A date has been set for the no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha, with the debate to begin on August 8 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reply expected on August 10. The attention now has moved to the crux of the arguments the two sides will put up to build their case, given the Opposition pushback on the Manipur issue… Continue reading "No-confidence motion in LS on August 8, PM to reply two days later"
With 2,401 fresh cases, India’s COVID-19 tally has climbed to 4,46,28,828, while the number of active cases of the infection has gone up to 26,625, the Union health ministry said on Sunday. The death count due to the viral disease has risen to 5,28,895 with 21 more fatalities, including 16 reconciled by Kerala, according to the ministry’s data updated at… Continue reading "India reports 2,401 fresh coronavirus cases"
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said there must be a “debate” on the “serious” issue relating to the practice of political parties promising freebies and asked why cannot the centre call for an all-party meeting on it. The court said until and unless there is a unanimous decision among political parties that freebies are going to destroy the economy and… Continue reading "Freebies: SC suggests Centre to call for an all party meeting"
A day after Congress president Sonia Gandhi and senior leader Rahul Gandhi were asked to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in a money laundering case linked to the National Herald newspaper, sources have now learned that Rahul Gandhi is currently on a foreign tour and is likely to arrive in the country on June 5. Congress party… Continue reading "Rahul Gandhi seeks time to appear before ED"