Politics

Maharashtra CM orders inquiry into Mumbai metro slab collapse

The state government has announced a financial assistance of 5 lakh rupees to the deceased's family, and will cover the treatment expenses of the injured. CM Fadnavis also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.

2026-02-14T12:24:36.739041+00:00 IST

Shah defends FTAs, accuses Rahul Gandhi of "misleading farmers"

Shah took aim at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying that the Rae Bareli PM spread false claims about the impact of these trade deals on farmers.

2026-02-14T11:42:05.346929+00:00 IST

Supriya Sule says father Sharad Pawar in good health

Supriya Sule shared the update on X, stating, "Respected Pawar Saheb is in good health and has been discharged by the doctors. He has been advised to take rest for three to four days. Accordingly, he will rest at home and thereafter resume his daily routine work. Saheb was admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune for treatment."

2026-02-14T09:28:06.096110+00:00 IST

Nishikant Dubey calls Rahul Gandhi "mahamurkh" over India-US deal

"I have never seen such a 'mahamurkh' LoP in this country. To protect cotton farmers, for the last 8 years, PM Modi has put in place 11% import duty. After the farmers are safeguarded, how the textile sector is to be freed and made competitive because we are competing with Vietnam - incentive is being given for this," Dubey told ANI.

2026-02-14T09:08:29.540607+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi over party's success in Telangana local polls

In an 'X' post, Gandhi expressed thanks to all the Congress leaders and workers in the state, who worked hard for party's success in the elections.

2026-02-14T08:27:40.929477+00:00 IST

UPA failed to respond to terror, Modi set new tradition: Amit Sha

"During the UPA period, neither the Prime Minister nor the Defence Minister used to give any reaction. But PM Modi created a new tradition. In 2019, an airstrike was carried out, entering their territory and eliminating the terrorists in Pakistan," he said, referring to India's retaliatory Balakot airstrikes.

2026-02-14T08:12:37.982030+00:00 IST

"Show that PM cares": Pawan Khera calls for PM to visit Manipur

In an 'X' post, Khera shared air tickets booked for PM Modi, stating that Manipur, which has been "burning" since 2023, should not be abandoned, and added that the presence of Prime Minister would leave a long impact towards the people of the state.

2026-02-14T07:33:15.642172+00:00 IST

Owaisi says ‘India moving toward becoming a theocratic nation’

In an interview with ANI, Owaisi said, "This should not be made a test of loyalty...The way the BJP and RSS are taking forward the nation, it will become a theocratic nation."

2026-02-14T07:26:53.791123+00:00 IST

Congress-DMK alliance talks to begin on Feb 22: TNCC chief

"The election process is going very, very smoothly. Negotiations are ongoing, and we are going to start on February 22. Nothing the BJP is thinking will happen. The BJP wants to pull someone out of the INDIA alliance to split the vote bank, but it will not happen. We are intact with the alliance," Selvaperunthagai told reporters.

2026-02-14T07:21:31.040866+00:00 IST

PM Modi to address Mega BJP meeting in Guwahati ahead of polls

Ahead of the assembly polls in Assam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday will address a mega BJP party workers meeting "Booth Sanmilan" at Veterinary College Field, Khanapara in Guwahati.

2026-02-14T04:34:40.929801+00:00 IST

BJP's Prakash Reddy hits back at Rahul Gandhi

Reddy said Gandhi's claim that the pact, linked to the recent tariff arrangement, would harm agricultural produce was unfounded.

2026-02-14T04:24:50.571613+00:00 IST

"Rahul Gandhi is continuously lying...": Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Minister for Agriculture, Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday criticised Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, saying that he is allegedly trying to mislead the farmers by lying repeatedly, and causing confusion among the general public regarding the India-US interim trade agreement.

2026-02-14T04:18:29.101286+00:00 IST

‘Public Safety Committees’ to be established in Mumbai to curb...

As per the suggestion of Mumbai Suburban Co-Guardian Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha, 'Public Safety Committees' will now be established in the city to curb infiltration that threatens Mumbai's security. During the recently held District Planning Committee meeting, Mangal Prabhat Lodha proposed the formation of these committees to trace Bangladeshi infiltrators and ensure strict follow-up action.

2026-02-14T03:27:53.998684+00:00 IST

Shivakumar on Karnataka power tussle speculations

Speaking to reporters on Friday, Shivakumar said he would abide by the party's decisions and remain loyal to both the government and the organisation.

2026-02-14T03:15:18.849277+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi spreads ‘Fake Narrative' on US India deal: Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday sharply rebutted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the India-US trade deal, accusing him of spreading "stage-managed", "artificial" and "baseless" narratives and attempting to mislead Indian farmers.

2026-02-13T22:57:47.342706+00:00 IST

Telangana CM Reddy meets Priyanka Gandhi following municipal poll results

During the meeting, the leaders discussed the election outcome in detail. Priyanka Gandhi expressed her happiness over the Congress party's victory in the municipal elections and personally congratulated Chief Minister Reddy on the party's performance.

2026-02-13T20:36:16.748437+00:00 IST

BRS emerges key force in Telangana municipal elections

Bharatiya Rashtriya Samiti working President KT Rama Rao, speaking about the Telangana new municipal election results, stated that the verdict reflects growing public confidence in the BRS and signals strong public dissatisfaction with the ruling Congress government.

2026-02-13T19:30:29.391835+00:00 IST

Humayun Kabir claims contract killer hired to assassinate him

Founder of the Janata Unnayan Party Humayun Kabir, along with party members, on Friday inspected the construction site of a proposed new mosque in Beldanga, Murshidabad.

2026-02-13T19:29:18.953818+00:00 IST

Parliament Budget Session 1st phase concludes

The Lok Sabha will reconvene on March 9 after a three-week recess. The Rajya Sabha was also adjourned and is scheduled to meet again on March 9 after a three-week recess.

2026-02-13T18:22:53.514726+00:00 IST

"No individual can be above law": UP CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday responded to the ongoing controversy involving Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and the Magh Mela administration, asserting that "no individual can be above the law."

2026-02-13T18:20:05.559017+00:00 IST

Kerala BJP concludes 3-day governance stewardship programme

The successful conclusion of the three-day Delhi visit marks a significant step in the BJP's expanding footprint in Kerala. Following the historic victory in securing the mayor's post in the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation, the delegation's participation in this high-level governance programme signals the party's commitment to translating electoral success into administrative excellence.

2026-02-13T18:00:07.280303+00:00 IST