Politics

G Parameshwara justifies Tejasvi Surya's detention

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Monday said that BJP MP Tejasvi Surya was detained by police during a metro fare hike protest, as he was asked to hold his demonstration at Freedom Park rather than near the Jayanagar Metro station in Bengaluru.

2026-02-09T06:25:16.908516+00:00 IST

“Nothing more humiliating”: CPM MP on giving Bharat Ratna to Veer

However, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP, Madan Rathore, told ANI that some people are opposing the idea because of "not reading complete history", and highlighted that Savarkar has "suffered a great deal" and had continued to fight for the country without losing hope.

2026-02-09T06:19:53.168262+00:00 IST

"Parliament is not a place for ‘gundagardi’": Kiren Rijiju slams

"How the Congress planned to snatch away papers from the PM when he comes to the House. Parliament is not a place for 'gundagardi'. But when the Congress came to it, we acted with restraint. There is a limit to everything," Rijiju added.

2026-02-09T06:12:23.947724+00:00 IST

After meet, INDIA Bloc confirms participation in Budget discussio

The decision was taken during a meeting of INDIA bloc floor leaders held at the office of Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in the Parliament House complex. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi was also present at the meeting.

2026-02-09T05:35:57.855296+00:00 IST

Sanjay Raut echoes Bhagwat's demand for Bharat Ratna for Savarkar

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday questioned the BJP for not conferring the Bharat Ratna to VD Savarkar, asking RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to directly inquire from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.

2026-02-09T05:25:31.140905+00:00 IST

“Apmaan hoga”: Manickam Tagore on giving Bharat Ratna to Savarkar

"Apmaan hoga. If we keep giving Bharat Ratna to the people who kept apologising to the British, then it will be an insult to the people who sacrificed their lives for the country, including BR Ambedkar, Sardar Patel, Mahatma Gandhi," Tagore told ANI.

2026-02-09T05:16:49.892566+00:00 IST

"First China, now America got the market," alleges Akhilesh Yadav

"The BJP doesn't want to debate fundamental issues. You (the BJP) have given a $500 billion market to America. Their 'Make in India' lion has rusted away. This is not the time to debate Veer Savarkar, because if you do, many pages of history will be turned," Yadav said.

2026-02-09T05:05:15.137581+00:00 IST

Tejasvi Surya detained for protest against metro fare hike

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya was detained and later released by the police today near Jayanagar Metro station in Karnataka's Bengaluru when he again tried to stage a protest in front of the metro station.

2026-02-09T04:55:35.481458+00:00 IST

CM has written to Centre, BJP unnecessarily politicising issue: K

"Unnecessarily the BJP people want to make politics out of everything. The metro is run by the State and Central Govt and it is a separate corporation. CM has already written to the Government of India to not increase the fare. Now, Tejasvi Surya is saying that they are not going to increase, so let there be an official order, then we will see," the Karnataka minister told reporters here.

2026-02-09T03:57:54.303378+00:00 IST

Karti Chidambaram questions Union Cabinet on India-US trade deal

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Monday took a dig at the Centre after Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the External Affairs Ministry would provide information on India's purchase of Russian oil, amid the announcement of the framework for the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) between India and the United States.

2026-02-09T03:48:29.642259+00:00 IST

Tejasvi Surya blames Karnataka govt for proposed BMRCL fare hike

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya slammed Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, holding him responsible for the proposed Bengaluru Metro fare hike.

2026-02-09T03:20:11.040376+00:00 IST

Kummanam Rajasekharan demands strict probe in Sabarimala gold the

"It is evident that Adoor Prakash has got enough connections with several culprits in the gold theft case of the Sabarimala temple. It is very shameful to note that these types of Congress leaders are doing things that are very beneficial for the culprits."

2026-02-09T03:04:00.005957+00:00 IST

"must immediately resign”: Siddaramaiah to PM on India-US pact

"A Prime Minister who exposes the nation to pressure, weakens farmers' livelihoods, and damages India's dignity cannot continue in office. For the harm caused to India's sovereignty and self-respect, 'compromised' PM Narendra Modi must take responsibility and immediately resign," the Karnataka CM said on Sunday.

2026-02-09T03:03:05.637005+00:00 IST

The India-US trade deal is historic: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, while addressing a press conference at his residence in Bhopal, described the recent trade deal between India and the United States as "historic and unprecedented".

2026-02-08T17:58:54.560585+00:00 IST

Central government has no tolerance for dissent: Saurabh Bhardwaj

Delhi Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) president Saurabh Bhardwaj on Sunday accused the central government of having no tolerance for dissent, after he and several other AAP leaders were taken into preventive detention while attempting to hold a candle march in West Delhi's Janakpuri.

2026-02-08T17:54:11.384228+00:00 IST

Atlanta Systems Director hails 'Fair and Equitable' US interim ag

Atlanta Systems Pvt Ltd Director Sandeep Narula on Sunday hailed the recently concluded India-US interim trade agreement, calling it a landmark development and a "fair and equitable deal that prioritises India's interests."

2026-02-08T17:50:52.445761+00:00 IST

Owaisi slams Assam CM at Zaheerabad rally

During the rally, he slammed Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for allegedly posting a video depicting violence against a person in a cap. By highlighting a video in which a high-ranking official symbolically "fires" at a person identified by their religious attire (beard and cap), the Zaheerabad campaign shifted from local drains and streetlights to a much larger, national crisis of dignity. He urged voters to elect AIMIM candidates to provide grassroots representation and counter communalism.

2026-02-08T17:34:34.721861+00:00 IST

"Election in Bengal this time will be do-or-die battle": Giriraj

"Hindus in the country should also unite, and Hindus around the world should too. There aren't many countries for Hindus. The election in Bengal this time will be a do-or-die battle. In every home in Bengal, a Gopal Patha will have to emerge. Otherwise, they (TMC) will have us slaughtered," Singh told ANI.

2026-02-08T17:33:44.334425+00:00 IST

Assam political row: Sarma alleges espionage; Gogoi fires back

A major political drama unfolded in Assam between Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi on Sunday, with both levelling major allegations against each other, involving espionage and corruption.

2026-02-08T17:28:16.531769+00:00 IST

Police brought us to farthest PS, not main contractor: AAP

In a post on X, Bhardwaj claimed that police deliberately transported the AAP leaders to a distant police station near the Haryana border instead of taking action against those responsible for the tragedy.

2026-02-08T17:27:51.598021+00:00 IST

"BJP can bring about development for tribal people": Tripura CM

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has the trust of tribal communities, who see the party as a path to upliftment and development.

2026-02-08T17:01:10.501277+00:00 IST