Politics

Shiv Sena seeks apology from Rahul Gandhi over AI Summit remarks

Shiv Sena (Pune City) demanded that Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi issue a public apology within 24 hours, warning that the party would stage a protest outside his residence if he fails to do so.

2026-02-21T17:20:42.584936+00:00 IST

Haryana CM calls for secure and progressive Punjab

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, while addressing 'Punjab Bachao Rally' held in Amritsar, said that Punjab is not just a state but the soul of India.

2026-02-21T17:09:14.504803+00:00 IST

"INDIA alliance distancing from this:" Syed Zafar Islam

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson Syed Zafar Islam on Saturday declared that the "shirtless" protest conducted by the Congress at the AI Impact Summit has shamed the nation.

2026-02-21T16:57:21.763394+00:00 IST

"Aren't BJP politicians the most honest?": Karnataka Dy CM

"BJP leaders can't be corrupted. Someone must have given you false information. Let's wait till the Lokayukta gives its statement, and then I will give my comments," he quipped, taking a dig at the BJP.

2026-02-21T16:40:45.122705+00:00 IST

DK Shivakumar welcomes Kharge's assurance to Satish Jarkiholi

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar today said he was happy about AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge's assurance to Satish Jarkiholi on resolving the leadership issue in Karnataka.

2026-02-21T16:39:49.690008+00:00 IST

P Chidambaram slams economic commentators welcoming 10% tariffs

Congress Rajya Sabha MP P Chidambaram on Saturday slammed BJP supporters and economic commentators welcoming the 10 per cent tariffs on Indian goods by the United States, asking them to condemn the "weaponisation of tariffs" by Donald Trump.

2026-02-21T16:31:32.150084+00:00 IST

Akhilesh Yadav criticises IYC's AI Summit protest

Samajwadi Party chief and Congress' INDIA bloc ally, Akhilesh Yadav, on Saturday criticised the Indian Youth Congress' "shirtless" protest at the AI Impact Summit, saying it brought "shame" to the nation.

2026-02-21T14:58:49.556998+00:00 IST

West Bengal: CPI(M) expels committee member Pratik Ur Rahman

The statement comes after Pratik Ur Rahman joined the Trinamool Congress today. The former CPI(M) State Committee member earlier met with TMC MP and National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee.

2026-02-21T14:50:35.836391+00:00 IST

"Too greedy to control Bengal": Mamata Banerjee slams Centre

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday trained guns at the Centre, reiterating her allegations of Bengali migrant workers being targeted in other states for speaking Bangla.

2026-02-21T13:56:07.160640+00:00 IST

DMK worked hard to ensure that voters weren't removed: MK Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday said that the DMK worked hard against the move to remove voters during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state.

2026-02-21T13:52:51.071009+00:00 IST

Assam: Ripun Bora hints at inducting BJP leaders into Congress

Senior Assam Congress leader Ripun Bora on Saturday hinted at a strategy to induct BJP leaders into the party ahead of the state Legislative Assembly elections.

2026-02-21T13:15:48.941332+00:00 IST

Chandigarh: Youth Congress members protest against PM Modi

Speaking from the protest, HS Lucky, Chandigarh Congress President, criticised the PM, stating that he favours other nations over India. He said that Congress "will not get scared" and will continue its protest against what he believed were "unjust policies" of the BJP government.

2026-02-21T12:04:23.004577+00:00 IST

"No need to be jealous of Siddaramaiah": MLC HC Balakrishna

Responding to the CM's tweet, in which Siddaramaiah has vowed to fight "the politics of hatred and jealousy", Balakrishna asserted that no one in the party needs to be jealous of the Chief Minister. He pointed out that Congress has already provided Siddaramaiah with every significant opportunity possible.

2026-02-21T11:56:29.706045+00:00 IST

“DMK-led alliance will win 200 seats”: Tamil Nadu Minister

He asserted that the DMK-led alliance would not sideline any of its partners. "Our alliance will only increase, not decrease. We will not cut off anyone. We treat all alliance partners with friendship and respect. Ours will be a government for everyone," he said.

2026-02-21T11:24:39.105169+00:00 IST

Manickam Tagore slams Jagan for condemning Youth Cong protest

Congress MP B Manickam Tagore on Saturday hit back at YSR Congress Party chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, saying his criticism of the Indian Youth Congress' protest came to seek applause from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre.

2026-02-21T11:09:08.867032+00:00 IST

Important thing in an alliance is unity and purpose: Kamal Hassan

"I am not involved in the negotiations; I have a responsibility. I am confident that they will carry out the negotiations on my behalf. I cannot say how many constituencies we will ask for. We will announce it at the appropriate time," Hassan said.

2026-02-21T11:03:12.568548+00:00 IST

"Don’t tarnish your father’s legacy": IYC to Jagan Mohan Reddy

The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) on Saturday hit back at YSR Congress Party chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy over his criticism of their protest at the India AI Impact Summit a day earlier.

2026-02-21T10:52:22.325011+00:00 IST

BJP will free Assam from sin Congress has committed: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday accused the Congress party of allowing illegal infiltration that altered Assam's demographics, asserting that the BJP will "free Assam from the sin" committed by the previous regime.

2026-02-21T10:31:38.958967+00:00 IST

"Ready to discuss seat sharing with DMK": Tamil Nadu Congress

Tamil Nadu Congress President Selvaperunthagai K on Saturday said that the party is ready to discuss a seat-sharing formula with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) for the upcoming 2026 Legislative Assembly elections.

2026-02-21T10:24:29.977305+00:00 IST

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy slams Youth Congress over AI Summit protest

In a post shared on X, former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister said, "Yesterday at the AI Summit, the Youth Congress made us all feel ashamed. Where is our politics heading! No one should ever demean our country."

2026-02-21T09:36:30.762439+00:00 IST

Congress, BJP Workers clash in Puducherry Over AI Summit Protest

A clash broke out between Congress and BJP workers in Puducherry today during a protest organised by the BJP condemning the Indian Youth Congress's shirtless demonstration at the India AI Impact Summit held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

2026-02-21T09:27:18.474594+00:00 IST