Politics

Who is this ‘gori chamdi wala’ to dictate to us?: Owaisi slams US

AIMIM chief and MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday slammed the US over trade directives and criticised the government for remaining silent, calling it an affront to India's sovereignty.

2026-02-12T00:25:32.473904+00:00 IST

AP Deputy Speaker taunts on YSRCP MLAs’ participation in assembly

Andhra Pradesh Assembly Deputy Speaker Raghu Rama Krishna Raju on Wednesday welcomed the attendance of YSRCP leaders in the Assembly session, saying that participation of MLAs is always positive.

2026-02-11T22:57:08.484512+00:00 IST

“People will give big mandate to BJP”: Ramchander Rao

Telangana BJP President N. Ramchander Rao on Wednesday expressed confidence that the party will win a significant number of seats in the ongoing municipal elections in the state, saying the people of Telangana are likely to give a "big mandate" to the Bharatiya Janata Party.

2026-02-11T22:54:58.210656+00:00 IST

People are keen to vote for development: Cong MLA on elections

Congress MLA Yennam Srinivas Reddy on Wednesday said that people in Mahbubnagar are showing keen interest in the ongoing municipal elections and are inclined to vote for development, citing infrastructure growth and welfare initiatives undertaken in the past two years.

2026-02-11T22:54:17.202340+00:00 IST

WB at Centre of Budget under ‘Purvodaya’ Push, says FM

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that West Bengal has been placed at the centre of the Union Budget 2026-27 under the government's 'Purvodaya' (Rise of the East) strategy, rejecting allegations that the state did not find mention in the Budget.

2026-02-11T22:27:20.553868+00:00 IST

YSRCP leaders meet Jagan Reddy, allege TDP violence in Vemuru

They claimed that TDP mobs barged into their houses at midnight, broke doors, vandalised property and looted gold and cash, creating fear among YSRCP supporters. Vemuru YSRCP in-charge Varikuti Ashok Babu informed YS Jagan that, allegedly, a TDP-linked rowdy-sheeter, Balakotireddy, along with his associates, attacked the house of BC leader and sarpanch Angirekula Nageswara Rao and has been repeatedly targeting YSRCP sympathisers with weapons, according to a release.

2026-02-11T21:45:38.696909+00:00 IST

"Many IAS officers transferred in large numbers": G Kishan Reddy

Speaking to the media, Reddy said, "Many IAS officers have been transferred in large numbers... Elections are underway, the GHMC has been divided into 3 corporations, and special officers have been appointed.

2026-02-11T21:31:03.065604+00:00 IST

Sitharaman takes dig at Left Front government in Kerala

Replying to the debate on Union Budget in Lok Sabha, she slammed the CPI-M led government in Kerala over law and order situation.

2026-02-11T20:48:29.271448+00:00 IST

Sitharaman accuses Abhishek Banerjee of twisting facts

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday hit out at Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee accusing him of twisting facts "known to everyone in the House" and rejected allegations by TMC MPs that West Bengal did not find s mention in the Union Budget, stating that "it is deliberate attempt to spread misinformation".

2026-02-11T20:22:56.574586+00:00 IST

BJP questions Mahua Moitra over alleged ‘professional fee’

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Wednesday raised questions regarding alleged transactions involving Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra and her husband Pinaki Mishra, suggesting possible violations of the Income Tax Act.

2026-02-11T19:53:49.915453+00:00 IST

'Trade Agreement with US has mortgaged the future of Indians'

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday continued attack on the Modi government over the India-US Interim Trade Agreement, saying the deal has mortgaged the future of 140 crore Indians.

2026-02-11T18:25:17.281951+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi alleges Hardeep Singh Puri's name in Epstein files

Addressing reporters, the Rae Bareli MP questioned why Ambani, whose name reportedly appeared in the Epstein-related files, has not been jailed.

2026-02-11T18:24:42.118781+00:00 IST

"Spreading venomous lies and leaving abroad": Sudhanshu Trivedi s

"Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition, seems to believe in spreading venomous lies and then leaving abroad. His behaviour during parliamentary proceedings has been lethargic... The behaviour of the Congress party in the House has been no better than what one might witness on the roadside. Such conduct is unbecoming in a parliamentary setting," Dwivedi said.

2026-02-11T17:58:47.062199+00:00 IST

Rajya Sabha MP Ajeet Gopchade meets Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Rajya Sabha MP Ajeet Gopchade paid a courtesy visit to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday and submitted detailed memoranda on key national and regional issues, including rural development, development of the Marathwada region, and border security.

2026-02-11T17:52:33.647530+00:00 IST

Hardeep Puri dismisses Rahul Gandhi’s 'Epstein files' claims

Puri said that the Congress party was continuously spreading paedophilia, and he has nothing to do with the allegations against the Epstein files.

2026-02-11T17:41:44.635517+00:00 IST

Expelled AIADMK leader VK Sasikala holds meeting with her support

Expelled AIADMK leader VK Sasikala on Wednesday held a meeting with her supporters in Chennai as Tamil Nadu prepares for Assembly elections.

2026-02-11T17:26:31.541421+00:00 IST

EC team arrives in Chennai to review poll preparedness for TN, Pu

A seven-member team of Deputy Election Commissioners of India arrived at Chennai International Airport to review preparations for the upcoming Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Legislative Assembly elections.

2026-02-11T17:17:19.900540+00:00 IST

Dhami watches film ‘Gaudan’ based on cow protection

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday watched the film "Gaudan", based on cow protection, at Centrio Mall, Hathibadkala in Dehradun. On this occasion, he described the film's theme as a meaningful and inspiring effort connected to Indian culture, rural life, and the tradition of cow conservation.

2026-02-11T17:05:07.686598+00:00 IST

Stalin assures he “will take care” of seat-sharing

DMK chief ruled out any shared governance model with the party allies amid the reports of Congress demanding ministerial berths in the government. Congress maintained that the alliance remains "very strong" and reiterated that the party will hold alliance talks on February 22.

2026-02-11T17:04:32.576499+00:00 IST

India-US interim trade will 'hurt our farmers', says SP MP Dimple

Echoing similar sentiments, SP MP Anand Bhadauriya termed the Budget "hollow". "We had initially hoped that the budget would be a good one, but a hollow budget was presented. The opposition raised questions in the House, but the Finance Minister did not give a meaningful response to any of them; instead, it felt like she was delivering a political speech," he said.

2026-02-11T16:55:52.012662+00:00 IST

Kerala’s first comprehensive international school inaugurated in

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday announced that Kannur Munderi Government Higher Secondary School has become the first comprehensive international school in the state.

2026-02-11T16:49:02.375538+00:00 IST