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Air quality improves slightly in Delhi with AQI remaining 'poor'

New Delhi | February 6, 2026 8:50:02 AM IST

The air quality in Delhi improved slightly on Friday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 226 at 8 AM, remaining in the poor category, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. ... read..

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh visits surgical eye surgery camp in Bhuj

Kutch (Gujarat) | February 6, 2026 8:20:10 AM IST

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, along with Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, visited the Surgical Eye Camp at Military Hospital, Bhuj, which was organised in collaboration with Army Hospital (Research & R ... read..

Hyderabad: 695 Pilgrims selected under Nizam's Rubath for Hajj 2026

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 6, 2026 8:20:09 AM IST

The draw of lots for Hajj 2026 pilgrims from the erstwhile Hyderabad State has been successfully completed, with 695 pilgrims selected under the historic Nizam's Rubath arrangement in Saudi Arabia, according to an offical statement. ... read..

"He must answer nation": AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj on PM Modi's alleged reference in purported Epstein email

New Delhi | February 6, 2026 7:50:01 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bharadwaj on Thursday said that his party is not offended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent attack on AAP, but maintained that the Prime Minister must answer serious questions over alleged reference to his name ... read..

"Sought report from Meghalaya govt...": Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on coal mine tragedy

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 6, 2026 6:20:10 AM IST

Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy emphasised the pressing issue of illegal mining in Meghalaya, stating that the problem needs to be fixed under the supervision of the state government. ... read..

"Sad part of any govt that illegal mining is happening": Congress MP Saleng Sangma on Meghalaya coal mine tragedy

New Delhi | February 6, 2026 6:20:07 AM IST

Congress MP Saleng A Sangma expressed profound grief over the tragic coal mine accident in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district, which claimed multiple lives and left several miners trapped. ... read..

Magnitude 4.0 earthquake hits Sikkim's Namchi

Namchi (Sikkim) | February 6, 2026 6:20:02 AM IST

A magnitude 4.0 earthquake shook Namchi in Sikkim in the early hours of Friday, according to the National Center for Seismology. ... read..

"Congress will surely cheat people again": KTR slams Telangana CM over Rythu Bandhu scheme remarks

Rajanna Sircilla (Telangana) | February 6, 2026 6:20:01 AM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) criticised Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for his recent comments on the Rythu Bandhu scheme, accusing him of raising false hopes ahead of elections only to disappoint farmers later. ... read..

West Bengal govt announces Rs 500 hike for 'Lakshmir Bhandar' beneficaries ahead of Assembly polls

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 6, 2026 6:19:59 AM IST

Ahead of the assembly elections, the West Bengal governemnt on Thursday announced a Rs 500 monthly increase in the 'Lakshmir Bhandar' scheme and proposed a new portal to extend social security benefits to gig workers. ... read..

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy announces plan to curb hate speech, highlights minority support and development initiatives

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 6, 2026 6:19:57 AM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has said the state government will bring an act to curb hate speech in the upcoming Assembly session. ... read..

"Cruel government making new records in all parameters of downfall": PM Modi slams TMC

New Delhi | February 6, 2026 5:20:14 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed Trinamool Congress (TMC), criticising the party's governance and priorities in West Bengal. ... read..

"No need to panic": Delhi Police assures "no rise" in missing persons cases

New Delhi | February 6, 2026 5:20:11 AM IST

Amid rising reports of missing persons in the national capital, Delhi Police has assured the public that there is no need for fear or panic, particularly regarding children. ... read..

"They are moving with mantra of 'Modi teri kabr khudegi', is such hatred harboured in public life...": PM Modi targets Congress

New Delhi | February 6, 2026 5:20:09 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Congress saying it talks of 'Mohabbat ki dukan', but it harbours dislike towards him, and its policies failed to realise the potential of citizens. ... read..

BJP chief brought 'donkey's egg' but not a 'single rupee' in Telangana, says CM Revanth Reddy

Karimnagar (Telangana) | February 6, 2026 4:19:55 AM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the BJP, accusing it of making empty promises to the state and delivering "not a single rupee" as political temperatures rise ahead of the upcoming municipal elections. ... read..

"Overflowing with abuses and assaults...": Jairam Ramesh slams PM's Modi's speech in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | February 6, 2026 4:19:54 AM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 97-minute Rajya Sabha speech, saying it was "overflowing with abuses and assaults, distortions and dramatics, innuendos and insults". ... read..

BJP collecting "protection money" from BRS: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

Karimnagar (Telangana) | February 6, 2026 3:20:19 AM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of colluding with the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and shielding its leaders from corruption cases in exchange for political and fi ... read..

Union Budget has been disappointing for Himachal: MLA Harish Janartha

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 6, 2026 3:20:17 AM IST

Congress legislator from Shimla Urban constituency Harish Janartha on Thursday said the Union Budget has been disappointing for Himachal Pradesh. ... read..

Priyanka Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav condole deaths of labourers in Meghalaya coal mine blast

New Delhi | February 6, 2026 3:20:14 AM IST

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of labourers in a coal mine explosion in Meghalaya. They conveyed condolences to the bereaved families and wished speed ... read..

"Modi calls himself biggest backward leader but...": Owaisi slams PM over UGC regulations

Bhainsa (Telangana) | February 6, 2026 3:20:12 AM IST

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cautioning Dalit and backward class communities over what he described as the government's failure to address caste-based discrimination. ... read..

"Painful to hear about loss of lives": President Murmu expresses condolences over Meghalaya coal mine tragedy

New Delhi | February 6, 2026 3:20:09 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday condoled the loss of lives in a coal mine accident in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district, calling the incident painful . ... read..

"Overfl"Overflowing with abuses and assaults...": Jairam Ramesh slams PM's Modi's speech in Rajya Sabhawing with abuses and assaults...": Jairam Ramesh slams PM's '97-Minute Election Rally' in RS

New Delhi | February 6, 2026 3:20:04 AM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 97-minute Rajya Sabha speech , saying it was "overflowing with abuses and assaults, distortions and dramatics, innuendos and insults." ... read..

Trump told PM Modi not to purchase oil from Russia: Owaisi

Bhainsa (Telangana) | February 6, 2026 2:50:24 AM IST

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi launched a sharp attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the BJP, raising concerns over the recent India-US trade deal. ... read..

India will no longer miss the bus, it will now lead from the front: PM Modi in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | February 6, 2026 2:20:09 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched strong attack on Congress as he stressed that the second quarter of this century will be vital in building a Viksit Bharat and that India has emerged as a strong voice of the Global South and is fast emerg ... read..

Sanatan Dharma not man-made, but based on eternal principles: CM Dhami at Sant Sammelan in Haridwar

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | February 6, 2026 1:50:40 AM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami onThursday participated in the 'Sant Sammelan' held at Saptarishi Ashram Ground, near Bharat Mata Temple, in Haridwar. ... read..

False guarantees of Congress government have pushed state into financial crisis: Jai Ram Thakur.

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 6, 2026 1:50:39 AM IST

Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition, Jai Ram Thakur on Thursday welcomed the Union Budget, calling it a "people's budget" and a "budget for a Developed India," while strongly criticising the Congress-led Himachal Pradesh govern ... read..

PM Modi to address students on exam stress, learning at Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026

New Delhi | February 6, 2026 1:50:37 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will engage with students across India in the annual 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' (PPC) event on Friday at 10 AM. The 2026 edition will focus on helping students remain stress-free during examinations and encouraging a stronger empha ... read..

Fire at girls' hostel in Musheerabad doused, no casualties reported

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 6, 2026 1:50:32 AM IST

A fire broke out at a girls' hostel located within the Musheerabad police station limits in Hyderabad on Thursday afternoon. Officials confirmed that all three girls present in the hostel at the time of the incident are safe, and no casualties were report ... read..

North East Delhi riots: Court takes cognisance of chargesheet in Faizan's death case, summons accused cops

New Delhi | February 6, 2026 1:50:26 AM IST

The Rouse Avenue court has taken cognisance of the charge sheet of the CBI filed against police personnel in Faizan's death case. It is alleged that 23-year-old Faizan was beaten to death by the police officials during the CAA-NRC protest in North East De ... read..

Woman lawyer brutally murdered by brother over property dispute in Moinabad, 4 arrested

Moinabad (Telangana) | February 6, 2026 1:50:22 AM IST

A woman lawyer was brutally murdered allegedly by her own brother and his associates over an ancestral property dispute in Telangana's Moinabad. Police have arrested four accused in connection with the killing of advocate G Swapna, who was practising at t ... read..

CBI arrests bank fraud accused absconding for more than 20 years

New Delhi | February 6, 2026 1:50:21 AM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrested one absconder, Krishnamurti Raghunath, from Bengaluru. ... read..

Delhi HC denies anticipatory bail to woman accused of child trafficking, employing in illicit liquor sale

New Delhi | February 6, 2026 1:50:19 AM IST

The Delhi High Court denied anticipatory bail to a woman accused of trafficking a child from her native place to be employed in the illicit business. ... read..

All sections will be involved to make a Developed Delhi, government giving push to health infra: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 11:50:19 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said her government will keep improving the city's infrastructure and health facilities and take people along in its journey to a 'Developed Delhi'. ... read..

Coal mine blast: Meghalaya govt announces ex-gratia of Rs 3 lakh each for victim's kin, CM assures action against culprits

Shillong (Meghalaya) | February 5, 2026 11:20:43 PM IST

After 18 people died in an explosion at an 'illegal' coal mine, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday assured that action will be taken against individuals responsible for the incident. ... read..

Amit Shah speaks to Meghalaya CM after 18 dead in coal mine blast, assures central support

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 11:20:40 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday spoke to Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma after at least 18 people were killed in a coal mine explosion that occurred in the Mynsyngat, Thangsko (Thangskai) area of Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district. ... read..

Telangana Municipal Polls: KTR says only KCR's return can revive state development ,Welfare

Sircilla (Telangana) | February 5, 2026 11:20:38 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao campaigned in Sircilla for municipal elections, slamming CM Revanth Reddy and the Congress government for delaying Rythu Bandhu payments, scrapping welfare schemes like Kalyana Lakshmi, and making ... read..

14-year-old boy succumbs to stab injuries in Delhi's Khajuri Khas; four arrested

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 11:20:37 PM IST

A 14-year-old boy who was stabbed in the Khajuri Khas area of northeast Delhi has succumbed to his injuries, police said on Thursday, adding that four youths from the same locality have been arrested in connection with the case. ... read..

Kerala: Statutory bail granted to the prime accused in the Sabarimala Gold theft case

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | February 5, 2026 11:20:30 PM IST

A Vigilance Court in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday granted statutory bail to Unnikrishnan Potti, the prime accused in the Sabarimala gold theft case, after the 90-day statutory period for filing the charge sheet expired. ... read..

'Govt responsible for house disruption': NK Premachandran backs Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 11:20:28 PM IST

Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) MP NK Premachandran on Thursday blamed the government for disruptions in Parliament, asserting that the opposition was prevented from raising issues during the debate on the Presidential motion expressing thanks. ... read..

YSRCP brushes aside TDP's baseless allegations, do not drag God into politics

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 11:20:27 PM IST

Taking strong objection to the baseless allegations and false propaganda of the coalition government, YSRCP has said that appointing a committee into the Tirupati laddu issue is only a ploy to divert people's attention from the CBI charge sheet which cate ... read..

MP: Police arrest accused involved in attacking women using a sharp-edged weapon in Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 5, 2026 10:50:13 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh police on Thursday arrested an accused involved in a series of attacks on women using a sharp-edged weapon in different areas of the state capital Bhopal, an official said. ... read..

'No obstacles in the path of Eastern Nagaland's development', agreement signed between Centre, Nagaland govt, ENPO representatives

Politics | February 5, 2026 10:50:11 PM IST

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Ahead of French President's visit, Defence Ministry likely to discuss 114 Rafale jet deal next week

By Ajit Dubey

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 10:20:01 PM IST

Ahead of the visit by French President Emmanuel Macron in the third week of February, the Defence Ministry of India is likely to discuss the Rs 3.25 lakh crore proposal to buy 114 Rafale combat aircraft for the Indian Air Force. ... read..

Death toll rises to 18 in Meghalaya coal mine blast incident

Shillong (Meghalaya) | February 5, 2026 10:50:18 PM IST

The death toll in the coal mine incident that occurred in the Thangskai area of Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district has risen to 18. ... read..

"Nehruji felt 35 crore citizens are a problem, Indira Gandhi 57 crore...": PM Modi slams Congress in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 9:20:18 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Congress in Rajya Sabha and cited a speech of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, stating that she and her father Jawaharlal Nehru had referred to citizens of the country as a "proble ... read..

Focused policy and transparent decision-making: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on BJP Govt's nearly one year in office

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 9:20:15 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said her adminstration has focused on correcting long-pending structural issues in pollution control, public transport, waste management, healthcare and education since the formation of the BJP government in the national c ... read..

"By end of 2026, we will end legacy waste in garbage mountains at Okhla, Bhalaswa": Delhi CM

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 9:20:13 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday expressed confidence that the legacy waste at the Okhla and Bhalaswa landfill sites will be cleared by the end of this year. ... read..

PM announces ex-gratia for victim's kin in Meghalaya coal mine blast

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 9:20:07 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced ex-gratia worth Rs 2 lakh each for the families of 16 victims who lost their lives in the tragic Meghalaya coal mine incident. ... read..

Bombay HC denies parole to Abu Salem over brother's death

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 5, 2026 9:20:03 PM IST

The Bombay High Court on Thursday denied permission to underworld gangster Abu Salem to visit his native place in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh to mourn the death of his brother Abu Hakim Ansari. ... read..

Assam CM formally unveils plaque bearing the UNESCO World Heritage Recognition Certificate of Charaideo Moidams

Charaideo (Assam) | February 5, 2026 9:20:02 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister, Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, formally unveiled the plaque bearing the UNESCO World Heritage recognition certificate awarded to the Charaideo Moidams at a ceremonial event held at the Charaideo Maidam complex in Charaideo on Thursday. ... read..

Gujarat among top 3 states visited by foreign tourists since 2024

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | February 5, 2026 9:20:00 PM IST

India's tourism sector has witnessed a remarkable resurgence in 2024, with foreign tourist arrivals reaching 99.5 lakh and international tourist arrivals climbing to 2.05 crore, marking a 14.85% increase compared to the pre-pandemic benchmark year of 2019 ... read..

ECI briefs Central Observers to be deployed for forthcoming assembly elections

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 9:19:58 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday organised briefing meetings for General, Police and Expenditure Observers to be deployed as Central Observers for the forthcoming assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Benga ... read..

Amit Shah attends ENPO agreement ceremony, assures development in Eastern Nagaland

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 8:50:20 PM IST

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday attended the ceremony ahead of the signing of an agreement between the Union Government, the Nagaland Government, and the Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation (ENPO). ... read..

Assam CM condoles tragic demise of 16 people in Meghalaya coal mine accident

Guwahati (Assam) | February 5, 2026 8:50:18 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday expressed his heartfelt condolences over the death of 16 people in a coal mine accident that occurred in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district. ... read..

'Mohalla Clinics were means of corruption': Delhi CM Rekha Gupta slams AAP

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 8:50:16 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has hit out at the earlier Mohalla Clinic framework implemented during the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in the national capital, calling it a "means of corruption" while praising the full-fledged primary healthcare cen ... read..

"Nehruji felt 35 crore citizens are a problem, Indira Gandhi 57 crore...PM Modi slams Congress in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 8:50:10 PM IST

'Sheesh Mahal a White Elephant': Delhi CM Rekha Gupta takes a swipe at Arvind Kejriwal over residence row

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 8:50:06 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta took a swipe at former chief minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal over the 'Sheesh Mahal' controversy, calling the renovated official residence a "White Elephant". ... read..

Meghalaya govt orders inquiry into coal mine incident that claims 16 lives

Shillong (Meghalaya) | February 5, 2026 8:50:04 PM IST

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday said that the state government has ordered an inquiry into the coal mine incident in the Thangskai area of East Jaintia Hills district that claimed 16 lives. ... read..

Indian Army drops colonial-era names, renames 246 roads, buildings and facilities nationwide

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 8:20:01 PM IST

The Indian Army has undertaken a major initiative to discontinue colonial-era legacies by renaming 246 roads, buildings, and facilities across its establishments. This move is aimed at strengthening an institutional identity rooted in India's own history, ... read..

SC clears NBCC takeover of 16 stalled Supertech housing projects, grants relief to over 50,000 homebuyers

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 8:19:59 PM IST

The Supreme Court has approved the completion of 16 stalled housing projects in the Delhi-NCR region that were originally to be developed by Supertech between 2010 and 2012, and directed that the projects be handed over to the state-owned NBCC. ... read..

SC directs West Bengal govt to clear 11-year DA arrears for state employees

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 8:19:58 PM IST

In the long-pending dearness allowance (DA) dispute between the West Bengal government and its employees, the Supreme Court on Thursday granted major relief to nearly 20 lakh State government employees by upholding their right to receive DA and directing ... read..

Opposition stages walkout from Rajya Sabha, says LoPs not allowed to speak in Parliament

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 7:50:03 PM IST

Raising slogans against the Centre, the entire Opposition on Thursday staged a walkout from Rajya Sabha while Prime Minister Narendra Modi was responding to the Motion of Thanks to the President's address. ... read..

"Pollution is a legacy problem resulting from negligence of previous govts": Rekha Gupta

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 7:50:01 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has said that air pollution and pollution of the Yamuna river are "legacy problems" caused by years of neglect and short-term policymaking by the previous AAP government, asserting that her administration is pursuing a com ... read..

Meghalaya: 16 killed in explosion at rat-hole coal mine in Thangskai

East Jaintia Hills (Meghalaya) | February 5, 2026 7:49:59 PM IST

Sixteen people have been killed in an explosion at a suspected illegal coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district on Thursday, police said. ... read..

Bhupesh Baghel calls PM Modi "fatally dangerous," demands full MGNREGA restoration in Punjab

General News | February 5, 2026 7:20:24 PM IST

Senior Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that he is proving to be "fatally dangerous" for the country and the "weakest and most cowardly" Pri ... read..

Himachal CM hits back at Jai Ram Thakur, says ready to approach finance commission under his leadership for state's interest

Politics | February 5, 2026 7:20:23 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday hit back at Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, saying that if the BJP claims the state government failed to properly present its case before the 16th Finance Co ... read..

World rapidly progressing towards new global order, there is growing inclination towards India: PM Modi in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 7:20:21 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India has emerged as a trusted partner for many countries and the world is rapidly progressing toward a new global order. ... read..

"This is Congress party under Rahul Gandhi's leadership": BJP MP Ravishankar Prasad attacks Opposition over PM Modi being prevented from speaking in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 7:20:19 PM IST

BJP MP Ravishankar Prasad strongly criticised the Congress and opposition parties over the disruption in Parliament, backing Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for expressing anguish over the unprecedented scenes witnessed in the House. ... read..

"Yuvraj of Congress, with 'shaatir dimaag' called Sikh MP a traitor...his arrogance is at its peak": PM Modi hits out at Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 7:20:13 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Congress in the Rajya Sabha, taking aim at the party's "Yuvraj' over a controversial "traitor" remark made against BJP MP Ravneet Singh Bittu, calling it an insult to the Sikh communi ... read..

Congress to contest all 294 seats in West Bengal assembly polls: Ghulam Ahmad Mir

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 6:50:05 PM IST

The Indian National Congress on Thursday confirmed that it will contest all 294 Assembly seats in the upcoming 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections and not enter into an alliance with the Left front. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi not allowed to speak; Congress MP Ujjwal Raman Singh calls it a 'Blow to Democracy'

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 6:50:03 PM IST

Congress MP Ujjwal Raman Singh on Thursday criticised the NDA government after Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi was allegedly not allowed to speak in the House. Reacting to a letter written by Rahul Gandhi on the issue, Singh termed the sit ... read..

"Be it trade deal with EU, recent deal with the US, entire world is praising these...": PM Modi in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 6:49:59 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India is signing future-ready trade deals with several countries, and that, be it the trade agreement with the European Union or the recent deal with the United States, the entire world is openly praising ... read..

MSME Ministry strengthens industrial ecosystem in J&K; Vendor Development Programme held in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir) | February 5, 2026 6:49:54 PM IST

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has been playing a key role in strengthening Jammu and Kashmir's industrial and entrepreneurial ecosystem through policy support, capacity building and market-linkage initiatives aimed at promotin ... read..

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launches 'Bharat Taxi' App

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 6:20:50 PM IST

The Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched the 'Bharat Taxi' App, aimed at strengthening cooperative participation and enhancing welfare measures for taxi drivers across the country. ... read..

Murder convict arrested 13 years after rejection of appeal, Delhi High court frames guidelines for authorities

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 6:20:38 PM IST

The Delhi High court in a recent judgement, expressed strong displeasure over the fact that a murder convict did not surrender even after rejection of his appeal by the High Court in 2012. It took agencies 13 years to arrest the Convict. He was arrested i ... read..

Priyanka Gandhi slams PM Modi, alleges "No Guts" to face house amid memoir row

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 6:20:36 PM IST

In a blistering attack on the Prime Minister, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday accused PM Narendra Modi of lacking the "guts" to address the Lok Sabha. ... read..

HAESL selects HCLTech to transform aviation maintenance operations

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | February 5, 2026 6:20:34 PM IST

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, announced that it has been selected by Hong Kong Aero Engine Services Limited (HAESL) to transform its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operations. HCLTech will deploy its iMRO/4 asset management soluti ... read..

'Don't be deceived twice': KT Rama Rao urges people not to vote again for CM Reddy

Rajanna Sircilla (Telangana) | February 5, 2026 6:20:21 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao on Thursday accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of deliberately withholding funds meant for farmers, urging voters not to be misled again. ... read..

"Received information that Congress MPs can resort to unprecedented incident near PM's seat, urged him not to come to House": Lok Sabha Speaker

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 5:50:27 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said he had urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to come to the House yesterday to prevent any unpleasant incident as he received information that some Congress MPs can come to the PM's seat in the House and "resor ... read..

"Protest by woman considered terrorism?": Pawan Khera cries foul over media reports on "planned attack" against PM Modi

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 5:50:22 PM IST

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not attend the Lok Sabha amid reports of an alleged physical attack planned against him, Congress leader Pawan Khera on Thursday dismissed the same, claiming that the media reports were "planted" by the Speaker's off ... read..

Second quarter of this century will be vital in building a Viksit Bharat: PM Modi in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 5:50:12 PM IST

Noting that the first quarter of the 21st century is over and the second quarter will be as decisive as the second quarter of India's freedom struggle in the last century, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the country is marching speedily ... read..

Congress, Owaisi scare minority community: Bihar Minister Dilip Jaiswal

Patna (Bihar) | February 5, 2026 5:20:25 PM IST

Bihar Minister Dilip Jaiswal on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Congress and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi and said that both parties are "two sides of the same coin," who spread fear among Muslims about ... read..

Government strengthens youth engagement in J&K through Inter-State Youth Exchange Programme in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir) | February 5, 2026 5:20:22 PM IST

The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has been implementing several programmes aimed at empowering young citizens and strengthening cultural unity across states through structured engagement and exchange initiatives, as part of the Government of Indi ... read..

BJP condemns Tamil Nadu minister's "panipuri sellers", " table cleaners" dig at North Indians

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 4:50:25 PM IST

BJP leaders on Thursday condemned Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader MRK Panneerselvam's alleged statement targeting North Indians. ... read..

NHRC seeks reports from States on gym regulation amid sexual exploitation cases, health risks concerns

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 4:50:13 PM IST

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of rising concerns around gyms and fitness centres across India, particularly allegations of sexual exploitation and health risks linked to unregulated practices. ... read..

TN: Congress stages protest against removal of Mahatma Gandhi's name from MGNREGA

Ariyalur (Tamil Nadu) | February 5, 2026 5:20:23 PM IST

Congress party members in Ariyalur district on Tamil Nadu staged a protest on Thursday, condemning the removal of Mahatma Gandhi's name from the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA). ... read..

Indian Army's community healthcare push strengthens in J&K; multi-speciality medical camp held in Naushera, Rajouri

Rajouri, (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 5, 2026 4:20:37 PM IST

The Indian Army has been consistently expanding its community outreach in Jammu & Kashmir by organising healthcare initiatives, medical camps and preventive health programmes in remote and border areas to supplement government healthcare services and ... read..

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flags off joint expedition to Argentina's Mt Aconcagua

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 3:50:21 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off a joint expedition to Mount Aconcagua in Argentina from South Block on Thursday. ... read..

Amit Shah to review naxal situation in three-day visit to Chhattisgarh from February 7-9

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 3:20:40 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will review the prevailing Naxal situation during his three-day visit to Chhattisgarh from February 7 to 9, in what is being seen as a crucial step towards the Centre's target of eliminating Naxalism or Left Wing Extremism (L ... read..

"Unequal, being done according to Trump's orders": UBT's Priyanka Chaturvedi critcises India-US trade deal

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 3:20:38 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Thursday criticised India's trade deal with the US, citing "unequal and unjustified" terms of agreement. ... read..

J-K: Amit Shah on three-day visit, review meeting scheduled tomorrow

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 5, 2026 2:50:28 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to embark on a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir from Thursday. ... read..

"If LoP not allowed to speak, then there's very little opportunity for the House to run": Congress MP Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 2:50:26 PM IST

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Thursday warned that there's "very little opportunity" for the house to run if Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is not allowed to make his point in Parliament about the 2020 standoff with China. ... read..

Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi hold key meet with Congress West Bengal leaders ahead of Assembly polls

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 2:50:19 PM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday held a crucial meeting with Congress's West Bengal leadership at 10 Rajaji Marg in New Delhi ahead of the forthcoming assembly poll. ... read..

J-K: "Will accelerate the pace of development," Sunil Sharma on Amit Shah's visit

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 5, 2026 2:50:16 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Thursday welcomed the Union Home Minister Amit Shah's state visit, and said that the scheduled security review for tomorrow will "accelerate the pace of development." ... read..

Amit Shah to review security, development in three-day visit to Jammu from Feb 5-7

General News | February 5, 2026 2:50:14 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 5 (ANI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah is all set to embark on a three-day visit to Jammu from Thursday evening with a packed schedule centred on reviewing the security landscape and assessing development initiatives in the regi ... read..

Congress planned to physically attack PM Modi in Lok Sabha: Sources

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 2:50:11 PM IST

In an unprecedented turn of events, the Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Motion of Thanks to the President's address without the customary reply by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Congress was physically planning to attack PM Modi in the lower house of ... read..

Amit Shah to visit Chhattisgarh from February 7 to 9, hold high-level security review meeting

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 2:50:09 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Chhattisgarh from February 7 to 9 to review the security operations against Naxalism in the state. ... read..

Centre steps up fisheries development in J-K; Rs 118 crore released under PMMSY

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 5, 2026 2:50:06 PM IST

The fisheries department in Jammu and Kashmir has seen increased policy focus, infrastructure support and central funding in recent years through flagship schemes backed by official data and parliamentary disclosures, as part of the Union government's sus ... read..

"PM Modi unable to muster moral courage to face people": Congress MP Pramod Tiwari amid Parliament row

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 2:20:14 PM IST

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Thursday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the former Army Chief MM Naravane's unpublished memoir controversy and India-US trade deal, claiming that the PM is "unable to muster the moral courage to face people and p ... read..

"Larger problem created by not allowing LoP to speak": Shashi Tharoor backs Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 2:20:13 PM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday backed the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, saying he should be allowed to speak in Parliament about the 2020 standoff with China. ... read..

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