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India fast emerging as reliable, global partner: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched strong attack on Congress as he stressed that the second quarter of this century will be vital in building a Viksit Bharat and that India has emerged as a strong voice of the Global South and is fast emerging as a trusted global partner.

2026-02-05T20:27:15.641581+00:00 IST

HP: BJP ready for discussion on RGD in special session

The BJP is ready to participate in discussions on the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) if a special session of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly is convened, but is also considering skipping the MLAs' priority meetings scheduled by the state government due to the prevailing financial crisis, former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur said on Thursday.

2026-02-05T18:28:42.427270+00:00 IST

"So much panic from questions?": Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi

In a post shared on X, Rahul Gandhi wrote, "Just so much panic from questions? Modi ji, so scared of the truth, sought refuge in lies. Well, did what seemed right."

2026-02-05T18:25:58.368154+00:00 IST

Union Budget lays strong foundation for Viksit Bharat: Gujarat CM

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday described the Union Budget 2026 as visionary and forward-looking that lays a strong foundation for building Viksit Bharat under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2026-02-05T18:23:51.090120+00:00 IST

Government giving push to health infra: Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said her government will keep improving the city's infrastructure and health facilities and take people along in its journey to a 'Developed Delhi'.

2026-02-05T17:57:14.321434+00:00 IST

YSRCP brushes aside TDP’s baseless allegations, do not drag God i

Taking strong objection to the baseless allegations and false propaganda of the coalition government, YSRCP has said that appointing a committee into the Tirupati laddu issue is only a ploy to divert people's attention from the CBI charge sheet which categorically stated that there is no animal fat in the ghee as claimed by Chandrababu Naidu.

2026-02-05T17:21:24.996515+00:00 IST

NK Premachandran backs Rahul Gandhi

RSP MP NK Premachandran on Thursday blamed the government for disruptions in Parliament, asserting that the opposition was prevented from raising issues during the debate on the Presidential motion expressing thanks.

2026-02-05T17:20:32.205844+00:00 IST

KTR says only KCR’s return can revive state development ,Welfare

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao campaigned in Sircilla for municipal elections, slamming CM Revanth Reddy and the Congress government for delaying Rythu Bandhu payments, scrapping welfare schemes like Kalyana Lakshmi, and making false promises.

2026-02-05T17:16:39.089745+00:00 IST

'No obstacles in the path of Eastern Nagaland’s development', agr

A historic tripartite agreement was signed on Thursday between the Centre, the Government of Nagaland and representatives of Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation (ENPO)-- an apex body representing eight recognised Naga tribes of the six eastern districts of Nagaland-- paving the way for the development of Eastern Nagaland

2026-02-05T16:55:48.189589+00:00 IST

Bombay HC denies parole to Abu Salem over brother's death

Bombay High Court on Thursday denied permission to underworld gangster Abu Salem to visit his native place in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh to mourn the death of his brother Abu Hakim Ansari.

2026-02-05T15:28:53.017329+00:00 IST

‘Sheesh Mahal a White Elephant’: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Gupta asserted that public funds should be used for the welfare of citizens and not for personal luxury. "It's like a white elephant; it's difficult to understand what its purpose is. He created an asset for himself that has become a liability for the entire city of Delhi. No one has the right to misuse public money in this way, and the people of Delhi can clearly see this," she said, demanding that the money spent be returned to the public.

2026-02-05T14:49:28.470618+00:00 IST

“Nehruji felt 35 crore citizens are a problem...": PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Congress in Rajya Sabha and cited a speech of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, stating that she and her father Jawaharlal Nehru had referred to citizens of the country as a "problem".

2026-02-05T14:47:32.838991+00:00 IST

‘Mohalla Clinics were means of corruption’: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

In an exclusive interview with ANI, the Delhi CM urged people to compare facilities on the ground. "Go to the Aarogya Mandir. I am fully confident that you will see the difference I'm describing in words," she said, slamming the previous AAP government's Mohalla Clinics, which were often "small cabins placed over drains" with no medicines, doctors, or proper treatment.

2026-02-05T14:44:45.488047+00:00 IST

Amit Shah attends ENPO agreement ceremony, assures development in

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday attended the ceremony ahead of the signing of an agreement between the Union Government, the Nagaland Government, and the Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation (ENPO).

2026-02-05T14:43:54.158548+00:00 IST

Pollution is legacy problem, need holistic solution: Rekha Gupta

"Pollution is a legacy problem resulting from the negligence of previous governments. If we look at pollution only from the perspective that the air should be clean, we will not get results. You have to work on dust, air and water together, with a holistic vision," she said.

2026-02-05T13:43:21.101463+00:00 IST

Opposition stages walkout from Rajya Sabha

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Narendra Modi government of committing "dark deeds," including an agreement with the United States while sacrificing farmers' interests. He said the House would have functioned properly if the LoP had been allowed to speak.

2026-02-05T13:43:17.682280+00:00 IST

His arrogance is at peak: PM Modi slams Rahul over traitor remark

"What happened yesterday -- the 'Yuvraj' of Congress, who has a 'shaatir dimaag' called a member of this House a traitor. His arrogance is at its peak. He did not call others who left Congress traitors, but he said it to this MP because he is a Sikh. This is an insult to Sikhs, an insult to the Gurus. This shows the hatred Congress carries," PM Modi said.

2026-02-05T13:31:44.296111+00:00 IST

Ravishankar Prasad attacks Opposition over Parliament disruption

Reacting to Birla's statement, Prasad said the development marked a troubling moment in parliamentary history. "The speaker has expressed his anguish. In the history of the Indian Parliament, it has never happened before that the Prime Minister was forcibly prevented from speaking, surrounded, and the Speaker had to tell him not to come. What happened in the Speaker's chamber, what the opposition and the Congress members did, and what they want to achieve? Parliament is a place for debate; express your views within the limits of the law. What kind of coercion is this? This is the Congress party under Rahul Gandhi's leadership," he said.

2026-02-05T13:27:41.327673+00:00 IST

World rapidly progressing towards new global order: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India has emerged as a trusted partner for many countries and the world is rapidly progressing toward a new global order.

2026-02-05T13:23:18.161473+00:00 IST

Himachal CM ready to join Thakur before finance commission

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday hit back at Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, saying that if the BJP claims the state government failed to properly present its case before the 16th Finance Commission, then Thakur should take the lead in the interest of Himachal Pradesh.

2026-02-05T13:18:16.373846+00:00 IST

World praising India's trade deals: PM Modi

"India is signing future-ready trade deals with several countries. The agreement with the European Union, comprising 27 nations, is the mother of all deals," he said.

2026-02-05T12:46:47.053393+00:00 IST