Politics

"You mortgaged India's self-respect to Trump": Mallikarjun Kharge

Addressing party workers and farmers, Kharge claimed that India's self-respect was compromised. "On the day you mortgaged our self-respect to Trump, our dignity was lost that very day," he said, adding that those accusing the Youth Congress of insulting the nation were themselves responsible for undermining it.

2026-02-24T12:39:04.601889+00:00 IST

277 signatories condemn IYC protest at AI Summit

Prominent personalities including former high court judges, retired bureaucrats, former ambassadors and retired senior armed forces officers have strongly condemned the "shirtless" protest by Indian Youth Congress workers in Bharat Mandapam during the AI Impact Summit, terming it "grotesque betrayal of national dignity", "scripted tantrum" and "pathetic display of brainless politics".

2026-02-24T11:52:49.896451+00:00 IST

"IYC babbar shers will not fear anyone": Rahul Gandhi

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday backed the Indian Youth Congress for protesting at the AI Impact Summit, calling them "Babbar-sher (lion-hearted)."

2026-02-24T11:36:47.371138+00:00 IST

Kiren Rijiju announces 64 Parliamentary Friendship Groups

In a post on X, Rijiju said the move follows the success of "Operation Sindoor" and a proposal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strengthen parliamentary diplomacy. He added that the groups have now been formally constituted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

2026-02-24T11:34:02.627547+00:00 IST

PM is compromised, agreed to trade deal amid pressure: Rahul

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday trained guns at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the India-United States trade deal framework, calling him "compromised" and alleging pressure on the PM.

2026-02-24T11:09:52.877051+00:00 IST

KC Venugopal slams Centre over IYC Chief Uday Bhanu Chib's arrest

Speaking to reporters, Venugopal said, "Those who are agitating for the people, those who are raising the voice of the common people, those who are raising the voice of the farmers. The government is not hearing them. The Prime Minister is not ready to hear them. The Prime Minister is not ready to hear the voice of the leader of the opposition in the parliament. The most unfortunate thing is happening in the national capital. We will fight it out completely, we will be fighting out for the common cause for this country."

2026-02-24T10:27:19.209043+00:00 IST

AMMK GS to skip TN polls, bats for ‘Amma’ govt with NDA unity

As Tamil Nadu heats up for the upcoming State Assembly polls, General Secretary of Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) TTV Dhinakaran on Tuesday announced that he will not contest the assembly polls, stating that his sole objective is to ensure the formation of an "Amma" government, referring to the style of administration under former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, in alliance with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) without any discord.

2026-02-24T09:32:04.283063+00:00 IST

Haryana govt recovers Rs 578 cr from IDFC bank fraud within 24 ho

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday confirmed that the Rs 578 crore lost in a fraud at IDFC First Bank, including funds of state departments and boards, was fully recovered within 24 hours, with Rs 556 crore deposited and Rs 22 crore interest returned.

2026-02-24T09:02:17.419057+00:00 IST

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Arunachal women's alleged racial abus

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday condemned the racist abuse faced by Arunachali women in Delhi, urging authorities to take swift action and ensure the complainants receive full protection.

2026-02-24T08:41:43.365905+00:00 IST

3rd phase of poll promises unveiled by AIADMK

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami led the festivities at the party headquarters, where hundreds of cadres gathered to pay homage to the late leader.

2026-02-24T08:06:35.471242+00:00 IST

Father of IYC Chief Uday Bhanu Chib condemns arrest

The father of Indian Youth Congress (IYC) Chief Uday Bhanu Chib, Hari Singh Chib, strongly condemned his son's arrest on Tuesday, calling it "the murder of democracy."

2026-02-24T08:02:08.052810+00:00 IST

"Rahul Gandhi hatched conspiracy to embarrass India," says Bhatia

Addressing a press conference here, Bhatia called Gandhi India's "weakest link" and questioned his knowledge of the Constitution.

2026-02-24T07:50:43.194225+00:00 IST

Jairam Ramesh condemns arrest of Youth Congress Chief Uday Chib

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday strongly condemned the arrest of Indian Youth Congress (IYC) National President Uday Bhanu Chib in connection with the protest during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.

2026-02-24T07:43:10.020792+00:00 IST

“If you hate ‘Ghulami’, why be a ‘Ghulam’ of Trump?”: Sanjay Raut

He challenged the India-US trade deal, criticised the Rafale jet purchase from France, and highlighted contributions of diverse figures, including Lutyens, in building New Delhi.

2026-02-24T07:28:07.034628+00:00 IST

Shekhawat hits out at Rahul Gandhi over ‘sold out country’ remark

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Tuesday criticised Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, saying his statements accusing the government of "selling out the country" and "wiping out farmers" were unbecoming and tarnished India's reputation.

2026-02-24T07:04:08.180901+00:00 IST

BJP prioritises "winnability" for 2027 Uttarakhand polls

The top leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttarakhand has made winnability the key criterion for ticket allocation in the 2027 Assembly elections, raising anxiety among several sitting MLAs who now fear losing their tickets.

2026-02-24T06:52:19.626109+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi slams centre after IYC President's arrest

Congress leader and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday expressed solidarity with the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) following the arrest of its National President Uday Bhanu Chib in connection with the protest at Bharat Mandapam during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, calling the Youth Congress members "fearless" and praising their peaceful protest.

2026-02-24T06:13:54.985749+00:00 IST

Court reserves order on custody of Uday Bhanu Chib

The Delhi Court on Tuesday reserved its order on the police plea seeking seven days' custody of Uday Bhanu Chib, president of the Indian Youth Congress, in connection with the AI Summit protest case.

2026-02-24T05:45:26.460966+00:00 IST

Bhupesh Baghel terms IYC chief Chib’s arrest “dictatorial”

Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Tuesday strongly condemned the arrest of Indian Youth Congress (IYC) National President Uday Bhanu Chib in connection with the protest during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital, terming the move as "dictatorial" by the central government.

2026-02-24T05:16:05.258509+00:00 IST

Youth Congress chief arrested, produced in Patiala House Court

Indian Youth Congress President Uday Bhanu Chib on Tuesday was arrested under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in connection with the Youth Congress protest at Bharat Mandapam during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, including section 196 for promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, or language, which is a non-bailable offence.

2026-02-24T04:57:59.637596+00:00 IST

Expelled AIADMK leader Sasikala hints at floating new party

Expelled AIADMK leader VK Sasikala on Tuesday hinted at a possible political announcement, stating that "good news will come" ahead of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's birth anniversary celebrations today.

2026-02-24T02:37:22.808320+00:00 IST