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"Will significantly strengthen Make In India:" Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel lauds India-US Trade deal

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | February 3, 2026 9:20:55 AM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday expressed happiness over the announcement of the India-United States trade deal under which Washington has reduced tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent. ... read..

Kapu women were attacked using Pawan Kalyan's name, says daughter of former minister Ambati Rambabu

Guntur (Andhra Pradesh) | February 3, 2026 9:20:54 AM IST

Ambati Mounica, daughter of former minister Ambati Rambabu, strongly condemned the pre-planned attack on their family home by Telugu Desam Party (TDP) workers, describing it as a barbaric act that used Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan's influence to tar ... read..

Odisha CM inaugurates Subhadra Shakti Mela in Rayagada district

Rayagada (Odisha) | February 3, 2026 9:20:51 AM IST

Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, visited Rayagada district on Monday and inaugurated the Subhadra Shakti Mela, emphasising the district's efforts in women's empowerment, which is being held at the local GIACR ground from February 2nd to Febru ... read..

Congress demands details of India-US trade deal, questions agreement on agriculture, tariffs and purchase of oil

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 9:20:43 AM IST

Congress on Tuesday demanded the complete details of the India-US trade deal, raising questions over several key aspects such as the opening of the agriculture sector, the reduction of tariffs to "zero" and a pause on the purchase of Russian oil, as claim ... read..

"We were humiliated", says West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee after meeting ECI, sources says she thumped table in protest

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 8:50:14 AM IST

Trinamool Congress leader and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that she was humiliated by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar during their meeting on Monday. ECI sources said that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar responded to the quer ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: YSRCP alleges surge in political violence, lawlessness after attack on party leaders' residences

Kadapa (Andhra Pradesh) | February 3, 2026 8:50:11 AM IST

YSR Congress Party official spokesperson Rachamallu Siva Prasad Reddy criticised that Andhra Pradesh is witnessing a dangerous rise in political violence, with houses being attacked and even targeted with petrol bombs, creating fear among families. ... read..

Budget Session 2026: Both Houses to continue discussion on motion of 'Thanks to President's address'

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 8:50:06 AM IST

Both Houses of Parliament are scheduled to continue the discussion on the motion of 'Thanks to the President's address' during the ongoing Budget Session on Tuesday. ... read..

AP turned into 'Jungle Raj', we will expose Naidu's misrule at national level, YSRCP slams ruling TDP government

Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | February 3, 2026 8:50:04 AM IST

The Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) on Monday slammed TDP's alleged mismanagement of the state. During the meeting, it stated that the state has been pushed into a "jungle raj" under Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and that the party will t ... read..

Present Govt believes in implementation, not just promises: Tripura CM Manik Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | February 3, 2026 8:50:02 AM IST

Chief Minister of Tripura Manik Saha said that Tripura is a peaceful, green and promising state in North-East India, and the main goal of the current government is to bring the light of development to every corner of the state. ... read..

AP Legislative Council Opposition leader accuses TDP of promoting political violence on YSRCP leaders

Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | February 3, 2026 8:49:56 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council Opposition Leader, Botsa Satyanarayana, criticised the TDP for encouraging attacks on YSRCP leaders' houses with active police support, and said the state's reputation for civility and respect for law is being damaged, a ... read..

"What the hell happened to India's strategic autonomy?" Congress MP Manish Tewari questions trade deal with US

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 8:49:55 AM IST

Congress MP Manish Tewari on Tuesday questioned whether New Delhi has sacrificed its strategic autonomy to seal the trade deal with Washington, which would require India to divert its oil purchases from Russia to the US and "potentially" to Venezuela. ... read..

"When did India outsource its trade announcements?": Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi questions Centre over Trump announcing India-US deal

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 8:49:53 AM IST

Congress Rajya Sabha MP and advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Tuesday questioned the Centre over US President Donald Trump announcing a trade deal that would reduce tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent. ... read..

"Nara Lokesh to be held responsible for any harm to my family", says former minister Jogi Ramesh attack on his house

Ibrahimpatnam (Telangana) | February 3, 2026 8:49:50 AM IST

Former minister Jogi Ramesh stated on Monday that his life and the safety of his family are under threat from TDP leader Nara Lokesh and stated that Lokesh should be held fully responsible if any harm comes to them in the future, according to a press rele ... read..

"Good news for Made-in-India products": FM Nirmala Sitharaman on India-US trade deal

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 8:20:08 AM IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday welcomed the announcement of the India-United States trade deal under which Washington has reduced tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: MLA Bhawna Bohra felicitates 66 tribal members on their homecoming; inaugurates two bike ambulances for forest regions

Damgarh (Chhattisgarh) | February 3, 2026 7:50:02 AM IST

Inspired by the efforts of MLA Bhawna Bohra, along with the development works and expansion of public amenities in the tribal and forest areas of the Pandariya Assembly constituency, 66 members from tribal families have returned to their original faith. ... read..

Those who chose wrong path must face investigation: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy slams BRS leaders

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 3, 2026 7:20:04 AM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy criticised the opposition BRS leaders for projecting BRS chief K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) as the lone Telangana protagonist. ... read..

"In Washington, clearly Mogambo khush hai": Jairam Ramesh slams Centre over India-US trade deal announcement, calls it "Trump-nirbharta"

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 7:20:08 AM IST

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre, claiming that India now gets to know about key national decisions from the United States President Donald Trump or his appointees. ... read..

YSRCP demands deployment of central forces to control violence, arson in AP

Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh) | February 3, 2026 6:19:59 AM IST

YSRCP has demanded deployment of central forces in Andhra Pradesh in the wake of alleged unabated politically driven arson and vindictive attacks on opposition leaders' residences. ... read..

"Will have positive and far-reaching impact": Nitin Nabin praises India-US trade deal

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 4:50:04 AM IST

Following the announcement of the India-US trade deal, BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the deal, lauding his leadership for offering new opportunities for the nation's youth. ... read..

India-US trade deal opens door to major investments in Maharashtra: CM Fadnavis

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 3, 2026 4:50:03 AM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis lauded the announcement of the India-US trade agreement, referring to it as "a new chapter of friendship" between the two nations. ... read..

J-K: Fire breaks out at cowsheds in Kehribal

Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 3, 2026 4:50:01 AM IST

A fire broke out at cowsheds in Kehribal, Anantnag, on Tuesday. Fire tenders have arrived on site, and efforts to douse the blaze are underway. There is no information about any injuries yet. ... read..

Budget 2026 positions India to accelerate from volume-driven production to value-driven global leadership in Healthcare: Experts

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 4:20:22 AM IST

The Union Health Budget 2026 has unveiled a push to the healthcare sector that will make the country self-reliant and globally credible in the long term. "The Union Budget 2026-27 lays a strong foundation for positioning India as a global hub for life sci ... read..

Third uncommanded fuel control switch movement reported on Boeing 787 aircraft: FIP President CS Randhawa

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 3:50:35 AM IST

Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) President Captain CS Randhawa on Monday urged the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) to immediately investigate possible electrical faults in Boeing 787 airc ... read..

"Will lead to brighter future": Ashwini Vaishnaw lauds India-US trade agreement, calls it "a win-win deal"

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 3:20:16 AM IST

Union Minister for Railways and Information & Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw lauded the India-US trade deal, where Washington reduced the tariffs on India to 18 per cent, describing it as a "win-win deal" that will benefit citizens and industries of bo ... read..

Shashi Tharoor attends meeting in Rahul Gandhi's office signaling warmth in ties with Congress leadership

By By Siddharth Sharma

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 2:50:21 AM IST

When Congress leader Rahul Gandhi rose to speak in Parliament on Monday, there was a huge uproar from treasury benches over his remarks aimed at targeting the Modi government and the Lok Sabha proceedings saw repeated adjournments. ... read..

Shashi Tharoor attends meeting in Rahul Gandhi's office signaling growing warmth in ties with Congress leadership

By By Siddharth Sharma

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 2:50:20 AM IST

India-US trade deal unlocks unprecedented opportunities for farmers, MSMEs, entrepreneurs, and skilled workers: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 2:50:16 AM IST

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that the India-US trade deal unlocks the power of two large democracies working together for the shared prosperity of their people, and the bilateral partnership will co-create technologies and co-devel ... read..

India and US are natural partners: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju hails India-US trade deal

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 2:50:15 AM IST

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday welcomed the announcement of the India-US trade deal, calling the two countries natural partners and "the world's truest democracies". ... read..

"Business between India and US set to flourish": Amit Shah congratulates PM Modi, US President Trump for trade deal

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 2:20:03 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations following the announcement of the India-US trade deal. ... read..

Tripura Gramin Bank launches India's first Co-branded RuPay credit card by RRB in Golden Jubilee year

Agartala (Tripura) | February 3, 2026 1:50:30 AM IST

In a landmark development marking its Golden Jubilee Year, Tripura Gramin Bank (TGB) on Tuesday launched its first-ever Co-Branded RuPay Credit Card in collaboration with its sponsor bank, Punjab National Bank (PNB), ushering in a new phase of digital and ... read..

All B-787 must be grounded, checked for electrical faults: FIP President CS Randhawa

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 1:50:26 AM IST

President of the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP), Captain CS Randhawa, on Monday called for urgent inspections of all Boeing 787 aircraft for electrical system faults, citing recurring incidents that he said compromise flight safety. ... read..

CITI hails reduction in US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 pc, says textile exporters again in position to compete effectively in US market

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 1:50:19 AM IST

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), a key textile organisation, has welcomed the reduction in the US tariff on Indian goods to 18%. ... read..

MP: Vehicles rallies, Krishi raths organised to make farmers aware of adopting modern farming techniques, enhancing crop yield

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 3, 2026 1:50:17 AM IST

As the Madhya Pradesh government has declared 2026 as the 'Farmer Welfare Year', the Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development Department has intensified efforts to spread awareness among farmers through various outreach activities across the state. ... read..

India-US trade deal is historic turning point, will reshape bilateral relations: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 1:50:11 AM IST

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that the India-US trade deal unlocks unprecedented opportunities for farmers, MSMEs, entrepreneurs, and skilled workers to Make in India for the world and that it is a historic turning point that will r ... read..

"There was complete security breach in Parliament": Delhi High Court

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 1:50:04 AM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday said that there was a complete security breach in Parliament in this case. The High Court was hearing the bail plea of Manoranjan D, an accused in a case linked to the opening of a colour canister in Parliament in 2023. ... read..

"World's oldest and largest democracies working even closer": Assam CM praises PM Modi for India-US trade

Guwahati (Assam) | February 3, 2026 1:49:59 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Hemanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his statesmanship, crediting him for the India-US trade deal. ... read..

Landmark trade deal with US will unlock shared prosperity, innovation for two natural partners: Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 1:49:58 AM IST

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal on Tuesday said the landmark India-US trade deal will unlock shared prosperity, innovation and growth for two natural democratic partners. ... read..

BJP is pursuing politics of hatred in country: AAP MP Sanjay Singh

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 11:50:31 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Monday, during the discussion on the 'Motion of Thanks' to the President's Address in the Rajya Sabha, delivered a pointed critique of the Modi Government, stating that the BJP has systematically fractu ... read..

Gujarat CM's important decision to regularise unauthorised possession rights of Inam lands

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | February 2, 2026 11:50:29 PM IST

To regularise unauthorised possession rights of various Inam lands in the state, Gujarat Chief Minister on Monday has taken an important decision where lands that have been re-granted, or are eligible but have not been re-granted, can be easily regularise ... read..

No negligence will be tolerated in matter of law and order: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 2, 2026 11:50:24 PM IST

Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Pushkar Singh Dhami stated in clear terms that no negligence will be tolerated in matters related to law and order, administrative functioning, and public service in Uttarakhand. ... read..

"Opposition has made it a habit to speak ill of India": Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde on Rahul Gandhi's remarks

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 11:50:14 PM IST

Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde on Monday criticised the Opposition for allegedly habitually raising unauthenticated and sensitive issues in Parliament that undermine the nation and for speaking negatively about India abroad. ... read..

New Chandrawal Water Treatment Plant to be commissioned in 2026: CM Rekha Gupta

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

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday announced the construction of a new state-of-the-art 105 million gallons per day (MGD) water treatment plant at Chandrawal, aimed at strengthening the city's water supply infrastructure. The project, estimated at ... read..

JNU rusticates student union president, office-bearers for vandalism

By Vishu Adhana

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 11:50:10 PM IST

In one of the strictest disciplinary actions in recent years, Jawaharlal Nehru University has rusticated all four Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) office-bearers, including President Aditi Mishra and Vice President Gopika K Babu, for tw ... read..

Rs 4,769 crore allocated in Railway budget for Uttarakhand: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 2, 2026 11:20:15 PM IST

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday announced that a total of Rs 4,769 crore has been allocated for railway projects in Uttarakhand under the Railway Budget 2026-27. ... read..

Won't implement fee regulation for private schools this year: Delhi govt tells SC

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 11:20:13 PM IST

The Delhi government on Monday informed the Supreme Court that the new legal-framework provided under the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixing and Regulation of Fees) Act, 2025 which has been brought to regulate the fee and prevent arbitrary fee ... read..

"They are distorting parliamentary rules": KC Venugopal on Naravane memoir row

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 11:20:12 PM IST

Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal on Monday slammed the government of 'distorting parliamentary rules' in Lok Sabha after objections were raised to Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi quoting from an article that cited excerpts of the unpublished memo ... read..

Indian Railways allocates Rs 11,486 crore for Assam and Northeast in 2026-27

Maligaon (Assam) | February 2, 2026 11:20:09 PM IST

The Indian Railways has allocated Rs 11,486 crore for Assam and the North Eastern states, reflecting a fivefold increase compared to 2014 and reaffirming its commitment to faster, safer and future-ready rail connectivity across the region, stated an offic ... read..

APCC chief launches 'Upaadi Haami Parirakshana Yatra' on 20th anniversary of MNREGA scheme

Bandlapalle (Andhra Pradesh) | February 2, 2026 11:20:04 PM IST

While commemorating 20 years of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA), the president of the Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee, YS Sharmila Reddy, launched Upaadi Haami Parirakshana Yatra, a state-wide outreach initiative that ... read..

"Healthcare has received thoughtful and well-directed attention in Budget 2026" - Top Expert

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 11:20:02 PM IST

The Union budget 2026 focuses on strengthening the healthcare system, according to Dr Devi Prasad Shetty, Founder and Chairman, Narayana Healthcare. ... read..

"Every right has been taken away from the member of parliament": TMC's Kalyan Banerjee

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 11:20:01 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee on Monday criticised the handling of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks in Parliament, saying established rules exist to deal with such matters and alleging that the rights of Members of Parliament are being ... read..

Delhi HC reserves order on Centre's Plea against CAT relief to IRS Officer Sameer Wankhede

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 10:50:18 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday reserved its verdict on a petition filed by the Union of India challenging a Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) order that had quashed disciplinary proceedings initiated against IRS officer Sameer Danyadev Wankhede, in co ... read..

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates newly constructed buildings of 67 schools

Guwahati (Assam) | February 2, 2026 10:50:16 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday ceremonially inaugurated 67 state-of-the-art school buildings constructed under NESIDS, PM-DevINE and RIDF-XXIX and laid the foundation stone for another 61 schools to be built under RIDF-XXXI across diff ... read..

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia calls Union Budget 2026-27 roadmap for 'Viksit Bharat'

Ashoknagar (Madhya Pradesh) | February 2, 2026 10:50:14 PM IST

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday praised the Union Budget 2026-27 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, describing it as a clear roadmap for building a 'Viksit Bharat', according to a press release. ... read..

BJP MPs to hold strategy meet tomorrow in Delhi ahead of West Bengal assembly elections

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 10:20:02 PM IST

A meeting of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Members of Parliament from West Bengal is scheduled to be held tomorrow evening in Delhi at the residence of Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar, as the party steps up preparations for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly el ... read..

"China did not advance in any area": Harsh V Shringla defends Indian Army in Parliament

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 10:20:00 PM IST

Rajya Sabha MP and former Foreign Secretary Harsh V Shringla on Monday strongly defended the Indian Army, stating that any criticism of the armed forces was "absolutely wrong and completely unacceptable." ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: Rain, Snow continue as Western disturbance remains active; IMD forecasts more snow and rain

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 2, 2026 10:19:59 PM IST

Light to moderate rain and snowfall continued across several parts of Himachal Pradesh during the past 24 hours, resulting in a sharp drop in day temperatures and cold wave-like conditions at a few places, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Tu ... read..

"India deserves a better Opposition party": FM Sitharaman responds to Rahul Gandhi's criticism of Budget 2026

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 10:19:57 PM IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday mounted a sharp defence of Union Budget 2026, responding to criticism from Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, who had accused the government of being "blind to realities" facing the economy. ... read..

Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind moves SC against Assam CM's 'Miya' remarks

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:50:59 PM IST

The Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind, an organisation of Indian Muslims and Muslim scholars, has filed a plea in the Supreme Court against the recent remarks made by the Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, where the BJP leader allegedly used the term 'Miya' ... read..

Will Election Commission choose govt before election?: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee after meeting CEC Gyanesh Kumar

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:50:56 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, along with Trinamool Congress (TMC) National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee, party MP Kalyan Banerjee, and others, met Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at the office of the Election Commission of I ... read..

"Why are they so scared of former Army Chief's perspective": Rahul Gandhi hits out at government over Lok Sabha stalemate

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:21:33 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday hit out at the government after it objected to his remarks at the beginning of his speech during debate on motion of thanks to the President's address and asked, "why are they so scared of the Army Chief's perspectiv ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi was not trying to defame Army": Priyanka Gandhi backs Rahul Gandhi's remarks in Parliament

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:21:09 PM IST

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday defended her brother and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, stating that he was not attempting to defame the Army but was merely quoting from a magazine article that referred to excerpts from the ... read..

KTR criticises police commissioner for acting as 'Judge and Jury' in alleged phone-tapping case

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 2, 2026 9:21:05 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Monday criticised the police over what he called "high-handed actions" in the ongoing investigation into the alleged phone-tapping case. ... read..

"Well-planned conspiracy to defame India," says Kiren Rijiju on Rahul Gandhi's Parliament remarks

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:20:58 PM IST

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, criticised Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's statement inside Parliament, and said that it was a "well-planned conspiracy to defame India" and that leaders should speak responsibly on matters of national security. ... read..

Telangana: Father and village sarpanch arrested for allegedly killing minor daughter to contest panchayat elections

Nizamabad (Telangana) | February 2, 2026 9:20:56 PM IST

Police in Nizamabad district have arrested a man from Maharashtra and a village sarpanch for allegedly murdering the man's minor daughter and staging the incident as an accidental drowning, after what was initially treated as a suspicious death case turne ... read..

What is Oppn for if LoP not allowed to speak?: Jothimani backs Rahul Gandhi on ex-Army Chief's unpublished memoir row

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:20:52 PM IST

Congress MP Jothimani on Monday alleged that Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was not allowed to speak in Parliament on issues related to China and national security, calling it unprecedented in parliamentary history. ... read..

"Childish behaviour": Union Minister Giriraj Singh slams Rahul Gandhi's remarks in Parliament

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:20:50 PM IST

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Monday slammed Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his remarks in Parliament, calling his conduct "childish behaviour" and accusing him of indiscipline during the President's Address, while also reviving the 19 ... read..

"Deep truths in the book, which is embarrassing government": Karti Chidambaram on Naravane memoir row

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:20:48 PM IST

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Monday slammed the government in the Lok Sabha over its opposition to Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, quoting from the unpublished memoir of former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane. ... read..

"Why should Army General's words and book not be quoted in Parliament?": Congress Manickam Tagore

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:20:45 PM IST

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Monday slammed the disruption in Parliament, saying Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi was blocked from speaking. ... read..

Gujarat tableau at New Delhi's national parade wins First Prize in the Popular Choice Category

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | February 2, 2026 9:20:42 PM IST

On the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, the Gujarat tableau presented at the national parade in New Delhi won first prize in the "Popular Choice Category" for the fourth consecutive year, the release said. ... read..

Pune Porsche case: Supreme Court grants bail to three accused of blood swapping

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:20:39 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to three accused in the Pune Porsche car accident case, where two people were killed due to rash and negligent driving by a juvenile in May 2024. ... read..

Mamata Banerjee raised false allegations and misbehaved, CEC responded to her queries: ECI sources

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:20:33 PM IST

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar responded to the queries of Trinamool Congress leader and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who led a party delegation to EC, and explained to them that rule of law shall prevail in the SIR process and a ... read..

Bihar Assembly Budget Session: Maithili Thakur pledges to raise constituency issues, seeks justice for NEET aspirant

Patna (Bihar) | February 2, 2026 9:20:31 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Maithili Thakur on Monday said she is actively raising issues concerning her constituency during the ongoing Bihar Assembly Budget Session, following briefings for first-time legislators. ... read..

'Drama' between BRS and Congress: N Ramchander Rao on phone tapping case

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 2, 2026 9:20:27 PM IST

Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President N Ramchander Rao on Monday described the alleged phone tapping case in the state as a "drama" between the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Congress, alleging that both parties were misleading the people of ... read..

Delhi: NIA Court transfers case of Kashmiri separatist Aasiya Andrabi to predecessor judge

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:20:25 PM IST

A Special NIA judge on Monday transferred the case of Kashmiri separatist Aasiya Andrabi to the predecessor judge who had passed the original conviction. Andrabi is the alleged chief of the women's terror outfit Dukhtaran-e-Millat (DEM). ... read..

MP: 10-yr-old boy found hanging in Gwalior, police begin investigation

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | February 2, 2026 9:20:20 PM IST

A ten-year-old boy died and his body was found hanging in his room in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior district on Monday, a police officer said. ... read..

"Centre gives step-motherly treatment to Himachal Pradesh": HPCC Chief Vinay Kumar

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 2, 2026 9:20:16 PM IST

The Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) president Vinay Kumar on Monday alleged that the Union government has meted out "step-motherly treatment" to the state in the Union Budget for 2026-27, saying the people of Himachal Pradesh are deeply dissati ... read..

Air India Pilot reports possible defect in fuel control switch in Boeing 787-8 aircraft, airline grounds plane and informs DGCA

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:20:21 PM IST

An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner has been grounded after a pilot reported a possible defect in the fuel control switch. ... read..

Sikkim Chamber of Commerce welcomes Union Budget 2026-27, calls it 'balanced approach for growth

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:20:12 PM IST

Amar Agarwal, President of the Sikkim Chamber of Commerce, on Monday welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, praising the Government of India for adopting a balanced approach that emphasizes economic growth while maintaining fiscal discipline, highlighting tha ... read..

Himachal PWD Minister calls Union Budget 2026-27 "disappointing", criticises RDG withdrawal

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 2, 2026 9:20:06 PM IST

The Public Works Department (PWD) Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Vikramaditya Singh, on Monday described the Union Budget as disappointing for the hill state and said that if the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) has been discontinued for political reasons, it i ... read..

New hypersonic missile to be gamechanger for Indian defence forces: DRDO Chief Samir V Kamat

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:20:02 PM IST

At a time when the supersonic BrahMos cruise missile was successfully used to target the Pakistani air bases by the Indian defence forces, DRDO chief Dr Samir V Kamat said the new Long range Anti Ship Hypersonic Crusie Missile (LRASHM) was more capable th ... read..

"Kerala high-speed rail DPR survey likely in a month": Dr Sreedharan

Malappuram (Kerala) | February 2, 2026 9:20:04 PM IST

Dr E Sreedharan, former Managing Director of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), on Monday said that a proposal has been initiated for the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a high-speed rail project in Kerala, following discussions w ... read..

"Congress has always abandoned Northeast, PM Modi has given highest respect to the region and its culture": Sarbananda Sonowal in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:19:58 PM IST

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday launched a strong attack on the Congress, saying that people of the Northeast "cannot forget the dark history" of the party and that it "has always abandoned the Northeast". ... read..

Defence Minister approves grant of 'Miniratna' Category-I status to Yantra India Limited

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:19:53 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the grant of 'Miniratna' Category-I status to Yantra India Limited (YIL), an official release from the Ministry of Defence said. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM launches Digital Training Management System to boost workers' skills and employment

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 2, 2026 5:50:18 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday launched the Training Management System (TMS) developed by the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (UKBOCW), Labour Department, Uttarakhand, said the release. ... read..

Mansukh Mandaviya launches 'My Bharat Budget Quest 2026' to deepen youth engagement with Union Budget

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 5:50:16 PM IST

The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, on Monday launched MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026, a nationwide youth-centric initiative aimed at enhancing the understanding of the Union Budget by the Youths of the country and making bu ... read..

Lok Sabha witnesses adjournments; Government objects to Rahul Gandhi's references to Gen Naravane's unpublished memoir

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 5:50:13 PM IST

Lok Sabha on Monday witnessed repeated interruptions and was later adjourned for the day following a prolonged stalemate over Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi's insistence on speaking about a specific matter pertaining standoff with China during bo ... read..

"BJP seems to have selective amnesia": Congress MP Vamsi Krishna Gaddam backing Rahul Gandhi's remarks in Parliament

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

Congress MP Vamsi Krishna Gaddam on Monday strongly defended Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi following heated exchanges in Parliament, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of selectively targeting the Congress while preventing the ... read..

Delhi HC denies pre-arrest bail in massive cyber fraud money laundering case

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 5:20:19 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday rejected the anticipatory bail applications filed by two Chartered Accountants in connection with a large-scale cyber fraud and money laundering case involving transactions amounting to over Rs 100 crore, observing that cust ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi should apologise to the nation; he considers himself above Parliament": Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 5:20:00 PM IST

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday hit out at Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for allegedly violating parliamentary rules during the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address, saying that despite repeated rulings b ... read..

SC grants bail to SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia in disproportionate assets case

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 4:50:26 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia and former Punjab Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), who has been accused in a disproportionate assets case. ... read..

MP: Five injured after loading vehicle hits multiple people in Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | February 2, 2026 4:20:08 PM IST

At least five people sustained injuries after a loading vehicle rammed into several vehicles on the Indore-Khandwa road in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district on Monday, a police officer said. ... read..

"What does it contain that is scaring them?": Rahul Gandhi raises report on Ex-army Chief's unpublished memoir; Govt says "authenticate it first"

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 3:50:14 PM IST

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Monday challenged the central government over its objections to his attempt to quote from a report that cited an unpublished memoir of former Army Chief General MM Naravane, asking why the government wa ... read..

Provides impetus to PM Modi's 'Reform Express': BJP's CR Kesavan on Union Budget

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 2, 2026 3:20:34 PM IST

BJP national spokesperson CR Kesavan on Monday said the Union Budget gives a strong boost to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Reform Express' and his vision of a developed India by 2047. ... read..

Telagana: Congress tears into KTR after facing flak from BRS over KCR's SIT interrogation

By Pramod Chaturvedi

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 2, 2026 3:20:32 PM IST

Congress leader Mota Rohit questioned BRS Working President KT Rama Rao over Telangana Jagruthi President Kavitha's alleged remarks that her husband's phone was tapped during the BRS tenure. ... read..

RJD MPs protest in Parliament over special status, law and order in Bihar

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 3:20:25 PM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Members of Parliament on Monday staged a protest in the premises of Parliament, raising multiple issues related to Bihar, including the demand for special category status, law and order concerns, and the recent death of a NEET a ... read..

"Full of many announcements which will never get fulfilled..." Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Union Budget 2026-27

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 3:20:24 PM IST

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Monday criticised the Union Budget 2026-27 and questioned the status of announcements made in the previous year's budget, and alleged that the promises made in this year's budget will never be fulfilled. ... read..

Telangana: BJP's Prakash Reddy urges state govt to fast-track phone-tapping case probe, file chargesheet

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 2, 2026 3:20:22 PM IST

BJP spokesperson Prakash Reddy on Monday urged the Telangana government to complete the investigation in the alleged phone-tapping case and file a chargesheet, saying the prolonged probe could lead to the loss of important evidence. ... read..

"New govt's initiatives will be reflected": Bihar DyCM Vijay Sinha on state budget

Patna (Bihar) | February 2, 2026 3:20:20 PM IST

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha on Monday expressed the government's commitment towards the welfare of people ahead of the presentation of the state budget. ... read..

Delhi HC directs comprehensive survey of buildings near heritage sites, sets three-month deadline for compliance check

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 3:20:10 PM IST

Directing immediate steps to safeguard Delhi's notified heritage properties, the Delhi High Court has ordered the concerned Municipal body to conduct a comprehensive survey of all buildings located in the vicinity of such heritage sites to verify whether ... read..

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