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New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): National Student Union of India (NSUI) workers on Tuesday staged a protest outside Assam Bhawan against the search conducted by Assam Police at the residence of Congress leader Pawan Khera. During the protest, the workers also burned an effigy of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and expressed their opposition to the police action. Also Read | Rahul Gandhi Condemns Donald Trump's 'Civilisation' Threat Against Iran, Says Nuclear Weapon Use Is Never Justi ...Read More >
Guwahati: A political confrontation arose on Tuesday as Rahul Gandhi criticized Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for reportedly using derogatory language against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. The controversy stems from Sarma's reported comments while responding to allegations raised by Congress leaders, including Pawan Khera, against him and his family. Sarma reportedly questioned Kharge's remarks by saying the senior leader was "speaking like a madman" ("pagal") and asked, "W ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 8 (ANI): Welcoming the scheduled session on the Women's Reservation Bill, National Woman President of Vishva Hindu Raksha Parishad, Nadimpalli Yamuna Pathak, has hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the "historic corrective step." Speaking with ANI, Pathak called the reservation a "constitutional pathway to equal opportunity," and said that the Indian democracy will reach its true strength with powerful women's representation. She added that the step will ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): National Student Union of India (NSUI) workers on Tuesday staged a protest outside Assam Bhawan against the search conducted by Assam Police at the residence of Congress leader Pawan Khera. During the protest, the workers also burned an effigy of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and expressed their opposition to the police action. Earlier, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh lashed out at the BJP-led government and termed Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sa ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 8 (ANI): The war of words between the Congress and BJP over allegations levelled against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife further escalated on Tuesday with the leaders of two parties continuing to target each other. Assam Police carried searches at the Delhi residence of Congress leader Pawan Khera after Sarma's wife Riniki Bhuyan Sharma filed an FIR against him. Khera had made the allegations at a press conference relating to "passports" of ...Read More >
GUWAHATI: An Assam Police team searched Tuesday the New Delhi residence of Congress neta Pawan Khera in connection with a case filed by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, escalating a political clash over alleged multiple passports and foreign assets.Khera was not found at his Nizamuddin residence during the search carried out with assistance from Delhi Police, officials said. "We will trace him wherever he is," said DCP Debajit Nath.Police seized electronic devices during the ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 8 (ANI): The war of words between the Congress and BJP over allegations levelled against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife further escalated on Tuesday with the leaders of two parties continuing to target each other. Assam Police carried searches at the Delhi residence of Congress leader Pawan Khera after Sarma's wife Riniki Bhuyan Sharma filed an FIR against him. Khera had made the allegations at a press conference relating to "passports" of ...Read More >
An all-party consensus marked the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in Parliament in 2023. The Act reserves 33% of seats in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies for women. A special sitting of Parliament is due this month to fast-track its implementation. But the candidates' lists of major political parties in the four states and one Union territory going to the polls this month tell a different story: None of the main parties in the fray -- the BJP, Congress, Trinamool Congr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) The Congress on Tuesday accused Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of insulting party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and demanded an unconditional apology from him for his "deplorable conduct" that it alleged reflects the "anti-Dalit mindset" of the BJP. Congress general secretary K C Venugopal said by using words like "mad man" for Kharge, Sarma has insulted one of the tallest leaders of the country who hails from a humble background. In a post on X, Venugopal said, "As ...Read More >
New Delhi (PTI): The BJP on Tuesday hit out at the Congress for calling Assam Police action against Pawan Khera a "witch hunt" and said the opposition party leader must face consequences for levelling "fake" allegations against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife. An Assam Police team descended on the Delhi residence of Khera to question him after Sarma's wife filed a case over his allegations that she possesses passports of three countries and the Assam chief minister had concealed ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) An Assam Police team on Tuesday reached the Delhi residence of Congress leader Pawan Khera for questioning him and carried out a search in connection with a case filed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife over his allegations of multiple passports and undeclared assets, officials said. Speaking with reporters outside the Congress leader's house, Assam police DCP Debojit Nath said that Khera was not found at his residence. However, he said, a search was carri ...Read More >
Guwahati: A political confrontation intensified on Tuesday after a team of Assam Police visited the Delhi residence of Congress leader Pawan Khera in connection with a passport-related dispute. The action followed a criminal defamation case filed by Riniki Bhuyan Sarma. Police officials reached Khera's residence in Nizamuddin East as part of an investigation linked to statements he had made earlier. Reacting to the development, Jairam Ramesh accused Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of ...Read More >
Guwahati: Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday criticised the Assam Police search at party leader Pawan Khera's Delhi residence, calling it a "witch hunt" and alleging that it reflected Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's "desperation" ahead of the elections. The remarks came after Assam Police visited Khera's residence in the national capital earlier in the day in connection with a case linked to allegations made against the chief minister's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma. Th ...Read More >
New Delhi: Assam Police on Tuesday, April 7, conducted searches at the Delhi residence of Congress leader Pawan Khera in connection with a case linked to allegations made against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his family, even as the CM claimed Khera had "run away to Hyderabad." The Assam Police team formally informed Delhi Police upon arrival, following which a local police team joined and assisted in the proceedings. The searches were carried out at Khera's residence in the Niza ...Read More >
New Delhi: Assam Police on Tuesday searched Congress leader Pawan Khera's residence in Delhi following a complaint by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife Riniki Bhuyan whom Khera accused of holding multiple citizenships and undisclosed assets in the United Arab Emirates. Police personnel were seen standing guard outside Khera's residence at Nizamuddin area of the national capital amid searches by the cops there. It was not immediately known whether the team of the Assam Police had seized ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh criticised the searches carried out by the Assam Police at party leader Pawan Khera's Delhi residence on Tuesday, stating that the "witch hunt" stands as proof that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is "facing imminent defeat". Assam Police arrived at Khera's residence in Delhi earlier in the day amid the controversy over the party's claim that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife holds three passport ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7: Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh criticised the searches carried out by the Assam Police at party leader Pawan Khera's Delhi residence on Tuesday, stating that the "witch hunt" stands as proof that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is "facing imminent defeat". Assam Police arrived at Khera's residence in Delhi earlier in the day amid the controversy over the party's claim that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife holds three passports. The searches c ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) The Congress on Tuesday lashed out at Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma after a police team visited party leader Pawan Khera's residence here in connection with a case related to the allegations he levelled against the BJP leader and his family, saying this is a "witch hunt" with a "bully" using state machinery to muzzle Opposition's voice. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the deployment of a full army of police officials to ar ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday lashed out at the BJP-led government and termed Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma as "disturbed, desperate, and rattled" following the arrival of an Assam Police team at the Delhi residence of Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera on Tuesday. The police action stems from a high-profile "passport row" involving the family of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The police visit to Khera's home in Nizamuddin East fo ...Read More >
PATNA: BJP MP Ravi Kishan on Tuesday welcomed the move to implement the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, saying that this will allow more women MPs to bring forward issues of their constituencies. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that Parliament will convene a special session on April 16 to take up the Women's Reservation Bill. Ravi Kishan told ANI, "The Prime Minister's idea has infused all women with a new energy. Now there will be 33 per cent women's representa ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], April 7 (ANI): BJP MP Ravi Kishan on Tuesday welcomed the move to implement the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, saying that this will allow more women MPs to bring forward issues of their constituencies. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that Parliament will convene a special session on April 16 to take up the Women's Reservation Bill. Also Read | Air India CEO Campbell Wilson Resigns Ahead of Term End in 2027 Amid Challenging Phase for Airl ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], April 7 (ANI): BJP MP Ravi Kishan on Tuesday welcomed the move to implement the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, saying that this will allow more women MPs to bring forward issues of their constituencies. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that Parliament will convene a special session on April 16 to take up the Women's Reservation Bill. Ravi Kishan told ANI, "The Prime Minister's idea has infused all women with a new energy. Now there will be ...Read More >
The opposition had submitted notices against the CEC. Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan on Monday rejected separate notices from the opposition to move a motion for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar from his post. The opposition had submitted notices to the Lok Sabha speaker and the Rajya Sabha chairman against the CEC, alleging "partisan and discriminatory conduct in office", "deliberate obstruction of investigation of electoral fraud" and "mas ...Read More >
The Arunachal Pradesh government has described the case against it as "sponsored litigation" New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday directed CBI to register a preliminary enquiry within two weeks into award of contracts in Arunachal Pradesh to firms allegedly linked to Chief Minister Pema Khandu's relatives. The preliminary enquiry will cover execution for public works, contracts and work orders between January 2015-December 2025. The top court has asked the state to fully cooperate with the ...Read More >
New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan on Monday rejected separate notices moved by the Opposition seeking removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The notices, submitted on March 12, 2026, were signed by 130 Lok Sabha MPs and 63 Rajya Sabha members, alleging partisan conduct, obstruction of electoral fraud investigations and disenfranchisement. In separate orders, both presiding officers declined to admit the motions under Article 324(5) ...Read More >
New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan on Monday, April 6, rejected the impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, with no reasons cited for the rejection, drawing sharp condemnation from the Opposition, which accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of "mocking Parliament." The rejections came through virtually identical bulletins issued by both Houses, stating that "after due consideration of the notice of Motion and a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday said that the Modi government has done a U-turn on the Women's Reservation Bill to "divert attention from the grave economic crisis" and influence voters in five poll-bound states and said the government has woken up 30 months after Congress had demanded its immediate implementation. In a post on X, Jairam Ramesh referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in Assam in which he urged Congress not to do politics over ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla have rejected the impeachment motion notice submitted by opposition members seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The notice of motion for impeachment of Gyanesh Kumar was signed by 130 Lok Sabha members and 63 members of the Rajya Sabha. Also Read | Breach of Discipline During PM Modi Rally: Kerala Police Begins Probe Into Officials' 'Fight' During Prime Min ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday said that the Modi government has done a U-turn on the Women's Reservation Bill to "divert attention from the grave economic crisis" and influence voters in five poll-bound states and said the government has woken up 30 months after Congress had demanded its immediate implementation. In a post on X, Jairam Ramesh referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in Assam in which he urged Congress not to do politics over ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha chairman CP Radhakrishnan on Monday rejected the opposition's impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.It was the first time a notice seeking the removal of the Election Commission chief was issued with the signature of 130 Lok Sabha MPs and 63 Rajya Sabha members.The 10-page impeachment motion accused Gyanesh Kumar of seven counts. The charges ranged from partisan conduct of the CEC to mass disenfranchisement of voters in different states. This ...Read More >
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