Politics

"This is not a deal, but a surrender": Pawan Khera

Khera contrasted current leadership with past leaders who stood firm with US counterparts, implying a loss of assertiveness and invoked the names of former US Presidents Nixon, Bush, and Obama, suggesting that previous Indian governments dealt with global superpowers as equals.

2026-02-07T11:17:04.397937+00:00 IST

TVK holds public hearings in Coimbatore, Trichy, and Chennai

Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) on Saturday held public hearings in Coimbatore, Trichy, and Chennai to gather feedback for its election manifesto.

2026-02-07T10:25:33.332437+00:00 IST

"Tactics, conspiracies hatched to weaken BSP": Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Saturday alleged conspiracies to weaken the party, saying party workers will be alerted to them.

2026-02-07T09:28:04.533939+00:00 IST

Surjewala slams India-US Trade Framework

Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala criticised Modi government on Saturday, following the announcement of a framework for an India-US Interim Trade Agreement. Speaking from Panchkula, Haryana, Randeep Singh Surjewala said that the deal would devastate Indian livelihoods by opening domestic markets to US processed fruits and "additional products". He mentioned that existing cotton imports of $334 million have already led to a decline in domestic prices, and he demanded clarity on whether staples such as milk, wheat, and dairy are included in the new zero tariff concessions.

2026-02-07T08:59:12.288587+00:00 IST

Truly extraordinary that Modi govt accepted US to monitor India’s

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Saturday slammed the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government, alleging that the Centre has agreed to US monitoring of India's import of Russian oil as part of the interim framework agreement of the deal.

2026-02-07T08:40:11.770487+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu: DMK alliance announces protest against Union Budget

The Secular Progressive Alliance has called a "Massive Protest" on Thursday, February 12, at 10:30 AM to denounce the Union Budget 2026-27 and the support provided by AIADMK, the DMK alliance party said on Saturday.

2026-02-07T07:57:57.823307+00:00 IST

Pawan Khera slams Centre over India-US trade deal framework

Chairman of Congress' Media and Publicity Department, Pawan Khera, on Saturday called the framework of the India-US trade deal a "humiliating failure", alleging that under pressure, India has decided to open up the agricultural market and halt the import of Russian oil.

2026-02-07T07:19:24.388876+00:00 IST

'Will discuss India-US deal in Parliament': Jairam Ramesh

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Saturday said that the Opposition parties will discuss the India-US trade deal framework in the Parliament during the ongoing Budget Session.

2026-02-07T05:31:45.946761+00:00 IST

Jairam Ramesh raises concerns over India-US deal framework

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Saturday criticised the announced framework for the India-US trade deal, raising concerns over India's purchase of oil from Russia as the White House confirmed that India had agreed to stop importing Russian oil.

2026-02-07T04:34:46.056595+00:00 IST

Samajwadi Party slams Centre over India-US trade deal framework

Samajwadi Party National Secretary and MP, Rajeev Rai, on Saturday slammed the Centre over the framework of the India-US trade agreement, calling it a "compromise on the country's dignity."

2026-02-07T04:18:32.399680+00:00 IST

"I'll give you two rupees..." Asaduddin Owaisi slams Assam CM ove

AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi lashed out at Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his "Miya Muslims" remarks, mocking the latter by offering him "two rupees."

2026-02-07T03:34:30.952414+00:00 IST

Priyanka Chaturvedi criticises India-US trade agreement

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Saturday slammed the Centre over the India-US interim trade agreement, calling the deal an "order" from Washington DC.

2026-02-07T03:13:17.794636+00:00 IST

Ramchander Rao slams Revanth Reddy's Muslim reservation remarks

Rao alleged that the CM is following the ideological path laid down by Mohammad Ali Jinnah's "infamous 14 Points of 1929", suggesting that the Congress party's agenda in Telangana is now apparent.

2026-02-06T23:35:40.324204+00:00 IST

Telangana CM vows to protect 4% minority reservation

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Friday reaffirmed his government's commitment to safeguarding the 4 per cent reservation for minorities in the state, asserting that the Congress has always supported the community whenever their needs arose.

2026-02-06T21:50:44.719749+00:00 IST

'this is not an accident, it is murder': Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday condemned the death of 25-year-old Kamal Dhyani, who died after his motorcycle fell into an uncovered pit dug by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) in Janakpuri, calling it a symptom of widespread "greed and negligence."

2026-02-06T18:17:38.955708+00:00 IST

AAP MP Sanjay Singh slams authorities over Janakpuri biker’s dea

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Friday condemned the death of 25-year-old biker Kamal Dhyani, who allegedly fell into a pit in Janakpuri late Thursday night, calling it a "murder due to criminal negligence."

2026-02-06T18:07:01.175924+00:00 IST

“Ashish Sood is responsible": MCD LoP Ankush over Janakpuri accid

The family reportedly approached multiple police stations overnight, but no immediate action was taken. According to Dhyani's brother, they only received information about his death after contacting officials the next morning. A friend of the deceased criticised the police for failing to track Dhyani's mobile phone location during the search.

2026-02-06T18:02:00.905575+00:00 IST

"Name criminals, will put them in jail within 24 hrs": Bihar Dy C

Reacting to the allegations, Choudhary told ANI, "... Criminals in Bihar should find a safe place to hide. They go to Bengaluru to hide, but our police are also going there. No matter where the criminal is, the Bihar Police will go there, arrest them and put them in jail... Rabri Devi should name them; whoever's name comes up, they will be put in jail within 24 hours."

2026-02-06T17:55:27.348508+00:00 IST

SC orders termination of 7-month pregnancy in alleged sexual ass

The Supreme Court on Friday permitted the termination of the pregnancy of an 18-year-old girl from Maharashtra, who was allegedly sexually assaulted and was 30 weeks pregnant, observing that a woman's right to bodily autonomy and reproductive choice is paramount.

2026-02-06T17:29:53.886659+00:00 IST

Congress pursuing appeasement politics: G Kishan Reddy

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, on Friday, criticised the Congress Party over its recent moves in Telangana, accusing it of pursuing appeasement politics and attempting to manipulate backward class (BC) reservations to favour Muslims.

2026-02-06T17:29:30.100242+00:00 IST

Child Safety Bill on social media left hanging

This is the second time the Bill has failed to be introduced. During the Winter Session, Panda was also unable to move the Bill because the day earmarked for Private Members' Bills was adjourned due to repeated disruptions in the House.

2026-02-06T16:59:14.716746+00:00 IST