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India-US trade deal to benefit farmers with higher farm exports: Goyal

Commerce minister says India-US pact safeguards key crops and opens new markets for farm exports; accuses Rahul Gandhi of spreading misinformation

India-US trade deal to benefit farmers with higher farm exports: Goyal
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 7:40 PM IST

Shivraj Chouhan hits out at Congress for 'spreading lies' on US trade deal

Shivraj Singh Chouhan defends India-US trade deal, says farmers' interests fully protected and slams Congress for 'spreading lies'

Shivraj Chouhan hits out at Congress for 'spreading lies' on US trade deal
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 6:17 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi meets farm leaders, voices concern over India-US trade deal

The farm leaders and Rahul Gandhi discussed the need for a large-scale national movement to oppose the deal, and safeguard the livelihoods of farmers and farm labourers

Rahul Gandhi meets farm leaders, voices concern over India-US trade deal
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 1:51 PM IST

Piyush Goyal slams Rahul Gandhi over US deal, says farmers fully protected

Commerce minister Piyush Goyal accused Rahul Gandhi of spreading lies on the India-US interim trade deal, asserting that farmers' interests were fully safeguarded and exports would rise

Piyush Goyal slams Rahul Gandhi over US deal, says farmers fully protected
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 7:25 AM IST

Will PM listen or 'grip' on him too strong: Rahul Gandhi slams US deal

Gandhi's attack on the government came a day after he alleged that the India-US interim trade deal was a "wholesale surrender", with India's energy security handed over to America

Will PM listen or 'grip' on him too strong: Rahul Gandhi slams US deal
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 9:28 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi slams India-US trade deal, FM Sitharaman rebuts sharply

Rahul Gandhi alleges India 'surrendered' in US trade pact; Centre rejects charge, says no one can sell or buy the country

Rahul Gandhi slams India-US trade deal, FM Sitharaman rebuts sharply
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 11:41 PM IST

Alliance with Congress intact, no scope for power-sharing: CM Stalin

Stalin maintained that the alliance with the grand old party was free from confusion

Alliance with Congress intact, no scope for power-sharing: CM Stalin
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 10:52 PM IST

Opposition notice to remove Speaker ends stalemate in Lok Sabha

The Lok Sabha resumed Budget discussions after Opposition parties submitted a notice seeking Speaker Om Birla's removal, ending a week-long standoff over alleged denial of debate rights

Opposition notice to remove Speaker ends stalemate in Lok Sabha
Updated On : 10 Feb 2026 | 10:48 PM IST

Ugly scenes were possible if BJP MPs had confronted Oppn in LS: Rijiju

Rijiju said the BJP women MPs have submitted a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla against the behaviour of the Congress members

Ugly scenes were possible if BJP MPs had confronted Oppn in LS: Rijiju
Updated On : 10 Feb 2026 | 4:32 PM IST

Oppn submits notice for moving resolution to remove LS Speaker Om Birla

Congress MP and chief whip K Suresh submitted the notice to the Lok Sabha secretariat on behalf of several opposition parties, including the Congress, Samajwadi Party and the DMK

Oppn submits notice for moving resolution to remove LS Speaker Om Birla
Updated On : 10 Feb 2026 | 2:48 PM IST

Mahayuti wins big in Maharashtra ZP, panchayat polls; BJP leads alliance

In the ruling Mahayuti, the BJP led with 225 ZP seats, followed by 165 for the Nationalist Congress Party and 162 for the Shiv Sena

Mahayuti wins big in Maharashtra ZP, panchayat polls; BJP leads alliance
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 10:18 PM IST

FM Sitharaman counters DMK; Oppn mulls notice for removal of Speaker

As Budget debate triggers sharp exchanges in Parliament, Sitharaman rebuts DMK charges while the Opposition considers a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

FM Sitharaman counters DMK; Oppn mulls notice for removal of Speaker
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 9:37 PM IST

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