News for 'no-confidence motion'

Haryana crisis: Oppn approaches guv, steps up efforts to topple BJP govt

Haryana crisis: Oppn approaches guv, steps up efforts to topple BJP govt

Rediff.com10 May 2024

'It is evident that the BJP govt in Haryana no longer commands a majority,' former Deputy Chief Minister and JJP leader Dushyant Chautala said in his letter to the governor on Wednesday.

Defeat shows chinks in opposition: NDA

Defeat shows chinks in opposition: NDA

Rediff.com20 Aug 2003

There wasn't a common purpose and determination in the opposition, NDA convener Fernandes said.

LS passes 22 legislations in 17 sittings lasting 44 hrs, RS met for 50 hrs

LS passes 22 legislations in 17 sittings lasting 44 hrs, RS met for 50 hrs

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha did not see a debate on the Manipur violence, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah spoke on it during their addresses on the no-confidence motion.

6 bills tabled in Lok Sabha amid uproar over Manipur

6 bills tabled in Lok Sabha amid uproar over Manipur

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Six bills, including the one to amend the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, were introduced in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday amid protests by opposition members over the violence in Manipur.

Privilege motion poses no existential threat for Smriti Irani

Privilege motion poses no existential threat for Smriti Irani

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The current episode may well chart a different course and go for a long haul given the highly acerbic and bitter relations between the Narendra Modi government and the Opposition.

Pressure grows on Indian Olympic Association to oust chief Ramachandran

Pressure grows on Indian Olympic Association to oust chief Ramachandran

Rediff.com2 May 2015

The Bowling Federation of India (BFI) on Saturday joined Hockey India in demanding a special General Body Meeting of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to take up a No Confidence Motion against incumbent president Narayanswami Ramachandran.

Parliament fails to transact business for 16th day

Parliament fails to transact business for 16th day

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

The second leg of the budget session is virtually heading towards a complete washout.

Lankan parliament votes against PM Rajapaksa

Lankan parliament votes against PM Rajapaksa

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

The parliament has approved a no-trust vote against Prime Minister Rajapaksa, speaker of parliament Karu Jayasuriya announced in the House.

Imran Khan shares proof of 'foreign conspiracy' with journalists, but no names

Imran Khan shares proof of 'foreign conspiracy' with journalists, but no names

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Pakistan's embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday shared some details from what he called a "foreign conspiracy letter" with senior journalists and cabinet members, asserting that the document was authentic.

Imran Khan had got bail in multiple cases hours before arrest

Imran Khan had got bail in multiple cases hours before arrest

Rediff.com9 May 2023

ATC Judge Raja Jawad Abbas heard the PTI party chief's pleas seeking bail in cases about the March 18 violence outside the federal judicial complex in Islamabad and approved Khan's bail against bonds worth PKR 50,000 in all seven cases, the Dawn newspaper reported.

SC constitutes 7-judge bench to review 1998 MP/MLA immunity verdict

SC constitutes 7-judge bench to review 1998 MP/MLA immunity verdict

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

A notice, uploaded on the apex court website, said the bench will hear the matter on October 4.

Pak political crisis: The road to Parliament dissolution

Pak political crisis: The road to Parliament dissolution

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Following is a brief chronology of major developments related to the formation of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party by cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan and his abrupt move to dissolve Parliament.

Gen Bajwa called me playboy: Imran Khan

Gen Bajwa called me playboy: Imran Khan

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

It was my great mistake to grant extension to Gen Bajwa. Bajwa started showing his 'true colour' after getting extension, Khan said.

Are Rajapaksas' Days Numbered?

Are Rajapaksas' Days Numbered?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

In what appears to be more trouble for President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his elder brother Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa's government, the main Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya party on Friday announced that it will move a no-confidence motion against the government if it fails to take steps to address the concerns of the public facing hardships due to the worst economic crisis in the island's history.

Reference to Sonia angers Congress

Reference to Sonia angers Congress

Rediff.com19 Aug 2003

Pathan group throws Lalit Modi out of RCA

Pathan group throws Lalit Modi out of RCA

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi was on Monday removed as the Rajasthan Cricket Association president.

Part 2 of Budget session: Productivity in LS at 4%, RS at 8%

Part 2 of Budget session: Productivity in LS at 4%, RS at 8%

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The Budget session of Parliament was the least productive since the year 2000.

'Go home' chant getting louder as pressure mounts on Gotabaya to quit

'Go home' chant getting louder as pressure mounts on Gotabaya to quit

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Eyewitnesses said that a section of the protesters had remained for the all-night vigil.

WATCH LIVE! All the action in Parliament

WATCH LIVE! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Will Parliament function on tenth day of second leg of budget session.

Cong's no-trust vote against Shivraj govt in MP defeated

Cong's no-trust vote against Shivraj govt in MP defeated

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

The Congress had moved the motion on Wednesday, targeting the Chouhan government over law and order, unemployment, inflation, corruption, 'discrimination' against the opposition legislators, atrocities against women and tribals, farmers' problems and other issues.

Nitish to face trust vote, BJP Speaker refuses to quit

Nitish to face trust vote, BJP Speaker refuses to quit

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

The special session is set to commence on a stormy note on account of Speaker Vijay Kumar Sinha's stout refusal to resign despite the new ruling dispensation's motion of no-confidence against him.

Sushma takes on Sonia in LS

Sushma takes on Sonia in LS

Rediff.com19 Aug 2003

Retd Army officer who led ops in Myanmar to handle Manipur violence

Retd Army officer who led ops in Myanmar to handle Manipur violence

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The appointment of Col (retired) Nectar Sanjenbam for five years followed Union Home Minister Amit Shah statement last month that Kuki people started entering Manipur from Myanmar illegally following a military crackdown on militants.

Kowli resigns ahead of Boxing India SGM

Kowli resigns ahead of Boxing India SGM

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Faced with a certain ouster, Boxing India secretary general Jay Kowli has resigned ahead of BI's much-anticipated Special General Meeting in New Delhi.

Imran Khan hints at early polls on surviving no-trust vote

Imran Khan hints at early polls on surviving no-trust vote

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Hence, "it will be better for Pakistan if we hold elections again," he was quoted as saying by the Dawn newspaper.

WATCH LIVE! All the action in Parliament

WATCH LIVE! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Catch all the debates and discussions from the Houses.

Massive Crowds at Imran's Karachi Rally

Massive Crowds at Imran's Karachi Rally

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Karachi and Sindh are not Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf territory; traditionally, the city and the province where it is located are Pakistan Peoples Party and Muttahida Qaumi Movement strongholds, which makes the turnout at Imran's rally interesting.

Welcome back to 'purana Pakistan': Bilawal on Imran's ouster

Welcome back to 'purana Pakistan': Bilawal on Imran's ouster

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

'We welcome (you) back to the purana Pakistan,' top Opposition leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on Sunday, as he took a jibe at ousted Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan following the adoption of a no-confidence vote against him.

HC notice to Yediyurappa, son in corruption case

HC notice to Yediyurappa, son in corruption case

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Yediyurappa and his son had rejected the allegation outright, saying that there was no truth in the matter.

Special status: TDP MPs marshalled out of RS; YSRC MPs to quit LS

Special status: TDP MPs marshalled out of RS; YSRC MPs to quit LS

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

The TDP members in the Upper House refused to leave the chamber even after the House was adjourned for the day.

In a veiled attack, Imran Khan blames Pak Army chief for his ouster

In a veiled attack, Imran Khan blames Pak Army chief for his ouster

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Khan, in the same breath, praised the Army, saying "Pakistan needs the Armed forces more than Imran Khan."

Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan after Eid: PML-N leader

Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan after Eid: PML-N leader

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Mian Javed Latif said a decision on PML-N supremo and the three-time prime minister Sharif's anticipated return will be discussed with the coalition partners.

Party colleagues rally behind Imran as Pak set to elect new PM

Party colleagues rally behind Imran as Pak set to elect new PM

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Despite the government's hectic efforts to avoid voting on the no-confidence motion against Khan, the joint Opposition succeeded in its month-long efforts to oust Khan from the prime minister's office as 174 members of the 342-member National Assembly voted against him in the wee hours of Sunday after a day of high drama.

The match was fixed: Imran again blames US for his ouster

The match was fixed: Imran again blames US for his ouster

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan reiterated his allegations of a foreign conspiracy behind his ouster and said he knew that the 'match was fixed' when a no-confidence motion was moved against him.

'Won't sit with thieves': Imran resigns from Pak National Assembly

'Won't sit with thieves': Imran resigns from Pak National Assembly

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

'The man who has 16 billion and 8 billion rupees of corruption cases, whoever selects and elects the Prime Minister can not be a big insult to the country'

WATCH LIVE! All the action in Parliament

WATCH LIVE! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Catch all the debates and discussions here.

Will end economic crisis like we ended LTTE: Lankan PM

Will end economic crisis like we ended LTTE: Lankan PM

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

In a televised address to the nation, Mahinda, who is under growing pressure to quit due to the worst economic crisis facing the island nation, said that he understands the people's sufferings.

Pak crisis: After SC setback, Imran to address the nation today

Pak crisis: After SC setback, Imran to address the nation today

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The SC has restored the National Assembly after it declared the government's decision to dissolve the assembly and NA Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri's ruling against the Constitution.

Imran Khan's close aide raided hours after his ouster

Imran Khan's close aide raided hours after his ouster

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Dr Arsalan Khalid had worked as the focal person for Khan on the digital media team since 2019.