Politics

“Shocked to see LoP pass ‘chichore’ comments”: Shivraj Singh

"Today my heart is filled with pain. I am shocked to see the LoP (Rahul Gandhi) pass 'chichore' comments using words like 'gadar' against a minister. They are also belittling the PM's role. The comments being made are 'chichorapan'," Shivraj Singh Chouhan told ANI.

2026-02-05T05:09:07.719684+00:00 IST

Mallikarjun Kharge slams BJP over wealth inequality

Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge slammed the BJP and the Centre, alleging vast income and wealth inequality.

2026-02-05T05:02:54.981014+00:00 IST

Congress' Manish Tewari moves adjournment motion in Lok Sabha

Congress MP Manish Tewari on Thursday moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha, urging the House to debate on a matter of "grave public importance" related to the India-US trade deal and energy understanding.

2026-02-05T04:24:14.406807+00:00 IST

Kerala: Opposition MLAs protest over Sabarimala gold theft

The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) Opposition MLAs in Kerala staged a protest outside the state legislative assembly on Thursday over the cases of alleged theft of Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple gold.

2026-02-05T04:23:51.195821+00:00 IST

Open for alliance or contesting alone: BTC chief Pramod Boro

Speaking to ANI, Boro said the party remains open to alliances and is in discussions with various political parties, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), while also preparing to contest independently if required.

2026-02-05T04:18:34.599170+00:00 IST

"Modi govt feels former army chief exposed their failure": Rai

Speaking to ANI on Wednesday, Chaturvedi also referred to the controversy surrounding former Army Chief General MM Naravane's unpublished book, stating that the Lok Sabha atmosphere is becoming one where even a former Army Chief's account of past decisions is not allowed to be discussed.

2026-02-04T21:33:37.636700+00:00 IST

Owaisi attacks Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma over "Miya" remark

Targeting the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Owaisi further said that while the government talks about building a developed India, becoming the world's third-largest economy, and emerging as a global superpower, it hesitates to pay "one rupee" to an autorickshaw driver.

2026-02-04T21:14:18.907819+00:00 IST

Gurjeet Singh Aujla defends Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Ravneet

Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla on Wednesday defended Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu, saying Gandhi "rightly referred to him as a traitor."

2026-02-04T17:30:16.436959+00:00 IST

There is no reason to hold a debate: Jairam Ramesh

Ramesh expressed frustration that the LoP's inability to speak would render debates meaningless and accused PM Modi of using parliamentary sessions to deliver election speeches and defame historical figures like Pandit Nehru.

2026-02-04T17:22:00.312743+00:00 IST

BJP leaders detained over protest against Rahul Gandhi's "traitor

Speaking to reporters during the protest, Sachdeva said, "Rahul Gandhi gaddaar hai (Rahul Gandhi is a traitor), Rahul Gandhi will have to apologise for his statement, he will have to resign."

2026-02-04T16:37:47.236130+00:00 IST

"Certain kind of atmosphere being created": Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Pr

"A certain kind of atmosphere is being created in Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition was referring to a book, but he was told that the book had not been published. So today, he even brought the book with him," Chaturvedi said. She questioned why BJP members were allowed to quote from books in both Houses while the Opposition was stopped. "In the Rajya Sabha too, people quote from books. How can it be that the BJP is allowed to quote from books, but the Opposition is not?" she asked.

2026-02-04T16:29:29.956919+00:00 IST

Revanth Reddy launches blistering attack on KCR

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) while participating in development programmes and addressing a public meeting in Miryalaguda.

2026-02-04T16:22:02.258867+00:00 IST

Opposition parties to meet tomorrow to discuss strategy for Parli

Opposition parties have been called for a crucial strategy meeting tomorrow morning ahead of the ongoing Budget session of Parliament, said sources.

2026-02-04T16:03:44.866007+00:00 IST

BRS questions Telangana Govt awarding ₹2,500 cr contracts to KLSR

Speaking with ANI, Krishank claimed that NCLAT member Justice Sharad Kumar recused himself from a case involving KLSR Infratech, citing pressure from a senior judge to favour the company.

2026-02-04T15:51:07.294267+00:00 IST

"Behaving like children": Giriraj Singh slams Congress as Lok Sab

Speaking to reporters outside the Parliament premises, Singh said, "This is unfortunate. This is the first time such a ruckus has been created during the President's address. They are behaving like children."

2026-02-04T15:36:54.289197+00:00 IST

Mumbai-Pune Expressway: Aaditya Thackeray slams Maha'tra govt

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Wednesday criticised the Maharashtra government for failing to provide basic amenities to commuters stranded on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway for over 20 hours.

2026-02-04T14:52:53.312931+00:00 IST

"Cancer is not a death sentence": Chiranjeevi

Actor Chiranjeevi on World Cancer Day said "cancer is not a death sentence," and stressed that early detection can help patients recover and lead normal lives.

2026-02-04T14:43:19.933164+00:00 IST

Pawan Kalyan to campaign for BJP in Telangana municipal elections

"Had the honour of meeting Shri Pawan Kalyan Garu. He expressed his full support for the Bharatiya Janata Party and graciously agreed to campaign for the BJP in the Municipal Elections," Rao said in his post on X today.

2026-02-04T14:42:39.458498+00:00 IST

Opposition creating disruptions to grab eyeballs: Kiran Choudhary

Accusing Opposition MPs of disrupting proceedings to "grab eyeballs," she added that such behaviour shows they have no substantive issues to raise.

2026-02-04T14:32:59.583975+00:00 IST

'Provides no details': Jairam Ramesh reacts to statement of Piyus

The Congress leader remarked that Piyush Goyal's "high-sounding claims go completely contrary" to what the US President, the US Secretary of Agriculture, and the US Trade Representative have put out in their names on social media.

2026-02-04T14:32:20.917381+00:00 IST

"What kind of bilateral agreement is this": Randeep Surjewala

He highlighted concerns about zero per cent tariff on American products and 18 per cent tariff on Indian products, potentially harming Indian farmers and industries.

2026-02-04T13:55:59.983145+00:00 IST