Politics

"Why didn't India wait until US SC ruling?": Jairam Ramesh

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Sunday questioned the Centre over not waiting for the United States Supreme Court's ruling on Trump tariffs before agreeing to a trade deal framework with Washington.

2026-02-22T12:51:21.734279+00:00 IST

UP CM Yogi inaugurates IBM AI GovTech Innovation center in Luckno

CM Yogi also hailed the prime minister for the grand success of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.

2026-02-22T12:41:30.107504+00:00 IST

PM Modi over IYC “shirtless” protest at AI Summit

He condemned the Youth Congress's protest against him and the India-US interim trade deal at the AI Summit, and urged the media not to frame criticism of the party as a personal victory over him.

2026-02-22T12:30:20.004097+00:00 IST

UP CM Yogi Adityanath to visit Singapore from Feb 22-24

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is undertaking an official visit to Singapore from 22 to 24 February 2026 to deepen economic cooperation, institutional partnerships and sector-specific collaboration between Uttar Pradesh and Singapore.

2026-02-22T12:30:19.130241+00:00 IST

Trump’s decision were impulsive: Pawan Bansal on US tariff ruling

Former Union Minister Pawan Bansal on Sunday reacted to the US Supreme Court's order against former US President Donald Trump's tariff decisions, saying the ruling clearly defines the role of the legislature and judiciary in a democracy.

2026-02-22T12:28:31.954133+00:00 IST

“Govt has dug up 20-year-old incident": SP Chief

The controversy erupted after a POCSO court directed the Jhunsi police station to register a case based on a complaint by Shakumbhari Peethadhishwar Ashutosh Brahmachari Maharaj. The complainant, who is associated with the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Mukti Nirman Trust, alleged the sexual exploitation of minors at the Shankaracharya's ashram and claimed to have submitted a CD containing evidence to the court.

2026-02-22T12:20:19.677370+00:00 IST

"Congress' present-day situation alarming": Bhupen Borah

Former Congress Bhupen Kumar Borah, who joined the BJP on Sunday, pointed out differences with his former party, stating that the situation in the party was "alarming."

2026-02-22T12:20:09.649458+00:00 IST

Rising communal incidents in Telangana a serious concern: Owaisi

AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday expressed serious concern over the "increasing number of communal incidents" in Telangana, and demanded immediate action from the authorities in connection with the recent violence in Banswada.

2026-02-22T12:19:34.306812+00:00 IST

My religious identity shouldn't be mocked: Suresh Gopi

Union Minister Suresh Gopi inaugurated and addressed a special memorial event marking the 50th anniversary of MS Mani, the founder editor of Kala Kaumudi, one of Kerala's most respected publications.

2026-02-22T12:04:57.581342+00:00 IST

BJP slams Revanth Reddy for offering Rs 1000 cr to Gandhis

BJP spokesperson NV Subhash slammed Telangana Chief Minsiter Revanth Reddy for allegedly offering Rs 1000 crore for "financial requirements of the Gandhi family."

2026-02-22T11:25:15.262233+00:00 IST

Pawan Khera slams BJP, calls it an ‘echo-chamber of yes-men’

Khera's critique focused heavily on the absence of any mention of the Galgotias University controversy in the Prime Minister's address. The university has faced intense social media scrutiny following the summit, with critics labelling it a symbol of staged innovation.

2026-02-22T11:16:38.955069+00:00 IST

"Spirit of patriotism was deeply embedded within her": PM Modi

In his address in the 131st Episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi recalled his meetings and conversations with Jayalalithaa.

2026-02-22T10:24:19.505444+00:00 IST

"Allies deserted them": PM Modi trains gun at Congress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lambasted Congress, saying that its INDIA bloc allies have "deserted them" after Opposition parties too condemned the Youth Congress' "shirtless" protest at the AI summit.

2026-02-22T10:21:23.318053+00:00 IST

PM Modi slams Congress on 'shirtless' protest at AI summit

The entire country was filled with pride. But what did the Congress and its ecosystem do? The Congress turned a global event for India into a platform for its dirty and naked politics. Congress leaders reached the venue naked in front of the foreign guests. I ask the Congress people, the country knows that you are already naked, then why did you feel the need to take off your clothes? the Prime Minister said.

2026-02-22T09:25:12.033150+00:00 IST

EPS slams DMK govt, vows to seize ‘hawala funds’ if AIADMK return

Addressing a large gathering at Ambattur near the Rakki Cinemas Theatre on the Sengundram Road stretch - the 183rd Assembly constituency covered under his statewide "Save the People, Rescue Tamil Nadu" campaign - Palaniswami accused Chief Minister MK Stalin of failing to deliver on promises made over the past five years.

2026-02-22T09:23:22.226602+00:00 IST

Congress MLA demands clarity on Karnataka govt leadership tussle

Congress MLA HA Iqbal Hussain on Sunday demanded that the party high command should promptly resolve the power tussle for the Chief Minister's post in Karnataka.

2026-02-22T09:11:02.877004+00:00 IST

Vijay to contest from one of North Chennai constituencies: TVK

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay will contest in one of the North Chennai constituencies in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections this year, stated the party's General Secretary Aadhav Arjuna on Sunday.

2026-02-22T09:01:56.557048+00:00 IST

Debabrata Saikia on Bhupen Borah joining BJP

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Assam Assembly Debabrata Saikia said that former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah's joining the BJP "will not cause any harm" to the party.

2026-02-22T08:55:09.730569+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu: IUML requests DMK to allot 5 seats in Assembly polls

Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) president KM Kader Mohideen met DMK representatives on Sunday for seat-sharing talks ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls here and demanded that five seats be allotted to them to contest the elections under the coalition.

2026-02-22T08:50:22.724663+00:00 IST

Jairam Ramesh hits back at Rijiju's 'dangerous' remarks

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Sunday came out strongly in defence of Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, calling him a responsible parliamentarian and refuting claims made by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju that Gandhi is a "dangerous person for India's security."

2026-02-22T08:27:59.502805+00:00 IST

Assam CM wishes Bhupen Borah on joining BJP

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday welcomed former Assam Congress Chief Bhupen Kumar Borah in the BJP, stressing that from today, Borah will start a new political journey.

2026-02-22T08:23:29.236778+00:00 IST