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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh recalled the suspension of 146 MPs during the 2023 Winter Session, warning that history should not repeat itself. His remarks came ahead of the final week of Parliament’s Monsoon Session, with key legislation, including the FCRA Bill, expected

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay chaired a meeting of MPs on the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise on Saturday, but the DMK and AIADMK boycotted it. The opposition parties called the meeting a “farce” and “drama”, questioning its necessity

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived in Prayagraj on Saturday for a student interaction focused on education, unemployment and recruitment exam issues. His programme comes amid student protests over paper leaks, with posters around the venue highlighting jobs, education and accountability

A protocol dispute disrupted a Bonalu cheque distribution programme in Secunderabad after Congress leaders began distributing cheques before MLA T Padma Rao Goud arrived. Heated arguments and slogan shouting between BRS and Congress workers ended after police intervened and both leaders distributed the cheques together.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi engaged with Gen Z through an Instagram “Ask Me Anything” session, answering questions on student protests, politics, philosophy and personal life. He joked about Batman, criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and spoke about his mother’s dog, Noorie

Congress on Friday issued a three-line whip directing its Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha MPs to remain present on August 10, 11 and 12, citing important issues for discussion. The party also asked INDIA bloc allies to ensure their MPs’ attendance

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress and BJP of compromising Telangana's interests and failing to protect its water, financial and employment rights. Addressing Prof K Jayashankar's birth anniversary event, he called for renewed efforts to safeguard Telangana's identity and self-rule.

The Congress intensified its criticism of the Centre's E20 fuel rollout, alleging it threatens water resources and food security. Jairam Ramesh argued India's ethanol production depends on water-intensive crops, making the policy environmentally unsustainable despite claims of cleaner energy

The Congress accused the BJP of targeting the Muslim community through bulldozer action in BJP-ruled states after a court acquitted 11 accused in the 2022 Khargone violence case. It demanded compensation for affected families and accountability for officials behind the demolitions

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar warned disgruntled Congress MLAs threatening to resign over cabinet exclusion that resignations would be accepted immediately. Urging patience, he said the party comes first and promised appointments to state-run boards and corporations soon

The BJP accused the Congress and INDIA bloc of disrupting Parliament's Monsoon Session, stalling legislative business and exposing alleged double standards on paper leaks and student protests. It also criticised the Opposition’s Ram temple protest, claiming it hurt Hindu religious sentiments

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused Congress leaders of targeting T Harish Rao with personal allegations over his visit to the Mookambika temple. He demanded a public apology and alleged the campaign was intended to divert attention from key public issues.

BRS leaders from the erstwhile Mahabubnagar district urged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to expedite the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme. Speaking at a forum in Baltimore, they also sought action against Karnataka's projects and called for collective efforts towards Palamuru's development.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge demanded that Union Home Minister Amit Shah explain the police action against protesting students in Parliament and asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to respond to allegations regarding Ram temple donations during an INDIA bloc meeting

Congress MLA Yashavantarayagouda V Patil resigned from the Karnataka Legislative Assembly after being left out of the state Cabinet expansion. Claiming the party failed to honour its promise of a ministerial berth, he said he would consult supporters before deciding his future course

The Congress and Goa Forward Party have begun preliminary discussions on reviving their alliance for the 2027 Goa Assembly elections. The Aam Aadmi Party has also expressed willingness to join hands with like-minded parties to challenge the ruling BJP.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal claimed Rahul Gandhi feels threatened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's growing popularity among the youth. He also defended the Centre's examination reform measures, saying the BJP continues to enjoy strong support from Gen Z voters

Kerala Police will constitute a Special Investigation Team to conduct a further probe into the alleged attack on former Health Minister Veena George by KSU activists. The decision follows petitions questioning the removal of attempt-to-murder charges from the charge sheet

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will address students at a 'Chhatra Samvaad' in Prayagraj on August 8, focusing on exam paper leaks and employment. The UP Congress said over 1.5 lakh students have registered for the interaction

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged all Tamil and national parties to oppose the Centre's proposed delimitation exercise, alleging it is a BJP conspiracy to reduce Tamil Nadu's political influence and warning that supporting it would betray the state's future