Politics

New Delhi: Amid the heated parliamentary debate on SIR, vote theft, and Vande Mataram, the BJP has launched an attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for planning a five-day trip to Germany during the ongoing winter session. Gandhi is scheduled to visit Germany from 15th to 20th December to meet Indian diaspora members and several German ministers. Kangana Raut Targets Rahul Gandhi BJP MP Kangana Raut questioned the timing of Gandhi’s visit, stating that he lacks character and strength. Speaking to reporters ahead of Lok Sabha proceedings on Wednesday, Raut said, “I do not read news about him because it is always trivial. I cannot comment on his visit specifically, but it is clear why his party is struggling. The individual lacks vigor and character, so I have nothing to say.” Pur...

New Delhi: The debate over electoral reforms continues in Parliament, with opposition and ruling parties exchanging sharp arguments. Today, Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to address the House and present the government’s stand on the issue. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju confirmed via social media that Shah will speak in the Lok Sabha around 5 PM. Opposition Raises Key Concerns During Tuesday’s proceedings, opposition leaders criticized the government for its handling of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, alleging it undermines voter rights. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi demanded major reforms, emphasizing three key areas: Preventing Vote Theft: Gandhi called vote theft the “biggest anti-national act,” arguing that destroying votes undermines the very...

New Delhi: A high-stakes meeting of the three-member selection committee is scheduled today to appoint the next Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) and Information Commissioner. The committee, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will include Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who is expected to play a key role in finalizing the appointments. The meeting assumes significance as the CIC currently has several vacant positions. Following the retirement of former Chief Information Commissioner Heeralal Samariya on 13 September 2025, the top post has remained vacant. Currently, the commission has only two serving Information Commissioners, Anandi Ramalingam and Vinod Kumar Tiwari, leaving eight commissioner positions unfilled since November 2023. Samariya’s retirement marks the seve...

New Delhi: A fake statement attributed to BJP MP Manoj Tiwari is rapidly circulating on social media, falsely claiming that he made remarks on the rupee versus dollar issue. The misleading post even carries the Navbharat Times (NBT) logo to give it an appearance of authenticity. Navbharat Times has confirmed that the post is 100% fake and an attempt to tarnish the credibility of a reputed media organization. The Fake vs Real StatementsIn the falsified post, Tiwari is quoted as saying:"Our citizens carry rupees in their pockets for shopping. We have nothing to do with the dollar. Whether the dollar is expensive or cheap has no impact on our people." However, the authentic NBT post shows that Manoj Tiwari had actually commented on voter-related issues, stating:"Illegal immigrants ha...

New Delhi: A Delhi court has issued a notice to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi in a voter list controversy, amid allegations that she enrolled as a voter before acquiring Indian citizenship. The matter came up at the Rouse Avenue Sessions Court, where a petition challenged a magistrate court order that had earlier dismissed the demand for registering an FIR against the senior Congress leader. The petition alleges that Sonia Gandhi’s name was included in the electoral roll in 1980, prior to officially obtaining Indian citizenship. The petition was filed by Advocate Vikas Tripathi, who also serves as the Vice President of the Rouse Avenue Court Bar Association. Court Seeks Response from Police and Sonia GandhiThe Rouse Avenue Sessions Court has now sought responses from Sonia Gandhi a...

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi remained absent during the Lok Sabha’s marathon debate on Vande Mataram, sparking a major political stir. The BJP accused him of disrespecting India’s national heritage and constitutional traditions. Rahul Gandhi’s Minimal Presence Rahul Gandhi briefly appeared in the Parliament during the day but avoided participating in the debate. When questioned about his absence, he simply remarked:"Just listen to my sister." Initially, the Congress party’s stance on this discussion was unclear. Senior leaders hinted that the party might completely stay away from the debate. Later, fearing political backlash, the party reconsidered its approach. Three Main Reasons for Rahul Gandhi’s Absence According to insiders cited by News18, Rahul Gandhi’s dec...

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his birthday greetings to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday, wishing her long life and good health. Posting on social media platform X, PM Modi wrote:"Happy birthday to Sonia Gandhi. May God bless her with longevity and excellent health." Born on 9 December 1946, Sonia Gandhi served as Congress president for nearly two decades, making her the longest-serving leader in the party’s history. In 2017, she handed over the reins of the 139-year-old political party to her son Rahul Gandhi. Earlier Criticism of Congress Just a day before sending birthday wishes, PM Modi had targeted Congress and India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru during a Lok Sabha debate marking 150 years of Vande Mataram. Modi alleged that under Nehru’...

New Delhi: During a special Lok Sabha discussion marking the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra delivered a sharp rebuttal to PM Modi’s allegations against Jawaharlal Nehru, the Muslim League, and Jinnah. She accused the government of having electoral motives, aiming to divert public attention by levying new accusations against freedom fighters. Highlighting Nehru’s Visionary Contributions Priyanka Gandhi emphasized Nehru’s pivotal role in shaping modern India: “If Pandit Nehru had not initiated ISRO, Mangalyaan would not have been possible. If DRDO had not been established, the Tejas fighter jet would not exist. Without IITs and IIMs, India would not have become a global leader in IT. If AIIMS had not been founded, how would we have co...