Politics

Pradeep Bhandari questions Gandhi on Kapil Sibal over Epstein

"Rahul Gandhi should answer that when the Congress party was in the government, why was his minister Kapil Sibal accepting awards funded by a sexual predator, Jeffrey Epstein?" Bhandari told ANI.

2026-02-18T05:59:56.042340+00:00 IST

"Not bothered":JD(S)' Nikhil Kumaraswamy slams Congress

Amid the ongoing political tussle over the Chief Minister's post in Karnataka, Janata Dal (Secular) (JDS) Youth Wing State President Nikhil Kumaraswamy said governance in the state has taken a back seat, pointing to administrative lapses and leaving leadership decisions to the Congress high command.

2026-02-18T05:56:47.073812+00:00 IST

"Congress became like Rahul Gandhi": Rijiju on Aiyar’s remark

Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday took a swipe at the Congress following senior leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's "not a Rahulian" remarks, saying the party has steadily declined under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi.

2026-02-18T05:32:04.263118+00:00 IST

Rijiju recalls former LS speaker over Om Birla's no-confidence

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday criticised the opposition over the no-confidence motion filed against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, drawing a comparison with former Speaker Somnath Chatterjee.

2026-02-18T05:19:34.027714+00:00 IST

Kiren Rijiju questions Congress on raising Epstein files

Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday strongly criticised Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his allegations surrounding the Epstein Files. Gandhi had sought to drag in PM Modi and Minister Hardeep Singh Puri over alleged references to them in the files.

2026-02-18T05:04:01.106218+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi "dangerous" for India's security, says Rijiju

In an interview with ANI, Rijiju raised questions on Gandhi's various meetings stating that the Congress MP keeps on meeting Naxalites, extremists, ideologues, and people like George Soros both during his foreign trips and within the country.

2026-02-18T05:01:44.554242+00:00 IST

Kiren Rijiju's slams Congress for Parliament disruptions

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has refuted Congress's allegations of suppressing opposition voices in Parliament. He attributed the frequent House disruptions to the opposition's own tactics, noting that as soon as they enter, there is commotion, shouting, and banners.

2026-02-18T04:55:55.436980+00:00 IST

Pawan Khera dismisses claims linking Kapil Sibal to Epstein Files

In a post on X, Khera alleged that BJP leaders, including party spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla and Pradip Bhandari, were attempting to "peddle the claim" that Sibal appeared in documents linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Khera said the claim collapses upon reading the full context of the document being cited.

2026-02-18T04:38:22.355645+00:00 IST

US Ambassador's visit to Basavanagudi’s ancient cave shrine

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tejasvi Surya took US Ambassador Sergio Gor to the 16th-century Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple in Basavanagudi, highlighting the city's architectural and cultural heritage.

2026-02-18T02:57:14.322577+00:00 IST

BJP's Prasad slams Tamil Nadu Interim Budget

Prasad also alleged that the so-called double-digit high economic growth has evidently benefited only the DMK's family members, as well as its MLAs, MPs, district secretaries, and local body representatives.

2026-02-18T02:12:29.203451+00:00 IST

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey slams Rahul Gandhi

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey criticised the Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday, stating that the Congress leader wants to divide the country.

2026-02-18T02:05:09.164947+00:00 IST

Dilip Ghosh says, "Elections are not won by giving holidays"

BJP leader Dilip Ghosh, taking a jibe at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee, said on Tuesday that elections are not won by giving holidays, but one has to work towards the development of the people.

2026-02-18T01:17:14.320521+00:00 IST

"Puppet Chief Minister": RJD's Tejashwi Yadav targets Bihar CM

The Leader of Opposition in state assembly alleged that the administration is being "run by corrupt officials" rather than elected representatives.

2026-02-17T17:31:13.413051+00:00 IST

APCC meets CEC Gyanesh Kumar, urged for free, fair assembly polls

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) on Tuesday met Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar during his visit to Guwahati and submitted a series of complaints ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections.

2026-02-17T16:44:00.237227+00:00 IST

Karnataka Congress submits Memorandum to State EC over voter list

A delegation of Congress leaders led by Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday submitted a memorandum to the State Election Commissioner to rectify the lapses in voter list revision in view of the upcoming local body elections.

2026-02-17T16:43:10.867981+00:00 IST

Process underway, won’t have to wait much longer: J-K CM

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that the process for restoration of statehood to the Union Territory is underway, but has taken longer than expected, expressing hope that the wait may not be much longer.

2026-02-17T16:08:32.209356+00:00 IST

"No secret talks between Siddaramaiah and me": Karnataka Dy CM

"As stated earlier, the leadership issue is a matter to be decided by the High Command, Siddaramaiah and me. When the time comes, you will know about the decision. This is not a secretive deal; Siddaramaiah himself will give the message to the people of the state when the time comes," the Deputy Chief Minister clarified.

2026-02-17T15:57:21.871883+00:00 IST

NCP demands CBI probe into Ajit Pawar's death, submits memorandum

Late Ajit Pawar's wife, Sunetra Pawar, NCP National Working President and MP Praful Patel, State President and MP Sunil Tatkare, Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif, and youth leader Parth Pawar submitted the memorandum.

2026-02-17T13:10:32.079567+00:00 IST

Rajnath Singh at H125 helicopter unit inauguration

He addressed the inaugural ceremony of the final assembly line of H-125 helicopters at Vemagal in Karnataka. Singh highlighted the transformation in India's defence manufacturing ecosystem, noting that the sector was historically dominated by the public sector.

2026-02-17T13:05:12.093137+00:00 IST

“India should be among the top three AI superpowers globally”: PM

PM Modi says: Our vision is clear: AI must accelerate global development while remaining deeply human-centric.

2026-02-17T12:33:36.476868+00:00 IST

No demand for leadership change in Karnataka: Parameshwara

The state Home Minister said that while some individuals may project certain leaders as future Chief Ministers and raise slogans in their favour, such expressions reflect personal opinions and cannot be treated as official party decisions.

2026-02-17T12:20:13.508760+00:00 IST