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India Debates Women's Reservation Bill Amid Opposition Concerns
PoliticsAPBBCNYT+13le-mondele-figaroFrance 24NHK Worldde-volkskrantdigi24national-postTimes of India+5 more34m ago16 sources

India Debates Women's Reservation Bill Amid Opposition Concerns

India's Parliament is debating a proposed bill to reserve 33% of seats for women in legislative bodies, a move supported by Prime Minister Modi but met with opposition over issues like delimitation and religious quotas. The bill has sparked intense discussion and protests within the Lok Sabha.

Noida Wage Protests Lead to Arrests, Political Commentary
PoliticsTimes of Indiaindian-express2d ago2 sources

Noida Wage Protests Lead to Arrests, Political Commentary

Wage protests in Noida have resulted in police filing seven FIRs and detaining over 300 individuals, with authorities flagging a QR code-based WhatsApp 'syndicate'. Rahul Gandhi has commented on the protests, calling them the "final cry of nation’s workers."

Rahul Gandhi Slams Assam CM at Poll Rally, Promises Reforms
WorldTimes of India11d ago

Rahul Gandhi Slams Assam CM at Poll Rally, Promises Reforms

Rahul Gandhi attacked Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at a poll rally, labeling him 'most corrupt and hate-spreading,' while also promising SC/ST status for six communities, higher tea worker wages, and monthly cash transfers for women if elected.

Delhi High Court Directs Police to Ensure Peaceful Eid Amid Violence Threats
PoliticshinduTimes of Indiahindustan-times+2indian-expressndtv27d ago5 sources

Delhi High Court Directs Police to Ensure Peaceful Eid Amid Violence Threats

Rahul Gandhi has accused the BJP of creating riot-like conditions in Delhi amidst fears of Eid violence, following the Uttam Nagar murder of Tarun. The Delhi High Court has since issued notices to police and government, instructing them to take all permissible actions to ensure a peaceful and dignified Eid and not be lax on violence threats.

Opposition Seeks CEC's Removal Citing Remarks Against Rahul Gandhi
Politicshindu1mo ago

Opposition Seeks CEC's Removal Citing Remarks Against Rahul Gandhi

The opposition has filed a 10-page notice in both Houses of Parliament seeking the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). The notice cites the CEC's public remarks against Rahul Gandhi, concerns over the appointment process, and alleged voter roll manipulation in Karnataka.

PM Modi Praises Om Birla Ahead of No-Confidence Motion
PoliticsBBCcnbcDW+8digi24The IndependenthinduTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-expressnaftemporikindtv1mo ago11 sources

PM Modi Praises Om Birla Ahead of No-Confidence Motion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Om Birla as an 'excellent Speaker' of the Lok Sabha, praising his impartiality and leadership ahead of a no-confidence motion.

Rahul Gandhi Accuses PM Modi of Treason and Corruption
WorldTimes of Indiaindian-express2d ago2 sources

Rahul Gandhi Accuses PM Modi of Treason and Corruption

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has repeatedly accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being a 'deshdrohi' (traitor) and corrupt, alleging that he 'sold India' in a US trade deal. Gandhi also extended his criticism to the Trinamool Congress, stating they are 'no less' corrupt than Modi.

Noida Workers' Protest Turns Violent, Pakistan Link Probed
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express2d ago3 sources

Noida Workers' Protest Turns Violent, Pakistan Link Probed

A workers' protest in Noida escalated into violence, resulting in over 100 arrests and an investigation into potential external influences. Authorities are probing a possible "Pakistan link" and the involvement of bot networks in the unrest.

Rahul Gandhi Criticizes Modi's Foreign Policy and Covid-19 Comparison Amid Middle East Crisis
Politicsbloombergdie-presseTimes of India+5hindustan-timesindian-expressstraits-timesndtvbalkan-web22d ago8 sources

Rahul Gandhi Criticizes Modi's Foreign Policy and Covid-19 Comparison Amid Middle East Crisis

Indian Prime Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Parliament on the Middle East crisis and fuel shortages, forming empowered groups to tackle the impact, while Rahul Gandhi criticized Modi's comparison of the fuel crisis to the Covid-19 pandemic and further termed Modi's foreign policy a 'universal joke' amidst Pakistan's mediation efforts between the US and Iran.

'We feel uncomfortable': Kangana Ranaut calls Rahul Gandhi 'tapori'
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesndtv28d ago3 sources

'We feel uncomfortable': Kangana Ranaut calls Rahul Gandhi 'tapori'

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut labeled Rahul Gandhi a "tapori," claiming women MPs feel uncomfortable around him due to his "rude" demeanor. This follows an open letter from retired bureaucrats and lawyers criticizing Gandhi's protest behavior as a "disregard for parliamentary authority" and "arrogance."

Rahul Gandhi Eyes Dalit Consolidation with Kanshi Ram, BSP Reacts
Politicshinduindian-express1mo ago2 sources

Rahul Gandhi Eyes Dalit Consolidation with Kanshi Ram, BSP Reacts

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has written to Prime Minister Modi requesting the posthumous Bharat Ratna for BSP founder Kanshi Ram, while Mayawati has accused the Congress of misusing Kanshi Ram's name for political gains. Rahul Gandhi's recent claims about Kanshi Ram and Jawaharlal Nehru have further unsettled the BSP and intensified the political slugfest in Uttar Pradesh.

Rahul Gandhi's Comments on Women's Intelligence
Politicshindu1mo ago

Rahul Gandhi's Comments on Women's Intelligence

Rahul Gandhi told students that he grew up in a family where women were 'bosses' and stated that women are generally more intelligent than men, thinking longer term and applying indirect power more effectively.

Rahul Gandhi on the Indian Constitution
Politicshindu1mo ago

Rahul Gandhi on the Indian Constitution

Rahul Gandhi emphasized that the Constitution is not merely a legal document but a book embodying India's wisdom and values, commemorating a meeting between Gandhi and Guru.

Parliament must debate 'dissonance' in foreign policy: Congress MP Sonia Gandhi
PoliticsTimes of India1mo ago

Parliament must debate 'dissonance' in foreign policy: Congress MP Sonia Gandhi

Congress leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi's government for its "silence" on the attack on Iran, calling it a "tacit endorsement." They questioned India's foreign policy direction and its standing in the world, especially concerning the "Global South," urging a return to India's core values of sovereignty and peace.

'Won't harm farmers': Shivraj on India-US trade deal; takes 'part-time politician' jibe at Rahul
PoliticsTimes of India1mo ago

'Won't harm farmers': Shivraj on India-US trade deal; takes 'part-time politician' jibe at Rahul

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan assured that the India-US interim trade deal safeguards farmers' interests, emphasizing imports only for self-sufficiency gaps. He criticized Rahul Gandhi's allegations as baseless and highlighted past UPA government policy failures. Chouhan also launched Bharat-VISTAAR, an AI platform for farmer support, underscoring the NDA's commitment to agricultural welfare and technology.

Rahul Gandhi Accuses Centre of 'Power Grab' Through Delimitation
PoliticsTimes of India20h ago

Rahul Gandhi Accuses Centre of 'Power Grab' Through Delimitation

Rahul Gandhi accused the Centre of attempting a power grab through a delimitation bill, stating that the women's reservation bill was already passed in 2023, and asserted the Congress party's support for women's reservation while condemning the proposed increase.

Mamata Banerjee Targets PM Modi Over LPG Price Rise, Announces Rally
Politicstvn24digi24hindu+7hotnewsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-expressDawnndtvnotes-from-poland1mo ago10 sources

Mamata Banerjee Targets PM Modi Over LPG Price Rise, Announces Rally

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has criticized Prime Minister Modi over the rise in LPG prices, attributing the crisis to the Centre's 'lack of planning,' and has announced a Trinamool Congress (TMC) rally to protest the issue.

'Did Robert Vadra, Rahul Gandhi go to jail?' Kejriwal hits back as Congress questions HC relief
PoliticsTimes of India1mo ago

'Did Robert Vadra, Rahul Gandhi go to jail?' Kejriwal hits back as Congress questions HC relief

In a strongly worded ruling, Special Judge (PC Act) Jitender Singh of the Rouse Avenue Court said the prosecution’s case was "legally infirm, unsustainable, and unfit to proceed any further in law". The court further observed that when the material collected by the agency was tested on admissibility, relevance and probative value, "the appearance of a coherent conspiracy dissolves," exposing the allegations as being founded on inadmissible material and post-facto reconstruction.

BJP protests nationwide in response to Congress' 'topless' AI Summit protest
PoliticsNYTTimes of India1mo ago2 sources

BJP protests nationwide in response to Congress' 'topless' AI Summit protest

BJP staged nationwide protests after Indian Youth Congress workers disrupted the India AI Impact Summit, displaying slogans against PM Modi. Four IYC leaders were arrested. BJP workers also showed black flags to Rahul Gandhi in Mumbai, accusing the Congress of an 'anti-national' act and demanding an apology for the 'shameful' summit disruption.

‘You don’t deserve that chair’: Navjot Kaur Sidhu slams Rahul Gandhi
PoliticsTimes of India1mo ago

‘You don’t deserve that chair’: Navjot Kaur Sidhu slams Rahul Gandhi

Former Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu has sharply criticized Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of being out of touch with ground realities and ignoring corruption within the Punjab Congress. She alleged that election tickets are being sold while Gandhi remains unaware, stating his inaction is destroying the party in Punjab and questioning his leadership.