Renowned Indian film actor and social influencer Chiranjeevi is set to receive a prestigious honour from the UK Parliament for his outstanding contributions to cinema, public service, and philanthropy. This prestigious recognition marks a significant milestone in his illustrious career. The event will take place on March 19, 2025, at the House of Commons in the United Kingdom, where Chiranjeevi will be felicitated in the presence of distinguished members of the UK Parliament. The honour will

A heated exchange erupted in Parliament after Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s remark triggered strong objections from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Kharge’s comment, made during a Rajya Sabha session, referred to his party's intent to hold the BJP accountable. However, a specific Hindi term used by Kharge, which loosely translates as 'nailing' someone, sparked protests from BJP MPs who claimed it was derogatory and directed at the Chair. In response to B

Raghav Chadha, AAP Rajya Sabha MP, lashed out at Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday over her remarks in Parliament regarding his understanding of taxation. The confrontation arose after Sitharaman countered Chadha's criticism of the Union Budget and its tax provisions. In a video message shared on X, Chadha called Sitharaman's remarks a "personal attack" and stressed that she had chosen to respond only to his explanation about tax rebates rather than the bro

On Wednesday, the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) led by Jagdambika Pal adopted the draft report and the amended Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The committee's report, which includes significant revisions to the bill, will be tabled in Parliament on Monday as part of the ongoing Budget Session. The amendments to the bill are aimed at ensuring the benefits of Waqf properties reach marginalized groups, such as the poor, women, and orphans. This inclusion marks a major development in the b

On Friday, a motion to suspend opposition members from the parliamentary panel discussing the Waqf Amendment Bill was passed after protests and allegations of hasty proceedings. BJP's Nishikant Dubey moved the motion, which was supported by the committee, resulting in the suspension of several opposition members, including Kalyan Banerjee, Mohammad Jawed, A Raja, Asaduddin Owaisi, Naseer Hussain, Mohibullah, Mohamed Abdullah, Arvind Sawant, Nadeem-ul Haque, and Imran Masood. The

A heated exchange between the BJP and Congress unfolded in Parliament following Home Minister Amit Shah's remark that "Ambedkar is the fashion." His comment, made during a debate on the Constitution, sparked outrage from the opposition, leading to protests and physical scuffles at the Parliament's main entrance. The BJP accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of using physical force to block BJP MPs' entry, while Gandhi claimed it was BJP MPs who shoved him and Congress lea

Congress MPs staged a protest in Parliament by wearing jackets that displayed the slogan "Modi-Adani Ek Hain" (Modi and Adani are one) on Thursday. This demonstration was part of the party's ongoing campaign to demand answers from the government about alleged financial irregularities and favoritism involving the Adani Group. The protestors entered Parliament premises wearing the jackets and chanting slogans accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of protecting billionaire business

Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar recently made a strong statement about the importance of following parliamentary rules, declaring that any deviation is akin to sacrilege against the "temple of democracy." During a session on Thursday, he responded to Congress MP Jairam Ramesh’s question about how to "persuade the chair" by emphasizing that the chair is historically persuaded by members' adherence to the rules. Dhankhar stressed

On Day 4 of the Parliament Winter Session, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will take the oath as the Lok Sabha Member of Parliament from Wayanad at 11 am. She secured a victory in the bypolls with over 6.22 lakh votes, joining her mother, Sonia Gandhi, and brother, Rahul Gandhi, in the Parliament. This is Priyanka Gandhi's first entry into the Lok Sabha. Congress supporters at 10 Janpath celebrated the occasion, distributing sweets ahead of her oath-taking ceremony. The session, which beg

The Winter Session of Parliament begins today, bringing with it the discussion of three crucial bills. Following the NDA's significant victories in Haryana and Maharashtra, the government enters the session with renewed strength. The session is expected to continue until December 20 and will address several important pieces of legislation. Opposition Strategy: Today, the floor leaders of the INDIA bloc will meet in Parliament to finalize their stra