News for 'no-confidence motion'

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.

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.

France refutes Rahul, says there's a secrecy pact in Rafale deal

France refutes Rahul, says there's a secrecy pact in Rafale deal

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

Responding to the statement by France, Gandhi said, "Let them deny it if they want. He (Macron) said that before me. I was there, Anand Sharma and Dr Manmohan Singh were also there."

Country's rulers 'butchers', they save animals and kill humans: Sena

Country's rulers 'butchers', they save animals and kill humans: Sena

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

In an editorial in its mouthpiece 'Saamana', the Sena doubted the mandate with which the Modi government came to power, alleging elections were won through money, misuse of power and tampering of electronic voting machines.

BJP looks at no-trust debate to push its voters outreach

BJP looks at no-trust debate to push its voters outreach

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Top BJP leaders, including its president Amit Shah, reached out to their allies as well as other parties with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar expressing confidence that the government will get support from 'new' parties.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Modi 3.0: Will It Be An Easy Ride?

Modi 3.0: Will It Be An Easy Ride?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Modi has proven to be a past master in the art of political survival. This means that learning to navigate the choppy waters of coalition government will be an art he will not take long to master, argues Shyam Parekh.

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.

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.

'BJP means Break Janta Promise'

'BJP means Break Janta Promise'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Here are some of the political reactions.

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.

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! 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.

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

'Pakistan Army Wants To Fix Imran Khan'

'Pakistan Army Wants To Fix Imran Khan'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'Five months after the elections in February 2024, the Pakistan army has not been able to break Imran Khan's resolve and break his political party.'

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Stalin rejects Sitharaman's Jaya assault claim; EPS says he witnessed attack

Stalin rejects Sitharaman's Jaya assault claim; EPS says he witnessed attack

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Stalin, in an interview to a daily, has refuted the FM's allegations, saying "everyone present in the Assembly knew it was a drama enacted by herself," referring to the late Jayalalithaa.

Does Rahul expect armed forces to fire on Indians in Manipur, asks BJP

Does Rahul expect armed forces to fire on Indians in Manipur, asks BJP

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Noting that Gandhi had claimed that armed forces can restore peace in the state within days if allowed, BJP leader and former Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad wondered if he wanted what his grandmother and then prime minister Indira Gandhi had done by ordering the Air Force to drop bombs in Aizawl in the 1960s.

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.

Smriti Irani slams Rahul for 'murder of Bharat Mata' remark

Smriti Irani slams Rahul for 'murder of Bharat Mata' remark

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Union Minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday came down heavily on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his 'murder of India in Manipur' remark in Lok Sabha, saying this is for the first time in parliamentary democracy that someone has made such a statement.

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.

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.

Imran tried to sack Army chief before ouster: Reports

Imran tried to sack Army chief before ouster: Reports

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

As the people of Pakistan woke up to a new dawn on Sunday, the details of the gruelling and murky political activities in the preceding day and night have emerged, showing the country may have averted a damning showdown between ousted prime minister Imran Khan and the powerful Army.

Pak-Aus white-ball series moved to Lahore

Pak-Aus white-ball series moved to Lahore

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

The ODIs are scheduled to be held on March 29, 31 and April 2 followed by the T20 on April 4.

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.

Maryam's Next Stop: Pakistan PM?

Maryam's Next Stop: Pakistan PM?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Clearly, her father hopes that a successful tenure in Lahore will give Maryam the ballast to be prime minister after the next general election.

Maharashtra cabinet nod for OPS to state employees

Maharashtra cabinet nod for OPS to state employees

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The Maharashtra cabinet on Thursday cleared a proposal that offers an option of availing the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) to the state government employees who joined the service after November 2005.

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.