Opposition
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Smriti Irani alleges politicisation of Unnao, Kathua rape cases; urges to stop victim shaming
India | Apr 13, 2018, 03:37 PM ISTHer statement comes a day after political protests, which included Congress President Rahul Gandhi taking out a march to India Gate protesting the recent rape and murder incidents.
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Opposition 'dividing' the nation, creating hurdles in government's work: PM Modi in Bihar
National | Apr 10, 2018, 04:12 PM ISTThe Prime Minister showered praise on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his patience and able administration in fighting corrupt and anti-social forces.
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Forget BJP winning 2019 polls, even PM Modi may lose Varanasi under united opposition: Rahul Gandhi
National | Apr 09, 2018, 12:02 AM ISTPegging his confidence on opposition unity, Gandhi said far from the BJP winning the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, even Modi might lose from Varanasi if his party, the SP and the BSP were united against him.
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Amit Shah's remarks equating opposition with animals disrespectful: Rahul Gandhi
National | Apr 07, 2018, 11:44 PM ISTThe Congress president said, "the fact of the matter is between Mr Amit Shah and Mr Modi, they are convinced, there are only two human beings in this country. That's all, that's the reality."
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Sonia Gandhi invites opposition leaders for dinner on March 13
India | Mar 06, 2018, 06:22 PM ISTSources close to the Congress confirmed that Sonia Gandhi's dinner would signify the coming together of all opposition parties who would take on the BJP inside and outside Parliament.
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Karnataka: Businessman and MLA Kheny joins Congress amid opposition in party
National | Mar 05, 2018, 05:25 PM ISTKheny is the Managing Director of Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprise Limited (NICE), the implementing agency of the Bangalore-Mysore Infrastructure Corridor (BMIC)project that is facing allegations of irregularities.
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Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day after Opposition uproar over PNB scam, other issues
National | Mar 05, 2018, 03:47 PM ISTBoth the houses witnessed pandemonium as the opposition protested over PNB scam among other issues.
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Budget session resumes today, Opposition set to corner govt in Parliament over PNB scam
India | Mar 04, 2018, 11:46 PM ISTOpposition parties would seek an answer from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on how the Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud and other banking scams took place and how the government failed to stop them.
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Deeply pained by the way Budget Session has progressed, says Vice President Venkaiah Naidu
India | Feb 09, 2018, 10:52 PM ISTNaidu urged members to maintain the prestige and decorum of the House and participate in constructive debates in the coming days when the House meets again on March 5.
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CBI Judge Loya death: 114 Opposition MPs led by Rahul Gandhi meet President, demand SIT probe
India | Feb 09, 2018, 07:30 PM ISTRahul Gandhi, who led the opposition charge, said a large number of MPs felt that there is something suspicious in the death of Loya and two more that took place thereafter.
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Govt, Opposition to hold all-party meets today ahead of Budget session
Budget | Jan 28, 2018, 08:47 AM ISTTwo all-party meetings are scheduled to be held today, ahead of the Budget Session of Parliament which will start on Monday, IANS quoted government sources as saying.
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Opposition considering move to impeach CJI Dipak Misra: Yechury
National | Jan 24, 2018, 10:21 AM ISTYechury today said they were discussing bringing an impeachment motion against the CJI in the coming budget session of Parliament.
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Deadlock on Triple Talaq Bill continues in Rajya Sabha: As it happened on Thursday
India | Jan 04, 2018, 10:13 PM ISTLeader of the House Arun Jaitley accused Congress of sabotaging the bill and questioned the motions moved by Congress MP Anand Sharma and Sukhendu Sekhar Roy of TMC. He argued that the motions stand invalid on technical grounds.
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'Savage personal attacks' by Opposition made Rahul stronger: Sonia Gandhi
National | Dec 16, 2017, 09:42 PM ISTShe recalled how nervous she was "that my hands were shaking" 20 years ago when she made her first address as Congress President.
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By opposing Hindutva, opposition is objecting to development: Yogi Adityanath
National | Nov 14, 2017, 06:28 PM ISTUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday attacked opposition parties, saying by opposing "Hindutva" they are objecting to "development" and "bhartiyata" (Indianness).
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Modi govt failed at job creation, didn't keep promise to bring back black money: Rahul Gandhi
National | Aug 17, 2017, 02:37 PM ISTRahul Gandhi was speaking at a convention called by Sharad Yadav in defence of the composite culture of India, which was the Constitution’s “soul”
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On Quit India movement anniversary, opposition parties launch campaigns to unseat BJP
National | Aug 09, 2017, 11:08 PM ISTOpposition parties today vowed to oust ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) with the Trinamool Congress, the Samajwadi Party and the RJD launching campaigns in WB, Bihar and UP respectively.
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Omar Abdullah on opposition unity: Each one for themselves in 2019 elections, 5 more years to BJP
National | Aug 08, 2017, 01:21 PM ISTOmar Abdullah was reacting the developments in Gujarat Rajya Sabha polls where Ahmad Patel, Congress candidate and confidante of party president Sonia Gandhi, is seeking a fifth term to the Upper House
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'Hindustan shouldn’t be allowed to become lynchistan’: Opposition in Parliament
National | Jul 31, 2017, 04:25 PM ISTDuring a discussion on the issue of mob lynching in the Lok Sabha, Opposition today accused the NDA government of encouraging organisations behind the violence by cow vigilantes.
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No plans to be part of Modi Cabinet, happy with party role: Amit Shah
National | Jul 31, 2017, 01:56 PM ISTBharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah today denied speculation over his possible role in the leadership of the central government, saying he has no plans to be a part of the Union Cabinet