Politics

India-US trade deal brings tremendous opportunity: Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that the India-US Trade Agreement brings tremendous opportunity to people of the country and that is the best deal India has received compared to all its neighbours.

2026-02-03T12:24:43.850883+00:00 IST

BJP MLAs from Manipur arrive at party headquarters

A meeting of BJP MLAs from Manipur is being held in the national capital days ahead of the end of the President's rule in the northeastern state.

2026-02-03T12:10:34.516957+00:00 IST

Not the behaviour one expects to be exhibited..: TDP MP Tenneti

"When I was in the chair, somebody from the opposition was calling the chair 'yaar', which is objectionable in any House of Representatives. I pointed that out. The response I received was: 'What is wrong with saying 'yaar'?' In continuation of that, some of them came to the table and started tearing papers and throwing, which is again objectionable. This is not the behaviour one is expected to exhibit in the House of Parliament," Tenneti told ANI,

2026-02-03T12:09:57.453076+00:00 IST

Naidu, Pawan Kalyan made baseless claims on TTD prasadam: YSRCP

NTR District YSRCP President Devineni Avinash alleged that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu had spread falsehoods by claiming that animal fat was mixed in the TTD prasadam.

2026-02-03T11:56:27.825531+00:00 IST

AIMJ chief demands cow be declared national animal

Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi said that granting national animal status to the cow would strengthen social harmony. From an Islamic perspective, he stated that cow's milk has healing properties and is beneficial for health, whereas consuming beef can lead to illness.

2026-02-03T11:50:01.835189+00:00 IST

'When you put your hand on our windpipe, we have to fight back'

Congress MP Raja Warring on Tuesday criticised the government's actions of suspending eight opposition members from Lok Sabha for the remainder of the budget session for violating rules and "throwing papers on the chair" following uproar in the House over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's insistence on mentioning a specific reference about the standoff with China in eastern Ladakh in 2020.

2026-02-03T11:49:26.026475+00:00 IST

We protested; therefore, we are suspended: Manickam Tagore

Speaking to ANI, Tagore alleged that Rahul Gandhi was not allowed to speak despite following parliamentary procedure. Even after submitting authentication today, his speech on China and US tariffs was stopped, and his microphone was taken away, prompting the MPs' protest and subsequent suspension.

2026-02-03T11:26:24.346585+00:00 IST

Congress MP Aujla slams Centre for abandoning Russia

Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla on Tuesday criticised the government's trade deal with the US, stating that India has "become nothing but a market," after a trade deal with the United States led to reports that India could abandon Russian oil procurement.

2026-02-03T11:25:24.652687+00:00 IST

Vellampalli Rao demands action against CM Naidu

Former Minister Vellampalli Srinivasa Rao has filed a complaint at the Two Town Police Station in Vijayawada, demanding action against Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, and Minister Nara Lokesh for allegedly making statements that hurt the religious sentiments of devotees in connection with the Tirumala laddu issue.

2026-02-03T11:05:48.862322+00:00 IST

Eight opposition MPs suspended from Lok Sabha

Eight opposition members were suspended from Lok Sabha on Tuesday for the remainder of the budget session for violating rules and "throwing papers on the chair" following uproar in the House over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's insistence on mentioning a specific reference about the standoff with China in eastern Ladakh in 2020.

2026-02-03T10:51:29.981222+00:00 IST

"Trade deal signed to safeguard Gautam Adani": Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena UBT MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday claimed that the India-US trade agreement was signed to benefit Gautam Adani, the Chairperson of the Adani Group.

2026-02-03T10:49:29.759598+00:00 IST

"Diplomatic victory": BJP’s Rao after US slashes tariffs

He said the decision by the US administration to lower tariffs on Made in India goods reflects the strong leadership and effective diplomacy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2026-02-03T10:40:56.120152+00:00 IST

Parliament Budget Session: Lok Sabha adjourned for the day

The chaos erupted during the address by the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. During his speech, some Congress MPs allegedly threw papers towards the Chair, further escalating tensions inside the House. The disruption led to repeated interruptions, making it difficult for proceedings to continue.

2026-02-03T10:02:21.506878+00:00 IST

Opposition's claims baseless", says BJP spokesperson Randhir

Political sparring between the BJP and the Congress over the Union Budget continued on Tuesday, with Himachal Pradesh BJP spokesperson Randhir Sharma describing the budget as a major step towards a developed and self-reliant India, while rejecting the opposition's claims that Himachal Pradesh has been ignored.

2026-02-03T09:42:06.504800+00:00 IST

BJP sets target of winning 100 seats in Assam

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has set an ambitious target of winning 100 seats in Assam, signalling a strong and determined push to further consolidate its position in the state.

2026-02-03T09:38:49.603670+00:00 IST

Sasikala expresses disappointment over Union Budget 2026

Expelled Amma Peravai wing of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) General Secretary V.K. Sasikala on Tuesday expressed disappointment over the Union Budget 2026, stating that the absence of any changes in the individual income tax slabs was disappointing to the public.

2026-02-03T09:06:19.041512+00:00 IST

Rahul reinvokes Gen Naravane's memoir; LS adjourned till 3 pm

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday reinvoked the unpublished memoir of former Army Chief General MM Naravane regarding border tensions with China, stating that he has authenticated the magazine article.

2026-02-03T09:04:55.780837+00:00 IST

Samajwadi Party protests against demolitions at Manikarnika Ghat

Sawajwadi Party MPs on Tuesday protested over the alleged breaking of an idol of Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar during the redevelopment of Manikarnika Ghat in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi.

2026-02-03T08:09:57.337852+00:00 IST

JD(U) MLA Anant Singh takes oath

Anant Singh, Janta Dal (United) MLA from Mokama, on Tuesday, took oath as the MLA in the Bihar Vidhan Sabha assembly. Before taking the oath, he touched Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's feet and took his blessings.

2026-02-03T07:49:32.761459+00:00 IST

Randeep Surjewala seeks parliamentary discussion on India-US deal

Congress MP Randeep Surjewala on Tuesday said that Opposition leaders protested in Rajya Sabha, demanding a discussion on the India-US trade deal, calling it a "betrayal" to farmers.

2026-02-03T07:48:53.355894+00:00 IST

“We need clarity on several things…”: Congress’ Jebi Mather

The India-US trade deal reduces tariffs on Indian goods in the US to 18 per cent, while Washington has claimed the deal will help it export more agricultural products to New Delhi.

2026-02-03T07:33:54.981273+00:00 IST