Politics

Have concrete evidence against CM: Gaurav Gogoi

Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi said while responding to media queries that Sarma's "film" had turned into a "super flop".

2026-02-08T16:56:16.841241+00:00 IST

Saurabh Bhardwaj slams Delhi police for detaining AAP leaders

Speaking to reporters after his detention, Bhardwaj said, "You can see the level of dictatorship. No one lodged a complaint, even when the parents of Kamal Dhyani went to six police stations. The police are detaining us when we have all gathered to pay tribute to him."

2026-02-08T16:48:20.262825+00:00 IST

INDIA bloc leaders to meet at Kharge’s residence

In the meeting, they will discuss and decide on the future course of action for the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament.

2026-02-08T16:39:04.340958+00:00 IST

Army Commander reviews Gujarat borders, restores vision for hundr

According to an official release, during the visit, Lt Gen Seth reviewed the large-scale Defence of Gujarat exercise, which validated operational readiness, multi-agency coordination, and rapid-response mechanisms in challenging terrain and operational environments. The exercise reaffirmed Southern Command's capability to safeguard national interests across Gujarat's diverse operational domains.

2026-02-08T16:19:17.836080+00:00 IST

PM Modi avoiding Lok Sabha: Manickam Tagore

Addressing a press conference here on Sunday, Tagore said, "For the first time, the Prime Minister of India is not ready to come to Parliament, particularly to the Lok Sabha. He should have answered the Lok Sabha. The discussion Rahul Gandhi started did not take place. Rahul Gandhi was not allowed to speak, and it was an insult to the President of India."

2026-02-08T16:02:27.681998+00:00 IST

"What was he doing for last six months?": Gaurav Gogoi

"If it is important, what was he doing for the last 6 months? With the election approaching, we are disclosing the issue of their 12,000 bighas of land. By seeing the Samay Parivartan Yatra, people are coming out, and people want to see a new Bor Assam," Gogoi told reporters.

2026-02-08T15:55:54.763130+00:00 IST

"Political party without ideology cannot develop country": Shah

"When there were movements for Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Uttarakhand, the Congress government was in power. They used to say that the opposition had no issues, so they were demanding the creation of new states. They used to say, 'How will these small states function?" Shah said.

2026-02-08T15:52:07.561918+00:00 IST

Arjun Ram Meghwal decodes Budget 2026 in Ayodhya

Speaking with reporters in Ayodhya, the Union Minister said, "Today I have come to Ayodhya to explain the details of the Union Budget 2026. This budget reflects a harmonious approach that balances heritage and development."

2026-02-08T15:33:29.959242+00:00 IST

BJP MP Pradan Baruah asks Gogoi to answer for alleged Pak links

Speaking to ANI, Baruah said Gogoi should "come forward and explain everything" following Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's detailed press conference on the matter.

2026-02-08T15:03:01.797530+00:00 IST

"Breakaway faction" of SKM called for nationwide protests: Goyal

"I'm happy to meet any farm delegations or any persons who may have any misgivings on this. I have an open-door policy on this. Our (Union) Agriculture Minister, Shivrat Singh Chauhan, even yesterday was in Madhya Pradesh with nine states' agriculture ministers, and they celebrated both these agreements, the EU and the US. I think farmers understand the huge potential and the possibilities of increasing their income thanks to the new markets that will open up for them," Goyal said in an interview with ANI.

2026-02-08T14:02:33.047493+00:00 IST

AAP Delhi chief Saurabh Bhardwaj detained in Janakpuri

While being taken away in a police van, Bhardwaj went live on social media and claimed that AAP leaders had gone to the spot in Janakpuri where a 25-year-old man, Kamal Dhyani, tragically lost his life after his motorcycle fell into an open pit dug for Delhi Jal Board work in West Delhi's Janakpuri area.

2026-02-08T13:51:04.859706+00:00 IST

Om Prakash Rajbhar ahead of UP Assembly Budget Session

After attending the all-party meeting in Lucknow, he urged opposition parties cooperate for effective governance. Speaking to ANI, he divulged that discussion time was fixed daily from 5 pm to 8 pm, separate from house time.

2026-02-08T13:34:57.228578+00:00 IST

Shimla apple growers protest against FTA

Apple growers in Himachal Pradesh's Kotkhai region have expressed growing concern over the Government of India's recent free trade agreements (FTAs) with various countries, fearing a threat to domestic orchards and farmers' livelihoods.

2026-02-08T13:09:56.757859+00:00 IST

Nothing in trade deal for Opposition to attack: Piyush Goyal

Speaking exclusively to ANI, Goyal dismissed concerns that the Opposition was preparing to aggressively attack the government over the trade agreement. "What is the difficulty? I've done a fantastic deal. We are celebrating the deal. They may attack on falsehoods about which I'm not worried," he said.

2026-02-08T13:09:10.336868+00:00 IST

Few political elements distorting issues: Piyush Goyal

"An agreement is a whole series of negotiations around a variety of subjects, goods, different types of agricultural and non-agricultural products, and services. You're dealing with a very wide compass. Both countries will have offensive and defensive interests, and that's how the package is built up. But there is no correlation that I give up on agriculture or that I give in on another area. On agriculture, India's sensitivities and the interests of farmers and producers have been safeguarded 100 per cent," Goyal told ANI.

2026-02-08T13:05:17.266652+00:00 IST

Bharat Ratna for Veer Savarkar will increase its prestige: RSS

Speaking at the Two-Day Lecture Series On '100 Years Of Sangh Journey - New Horizons' here on Sunday, Bhagwat said that he was not on the decision-making committee but would raise the issue if given the chance.

2026-02-08T12:50:52.721959+00:00 IST

No trust deficit between India and US: Piyush Goyal

Speaking exclusively with ANI on whether there was a lack of trust with the US, particularly under the Trump administration, Goyal said, "I don't think there's any trust deficit between the United States of America and India or between our leaders."

2026-02-08T12:39:09.048607+00:00 IST

India-US deal more than trade, will cement long-term strategic goals: Piyush Goyal

Speaking exclusively to ANI, Goyal said the agreement reflects the broader depth of the India-US partnership, which spans defence, technology, critical minerals and strategic cooperation. Goyal emphasised that while trade is the vehicle, strategic alignment is the destination. The deal is designed to "cement" a partnership that is already flourishing across several high-stakes domains.

2026-02-08T12:35:24.493605+00:00 IST

Trade deal a labour of love, sovereignty intact: Goyal

Speaking in an exclusive interview with ANI, Goyal said the agreement reflects "intense negotiations on both sides" and will create significant opportunities across sectors.

2026-02-08T12:33:42.706800+00:00 IST

Union Budget favours multinational companies, not India’s poor

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday criticised the Union government, alleging that the Union Budget has been designed to benefit multinational companies rather than the people of India.

2026-02-08T12:19:10.441233+00:00 IST

Haryana CM Condoles Surajkund accident

The tragic incident occurred on Saturday evening at the Surajkund Mela when a joyride collapsed, leading to the death of Inspector Jagdish Prasad and injuries to several others. An inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident.

2026-02-08T11:59:24.462191+00:00 IST