NEW DELHI, India — BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on Saturday claimed that the video linked to the Uttarakhand ‘shuddhikaran’ controversy had no caste angle and accused the Congress of repeatedly raising caste and other social issues to create divisions within Hindu society. His remarks came after Rahul Gandhi demanded an immediate FIR under the SC/ST Act over the alleged ritual following Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s visit to Haldwani.
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Nepal Floods: Kharge Urges PM Modi to Rescue Indians
NEW DELHI, India — Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking urgent action over the Nepal floods, calling for all possible relief assistance to be extended to Nepal and for rescue efforts to be stepped up for Indian nationals stranded in the neighbouring country. Kharge said the safety and early return of around 320 uncontactable Indian nationals should receive the highest priority.
Congress Vande Mataram Controversy: What Happened at AICC Headquarters?
NEW DELHI, India — A political row has erupted between the BJP and Congress over the singing of the national song Vande Mataram at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in New Delhi on Independence Day. The dispute followed a video from the August 15 flag-hoisting ceremony that showed senior Congress leaders making gestures during the performance.
Rahul Gandhi, Kharge Raise Fresh Questions Over China Activity in Arunachal Pradesh
NEW DELHI, India: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge have questioned the Centre over reports of increased Chinese activity in Arunachal Pradesh, including alleged changes in Indian Army patrolling and access to sensitive border areas. The Congress leaders sought answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah.
Parliament Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha Passes MSME Amendment Bill as Both Houses Adjourn Amid Opposition Protests
Parliament Monsoon Session: Proceedings in both Houses of Parliament were disrupted on Friday as opposition members continued demanding a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the police action against protesters on July 20. Amid repeated sloganeering and protests, the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day, while the Lok Sabha completed legislative business by passing the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
Opposition to Protest in Parliament Over Student Crackdown, Demands Amit Shah’s Statement on Police Action and Ram Mandir Donation Allegations
Opposition parties are set to stage a joint protest in Parliament on Tuesday as the Monsoon Session enters its eleventh day, pressing the Centre to respond to two issues that have triggered political confrontation in recent days. Leaders from opposition parties in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will gather at Makar Dwar at 10:30 am to demand a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the police action during the July 20 student protest in Delhi and to raise allegations concerning donations made to the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.