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"He must answer nation": AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj

Speaking to ANI on Thursday, Bharadwaj said that when a figure like Epstein is associated with a massive and heinous crime such as child trafficking, and names connected to India's Prime Minister and his close associates surface in that context, it raises grave concerns.

2026-02-06T01:46:43.225502+00:00 IST

Revanth Reddy announces plan to curb hate speech

Participating in a programme organised by Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind in Hyderabad on Thursday, the Chief Minister said that the Congress party fought for the country's independence and the role of the Jamiat organisation for the development of the country, with the participation of majority and minority communities, was commendable.

2026-02-06T00:34:39.646162+00:00 IST

West Bengal govt announces Rs 500 hike for 'Lakshmir Bhandar' beneficaries ahead of Assembly polls

Ahead of the assembly elections, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday announced a Rs 500 monthly increase in the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme and proposed a new portal to extend social security benefits to gig workers.

2026-02-06T00:33:32.367698+00:00 IST

KTR slams Revanth Reddy over Rythu Bandhu scheme remarks

Speaking in Rajanna Sircilla on Thursday, KTR stated that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is claiming he will deposit Rythu Bandhu funds after the municipal elections.

2026-02-06T00:28:58.450936+00:00 IST

Magnitude 4.0 earthquake hits Sikkim’s Namchi

The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 5 km beneath the Earth's surface at 3:11 am.

2026-02-06T00:19:05.368583+00:00 IST

Congress MP Saleng Sangma on Meghalaya coal mine tragedy

Speaking to ANI on Thursday, the Congress MP described the incident as a deeply saddening event for both the affected families and the government. He emphasised that illegal mining continues to be a serious issue in the region.

2026-02-06T00:14:09.228596+00:00 IST

G Kishan Reddy flags "illegal mining" issue in Meghalaya

Speaking to ANI on Thursday about the recent coal mine accident in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district, Reddy noted that Meghalaya has no government-operated coal mines and that no coal block has been auctioned so far. Neither the public sector nor commercial coal mining exists in the state.

2026-02-06T00:11:57.049981+00:00 IST

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Complete Shutdown in Poonch, people mourn Khamenei's death

A complete shutdown was observed in parts of Poonch district on Tuesday as residents mourned the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and protested against the United States and Israel, officials said.

2026-03-03T07:26:00.944698+00:00 IST

Passengers stranded at Mumbai airport as flights cancelled

Passengers were stranded at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Tuesday as several flights were cancelled following the Israel-Iran conflict, with many complaining about lack of facilities at the airport.

2026-03-03T07:18:00.714782+00:00 IST

"Govt has destroyed India's foreign policy": Raashid Alvi

Congress leader Raashid Alvi on Tuesday accused Bharatiya Janata Party-led government of "destroying" India's foreign policy, and demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi disclose his conversations with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to Israel.

2026-03-03T07:14:54.277524+00:00 IST

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"Devastating steps": Bhupesh Baghel slams Centre over US tariffs

Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Monday said he will attend a Punjab Congress Committee meeting in Chandigarh tomorrow on February 17.

2026-02-16T17:32:12.826738+00:00 IST

Shiromani Akali Dal slams AAP government

The Shiromani Akali Dal on Monday criticised the Aam Aadmi Party over its 'war against drugs' rally in Moga, alleging a blurring of lines between government functioning and party politics.

2026-02-16T16:55:19.060772+00:00 IST

Amit Shah to visit West Bengal on Feb 18 ahead of Assembly polls

He would arrive at Kolkata airport on February 18 (Wednesday), around 1.30 pm. From there, he will take a helicopter to Mayapur, where he is scheduled to participate in several programs at the ISKCON temple. It is reported that he will spend approximately two hours at ISKCON.

2026-02-16T14:39:08.585799+00:00 IST

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PM Modi targets Congress in Rajya Sabha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Congress saying it talks of Mohabbat ki dukan' but it harbours dislike towards him and its policies failed to realise the potential of citizens.

2026-02-05T23:20:21.762981+00:00 IST

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No rise in missing persons cases: Delhi Police

Delhi Police PRO Sanjay Tyagi on Thursday said that, compared with previous years, there has been no increase in missing-person reports in the city. In fact, January 2026 saw fewer such cases than in the same period last year.

2026-02-05T23:19:55.780957+00:00 IST

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PM Modi slams TMC's governance in Rajya Sabha

Speaking in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, PM Modi also took aim at other political parties, including the Congress, TMC, DMK, and Left, noting that they had been in power at the Centre and in various states for decades

2026-02-05T23:11:02.930291+00:00 IST

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CM Revanth Reddy questions BJP's development record in Telangana

"During polls, our Ponnam Prabhakar said that the BJP gave "donkey's egg" (sarcastically) to the state. Today, the BJP National President, while coming to Telangana, has brought a "donkey's egg" but not a single rupee," Reddy said.

2026-02-05T22:25:30.474749+00:00 IST

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Jairam Ramesh slams PM’s Modi's speech in Rajya Sabha

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 97-minute Rajya Sabha speech , saying it was "overflowing with abuses and assaults, distortions and dramatics, innuendos and insults."

2026-02-05T21:37:46.592552+00:00 IST

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President condoles Meghalaya coal mine tragedy

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday condoled the loss of lives in a coal mine accident in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district, calling the incident painful .

2026-02-05T21:34:06.670947+00:00 IST

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Owaisi slams PM Modi over UGC regulations

Addressing a rally in Telangana's Bhainsa, Owaisi criticised the Prime Minister for projecting himself as the "biggest backward class leader," while alleging that his government failed to stand by anti-discrimination measures in higher education.

2026-02-05T21:32:34.160598+00:00 IST

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Priyanka Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav condole deaths in mine explosion

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of labourers in a coal mine explosion in Meghalaya. They conveyed condolences to the bereaved families and wished speedy recovery of those injured.

2026-02-05T21:30:39.355518+00:00 IST

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Janartha slams Union Budget 2026-27

Congress legislator from Shimla Urban constituency Harish Janartha on Thursday said the Union Budget has been disappointing for Himachal Pradesh

2026-02-05T21:29:02.921815+00:00 IST

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BJP collecting "protection money" from BRS: Revanth Reddy

Addressing a gathering in Karimnagar on Thursday, Reddy alleged that the BJP was protecting BRS leaders involved in corruption by collecting "protection money."

2026-02-05T21:28:19.810951+00:00 IST

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Trump told PM Modi not to purchase oil from Russia: Owaisi

Addressing a rally in Telangana's Bhainsa on Thursday, Owaisi alleged that former US President Donald Trump dictated India's oil procurement choices. He claimed that Trump asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stop purchasing oil from Russia and instead buy it from Venezuela, to which PM Modi allegedly agreed.

2026-02-05T20:59:33.575343+00:00 IST

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India fast emerging as reliable, global partner: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched strong attack on Congress as he stressed that the second quarter of this century will be vital in building a Viksit Bharat and that India has emerged as a strong voice of the Global South and is fast emerging as a trusted global partner.

2026-02-05T20:27:15.641581+00:00 IST

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Delhi HC denies anticipatory bail to woman in child trafficking

The High Court held grant of anticipatory bail in such cases where a child is exploited in commission of crimes would send very wrong signals across the society.

2026-02-05T19:31:04.329123+00:00 IST