In a dramatic protest against frequent power cuts, Congress MLA from Haridwar, Virendra Singh, disconnected electricity to officials' residences. The MLA demanded accountability for the public's suffering. Watch the video.
In a political setback, two former Congress corporators from Nashik, Rahul Dive and Asha Tadvi, defect to Shiv Sena. The move, ahead of civic elections, highlights local alliance tensions. Read more.
In a major political shift, two AAP councillors from Chandigarh have joined the BJP ahead of the mayoral polls. The move is expected to impact the power dynamics in the city's municipal corporation.
Former VP M. Venkaiah Naidu warns that failing to plug loopholes in the anti-defection law makes a mockery of democracy. Read his urgent call for constitutional integrity.
India's 1985 Anti-Defection Law is failing to curb political horse-trading. Explore the loopholes, recent controversies, and crucial reforms needed to save parliamentary democracy. Read more.
A Patiala court declares AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra a proclaimed offender in a rape case. The legislator remains absconding since September. Read the full details and latest developments.
BRS leader KT Rama Rao challenges Telangana CM Revanth Reddy to make 10 defected MLAs resign and seek a fresh mandate. He criticizes the Congress's tactics and cites BRS's panchayat poll victory in Sircilla.
Telangana Assembly Speaker dismisses BRS petitions seeking disqualification of 10 MLAs, citing lack of proof of defection. BRS alleges bias, claims MLAs joined Congress. Full details inside.
Telangana Assembly Speaker rejects disqualification petitions against 10 BRS MLAs, citing continued collection of party funds as proof of membership. BRS alleges bias. Details inside.
West Bengal Assembly Secretariat decides not to challenge Calcutta HC verdict disqualifying Mukul Roy as MLA. Speaker Biman Bandopadhyay says initiative lies with Roy's son. Read the full story.
In a major setback for Congress ahead of Maharashtra civic polls, MLC Pradnya Satav, wife of late Rahul Gandhi confidant Rajeev Satav, joins BJP. Congress strength in Council falls to six.
Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar dismissed disqualification petitions against 5 MLAs accused of switching to Congress. BRS plans to challenge the ruling in High Court.
Telangana Assembly Speaker dismisses disqualification petitions against MLAs who joined Congress. BRS terms it unconstitutional and will challenge the decision in the High Court. Details inside.
Rajasthan Assembly's Ethics Committee issues notices to 3 MLAs over alleged bribery in MLA-LAD fund contracts. Summons for questioning on Dec 19. Full details inside.
Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari refutes BRS allegations of joining Congress, submits affidavit to Assembly Speaker. He argues petition is based on media reports. Read the full story.
BJP MLA Kaluram Meghwal and two gunmen were injured after a truck rammed into their car in Rajasthan's Barmer district. Details on the accident and condition.
Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar dismissed disqualification pleas against five BRS MLAs who joined Congress. BRS calls it a 'cruel joke' and plans legal challenge. Get the full story.
Independent MLA Ritu Banawat refutes bribery claims, alleging the sting video is manipulated. She welcomes the probe ordered by CM Bhajan Lal Sharma. Get the full story on the political controversy.
Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil remains elusive for 11 days in a rape case. Crime Branch forms new team as he shuttles between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Get the latest updates.
Congress MP Manish Tewari introduces a private member's bill for the third time to amend the 10th Schedule, seeking to free MPs from whip tyranny on most votes. Read the full story.
Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar has allocated official residences to all 220 newly elected MLAs. The allotment process, completed on December 6, 2024, ensures housing for legislators in Patna. Read for full details.
A shoe was thrown at AAP MLA Gopal Italia during a public event in Gujarat's Jamnagar. The AAP has strongly condemned the attack, blaming BJP and Congress. Watch the video.
Odisha Assembly proceedings disrupted as BJD, Congress MLAs stage silent protest after BJP MLA Santosh Khatua's controversial remarks on Mahatma Gandhi. Speaker expunges comments.
BJP MLA Santosh Khatua's controversial remarks on Mahatma Gandhi in the Odisha Assembly triggered a silent protest by BJD and Congress MLAs, disrupting proceedings. Read the full story.
Kerala Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil expelled from the party after a court rejected his anticipatory bail in a rape case. Get the latest details on the political fallout.
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's secret Delhi meeting with BJP leaders sparks major realignment buzz. 8 Congress MLAs may switch sides, threatening the INDIA bloc. Full analysis inside.
Suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil faces a fresh sexual assault complaint, a day before his bail hearing. The Palakkad MLA is absconding in a rape case. Read the latest developments.
Suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil faces a new sexual assault complaint, filed a day before his pre-arrest bail hearing in a separate rape case. Details inside.
Muzaffarpur police arrested Rahul Kumar for allegedly threatening Belsand MLA Amit Kumar over phone. The accused was tracked via technical surveillance and sent to judicial custody. Read the full details.
Indian Parliament's oversight power declines as sitting days drop from 135 to 55 annually. Anti-defection law transforms MPs into party subjects, threatening democratic accountability. Read analysis.