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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Oppn MPs to continue raising issue of Gen Naravane's unpublished 'memoirs'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MPs were suspended from the Lok Sabha amid uproar over Rahul Gandhi's attempt to cite former Army chief M M Naravane's unpublished memoir

Oppn MPs to continue raising issue of Gen Naravane's unpublished 'memoirs'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

PM Modi extends best wishes to Sunetra Pawar, new Maharashtra deputy CM

On Saturday, Sunetra Pawar was elected as the leader of the NCP Legislature Party

PM Modi extends best wishes to Sunetra Pawar, new Maharashtra deputy CM
Updated On : 31 Jan 2026 | 7:31 PM IST

Amit Shah accuses TMC of shielding infiltrators, says party will lose power

Addressing a BJP workers' meeting at Barrackpore in North 24 Parganas, Shah also asserted that the TMC government was "certain to go" in the upcoming assembly elections

Amit Shah accuses TMC of shielding infiltrators, says party will lose power
Updated On : 31 Jan 2026 | 3:12 PM IST

Poor coordination in policy making: Congress slams govt ahead of Budget

Congress raises concerns as 2026-27 Budget figures may clash with new GDP series due Feb 27, complicating fiscal planning and state allocations under 16th Finance Commission

Poor coordination in policy making: Congress slams govt ahead of Budget
Updated On : 31 Jan 2026 | 12:24 PM IST

Sunetra Pawar to take charge as Maharashtra Dy CM: Early life, career

Sunetra Pawar is a Member of the Rajya Sabha in Parliament and a prominent public figure in Maharashtra

Sunetra Pawar to take charge as Maharashtra Dy CM: Early life, career
Updated On : 31 Jan 2026 | 10:00 AM IST