PM Modi mourns demise of former PM Deve Gowda’s wife Chennamma

July 19, 2026 9:55 AM

PM Modi mourns demise of former PM Deve Gowda’s wife Chennamma

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other leaders on Saturday expressed grief over the demise of Chennamma, wife of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, who passed away at the age of 85 following an illness at a private hospital in Bengaluru. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Deeply pained by the passing of Smt. Chennamma Ji, wife of former Prime Minister Shri Deve Gowda Ji. She was admired for her humility and passion towards serving society. In this hour of grief, my thoughts a...

Rajya Sabha adjourned amid uproar over impeachment motion against Chairman

December 12, 2024 4:43 PM

Rajya Sabha adjourned amid uproar over impeachment motion against Chairman

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned on Thursday till 11 am on December 13 due to repeated disruptions. Earlier in the day, the proceedings were suspended until 2 pm, but when the House reconvened in the afternoon, the uproar continued as opposition members pressed for discussions on various notices they had submitted. The session was adjourned once again within half an hour due to the ongoing disturbances. The chaos stemmed from a motion brought by the opposition demanding the impeachment of Rajya Sa...

MEA got request to impound Prajwal Revanna’s passport only on May 21: Jaishankar

September 16, 2024 6:37 PM

MEA got request to impound Prajwal Revanna’s passport only on May 21: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has disclosed that the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) received a request to impound the passport of Janata Dal Secular MP Prajwal Revanna, who fled to Germany last month amid allegations of sexual assault, only on May 21. The ministry acted promptly upon receiving the request from the Karnataka government, initiating the necessary legal procedures. Revanna is facing a probe by a Special Investigative Team (SIT) constituted by the Karnataka government ...