Politics

Delhi HC issues notice on fresh applications by Priya Kapur

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice on applications filed by Priya Kapur, wife of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur, seeking dismissal of a suit filed by her mother-in-law Rani Kapur, in which allegations were made that she and others had orchestrated a "fraudulent family trust" to unlawfully deprive Rani Kapur of her estate.

2026-02-11T08:59:25.931940+00:00 IST

Rohit Pawar reiterates conspiracy claims behind Ajit's death

"Ajit Pawar was a big political leader for Maharashtra. People of Maharashtra have doubts about his plane crash. We have compiled some information in last 13 days based on our sources. We are emotional about this matter. The most important thing here is that Manoj Pawar is the handler of the Arrow company," Rohit Pawar said while addressing a press conference.

2026-02-11T08:52:31.703517+00:00 IST

Rajasthan: Diya Kumari announces 42,000 km road development

During her speech, she announced that under the Chief Minister Self-Employment Scheme, interest-free loans of up to Rs 10 lakh, along with subsidies, will be provided, benefiting 30,000 youth.

2026-02-11T08:38:40.056316+00:00 IST

"People will decide," says Cong MP Manickam Tagor

Shortly after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin ruled out any share in governance with DMK allies, Congress MP from Virudhunagar, Manickam Tagore played the ball back to the CM saying that the decision would be taken by the people.

2026-02-11T07:46:24.756041+00:00 IST

All-round development in all tenures of our government: UP FM

Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna on Wednesday presented the State Budget for 2026-27 in the Legislative Assembly, highlighting what he described as "all-round development" achieved during the previous and current tenures of the Yogi Adityanath government.

2026-02-11T07:18:24.257929+00:00 IST

Kiren Rijiju slams Rahul Gandhi over Gen Naravane's memoir row

"I cannot teach lessons to Rahul Gandhi. I can't understand what world he lives in. What ideology drives his actions? Senior members of Congress should explain to him that Parliament cannot function like this. Don't behave like children here. Our country is huge, and security is a significant issue. It's not right to use our security as a political weapon and undermine anyone's dignity," Rijiju told reporters.

2026-02-11T06:59:37.620282+00:00 IST

"Share in governance does not apply to Tamil Nadu," MK Stalin

Speaking at the India Today Conclave, Stalin firmly ruled out any shared governance model with the DMK allies like the Congress.

2026-02-11T06:55:29.560904+00:00 IST

BJP MLAs chant "unparliamentary sarkaar" slogans in J-K assembly

BJP legislators have been demanding an apology from Omar Abdullah for remarks he made about them during the previous session. Leader of the Opposition and BJP MLA Sunil Sharma said he has written to the Speaker, alleging biased conduct by the House.

2026-02-11T06:39:34.674440+00:00 IST

"Laughing stock, embarrassment": BJP’s Poonawala attacks Rahul

"Rahul Gandhi has become a laughing stock and the biggest embarrassment for the nation. He mentions the wrong year on paper when bringing a no-confidence motion against the speaker. Penguin Publishing had to clarify that it has not published the book. Rahul Gandhi thinks of himself above the rules and regulations of the Parliamnet," Poonawala told ANI.

2026-02-11T06:35:08.691474+00:00 IST

UP Minister pays tribute to Deendayal Upadhyay

"Today is the death anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay, the BJP observes this day as Samarpan Diwas. Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay's philosophy of Integral Humanism, the vision of Antyodaya serves the poor," Singh told ANI.

2026-02-11T06:19:16.934493+00:00 IST

Anurag Thakur hails Union Budget 2026-27 as women-centric

Thakur stated that the women-centric governance of the Narendra Modi government has evolved beyond symbolism to measurable financial commitments and structural reforms, as reflected in the enhanced Gender Budget and targeted sectoral allocations.

2026-02-11T06:07:19.981826+00:00 IST

Andhra Assembly Budget Session begins with Governor's address

The Andhra Pradesh Assembly Budget Session began on Wednesday with Governor Abdul Nazeer's address, amid protest and sloganeering by Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) leaders.

2026-02-11T05:47:11.152346+00:00 IST

Diya Kumari ahead of presenting state budget

Ahead of presenting Rajasthan's Budget for the 2026-27 financial year, State Finance Minister and Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari arrived at the state Assembly on Wednesday and termed the document a significant step toward building a "Viksit Rajasthan."

2026-02-11T05:46:28.506333+00:00 IST

"Kaunsa arthshastri CM baitha hai": Ram Gopal Yadav

"Jab iss budget (Union Budget 2026-27) pe sabhi nigaahen jhuk gayi, toh wahan kaunsa accha budget aayega (If the Union Budget disappointed everyone, what can one expect (from UP budget). Kaunsa arthshastri CM baitha hai (The CM is not an economist)," Yadav told reporters in New Delhi.

2026-02-11T05:33:24.115323+00:00 IST

"Assam and Northeast writing a new chapter of development": Shivr

Taking a sharp dig at the Congress, the Union Minister alleged, "For decades, Congress has considered the North-East and especially Assam as its vote bank. It had become a political laboratory."

2026-02-11T05:27:45.968839+00:00 IST

PM Modi pays tribute to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his death anniversary, remembering him as an unparalleled devotee of the Motherland and saying his value-based principles and ideas would continue to guide generations to come.

2026-02-11T05:00:18.551188+00:00 IST

Randeep Surjewala slams Centre over rising govt debt

Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala on Wednesday flagged the rise in the Union Government's debt as compared to 2014, stating that the Centre added more than Rs 127 lakh crore of debt in a decade.

2026-02-11T04:54:51.493145+00:00 IST

Sanjay Singh gives zero-hour notice in Rajya Sabha

According to the notice, Singh intends to highlight the plight of sanitation workers nationwide, particularly in urban local bodies such as the Kanpur Municipal Corporation in Uttar Pradesh. He described sanitation workers as the backbone of the country's cleanliness system, noting their critical role during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2026-02-11T04:48:11.286614+00:00 IST

Union Minister Kishan Reddy visits BJP candidate bereaved family

Reddy was accompanied by several BJP leaders. The opposition party in Telangana has alleged that Congress leaders were pressuring Mahadevappa to withdraw his nomination for the municipal polls.

2026-02-11T04:43:46.453091+00:00 IST

"Govt overreacted":  Congress MP Manickam Tagore slams Centre

"I know that a senior advocate, who is a senior Rajya Sabha member, also said to me that he has a book. The book was available. The book has been written by General Narvane. The book is published. The book is available. The caravan has carried a story. It's a settled issue, and we feel that the government has reacted, overreacted on that day on the floor," Tagore told ANI.

2026-02-11T04:23:48.747394+00:00 IST

"Afraid of those who ask questions": Congress' Sukhdeo Bhagat

Bhagat told ANI, "The book not being published is not a factor. The things that Rahul Gandhi has said have our ex-army chief deny? The important thing is the situation that has arisen before the country with China: what is our stand, and what is PM Modi's stand? This is the right of the country to know. This government is not afraid of questions. It is afraid of those who ask questions."

2026-02-11T04:04:40.421720+00:00 IST