News for 'no-confidence motion'

Break ties with TDP if required: Andhra BJP to central leadership

Break ties with TDP if required: Andhra BJP to central leadership

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

Meanwhile, the AP CM said that the TDP is ready to bring no-trust motion against Centre as last resort.

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.

Sensex slides 146 points on profit-booking, political developments

Sensex slides 146 points on profit-booking, political developments

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

The Nifty too slipped below the psychologically important 11,000 mark.

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.

'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'

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.

Going against BJP costs Amul Chairman his job

Going against BJP costs Amul Chairman his job

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Vipul Chaudhary, chairman of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) that markets its products under the Amul brand, has been removed from the post.

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.

'BJP means Break Janta Promise'

'BJP means Break Janta Promise'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Here are some of the political reactions.

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.

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.

Ex-Pak army chief 'wanted me dead': Imran Khan

Ex-Pak army chief 'wanted me dead': Imran Khan

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Khan had been at loggerheads with Bajwa ever since his ouster from power in April by a no-confidence motion.

With smile, handshake, Pilot meets Gehlot after truce

With smile, handshake, Pilot meets Gehlot after truce

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

This is the first time both the leaders met after Pilot openly rebelled against Gehlot a month back.

WATCH LIVE! All the action in Parliament

WATCH LIVE! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Catch all the debates and discussions from the Houses.

BJP-led govt wins trust vote in Manipur

BJP-led govt wins trust vote in Manipur

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Eight Congress MLAs skipped the proceedings, defying a party whip.

Manipur tribal body disappointed over Shah's LS remarks on ethnic clashes

Manipur tribal body disappointed over Shah's LS remarks on ethnic clashes

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

The ITLF said Mizoram has welcomed more than 40,000 refugees from Myanmar and displaced people from Manipur, and it is still the most peaceful state in India.

Imran seeks better ties with US, retracts 'American plot behind ouster' claim

Imran seeks better ties with US, retracts 'American plot behind ouster' claim

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

In an interview with the Financial Times following an assassination attempt this month, Khan said he no longer 'blamed' the US and wants a 'dignified' relationship if re-elected.

SC asks advocate to help decide if lawmakers can be sued for taking bribe to vote

SC asks advocate to help decide if lawmakers can be sued for taking bribe to vote

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday appointed senior advocate P S Patwalia as amicus curiae to assist it in examining whether an MP or MLA can claim immunity from criminal prosecution for taking a bribe to make a speech or vote in the legislative assembly or Parliament.

Debate: What did it achieve?

Debate: What did it achieve?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2003

Or was the debate on the no-confidence motion a waste of time?

Watch LIVE! Parliament's Monsoon Session

Watch LIVE! Parliament's Monsoon Session

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

The govt and the opposition appeared set for a showdown in Parliament's monsoon session.

No trust vote: BJP hopes to get support of 314 MPs

No trust vote: BJP hopes to get support of 314 MPs

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

The list of the 314 MPs, however, does not include Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, who is also a BJP MP, they said. The majority mark is 268.

Trouble for BJP govt in Manipur as 9 MLAs resign

Trouble for BJP govt in Manipur as 9 MLAs resign

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Those who quit included deputy chief minister Y JoyKumar Singh.

Rahul launches fresh attack, says PM uses hate, fear and anger to build his narrative

Rahul launches fresh attack, says PM uses hate, fear and anger to build his narrative

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

Rahul says only love and compassion can build a nation.

Smriti, BJP women MPs drag Rahul to speaker over flying kiss in LS

Smriti, BJP women MPs drag Rahul to speaker over flying kiss in LS

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Only a misogynistic man can gesture a flying kiss to female parliamentarians, Irani said.

Imran Khan loses midnight no-trust vote, ousted as Pak PM

Imran Khan loses midnight no-trust vote, ousted as Pak PM

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Khan, 69, was not present in the lower house at the time of voting. His party lawmakers staged a walkout.

India wants terror-free region: Modi to Shehbaz Sharif

India wants terror-free region: Modi to Shehbaz Sharif

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Modi congratulated Shehbaz Sharif on his election as the Pakistani prime minister

Delhi services bill: Tharoor says coercive federalism exists; Lekhi hits back

Delhi services bill: Tharoor says coercive federalism exists; Lekhi hits back

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Tharoor argued that the proposed bill represents a "grave chapter in the history of the Indian republic, seeking to ratify an ordinance that in many ways is an assault on our democratic heritage and the spirit of federalism."

Watch LIVE! Parliament's Monsoon Session

Watch LIVE! Parliament's Monsoon Session

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The govt and the opposition appeared set for a showdown in Parliament's monsoon session.

Markets end higher on global cues

Markets end higher on global cues

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

SBI was the top Sensex gainer, up nearly 2%.

FDI in retail: Govt bracing for a stormy winter session

FDI in retail: Govt bracing for a stormy winter session

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

With the government's swiftly dwindling numbers, the government managers would need to be on red alert as any emergencies and casualties may be the order of the day, says Renu Mittal

Congress says it has the numbers to defeat no-trust vote

Congress says it has the numbers to defeat no-trust vote

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

"We are fully confident of our numbers and will prove our majority on the floor of the Lok Sabha whenever any such motion comes. We have more than 272," party spokesperson Sandip Dikshit told reporters. At the same time, he insisted that the government has no plan to seek a confidence vote on the issue as it had done during the United Progressive Alliance I on the issue of Indo-US nuclear deal in 2008 when the Left parties had withdrawn support to it.

Pakistan's freedom struggle has begun again: Imran after ouster

Pakistan's freedom struggle has begun again: Imran after ouster

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Pakistan's 'freedom struggle' has begun again with the ouster of his government due to a 'foreign conspiracy', former prime minister Imran Khan said on Sunday in his first comments since his unceremonious removal hours earlier.

Coal-gate: Cong divided on confidence vote in Parliament

Coal-gate: Cong divided on confidence vote in Parliament

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

Even as the Bharatiya Janata Party continued to stall Parliament not allowing the prime minister to speak, the Congress has challenged them to bring in a no-confidence motion against the government, saying it has the numbers to defeat the motion. Renu Mittal reports.

Pak SC resumes hearing to decide Imran's fate

Pak SC resumes hearing to decide Imran's fate

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

The apex court on Wednesday sought the minutes of the National Security Council meeting to know more about the alleged 'foreign conspiracy' as it delayed its verdict on whether Prime Minister Khan had violated the Constitution by dissolving Parliament rather than face a no-confidence vote.

Lawmakers' corruption erodes foundation of parliamentary democracy: SC

Lawmakers' corruption erodes foundation of parliamentary democracy: SC

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Corruption and bribery of members of the legislature erode the foundation of Indian parliamentary democracy, the Supreme Court said on Monday.

Yadav, Bhushan float new party, slam AAP's 'cult' politics

Yadav, Bhushan float new party, slam AAP's 'cult' politics

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

Swarajya Abhiyan has been campaigning on varied issues, ranging from agriarian crisis to corruption.

Left's opposition to FDI a sham, says Trinamool

Left's opposition to FDI a sham, says Trinamool

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Trinamool Congress Monday said Left's failure to support a no confidence motion to be brought by it in winter session will mean that their opposition to FDI in multi-brand retail "is false and sham" and voiced hope that all parties would come on board.

AP speaker disqualifies 15 rebel MLAs from Congress, TDP

AP speaker disqualifies 15 rebel MLAs from Congress, TDP

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

Fifteen rebel members of Legislative Assembly belonging to Andhra Pradesh's ruling Congress and main opposition Telugu Desam Party were today disqualified for voting in favour of a no-confidence motion moved by TRS against the Kiran Kumar Reddy government in March this year.