Politics

Rahul Gandhi found cure to govt's disease of lying: Pawan Khera

"The question is very clear: America has directly told Bangladesh in its deal that if Bangladesh buys cotton from America, it will have to pay 0% tariff, and if it buys from India, it will have to pay a very high tariff. Bangladesh has also announced that it will no longer buy cotton from India. The same thing America has told Union Minister Piyush Goyal: if your textile industry buys cotton from America, give 0% tariff, and if not, give 18% tariff. So where is the confusion? The days of their disease of lying are now over; Rahul Gandhi has found the cure for it," Khera said.

2026-02-15T08:32:39.294297+00:00 IST

Ex-Congress leader Naseemuddin Siddiqui joins Samajwadi Party

Former Congress leader Naseemuddin Siddiqui on Sunday joined the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party (SP) in Lucknow, expressing deep respect for the party chief and vowing to strengthen the organisation.

2026-02-15T08:13:28.018248+00:00 IST

"Matured LoP can be useful in smooth functioning of House": Kiren

"A matured Leader of Opposition can be very useful in smooth functioning of the house and in enriching parliamentary democracy," Rijiju posted on X.

2026-02-15T07:50:22.788412+00:00 IST

PM Modi to lay foundation for Silchar-Guwahati corridor...: Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam in March to lay the foundation stone for the highly anticipated Silchar-Shillong-Guwahati high-speed corridor.

2026-02-15T07:31:53.413917+00:00 IST

"Not India-Pak match, but Jay Shah vs Pakistan": Sanjay Raut

"This is not an India-Pakistan match. This is a Jay Shah vs Pakistan match. The people of India do not want it. The Indian public does not consent to India playing against Pakistan. The India-Pakistan match generates the highest amount of betting and gambling in cricket, and the money also goes to Pakistan. Even local brokers, especially politicians in the BJP, benefit from it," Sanjay Raut said while speaking at a press conference here.

2026-02-15T07:17:52.466935+00:00 IST

Tagore questions govt on vacant Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker chair

"The post of Deputy Speaker in the Lok Sabha has been lying vacant for seven long years. This is not a small procedural lapse -- it strikes at the heart of parliamentary democracy. Under Article 93 of the Constitution of India, the House shall choose a Speaker and a Deputy Speaker. The word is not "may." It is shall. Yet under Narendra Modi's government, the Deputy Speaker's chair remains empty," Tagore posted on 'X'.

2026-02-15T06:46:39.305613+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi extends warm wishes on Mahashivaratri

"To all fellow countrymen, heartfelt wishes on Mahashivaratri. By the grace of Shiv-Shakti, may your life always be filled with happiness, peace, and prosperity. Har Har Mahadev," Gandhi, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha, wrote on X.

2026-02-15T05:22:36.465522+00:00 IST

Delhi CM offers prayers at Shrinathji Temple in Rajasthan

Speaking to the ANI, Rekha Gupta expressed, "Today, on the occasion of Mahashivratri, I feel incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to offer prayers to Lord Shrinathji. I am filled with a profound sense of peace and joy. "

2026-02-15T05:13:45.464607+00:00 IST

"India will never accept distorted history": BJP’s Ramchander Rao

"By glorifying Tipu Sultan by the AIMIM party is something to distort the history. Everyone knows that Tipu Sultan was responsible for persecuting many Hindus in the areas of Karnataka, Mysore and other places. His deeds have always been seen as anti-Hindu. The AIMIM party is trying to glorify him, and they are trying to even make him a larger figure than Veer Savarkar," Rao told ANI.

2026-02-15T04:55:31.672781+00:00 IST

"DMK twisting things:" BJP MLA Vijayadharani

BJP leader Vijayadharani on Saturday addressed the controversial remarks made by Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran regarding TVK President Vijay and actor Trisha, claiming that the ruling DMK is deliberately twisting his words for political gain.

2026-02-15T01:35:43.799981+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu CM asserts confidence in winning assembly elections

Addressing the gathering at the party's booth agents' conference in Tirupathur, the Chief Minister urged DMK workers to work diligently for the upcoming elections. He asked them to inform the people of the government's schemes and policies and "ensure at least 50 votes each" to secure victory in 200 constituencies.

2026-02-14T17:51:19.844749+00:00 IST

Puducherry: CEO releases final electoral roll after SIR

The Puducherry Chief Electoral Officer has officially published the final Electoral Roll for the Union Territory after a comprehensive Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, which took place from October 27, 2025, to February 14, 2026.

2026-02-14T17:42:03.367896+00:00 IST

J-K: Congress leaders protest against MGNREGA end, calls it "BJP

Heavy deployment of security personnel was reported as large crowds gathered, holding posters of Mahatma Gandhi and chanting slogans condemning the government's decision. The Jammu and Kashmir Police intervened to manage the situation and detained several protestors to prevent escalation.

2026-02-14T17:41:33.741659+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi, Nishikant Dubey spar over India-US trade agreement

A fierce political row erupted between BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday over the India-US interim trade agreement. The row centres on the agreement's impact on India's massive textile sector and its millions of cotton farmers.

2026-02-14T17:38:20.431170+00:00 IST

"Massive embezzlement of funds:" Sunny Joseph

Congress Committee President Sunny Joseph on Saturday alleged massive embezzlement of funds in the organisation of the Global Ayyappa Sangamam, held in September 2025 on the banks of the River Pampa at the Sabarimala hill shrine base camp in Kerala.

2026-02-14T17:37:32.508314+00:00 IST

Himanta Sarma is anti-tribal, didn't respect leaders: Gaurav Gogo

Gogoi said Assam consistently ranks low in healthcare and education but ranks high in opening liquor shops.

2026-02-14T17:18:46.633653+00:00 IST

Jagdambika Pal blames LoP for ruckus during Motion of Thanks

Speaking to reporters, Pal specifically condemned the statements and allegations made by Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi against the Centre, calling them "low-level and baseless."

2026-02-14T17:13:11.249556+00:00 IST

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta unveils RSS founder Keshav Hedgewar statue

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh, unveiled the statue of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) founder Keshav Baliram Hedgewar at Dr Hedgewar Arogya Sansthan in Shahdara.

2026-02-14T16:01:33.142461+00:00 IST

"Mamata seeks power via infiltrator votes": Dharmendra Pradhan

Responding to petitions filed by the Chief Minister alleging irregularities in the SIR exercise before the Supreme Court, Pradhan said the people of West Bengal will deliver a "befitting reply" to Mamata Banerjee in the forthcoming 2026 Assembly elections.

2026-02-14T14:22:24.174208+00:00 IST

Amit Shah chairs meeting with state office bearers of Puducherry

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Saturday chaired a meeting with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state office bearers of Puducherry ahead of the forthcoming assembly election in the Union Territory later this year.

2026-02-14T13:29:24.257981+00:00 IST

"Even if they give Rs 1 lakh per month, no one will vote for DMK": TTV Dhinakaran slams Stalin's Rs 5,000 payout

"The DMK government has not fulfilled their election promises. The DMK thinks it can secure votes by distributing money for votes, but that will not be possible. Their statement itself shows that they are afraid because the followers of Jayalalithaa have united under one front. Not just Rs 5,000, even if they give Rs 1 lakh per month, no one will vote for them," he said.

2026-02-14T13:20:25.054929+00:00 IST