June 25, 2024, 09:48 AM - 2 mins read
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has instructed its Members of Parliament (MPs) to be present in the Parliament from 11am onwards tomorrow for the election of the Lok Sabha Speaker.
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June 25, 2024, 09:28 AM - 2 mins read
Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong met with India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday evening to discuss the bilateral relationship between India and China. The meeting marks an important step in the diplomatic ties between the two countries.
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June 25, 2024, 09:18 AM - 3 mins read
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has been named the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. The decision was made during a meeting of floor leaders from Congress and its allies.
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June 24, 2024, 10:53 PM - 3 mins read
As the deadline for nominating the next Lok Sabha Speaker approaches, senior cabinet minister Rajnath Singh has taken steps to engage with opposition leaders on behalf of the government.
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June 24, 2024, 10:24 PM - 2 mins read
The race for the post of Lok Sabha Speaker has intensified as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) gears up to file nominations today, with the election scheduled for June 26. This marks a departure from the tradition of consensus appointments, with speculations rife about potential candidates from both the ruling coalition and the opposition.
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June 24, 2024, 07:17 AM - 3 mins read
The BJP has initiated consultations with its allies regarding the ruling NDA's candidate for the Lok Sabha Speaker's post. Meanwhile, the opposition INDIA bloc is weighing its options and might force a contest to gain political leverage.
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June 24, 2024, 07:12 AM - 3 mins read
The Lok Sabha has been adjourned and will reconvene at 11 a.m. tomorrow. The first session began with notable leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, taking oaths as Members of Parliament.
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June 24, 2024, 05:33 AM - 3 mins read
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday to seek guidance on building 'Viksit Goa' as part of the Centre's ambitious 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision. During the meeting, Sawant congratulated Modi on becoming Prime Minister for a third consecutive term and expressed his wishes for a successful tenure.
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June 24, 2024, 04:34 AM - 3 mins read
Opposition members demonstrated their unity by waving copies of the Constitution on the first day of the 18th Lok Sabha session. This act of protest occurred as Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the oath of office as a member of the new Lok Sabha. Home Minister Amit Shah faced a similar reception from opposition members.
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June 23, 2024, 09:40 PM - 3 mins read
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged in significant discussions with his UAE counterpart, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, focusing on bolstering the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UAE. The meeting, held on Monday in Abu Dhabi, emphasised the deepening ties and shared perspectives on various regional and global issues.
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June 23, 2024, 08:09 PM - 4 mins read
The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha begins today, marking the commencement of a new parliamentary term. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other newly-elected Members of Parliament, will take their oaths during this session.
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June 16, 2024, 07:26 PM - 4 mins read
On Sunday, India was among the nations that chose not to sign a joint communique at the peace summit for Ukraine hosted by Switzerland. Despite this, India emphasised the need for "sincere and practical engagement" between Russia and Ukraine to achieve a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict.
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