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PM's absence in LS was an act of fear, Speaker under BJP pressure: Cong MPs

The women MPs further said they have the utmost respect for the Speaker's office and for his good self

PM's absence in LS was an act of fear, Speaker under BJP pressure: Cong MPs
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 3:59 PM IST

Holy sweet triggers sour political battle in Andhra as war of words erupts

SIT report on the alleged adulteration in Tirupati laddu led to a fresh war of words between TDP and YSRCP

Holy sweet triggers sour political battle in Andhra as war of words erupts
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 11:29 PM IST

2 elections, 2 different results: Aam Aadmi Party's 'great disruption'

AAP's contrasting performances in Punjab and Goa highlight growing questions over its centralised leadership model and refusal to forge alliances in local elections

2 elections, 2 different results: Aam Aadmi Party's 'great disruption'
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 11:28 PM IST

Bengal Budget signals poll-year outreach: Why experts are hardly surprised

The Mamata Banerjee-led TMC govt continues to focus on women-centric and welfare schemes, ahead of crucial elections

Bengal Budget signals poll-year outreach: Why experts are hardly surprised
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 10:44 PM IST

India needs to get rid of destructive communist ideology: Amit Shah

Shah said the people of India should understand the truth of this ideology

India needs to get rid of destructive communist ideology: Amit Shah
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 7:56 PM IST

Mumbai mayor polls: Nominations to be filed on Sat; polls on Feb 11

Nominations for Mumbai mayor to be filed on February 7, with polls on February 11; BJP-Shiv Sena alliance well placed to clinch the top civic post

Mumbai mayor polls: Nominations to be filed on Sat; polls on Feb 11
Updated On : 06 Feb 2026 | 10:38 PM IST

Kerala govt rules out NPR implementation, new Census expected next year

Kerala reiterates NPR will not be implemented under any circumstances, clarifies it will not be conducted alongside the upcoming national census

Kerala govt rules out NPR implementation, new Census expected next year
Updated On : 06 Feb 2026 | 10:38 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 | 11:10 PM IST

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

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