Opposition

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Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla during their meeting in New Delhi, Thursday, Aug 12, 2021. (PTI Photo)

Eight ministers target Opposition, ask it to 'apologise' for Parliament ruckus

The government rebutted the allegations by NCP chief Sharad Pawar that 'outsiders' had been called in to 'manhandle' Opposition members

13 Aug 2021 7:21 AM

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi speaks during a breakfast meeting of opposition leaders, at the Constitution Club in New Delhi, Tuesday, August 3, 2021. (PTI/Vijay Verma)

Rahul pushes Opposition unity as he meets 14 parties' leaders

The Opposition parties have been demanding a court-monitored probe into the allegations about surveillance through the Pegasus spyware row

04 Aug 2021 6:48 AM

During the session, all Covid-related protocols, which include maintaining social distancing, would be followed. (AFP file photo)

Govt plans slew of bills in Monsoon session; Oppn to corner it over Covid management

Opposition would also seek replies on the rising prices of petrol diesel and cooking gas during the session which would end on August 13

18 Jul 2021 1:12 PM

Chief Ministers belonging to various opposition parties got together and discussed the issue of GST compensation to states. (ANI Photo)

CMs of opposition parties unite against Centre for undermining states' rights

Sonia Gandhi convened a virtual meeting of chief ministers of opposition-ruled states to discuss the key issues confronting them

26 Aug 2020 6:39 PM

People queue up at a doctor's clinic to get a medical certificate in Dharavi, Mumbai. PTI photo

100 covid patients recover in Dharavi; Opposition demands free travel for migrants

Dharavi, the Covid-19 hotspot in the city also saw a whopping 94 new cases, the highest single-day toll so far

04 May 2020 11:04 AM

Leaders of opposition parties on Tuesday knocked on the doors of President Ram Nath Kovind urging him to intervene on the issue of violence in central universities and advise the Modi government to withdraw the "unconstitutional and divisive" citizenship amendment law. (Photo: File)

Oppn parties knock on Prez's doors, seek intervention on violence, recall of Citizenship Act

Leaders of at least 12 parties, including Congress, CPI-M, CPI, DMK, SP, TMC, RJD, NC, IUML and AIUDF, were part of the delegation.

17 Dec 2019 6:55 PM

Rajya Sabha marshals on Thursday were seen without their military-style caps as part of the ongoing review of their new uniforms which had invited criticism from some ex-Army officers and opposition leaders. (Photo: screengrab/ Rajyasabha TV)

Rajya Sabha marshals spotted without military-style caps after backlash from Oppn

As soon as the House assembled to take up the Zero Hour, some members from opposition benches pointed out to the change.

21 Nov 2019 3:52 PM

Singer Sapna Chaudhary, who joined the BJP in Haryana recently, campaigned for a rival candidate Gopal Kanda for the assembly election, leaving her party red-faced. (Photo: File)

BJP asks Sapna Chaudhary to dissociate from campaigning for rival

Chaudhary joined the BJP with much fanfare at Jawahar Lal Nehru stadium during the party's nationwide membership campaign in July.

20 Oct 2019 10:03 AM

The move to shut down Parliament – known as prorogation – has caused controversy, with critics saying it would stop MPs being able to use legislative measures to prevent a damaging British exit from the European Union (EU) as part of Johnson's ‘do or die’ Brexit pledge. (Photo: AP)

British PM Boris Johnson seeks Parliament suspension until October 14

It is seen as an attempt to prevent tabling and debating of other major legislation, including Oppn attempt to prevent a no-deal Brexit.

28 Aug 2019 5:30 PM

The delegation of Opposition leaders detained at Srinagar Airport. (Twitter/ @INC)

Mayawati slams Rahul, other Oppn leaders over visit to J&K without permission

The former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister also said that it will take some time for normalcy to return in Jammu Kashmir.

26 Aug 2019 11:52 AM

Senior CPI leader D Raja talking to media. (Photo: ANI)

'Government should allow politicians to show solidarity with J&K residents' says D Raja

D Raja also demanded an explanation on the government's stand on the situation of Jammu and Kashmir.

24 Aug 2019 5:16 PM

The party has also opposed a resolution for the abrogation of Article 370, which provides special provisions to Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: File)

Congress gives amendment notice to J&K Reorganisation Bill

Sources said party MP M V Rajeev Gowda has given notice for amendment which opposes the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019.

05 Aug 2019 4:49 PM

'BJP is communicating and reaching out to people and voters, while the opposition is communicating with the EVM. The opposition is unable to understand that EVM is a machine and does not cast votes. Votes are cast by voters and if we communicate with voters we can certainly get votes,' Fadnavis said. (Photo: File)

'Never seen such frustrated, desperate, directionless opposition,' says Fadnavis

He also said that opposition was unable to understand that EVM is a machine, which is unable to cast votes on its own.

03 Aug 2019 3:51 PM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday asked opposition parties to introspect why they have lost the people's trust instead of finding fault with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). (Photo: ANI)

‘First introspect, don't blame EVMs for poll loss’: Fadnavis to Oppn

If opposition leaders do so, Fadnavis said, voters may show them some sympathy to them.

02 Aug 2019 3:21 PM

‘The criminality clause provides for three-year-imprisonment and remuneration from man to the wife, how will he provide remuneration if he is in jail? A Muslim will go to jail for three years and others for one year, is this justice?’ S T Hasan asked. (Photo: ANI)

Govt shouldn't interfere in internal matter of religion: Hasan on Triple Talaq Bill

Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill 2019, seeks to replace govt ordinance in February to make instant Triple Talaq a crime.

25 Jul 2019 2:37 PM

The Act provides special procedures to deal with terrorist activities, among other things. (Photo: File)

Opposition decides to demand 7 bills be sent to Joint Select Committee

The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2019 was introduced in Lok Sabha by the Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah.

24 Jul 2019 5:20 PM

A gang of around 30 people allegedly led by ruling TRS MLA Koneru Konappa, his brother Krishna and others attacked forest officials, including Chole Anita, who had gone to Sarasala village in Khagaznagar to plant saplings. (Photo: File | ANI)

Oppn questions KCR's silence on Forest Officers' assault

BJP leader Krishna Sagar Rao said, ‘KCR government is losing grip on the law and order in the state.’

02 Jul 2019 1:39 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the meeting, attended by representatives of all parties, including Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah and TMC leader Derek O'Brien. (Photo: ANI)

PM's first all party meet: Oppn calls for debate on jobs, agrarian crisis

Speaking to reporters after meeting, Azad said that all those bills which are in the interest of the people 'we are not opposed to them'.

16 Jun 2019 2:59 PM

Opposition to the extradition bill has united an unusually wide cross section of Hong Kong. (Photo: AFP)

Hong Kong govt to 'pause' divisive extradition bill: Reports

Tensions are running high with protest organisers planning another mass rally on Sunday.

15 Jun 2019 11:53 AM

Referring to the Shopian incident that took place earlier in the day, Modi asked, 'Will our jawans take EC's permission before opening fire at militants? Opposition kya khel bana rakha hai? (What drama is the opposition enacting).' (Photo: File)

Opposition kya khel bana rakha hai? : PM Modi on J&K encounter

He said it was surprising to note the security forces were opening fire at militants during election time.

12 May 2019 3:00 PM

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