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Parliament9/4/2026
Estonia minister quits amid scandal over Rs 769-crore arms deal with Indian firm - India Today
Estonia’s defence minister resigned after a probe uncovered procedural breaches in a €70 million arms deal with Indian firm XYZ Defence Systems, funded by the EU for Ukraine. Both Tallinn and New Delhi have pledged cooperation with investigations, underscoring the need for transparent defence procurement.
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Parliament9/3/2026
Telangana Minister's Daughter Criticised Revanth Reddy. Then A Sacking - ndtv.com
Konda Surekha was sacked from Telangana’s cabinet after her daughter publicly criticised Congress leader Revanth Reddy, prompting a broader reshuffle that also saw Chinna Reddy lose his Planning Board post. Surekha has refused to resign, igniting a fresh intra‑party dispute as the state heads toward municipal elections.
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Parliament9/3/2026
Revanth Reddy sacks Minister Konda Surekha amid row over her daughter's remarks - India Today
Minister Konda Surekha was sacked after her daughter's public criticism of Revanth Reddy, and Chinna Reddy lost his Telangana Planning Board post in the same disciplinary sweep. The moves have triggered calls for new political alignments ahead of the state’s upcoming elections.
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Parliament9/3/2026
Congress High Command asks Konda Surekha to Resign as Minister - Deccan Chronicle
The Congress high command has asked Telangana minister Konda Surekha to resign after she publicly challenged Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. Surekha has refused, intensifying an intra‑party clash that could shape the Congress’s strategy in upcoming state elections.
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Parliament9/3/2026
Madhya Pradesh Governor Backs Move To Deny Probe Sanction Against Minister - ndtv.com
The Madhya Pradesh Governor, acting on the cabinet’s recommendation, denied a sanction for prosecuting Minister Vijay Shah over his remarks about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The decision, pending further scrutiny by the Supreme Court, keeps Shah in office while raising questions about the limits of political speech against the armed forces.
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Parliament8/31/2026
Congress will quit Vijay Cabinet if Rahul is not accepted as PM candidate, says Minister - The Hindu
Congress warned it will exit the Vijay‑led TVK cabinet unless Rahul Gandhi is accepted as the 2029 PM candidate, heightening tensions in the coalition. A Bloomberg poll still names Modi the top prime‑ministerial choice, making the alliance’s decision pivotal for the opposition’s electoral prospects.
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Parliament8/29/2026
Mohan Bhagwat Poster Goes Up On Times Square Billboard Ahead Of RSS Chief’s MSG Address - News18
Mohan Bhagwat’s Times Square billboard preceded a MSG speech in which he warned that Hindus who exclude Muslims “cease to be Hindu.” The event highlighted the RSS’s push to project its “unity in diversity” narrative to a global audience, prompting mixed reactions in India and abroad.
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Parliament8/28/2026
Valmiki scam: Karnataka minister B Nagendra resigns; breaks down on camera - The Times of India
Karnataka minister B. Nagendra resigned for the second time over the Valmiki scam, breaking down in tears during his announcement. His departure adds fresh pressure on the state government to resolve the lingering corruption probe.
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Parliament7/29/2026
Parliament Monsoon Session Day 8 LIVE: Opposition MPs move notices in Parliament over Anti-Defection Law reform, Cauvery water dispute - The Hindu
The opposition moved notices in the Lok Sabha on two key issues: reform of the Anti-Defection Law and the Cauvery water dispute. Rahul Gandhi targeted Home Minister Amit Shah over alleged involvement in student shootings during protests.
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Parliament7/21/2026
Day 1 of Parliament’s monsoon session washed out amid NEET, donation chori protests - The Times of India
A chaotic first day of the Parliament's monsoon session was marked by protests and adjournments due to opposition parties' discontent with the government's handling of issues such as NEET and alleged donation scams. The situation in the Rajya Sabha was further exacerbated by the presence of protesting students from the Campaign for Judicial Accountability.
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Parliament7/21/2026
Parliament Monsoon Session Day 2 LIVE: Amit Shah likely to table Bill to 'protect' Vande Mataram in Rajya Sabha today - The Hindu
The ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament has been marred by disruptions and controversy, with Amit Shah's proposed Bill to give 'Vande Mataram' constitutional status sparking debate. Amidst police action against protesting students, opposition leaders have condemned what they perceive as 'high-handed' behavior by law enforcement agencies.
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Parliament7/19/2026
Parliament Approves Massive Infrastructure Upgrade Bill
A trillion-rupee infrastructure bill passes, promising new highways, ports, and smart city developments.
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Parliament7/19/2026
Parliament Passes Historic Economic Reform Bill
A new era for the Indian economy begins as the Sansad Bhavan witnesses the passing of a transformative economic policy.
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