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NDA to contest all 126 Assam assembly seats, seat-sharing talks on

During an interaction with journalists, Saikia said the party will be in the fray, riding on the plank of making a "safe, developed and self-reliant" Assam

NDA to contest all 126 Assam assembly seats, seat-sharing talks on
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 10:41 PM IST

PM Modi says EU, US trade deals open new opportunities for youth, SMEs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India's trade deals with the EU and the US mark a shift in the global order in the country's favour, while the Opposition disrupted proceedings in the Lok Sabha

PM Modi says EU, US trade deals open new opportunities for youth, SMEs
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 9:32 PM IST

Had inputs Congress MPs may act unexpectedly, asked PM to skip LS: Birla

If this incident had taken place, then this would have left the democratic traditions of the country in shreds, Birla said as the House reassembled at 3 PM

Had inputs Congress MPs may act unexpectedly, asked PM to skip LS: Birla
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 4:45 PM IST

Jan Suraaj party moves SC challenging Bihar elections, seeks fresh polls

The matter is likely to come up for hearing on Friday before a bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi

Jan Suraaj party moves SC challenging Bihar elections, seeks fresh polls
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 12:34 PM IST

AIADMK announces pension hike, loan waivers in second poll promise list

Aimed at encouraging the sport, Palaniswami said a subsidy of ₹5 lakh would be provided to host Jallikattu events in government-authorised locations

AIADMK announces pension hike, loan waivers in second poll promise list
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 11:49 PM IST

Bedlam in Lok Sabha goes on over ex-Army chief Naravane's 'memoirs'

Opposition protests over ex-Army chief Naravane's memoir derail Lok Sabha for third day, forcing adjournment and delaying PM Modi's reply

Bedlam in Lok Sabha goes on over ex-Army chief Naravane's 'memoirs'
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 11:07 PM IST

'Has India compromised under US pressure': Kharge on India-US trade deal

He also asked whether India has agreed to zero tariffs on American imports, as claimed by US President Donald Trump

'Has India compromised under US pressure': Kharge on India-US trade deal
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 2:34 PM IST

TN BJP leader Annamalai steps down as in-charge of 6 constituencies

While talking to the media on February 3, he said that he informed Tamil Nadu BJP leadership about his decision

TN BJP leader Annamalai steps down as in-charge of 6 constituencies
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 11:24 AM IST

Oppn MPs to continue raising issue of Gen Naravane's unpublished 'memoirs'

Eight Opposition MPs were suspended from the Lok Sabha amid uproar over Rahul Gandhi's attempt to cite former Army chief M M Naravane's unpublished memoir

Oppn MPs to continue raising issue of Gen Naravane's unpublished 'memoirs'
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 10:09 PM IST

Parliament Budget session: 8 Oppn MPs suspended over 'unruly behaviour'

Eight Opposition MPs were suspended from the Lok Sabha during the Budget session for unruly behaviour after repeated disruptions and protests in the House over the President's Address debate

Parliament Budget session: 8 Oppn MPs suspended over 'unruly behaviour'
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 4:29 PM IST

PM completely surrendered to appease Trump: Cong slams govt on trade deals

Pointing out that Parliament is in session, Ramesh said the text of both the EU and US trade deals must be laid on the table of both Houses and debated

PM completely surrendered to appease Trump: Cong slams govt on trade deals
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 3:06 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi's claims on India-China conflict trigger uproar in Lok Sabha

Repeated references by Rahul Gandhi to reports on former Army chief M M Naravane's unpublished memoirs drew objections from the Speaker and ministers

Rahul Gandhi's claims on India-China conflict trigger uproar in Lok Sabha
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 12:09 AM IST

Praful Patel denies reports of being appointed NCP's national president

Maharashtra NCP president Sunil Tatkare told PTI that the party will follow the due procedure of taking into cognisance the sentiments of workers, office-bearers and leaders while taking any decision

Praful Patel denies reports of being appointed NCP's national president
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 3:22 PM IST

Special campaign conducted in Uttar Pradesh for SIR of electoral rolls

Under this campaign, eligible citizens, especially women and youth, were encouraged to fill out Form-6 along with a declaration form to include their names in the voter list

Special campaign conducted in Uttar Pradesh for SIR of electoral rolls
Updated On : 31 Jan 2026 | 11:59 PM IST

I have quit Congress: Navjot Kaur slams party's Punjab unit chief Warring

Kaur was suspended by the Congress from its primary membership last month, after she sparked a political row with her "Rs 500 crore for the chief minister's chair" remark

I have quit Congress: Navjot Kaur slams party's Punjab unit chief Warring
Updated On : 31 Jan 2026 | 11:11 PM IST

Article 370 became tool for decades-long discrimination: Ladakh LG

"Jourian is not merely a geographical location but a land of sacrifice and patriotism," the LG said

Article 370 became tool for decades-long discrimination: Ladakh LG
Updated On : 31 Jan 2026 | 11:04 PM IST

Chicken's Neck is India's land, no one can lay hands on it: Amit Shah

He said Delhi Police had arrested those who raised such slogans, but alleged that leaders of the opposition 'INDIA' alliance had attempted to secure their release

Chicken's Neck is India's land, no one can lay hands on it: Amit Shah
Updated On : 31 Jan 2026 | 9:16 PM IST

Sunetra Pawar takes oath as Maharashtra's 1st woman deputy Chief Minister

Following her husband, deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's death in an air crash in Baramati on January 28, the NCP elected her as the leader of its legislature wing

Sunetra Pawar takes oath as Maharashtra's 1st woman deputy Chief Minister
Updated On : 31 Jan 2026 | 8:57 PM IST

NCP merger may face roadblock due to Ajit Pawar's death: Sharad Pawar

The process to merge the two factions was underway for the past four months under Ajit Pawar and Jayant Patil, the NCP (SP) chief told reporters in Baramati

NCP merger may face roadblock due to Ajit Pawar's death: Sharad Pawar
Updated On : 31 Jan 2026 | 8:34 PM IST

Goyal says do not expect a merger of NCP factions after Ajit Pawar's death

He said that the NCP, as part of the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra, has performed very well

Goyal says do not expect a merger of NCP factions after Ajit Pawar's death
Updated On : 31 Jan 2026 | 8:20 PM IST