Morning Digest | Parliament logjam runs on with neither side backing down; SC reserves judgment on Maharashtra political row, and more
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Neither side backing down, Parliament logjam runs on
Both Houses of Parliament put together functioned for 345 seconds on March 16, 2023, with the ruling BJP unrelenting in its demand for an apology from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the Opposition refusing to back down on the call for a joint parliamentary probe into the Adani Group controversy.
13 Opposition parties urge Election Commission to conduct Jammu and Kashmir election
National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah met leaders of Opposition parties in New Delhi on Thursday and submitted a memorandum to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to press for early Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
Supreme Court reserves judgment on Maharashtra political row
The Supreme Court on Thursday addressed former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on how there is an “absolute” lack of freedom within regional political parties, which are mostly run by single families. The Bench reserved the case for judgment.
IIT-Bombay Dalit student death | Complaint of Darshan Solanki’s father sent to SIT probing case
Actor Govinda joins 40-star campaigners for Shiv Sena in upcoming Municipal Corporation polls set for January 15.
New escalators are coming to foot over bridges at Chromepet and Taramani, enhancing pedestrian access and safety.
J&K Bank awarded ‘Best MSME Bank’ for excellence in MSME support and CSR initiatives at the 2025 MSME Banking Awards.
Over the decades, the Anglo-Indian Grand Christmas Ball in Chennai has stepped into many venues, from Railway enclaves to private halls. It has left an indelible mark on some of these venues, Faiz Mahal and Shiraz Hall, both in Egmore, counted among them. This Christmas Day (December 25), Faiz Mahal is playing host to yet another Grand Christmas Ball. The soiree is organised by Anglo-Indians but by no means restricted to them. In these times of dwindling Anglo-Indian presence even in enclaves with a distinctive Anglo-Indian flavour, this event signifies an effort to preserve a cultural tradition that has enriched Chennai
Bombay HC criticizes BMC for neglecting air pollution, warns against approving new mega projects without compliance measures.
CBI to challenge Supreme Court suspension of Kuldeep Sengar's life sentence in Unnao rape case, citing victim safety concerns.
Vaishnaw credits Make-in-India push for Bengaluru plant after Rahul Gandhi touts Karnataka ecosystem
Vaishnaw credits Make-in-India for Bengaluru's success, acknowledging Rahul Gandhi's praise of Karnataka's thriving business ecosystem.
A special POCSO court in Tamil Nadu has sentenced accused, Kale Biswakarma, 35, from Assam, to undergo imprisonment for remainder of his natural life in case relating to abduction and rape of an eight-year-old girl in Arambakkam in Tiruvallur district
The ‘ban’ on films at the International Film Festival of Kerala is worrying
Minister Muthusamy defends DMK as a positive force, attributing its support to effective governance and public welfare initiatives.
Madurai residents embraced the festive spirit as Christmas eve celebrations unfolded across the city on Wednesday night. Iconic churches were transformed with vibrant illumination, shimmering ornaments, and elaborate nativity displays.
ED arrests Chandra Prakash Gupta in a $15 million illegal call-center scam targeting U.S. nationals, with ongoing investigations.
Light to moderate rain expected in Tamil Nadu until December 28, with dry weather in the south and possible rain on December 30.