Nishikant Dubey

The big talking points of this episode of News Today are the mega showdown over the Epstein files between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and the Bangladesh elections.

Opposition parties led by the Congress have submitted a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, signed by 118 MPs.

Opposition parties on Tuesday put in motion the process to oust Om Birla as Lok Sabha speaker, alleging that he had acted in a "blatantly partisan" manner in the House.

The Opposition has submitted a notice of no-confidence against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, citing the repeated denial of opportunities for Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to speak.

In this edition of Newstrack, the big focus is on the massive political face-off between Congress and BJP over former Army Chief General MM Naravane's unpublished memoir.

The battle between the Modi government and the opposition has been intensifying in Parliament with each passing day.

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday witnessed dramatic scenes as women MPs from the opposition marched towards the Treasury benches holding banners ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled reply to the discussion on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address.

The big focus of this episode of India First is on the intense political showdown in Parliament that led to the disruption of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled address on Wednesday evening.

This edition of 'To The Point' examines the disruption in Parliament that led to the cancellation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled address.

This edition of Super 6 focusses on the political deadlock in the Lok Sabha as opposition protests prevented Prime Minister Narendra Modi from delivering a scheduled address on Wednesday evening.

The top focus of this episode of 5 Live is on the Lok Sabha showdown and the deaths of three teenage sisters in UP's Ghaziabad.

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey targeted the Congress party and the Gandhi-Nehru family and questioned why there hasn't been a discussion on books and literature detailing the Emergency, Bofors scandal, and alleged foreign influence when the grand old party was in power.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in his chamber amid the ruckus in the House. 

In this news bulletin, the focus is on the unfolding 'resort politics' in Mumbai following the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election results. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has reportedly ordered all 29 newly elected corporators from his Shiv Sena faction to gather at the Taj Lands End hotel in Bandra. The move is aimed at preventing potential poaching or 'horse-trading' attempts by rival parties as the Mahayuti alliance prepares to claim power in India's richest civic body. The speaker notes that the Shinde faction has emerged as a 'kingmaker,' as the BJP's 89 seats fall short of a majority without their support. The programme highlights the historic shift in Mumbai's political landscape, ending the 28-year rule of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena. 'Eknath Shinde is reportedly taking no risks and intends to keep his team united until the power is claimed in the civic body,' the report states, detailing the high-stakes battle for the mayoral post and control of the ₹74,000 crore BMC budget.

This news report focuses on the political fallout in Maharashtra following the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election results. Following a significant victory for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, BJP leader Nishikant Dubey launched a scathing mythological attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut. Dubey stated, 'Sanjay Raut is a combination of Narada Muni and Mantra', referring to characters known for causing discord in Indian epics. The verbal spat intensified as Sanjay Raut accused Chief Minister Eknath Shinde of betraying the 'Marathi Manus' and acting like a 'Jaichand', which he claims allowed the BJP to secure a majority in Mumbai. The report highlights that for the first time in over four decades, a BJP Mayor is set to take oath in Mumbai. The discussion underscores the deep rift between the Eknath Shinde-led faction and the UBT group following the civic poll outcome where the MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT) failed to meet their expected seat targets.

On this Special Report, Satyajit Kumar reports from Ranchi where the Jharkhand Police have initiated an investigation against Enforcement Directorate (ED) officers. The action follows an FIR lodged by an employee of the Drinking Water and Sanitation Department, who alleged he was 'assaulted by the ED officers' during a summons related to a financial embezzlement case. Police officials, including a DSP and the Airport SHO, entered the ED zonal office to examine CCTV footage and other evidence. The move has sparked a political row, with BJP Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi alleging that the police presence could allow for the tampering of documents related to high-profile stakeholders, including Chief Minister Hemant Soren. Additionally, Godda MP Nishikant Dubey termed the police action as 'vindictive.' Meanwhile, the ED has expressed strong displeasure over the early morning police intervention, escalating tensions between the central agency and state authorities in Jharkhand.

In this India Today news bulletin, anchor Sneha Mordani and reporter Piyush Mishra discuss the escalating disciplinary actions against several Members of Parliament following chaotic scenes during the Winter Session. The report highlights a complaint filed by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey seeking the suspension of eight MPs, including Congress's Jyothimani, for allegedly climbing onto benches while Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was replying to the debate on the 'VB-G RAM G Bill' (transcribed as G. Ramji bill). The broadcast also addresses separate controversies, including Rajya Sabha's probe into Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury for bringing a 'stray dog' into Parliament and the investigation into TMC MP Kirti Azad for allegedly smoking an e-cigarette inside the House. Sources confirm that the Privilege Committee is examining these incidents to set a precedent for parliamentary conduct.

India Today Senior Correspondent Piyush Mishra reports on the long-awaited pollution crisis debate in the Lok Sabha, scheduled for today under Rule 193. The discussion features prominent speakers including Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, BJP's Bansuri Swaraj and Nishikant Dubey, and Samajwadi Party's Dimple Yadav. Mishra explains that the debate was delayed as the government prioritised passing crucial legislation, specifically the 'VBG Ramji Bill' (Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission), which replaces MGNREGA. The transcript highlights the opposition's persistent demand for a discussion on the severe air quality crisis gripping the National Capital Region. The report confirms that following the detailed deliberation on the rural employment bill, the House has finally taken up the urgent environmental issue.

In a late-night Lok Sabha session, the House debated the new 'Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)' (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025, which seeks to replace the MGNREGA. The debate concluded at 1:35 AM with Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan set to reply today. During the discussion, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey launched a scathing attack on the Congress, stating, 'NREGA is the biggest center of corruption.' He added, 'Do not be tempted to name a scheme on the Father of the Nation,' citing Articles 49 and 51(a). The report details the heated exchange and the government's push to pass the bill.

In a heated Lok Sabha debate on electoral reforms, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the government, terming 'vote chori' (vote theft) as the 'biggest anti-national act'. Gandhi accused the Election Commission of colluding with the ruling BJP to 'shape elections' and questioned the immunity granted to Election Commissioners. He alleged that the 'fabric of the country' is being destroyed by manipulating the voting process. The BJP retaliated, with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju dismissing the speech as disappointing and lacking substantive suggestions. BJP MP Nishikant Dubey also countered the allegations, citing the Congress party's historical introduction of EVMs under Rajiv Gandhi. The debate highlighted the deepening rift between the government and the opposition over the integrity of India's electoral process.