UPA GOVERNMENT
BJP hits back at Rahul Gandhi over 'vote chori' claims, cites poll data
BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari responded to Rahul Gandhi's allegations against the NDA regarding electoral success rates. He stated that the NDA won 75% of elections under former CEC V S Sampath. In contrast, Bhandari noted that the success rate was only 66% under the current CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Bhandari questioned if Sonia Gandhi was involved in 'vote chori' on behalf of the BJP.
Govt set to tweak MSP norms for periodic price hikes of minor forest products
The Centre is planning to restructure the minimum support price mechanism for minor forest produce. This change aims to provide periodic hikes to benefit tribal communities relying on forest produce. TERI has been tasked to study the current MSP framework and assess potential rationalization. Concerns regarding stagnant MSP rates sparking exploitation among forest-dependent communities have been raised in parliamentary discussions.
Does govt have a new proposal for delimitation, asks Congress
Congress responded to Kiran Rijiju's comments by questioning the government's plan for the delimitation bill. While other parties have held talks with the government, Congress has not set a date for discussion. Jairam Ramesh emphasized the need for an all-party meeting to address this issue. The party is seeking to clarify whether the government has a new proposal to consider.
'INDI alliance parties ruined PSBs': Sitharaman responds to Akhilesh's 'Season End Sale' remarks on IDBI-Fairfax deal
Finance Minister Sitharaman criticized Akhilesh Yadav's remarks about the IDBI Bank's sale to Fairfax Financial Holdings. She accused Yadav's allies of ruining public sector banks during their tenure in the UPA government. Sitharaman emphasized that the NDA government has revitalized the banking system through transparency and capital infusion. The Cabinet approved the sale of a 60.72 percent stake in IDBI Bank for Rs 52,878 crore.
FCRA amendment bill has similar provisions like UPA-era law: Panel chief Jaiswal
BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal led a meeting on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. He noted that major provisions in the bill mirror those from the UPA government’s 2010 law. Various religious groups including Syro Malabar Church and ISKCON shared their views during the committee session. Opposition parties allege the bill may harm funding for minority organizations, a claim the government denies.
Same cause, separate protests: Why Congress and CJP are keeping their distance
Rahul Gandhi expressed solidarity with all protests against electoral issues, while Congress and Cockroach Janta Party organized separate demonstrations. Both groups target electoral irregularities but have differences in their mobilization and political approaches. The relationship between them reflects tensions over political space and coordination amid ongoing protests. Recent events have highlighted how solidarity can be complex among various opposition groups challenging similar issues.
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'How did they become Surrender Gandhi?': Ram Madhav targets Rahul over Starlink
BJP leader Ram Madhav responded to Rahul Gandhi's comments regarding Elon Musk's Starlink and spectrum allocation. He emphasized that spectrum allocation in India will follow legal protocols without discrimination. The BJP criticized Congress for their previous stance claiming Starlink was a national security threat and questioned their sudden support of Musk.
BJP defends MMDR act amid opposition protests, cites Justice M.B. Shah Commission's mining report
BJP leader Peeyush Mohanty defended the MMDR Act amendment amid Opposition protests in Odisha, alleging the previous BJD government under Naveen Patnaik failed to act on recommendations linked to a mining scam. Mohanty said the amendment aims to regulate mining, prevent fraud and ensure better use of mineral resources, while rejecting Opposition claims of potential annual losses for Odisha.
Attempt to divert attention from backlash over UPI tax: Congress on govt's Parl panel claims
Congress denies supporting a parliamentary committee's report on UPI payment fees. The party accuses the government of diversion after a significant public backlash. Government sources claim Congress MPs backed a tiered Merchant Discount Rate framework. Congress MPs state no specific UPI tax proposal was discussed. The opposition demands a rollback of the UPI tax decision.
Kalyan Singh attacks UPA Government in Rahul turf
Kalyan Singh said following the anti-people policies of the Congress-led UPA government the country has gone on the track of backwardness.
'UPA government commmitted to provide improved health facilities'
UPA government is committed to provide improved health facilities to the people at their doorstep, Union Minister Santosh Chowdhary said here.
AIBEA criticises UPA government's policies
All India Banks Employee's Association today said the UPA government's economic policy was not in favour of labourers and people in general.
UPA government should clear policy on China: BJP
State unit of BJP on Friday said Congress-led UPA government should clear its policy on China and its repeated incursions.
UPA government should focus on growth, investment
The UPA government would do well to reassert its well-being with a renewed focus on policy measures to aid investment.
There is no threat to UPA government: Azad
In the backdrop of DMK withdrawing support to the UPA govt over Lankan Tamils issue, Ghulam Nabi Azad said there is no threat to the government.
BSP to take a decision on support to UPA government
BSP chief Mayawati would take a call on her party's support to the UPA government at a massive rally on Tuesday.
BJP 'conspiring' to topple UPA government: V Narayanasamy
Minister of State in the PMO V Narayanasamy today alleged the saffron party was "conspiring" to topple the UPA government.
UPA government most corrupt: Arun Jaitley
BJP today termed the UPA government as "most corrupt" and demanded cancellation of 142 allocated coal blocks.
UPA government without leader, policy, intention: Narendra Modi
Modi today slammed UPA government, saying that for the first time in the history of independent India, it had a government without "leader, policy and intention".
Constitution Amendment Bill: 'UPA could have tried harder'
The Congress-led UPA government could have "done more" for the passage of the Constitution Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha.
BJP demands resignation of the UPA government
With the Constitution Amendment Bill on Lokpal failing in Lok Sabha, BJP tonight demanded resignation of the UPA government on moral grounds.
Local retail business would collapse after FDI in retail: RSS
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh claimed that FDI in retail sector would "facilitate" flow of money from India to foreign countries.
UPA government has disgraced democracy: LK Advani
Stepping up his attack on the Centre's UPA Government, L K Advani has branded it as "corrupt" and said it brought "disgrace" to democracy.
UPA government working on converging rural schemes to improve quality of life
After guaranteeing rural employment, the UPA government is now attempting address basic quality of life issues in the rural area.
Why is UPA government in trouble
Only thing more surprising than Ramdev's errors are Congress, UPA goof-ups. But it's not just the party, policy is also in paralysis.
Centre not allowing Tamil Nadu to 'survive', alleges Jaya
She assured that her government was committed in implementing welfare measures and said that all the "hurdles created by the Centre will be smashed."
UPA government steps into third year tomorrow
Dogged by scams and unable to move ahead on economic reforms in a big way, the UPA government steps into the third year of its second term tomorrow.
BJP casts doubts over longevity of UPA government
The BJP today expressed doubts over the longevity of the Congress-led UPA government, whom it accused of being synonymous with corruption.
UPA government: Paralysed in governance
The most serious problem with UPA-II is that it is dithering on the so-called little things, the non headline-grabbing but crucial decisions that keep policy going.
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