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Former Maharashtra CM Claims India Suffered Defeat in Operation Sindoor Aerial Engagement
Dec 17, 2025 12:17 pm CST
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has sparked controversy by claiming India was defeated on the first day of Operation Sindoor, with Indian aircraft reportedly shot down. He questioned the need for maintaining large ground forces when modern conflicts are primarily fought through aerial warfare, citing the four-day military engagement with Pakistan that followed the Pahalgam terror attack.
P Chidambaram Criticizes Hindi Names in Parliamentary Bills: Concerns Over Language Inclusivity in Indian Legislation
Dec 16, 2025 12:26 pm CST
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram has raised concerns about the increasing use of Hindi words in the titles of parliamentary bills, calling it discriminatory against non-Hindi speaking citizens. The controversy involves several new bills including the Sabka Bima and G Ram G Bill, with Chidambaram arguing this breaks from the 75-year tradition of maintaining linguistic balance in legislative naming practices and potentially undermines English's status as an Associate Official Language.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Challenges Rahul Gandhi and Navjot Sidhu to Prove Performance Before Seeking Leadership Roles
Dec 13, 2025 05:21 pm CST
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann criticizes Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Navjot Singh Sidhu for seeking top positions without demonstrating results, emphasizing that leadership must be earned through performance rather than entitlement. Meanwhile, the State Election Commission urges Punjab Police to ensure fair and impartial conduct during upcoming local elections.
Rahul Gandhi Mourns Former Lok Sabha Speaker Shivraj Patil's Death: A Distinguished Political Career Remembered
Dec 12, 2025 02:09 pm CST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Shivraj Patil, former Lok Sabha Speaker and Union Home Minister, calling it an "irreparable loss" to the party. The 90-year-old veteran politician, who served seven consecutive terms in Parliament and held numerous ministerial positions during his four-decade career, passed away at his Latur residence after a brief illness. His legacy includes significant contributions as Punjab Governor, Maharashtra Assembly Speaker, and his resignation following the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
Shashi Tharoor Condemns India's Failure to Criminalize Marital Rape Despite Democratic Values
Dec 12, 2025 01:36 pm CST
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor criticized India's legal stance on marital rape, highlighting how the country remains among the few democracies that fail to properly criminalize non-consensual sexual acts within marriage. Speaking in Kolkata, Tharoor called the current legal exemption for husbands a "travesty of justice" based on outdated assumptions about marriage, advocating for comprehensive reform to protect women's rights and autonomy regardless of marital status.
Senior Congress Leader Shivraj Patil Passes Away at 90: A Look at His Distinguished Political Career
Dec 12, 2025 11:34 am CST
Former Union Home Minister and Lok Sabha Speaker Shivraj Patil has passed away at 90 in Maharashtra. The veteran Congress leader served in multiple high-profile positions including Punjab Governor and won the Latur Lok Sabha seat seven times during his remarkable political career spanning decades.
PM Modi Honors Pranab Mukherjee's Legacy: Remembering India's Towering Statesman on His Birth Anniversary
Dec 11, 2025 02:58 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former President Pranab Mukherjee on his birth anniversary, celebrating his exceptional contributions to Indian democracy. This article explores how Modi and other political leaders honored Mukherjee's legacy as a towering statesman whose decades of public service and constitutional expertise continue to inspire India's democratic journey.
PM Modi Extends Birthday Wishes to Congress Leader Sonia Gandhi on Her 79th Birthday
Dec 09, 2025 01:36 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his warm birthday greetings to Sonia Gandhi, the veteran Congress leader in Parliament, wishing her good health and longevity. The former Congress president, who led the 139-year-old party for nearly two decades before handing over leadership to her son Rahul Gandhi in 2017, celebrated her birthday on December 9.
Former Union Minister Shriprakash Jaiswal Dies at 81: A Legacy of Service in Indian Politics
Nov 29, 2025 02:47 am CST
Senior Congress leader and former Union Coal Minister Shriprakash Jaiswal passed away at 81 in Kanpur after a prolonged illness. A three-time MP and prominent OBC face of Congress in Uttar Pradesh, Jaiswal served in Dr. Manmohan Singh's cabinet and remained dedicated to his hometown's development throughout his four-decade political career.
Rahul Gandhi Demands Parliamentary Action on Delhi's Air Pollution Crisis, Questions PM Modi's Silence
Nov 28, 2025 03:51 pm CST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has called for an immediate parliamentary debate on Delhi's worsening air pollution, which has remained at 'very poor' levels for over two weeks. Meeting with concerned mothers, Gandhi questioned PM Modi's silence on what he terms a "health emergency" affecting children's health nationwide and demanded an enforceable action plan to address the crisis as doctors warn about increasing pollution-related health risks.