Politics

Budget Session: Rahul Gandhi, Rajnath Singh clash in Lok Sabha

A sharp verbal exchange broke out in the Lok Sabha on Monday during the Budget Session after Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi was interrupted by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while speaking on the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address.

2026-02-02T08:57:15.394206+00:00 IST

Telangana: KTR addresses media after KCR's SIT inquiry

According to an official note, KTR launched a scathing attack on the Congress-led State Government, describing its two-year governance in three words--Diversion, Subversion and Perversion. He alleged that the administration was deliberately diverting public attention, concealing its failures, and indulging in what he termed "perverted politics."

2026-02-02T08:50:30.708028+00:00 IST

“80% Maharashtrian believe something fishy going on”: Wadettiwar

Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Monday suggested a "conspiracy" behind the death of former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, saying that 80 per cent of the state believes that "something fishy" is going on.

2026-02-02T08:50:04.650152+00:00 IST

BJP to have 4–5 speakers today on motion of thanks: Rijiju

Speaking to reporters, Rijiju said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will respond to the debate in the evening of February 4.

2026-02-02T07:59:24.511225+00:00 IST

Budget fulfils aspirations of Uttar Pradesh: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday lauded the Union Budget 2026-27, asserting that the budget fulfils the aspirations of Uttar Pradesh with its special focus on Micro Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector.

2026-02-02T07:44:32.338294+00:00 IST

TVK Chief Vijay urges cadres to ensure ‘Whistle’ symbol victory

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief Vijay on Monday called on party cadres to work actively to ensure a victory for the 'Whistle' symbol, asserting that only his party, the "pure force," can defeat the "evil and corrupt" forces in Tamil Nadu politics.

2026-02-02T07:35:24.793454+00:00 IST

Union Budget disappointing, not pro-poor: Parmeshwara

Karnataka Home Minister G Parmeshwara on Monday mounted a scathing attack on the Centre over the Union Budget 2026, terming it "disappointing" and "not forward-looking."

2026-02-02T07:19:28.460862+00:00 IST

Madras HC directs ECI to respond to S. Ramadoss’s plea

The Madras High Court on Monday directed the Election Commission of India to respond to a plea filed by Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) founder S. Ramadoss, in which he is seeking the allotment of a party symbol for his faction.

2026-02-02T07:07:56.920164+00:00 IST

BJP has many invisible friends, budget designed for them: Akhiles

Taking a jibe, Akhilesh Yadav said that the budget announcement has caused the Sensex to plummet.

2026-02-02T07:01:05.666843+00:00 IST

Kerala opposition MPs protest Union Budget at Parliament

Opposition MPs from Kerala protested against the Union Budget 2026 in Parliament on Monday, calling it an 'anti-Kerala Budget'. Meanwhile, there was also uproar in the Kerala Legislative Assembly after the Speaker allegedly rejected the Opposition's notice demanding a discussion on their allegations

2026-02-02T06:46:04.609799+00:00 IST

TMC delegation to meet CEC Gyanesh today

A 15-member delegation of the Trinamool Congress led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and party National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee will meet Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar today.

2026-02-02T06:44:28.748983+00:00 IST

AIADMK resolves to celebrate former CM Jayalalithaa’s birth anniv

The Amma Peravai wing of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) on Monday passed a resolution to celebrate the 78th birth anniversary of former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa in a "grand and spirited manner."

2026-02-02T06:26:11.367920+00:00 IST

Sanjay Raut smells foul in Ajit Pawar's death, demands probe

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday hinted at foul play in the death of former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, ahead of the speculated merger of the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).

2026-02-02T06:11:21.305821+00:00 IST

MDMK General Secretary Vaiko slams Centre over Budget 2026

MDMK leader said the state's economic and industrial concerns have largely been ignored, with specific reference to the textile hubs of Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Karur, and Erode.

2026-02-02T05:21:33.007320+00:00 IST

"Oil purchases from Russia dropped sharply:" P Chidambaram

"I don't know the implications. I don't know what understanding has arrived at between India and the United States. We should buy oil wherever it's available, whether it's Russia, Venezuela, or whatever," Chidambaram told ANI.

2026-02-02T04:44:13.076155+00:00 IST

Samaana raises concerns over Sunetra Pawar's appointment

Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamana on Monday raised concerns over the "hasty" appointment of Sunetra Pawar as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra following the death of her husband Ajit Pawar, and called it a "second shock" allegedly orchestrated by Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

2026-02-02T04:21:45.588361+00:00 IST

Manickam Tagore slams Union Budget

Congress MP Manickam Tagore said Union Finance Minister has "neglected" education, minority affairs, and research and social spending and Tamil Nadu in the 2026 union budget.

2026-02-02T04:20:24.294218+00:00 IST

DK Suresh slams Union Budget 2026-27

Congress leader DK Suresh criticised the Union Budget for 2026-2027, alleging that the fiscal plan provides no new roadmap for southern states, declaring that the budget offers "nothing" at all to the people.

2026-02-02T03:38:36.821866+00:00 IST

Owaisi urges voters in Nalgonda to back AIMIM in upcoming civic p

While addressing a public meeting in Nalgonda on Sunday, he said a strong mandate for the party was essential to revive stalled development work in poorer areas and secure a brighter future for the region.

2026-02-02T03:07:04.965799+00:00 IST

Attack on Jogi Ramesh’s house leaves fear: YSRCP's Negi Reddy

The residence of former Andhra Pradesh minister and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader Jogi Ramesh was vandalised and set on fire on Monday, days after an attack on another former minister and YSRCP leader Ambati Rambabu.

2026-02-02T03:04:47.835847+00:00 IST

YSRCP leader Ambati Rambabu remanded 14 days in judicial custody

This comes after the YSRCP leader was arrested at his residence in Vikas Nagar in Guntur on Saturday after police surrounded the place, took him into custody, and escorted him in a police van, according to Guntur West DSP.

2026-02-01T23:00:53.275906+00:00 IST