Politics

YSRCP raises deteriorating law and order situation in Andhra

YSRCP reiterated in Parliament that law and order in Andhra Pradesh is deteriorating and sought Central intervention.

2026-02-03T16:50:30.070452+00:00 IST

West Bengal CM challenges maintainability of ED’s plea in SC

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday challenged the maintainability of the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) petition filed under Article 32 of the Constitution in the Supreme Court, arguing that the apex court's writ jurisdiction applies only to the enforcement of fundamental rights and not to alleged statutory violations or disputes involving contested facts.

2026-02-03T16:48:59.334303+00:00 IST

"Only cowards target homes of political opponents": YSRCP leader

YSRCP PAC member and former minister Anil Kumar Yadav said, "Only cowards target the homes and families of political opponents instead of answering criticism."

2026-02-03T16:42:58.791804+00:00 IST

YSRCP MPs meet Om Birla, hold discussions

During the meeting, the Speaker sought the views and suggestions of YSRCP MPs on improving parliamentary functioning.

2026-02-03T16:38:49.791863+00:00 IST

"Akhilesh Yadav should refrain from speaking on India-US deal"

Reacting to Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav's criticism of the BJP-led Centre over the India-US trade deal, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Tuesday said that Yadav should refrain from commenting on the matter if he has no information regarding the deal.

2026-02-03T16:28:44.913167+00:00 IST

"Misleading, contradictory": Praful Patel on NCP chief post race

National Working President of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Praful Patel on Tuesday clarified that he is not in the running for the NCP national president position, emphasising that the party will follow a democratic process to decide on the leadership.

2026-02-03T16:15:01.514414+00:00 IST

Rs 5,000-crore Vizag land grab real issue: Former Andhra Minister

"Provocative politics and attacks on YSRCP leaders are being used to bury this serious issue of illegal occupation of government land," Amarnath said.

2026-02-03T15:27:55.432653+00:00 IST

BJP's Dubey accuses Rahul of attempting to "divide India...

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of attempting to "divide India into pieces like Pakistan and Bangladesh" on the bidding of billionaire George Soros.

2026-02-03T15:17:43.854872+00:00 IST

Air India launches ‘Namaste World’ sale offers

Air India on Tuesday announced the launch of its limited-period 'Namaste World' sale, offering travellers discounts of up to 20 per cent on base fares across domestic and international routes, complemented by enhanced booking flexibility and a range of exclusive payment-linked benefits.

2026-02-03T14:54:51.229352+00:00 IST

Deliberate attempt to prevent LoP from speaking...: Rahul Gandhi

Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday wrote to Speaker Om Birla, raising concerns over being prevented from speaking on matters of national security during the discussion on Motion of Thanks to the President's Address.

2026-02-03T14:42:05.386429+00:00 IST

Punjab: SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia walks out of Nabha Jail

Majithia thanked Guru Sahib and the Sahibzaade, drawing inspiration from their courage against oppression, saying the path ahead is tough, but they'll continue on the path of truth.

2026-02-03T14:30:55.502697+00:00 IST

Sachin Pilot questions India-US trade agreement

Speaking to the media here on Tuesday, Pilot said, "Why does the US make announcements regarding trade deals between India and the US? What is the need to celebrate if the tariffs have been reduced to 18 per cent? It seems that the agreement was made under pressure from the US."

2026-02-03T14:24:32.478935+00:00 IST

Kerala Police deploy water cannons, teargas at BJPYM protestors

Meanwhile, Congress MLA and Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan today alleged that there was a "conspiracy" between the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the cases of alleged gold theft from the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple and the office of the Chief Minister.

2026-02-03T14:23:44.885395+00:00 IST

Afraid to let me speak in Parliament about Naravane: Rahul Gandhi

"PM Modi is Compromised. PM is too afraid to let me speak in Parliament about Naravane, Epstein Files and how he has surrendered on Tariffs," Gandhi, who is the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, posted on X.

2026-02-03T14:10:18.849654+00:00 IST

Delhi CM takes charge of Old Delhi Redevelopment

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated that Shahjahanabad was not merely a locality, but a symbol of Delhi's rich historical and cultural identity.

2026-02-03T13:46:40.983242+00:00 IST

BJP elects Yumnam Singh as Manipur legislature party leader

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) elected Yumnam Khemchand Singh as its legislature party leader during the Manipur Legislative Party meeting at the party's headquarters in Delhi.

2026-02-03T13:42:24.380697+00:00 IST

Dilip Saikia slams Congress after 8 MPs face suspension

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Dilip Saikia on Tuesday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of misleading the Lok Sabha by quoting unauthenticated documents and defended the suspension of eight Opposition MPs for "unruly behaviour" and disrespecting the Chair during proceedings.

2026-02-03T13:18:33.324186+00:00 IST

Congress exposed after CBI begins probe...: Uttarakhand BJP pres

Bhatt said that the Congress must now answer, as it had repeatedly claimed after the Chief Minister's recommendation, that the investigation details were not in the public domain and that the government had taken this step merely to pacify the situation. Now that the investigation has begun, Congress has chosen to remain silent, but its reality has been laid bare before the people, he asserted.

2026-02-03T13:11:09.083916+00:00 IST

Chirag Paswan hits out at opposition following suspension of 8 MP

Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Tuesday lashed out at the Opposition following the suspension of eight Lok Sabha MPs, accusing them of "crossing all limits of decorum."

2026-02-03T12:56:32.250002+00:00 IST

"PM surrendered to America": Suspended MP Hibi

Speaking to ANI outside Parliament, Hibi Eden said eight Congress MPs have been suspended, but the party will continue its protest both inside and outside Parliament.

2026-02-03T12:41:21.741424+00:00 IST

Piyush Goyal lashes out at Rahul Gandhi

"Rahul Gandhi ko kya mirchi lagti hai? Piyush Goyal asked in Hindi. The minister said the government would have preferred to present the matter in Parliament but was compelled to address the media due to what he described as unruly behaviour by opposition parties, including the Congress, DMK, TMC and Samajwadi Party.

2026-02-03T12:40:21.570998+00:00 IST