Centre to reshape the zero-MDR framework for UPI and other notified digital payments. No new UPI charge has taken effect yet, while the government says customers will not directly bear MDR charges. India has moved closer to potentially introducing Merchant Discount Rate charges on some UPI merchant transactions after Parliament cleared changes to the law governing digital payment charges. The Taxation a

DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin says the party has consistently opposed delimitation amid reports of a possible change in its position. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has called an all-party MPs' meeting to discuss the proposed exercise and its impact on the state. DMK Reaffirms Opposition To Proposed Delimitation Exercise The political debate over delimitation has intensified in Tamil Nadu after DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin clarifi

The Centre may convene a special Parliament session from August 17 to reconsider legislation connecting delimitation with the implementation of women’s reservation. The reported plan remains tentative as the government evaluates political support needed to pass a constitutional amendment in both Houses. Parliament Special Session Likely on Aug 17 for Key Bills New Delhi: The Narendra Modi government may convene a special session of

Parliament Passes Two Major Amendment Bills Amid NEET Row The Lok Sabha passed a tougher anti-paper leak Bill with stricter penalties, fast-track courts, and time-bound investigations, while the Rajya Sabha approved legal protection for Vande Mataram amid Opposition protests over the NEET paper leak controversy. Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha Pass Key Bills Amid NEET Row

NEET Protest Rocks Parliament as Monsoon Session Opens Parliament’s Monsoon Session 2026 opened amid repeated adjournments as Opposition MPs demanded debates on the NEET-UG paper leak, police action against CJP protesters, and the alleged Ayodhya donation theft. A Supreme Court judges' amendment bill was introduced during the uproar.   NEET Protest Rocks Parliament as Monsoon Session Opens The Monsoon Session 2026 NEET row t

PM Modi Wishes Rahul Gandhi On 56th Birthday, Congress Leaders Extend Greetings Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended birthday wishes to Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, who turned 56 on June 19, 2026. In a message shared on social media, PM Modi wished Rahul Gandhi good health and a long life. The greeting came as several Congress lea

TMC Rebels Push Little-Known NCPI Into National Spotlight A little-known party that once asked voters to reject political turncoats has suddenly become the new platform for rebel TMC MPs, turning the NCPI into an unexpected national talking point. The development has drawn attention because the NCPI was not a major force in electoral politics until now. Reports said around 20 rebel TMC MPs met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and sought separate seating arrang