Politics

Congress' Kiaran Kumar Chamala attacks Centre over India-US deal

Congress MP Kiran Kumar Chamala launched a sharp attack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, demanding clarity on the India-US trade deal.

2026-02-04T05:57:08.222844+00:00 IST

"Liar has become the LoP:" BJP's N Ramchander Rao

Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President N Ramchander Rao on Wednesday slammed Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi for claiming that he was allegedly prevented from speaking in Parliament.

2026-02-04T05:41:42.527160+00:00 IST

"Parliament is temple of democracy": Priyanka Gandhi

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday criticised the suspension of eight Opposition MPs of Lok Sabha, calling it a "fundamental issue of democracy" and accusing the ruling NDA of stifling dissent and debate in Parliament.

2026-02-04T05:40:11.145554+00:00 IST

BJP's R Ashoka alleges "biggest loot" in Karnataka Excise Depart.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka on Wednesday alleged large-scale corruption in the Excise Department, claiming to have submitted evidence to back its allegations.

2026-02-04T05:19:45.981373+00:00 IST

Jairam Ramesh seeks clarity on India-US agreement

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday demanded clarity on the details of the India-US trade deal, stating that a joint statement has not yet been issued.

2026-02-04T05:11:48.282660+00:00 IST

VD Satheesan denies attacking assembly staff in Kerala Assembly

Kerala Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan on Wednesday denied attacking the watch-and-ward-staff during uproar in the state legislative assembly over the case of alleged theft of Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple gold.

2026-02-04T05:06:07.419914+00:00 IST

Akhilesh Yadav alleges agencies hired to forge voters' signatures

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday alleged that the Election Commission of India has not yet taken action on complaints submitted by him regarding the alleged discrepancies in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Uttar Pradesh.

2026-02-04T04:59:18.063890+00:00 IST

Tiruchi Siva seeks parliamentary discussion on India-US deal

DMK MP Tiruchi Siva on Wednesday gave a Suspension of Business notice in the Rajya Sabha under Rule 267, seeking a discussion on the India-United States trade deal.

2026-02-04T04:42:21.871022+00:00 IST

BJP MLAs continue overnight protest in Karnataka Assembly

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday continued its overnight protest inside the Vidhana Soudha, with Karnataka Leader of Opposition R Ashoka and party MLAs spending the night within the Assembly premises as part of their agitation against the Congress government.

2026-02-04T03:36:51.108870+00:00 IST

Priyanka Gandhi condemns suspension of eight Congress MPs

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday condemned the suspension of eight opposition MPs from the Lok Sabha, asserting that every member should have the right to speak in a democracy.

2026-02-04T03:15:18.633847+00:00 IST

Questions raised over Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s demise:

Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Tuesday said that several questions are being raised regarding the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, and demanded that the truth behind the incident be brought before the public.

2026-02-04T03:07:01.672053+00:00 IST

Alive citizens are falsely marked dead: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

"Today, at Banga Bhawan in Delhi's Chanakyapuri, I met victims of the deeply flawed SIR process, families who have lost loved ones and citizens who, despite being alive, have been falsely marked "dead" and erased from the electoral rolls. Their testimonies were heartbreaking. In a democracy, to inflict such suffering on the people, is not just tragic, it is unconscionable.", the post read.

2026-02-04T01:39:10.952867+00:00 IST

Rajya Sabha continues discussion on motion of thanks

Rajya Sabha on Tuesday continued discussion on motion of thanks on the President's address with the members from treasury benches hailing achievements of the government and the opposition members accusing it not addressing problems concerning the common man.

2026-02-03T20:46:20.885497+00:00 IST

LS standoff intensifies; Rahul Gandhi writes to Speaker

The standoff between the opposition and government in Lok Sahha escalated today after eight opposition MPs were suspended for "unruly behaviour" and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the government of not allowing him to proceed with his speech on the motion of thanks to the President's address.

2026-02-03T20:16:30.336290+00:00 IST

BJP, JD(S) protest in Karnataka Assembly seeking Excise Minister

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (Secular) leaders staged a protest in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly house on Tuesday to demand the resignation of Excise Minister RB Timmapur for alleged corruption in his department.

2026-02-03T19:52:25.268780+00:00 IST

TDP politicising Tirumala issue despite SIT clarification

He said that, as per the directions of the Supreme Court, a SIT was constituted under the CBI, which categorically concluded that no animal fat was used in the Tirupati laddu. However, he said the TDP leadership could not accept this finding because it contradicted their false allegations.

2026-02-03T17:50:39.631043+00:00 IST

Oppn MPs being silenced, farmers’ interests ignored: Dimple Yadav

Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Dimple Yadav on Tuesday criticised the government, alleging that the Leader of the Opposition was deliberately prevented from speaking in Parliament, and warned that certain policy decisions could have a severe impact on farmers.

2026-02-03T17:40:20.536944+00:00 IST

India-US trade agreement triggers political face-off

The India-US trade agreement has triggered an intense political debate, with the Centre projecting it as a landmark, future-defining deal that will accelerate India's growth trajectory, while opposition parties have raised sharp questions about transparency, national interests, and the impact on farmers and domestic industries.

2026-02-03T17:37:31.041618+00:00 IST

YSRCP delegation to meet NHRC, SC Commission

A delegation of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), comprising MPs, MLAs, MLCs, former MLAs, and former MLCs, will meet the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Scheduled Castes Commission on Wednesday, seeking intervention over alleged state-sponsored violence and a breakdown of law and order in Andhra Pradesh.

2026-02-03T17:36:38.372256+00:00 IST

Priyanka Gandhi slams suspension of MPs, calls it 'ridiculous'

Speaking outside the Parliament, Gandhi told reporters, "This is ridiculous. In a democracy, every member should have the right to speak, and their concerns should be heard."

2026-02-03T17:16:10.966593+00:00 IST

"Father of all deals": BJP's Harsh Shringla on India-US pact

Speaking to ANI, the Rajya Sabha MP said, "I think it is a historic deal. Full credit goes to the Prime Minister, who has waited patiently to ensure the best conditions were in place to finalise the deal. It is also attributable to the strong personal chemistry he has with President Trump. He was full of praise for PM Modi."

2026-02-03T17:05:04.584282+00:00 IST