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Who is this ‘gori chamdi wala’ to dictate to us?: Owaisi slams US

AIMIM chief and MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday slammed the US over trade directives and criticised the government for remaining silent, calling it an affront to India's sovereignty.

2026-02-12T00:25:32.473904+00:00 IST

Mandaviya introduces Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill

The Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday by Union Minister of Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya during Zero Hour.

2026-02-11T23:51:37.098895+00:00 IST

Pune Police arrests eight for ₹22.03 crore fake share trading

Pune Police have arrested eight persons in connection with a major cyber fraud case involving fake share trading, in which an 85-year-old senior citizen was cheated of ₹22.03 crore, officials said on Wednesday.

2026-02-11T23:22:19.720897+00:00 IST

Pune: Two suspected Bangladeshi women detained during police op

Pune City Police on Tuesday detected two suspected Bangladeshi women during a massive combing operation conducted in the Budhwar Peth red-light area, as part of a drive against illegal activities and unlawful practices, officials said on Wednesday.

2026-02-11T23:21:42.114680+00:00 IST

AP Deputy Speaker taunts on YSRCP MLAs’ participation in assembly

Andhra Pradesh Assembly Deputy Speaker Raghu Rama Krishna Raju on Wednesday welcomed the attendance of YSRCP leaders in the Assembly session, saying that participation of MLAs is always positive.

2026-02-11T22:57:08.484512+00:00 IST

“People will give big mandate to BJP”: Ramchander Rao

Telangana BJP President N. Ramchander Rao on Wednesday expressed confidence that the party will win a significant number of seats in the ongoing municipal elections in the state, saying the people of Telangana are likely to give a "big mandate" to the Bharatiya Janata Party.

2026-02-11T22:54:58.210656+00:00 IST

People are keen to vote for development: Cong MLA on elections

Congress MLA Yennam Srinivas Reddy on Wednesday said that people in Mahbubnagar are showing keen interest in the ongoing municipal elections and are inclined to vote for development, citing infrastructure growth and welfare initiatives undertaken in the past two years.

2026-02-11T22:54:17.202340+00:00 IST

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Sports Ministry to organise sports events on women's day

This initiative represents a comprehensive national effort to celebrate women's empowerment through sports. By strengthening coordination between SAI, MY Bharat, and State Governments, the ASMITA programme seeks to mainstream sports and fitness at the grassroots level, ensuring that every woman in India has the opportunity to participate and compete with each other.

2026-03-04T21:53:32.647676+00:00 IST

Fire breaks out in grassy area of Indore Airport

No casualties were reported, and flight operations continued uninterrupted, an official said.

2026-03-04T21:01:56.491389+00:00 IST

Court sends 3 IYC Workers in judicial custody, issues notice on b

Patiala house court on Wednesday remanded three Indian Youth Congress workers, namely Divyansh Girdhar, Bhudev Sharma, and Kuber Meena, in judicial custody. They have been arrested in the AI summit protest case.

2026-03-04T17:48:10.376824+00:00 IST

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Rahul Gandhi reaches Mumbai ahead of Bhiwandi court appearance

The local administration in Bhiwandi has tightened the security arrangements ahead of Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's appearance in the Additional Sessions Court in the 2014 RSS defamation case.

2026-02-21T04:17:15.911199+00:00 IST

Jairam Ramesh slams PM Modi over US trade deal timing

He further asked, "What forced Prime Minister Modi to ensure President Trump announced the India-US trade deal in the night of February 2, 2026 Indian time? What had happened in the Lok Sabha that afternoon that had compelled Mr. Modi to get so desperate and reach out to his good friend in the White House to create a diversion?"

2026-02-21T03:37:03.572605+00:00 IST

Himachal going to face revenue deficit of Rs 10,000 crore: Dy CM

"The Centre is trying to weaken the states, especially those ruled by Congress. We discussed the revenue deficit grant. Himachal Pradesh is going to face a revenue deficit of Rs 10,000 crore. We had been receiving the grant for the past five years, but it was stopped abruptly by the central government," he said.

2026-02-21T02:52:48.670924+00:00 IST

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Committed to Antyodaya, ensuring benefits reach poor: Haryana CM

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday said that the state government, guided by Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya's Antyodaya philosophy, is committed to ensuring that the benefits of development reach the poorest of the poor.

2026-02-11T22:29:47.042970+00:00 IST

Politics

WB at Centre of Budget under ‘Purvodaya’ Push, says FM

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that West Bengal has been placed at the centre of the Union Budget 2026-27 under the government's 'Purvodaya' (Rise of the East) strategy, rejecting allegations that the state did not find mention in the Budget.

2026-02-11T22:27:20.553868+00:00 IST

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MAHSR Project: 8 of 12 station foundations completed

The experience and technical capabilities being developed through the MAHSR project, particularly in track construction, advanced signalling, Rolling Stock manufacturing & maintenance, project management etc., are expected to provide a strong foundation for future high-speed rail corridors in the country. With the gain of such expertise, India will strengthen its position for planning and decision-making in the HSR Sector, according to an official release from the Ministry of Railways.

2026-02-11T21:57:15.449026+00:00 IST

Politics

YSRCP leaders meet Jagan Reddy, allege TDP violence in Vemuru

They claimed that TDP mobs barged into their houses at midnight, broke doors, vandalised property and looted gold and cash, creating fear among YSRCP supporters. Vemuru YSRCP in-charge Varikuti Ashok Babu informed YS Jagan that, allegedly, a TDP-linked rowdy-sheeter, Balakotireddy, along with his associates, attacked the house of BC leader and sarpanch Angirekula Nageswara Rao and has been repeatedly targeting YSRCP sympathisers with weapons, according to a release.

2026-02-11T21:45:38.696909+00:00 IST

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Bangladesh stall allegedly vandalised at MIT-WPU Pune

An incident of alleged vandalism disrupted the World Cultural Festival at MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU) on Tuesday evening after members of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), the youth wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), reportedly ransacked a Bangladesh food stall and set fire to a Bangladesh flag on the campus.

2026-02-11T21:40:44.979576+00:00 IST

Politics

"Many IAS officers transferred in large numbers": G Kishan Reddy

Speaking to the media, Reddy said, "Many IAS officers have been transferred in large numbers... Elections are underway, the GHMC has been divided into 3 corporations, and special officers have been appointed.

2026-02-11T21:31:03.065604+00:00 IST

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Sitharaman takes dig at Left Front government in Kerala

Replying to the debate on Union Budget in Lok Sabha, she slammed the CPI-M led government in Kerala over law and order situation.

2026-02-11T20:48:29.271448+00:00 IST

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Sitharaman accuses Abhishek Banerjee of twisting facts

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday hit out at Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee accusing him of twisting facts "known to everyone in the House" and rejected allegations by TMC MPs that West Bengal did not find s mention in the Union Budget, stating that "it is deliberate attempt to spread misinformation".

2026-02-11T20:22:56.574586+00:00 IST

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Ex-Devaswom Board President N. Vasu gets bail after 90 days

Vasu is the fifth accused to be released in the case. He is the third accused in the Dwarapalaka gold theft case and the fifth in the Sreekovil threshold gold theft case.

2026-02-11T20:16:28.170060+00:00 IST

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BJP questions Mahua Moitra over alleged ‘professional fee’

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Wednesday raised questions regarding alleged transactions involving Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra and her husband Pinaki Mishra, suggesting possible violations of the Income Tax Act.

2026-02-11T19:53:49.915453+00:00 IST

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NFITU opts out of nationwide farmers' strike on February 12

Speaking to ANI in Guwahati, NFITU General Secretary Nilam Hazarika said, "A strike is proposed across the country against the new labour law tomorrow. We at NFITU will not participate because we believe it is politically motivated... The facilities not covered by this law are now available. This is a successful effort by PM Modi."

2026-02-11T19:51:52.224381+00:00 IST

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'Trade Agreement with US has mortgaged the future of Indians'

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday continued attack on the Modi government over the India-US Interim Trade Agreement, saying the deal has mortgaged the future of 140 crore Indians.

2026-02-11T18:25:17.281951+00:00 IST

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Rahul Gandhi alleges Hardeep Singh Puri's name in Epstein files

Addressing reporters, the Rae Bareli MP questioned why Ambani, whose name reportedly appeared in the Epstein-related files, has not been jailed.

2026-02-11T18:24:42.118781+00:00 IST

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"Spreading venomous lies and leaving abroad": Sudhanshu Trivedi s

"Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition, seems to believe in spreading venomous lies and then leaving abroad. His behaviour during parliamentary proceedings has been lethargic... The behaviour of the Congress party in the House has been no better than what one might witness on the roadside. Such conduct is unbecoming in a parliamentary setting," Dwivedi said.

2026-02-11T17:58:47.062199+00:00 IST