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.
Political activist Amjad Ayub Mirza criticised a Muzaffarabad rally demanding Yasin Malik's release, saying it blurred civil rights activism with militancy. He warned that linking governance protests with militant narratives undermines genuine reform efforts and harms Kashmiris.
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said Tehran will treat European armies as terrorist groups after the EU blacklisted the IRGC. He defended the IRGC's role in fighting terrorism and warned Europe of consequences, saying the move would only strengthen public support for the for
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu slammed YSR Congress Party on the alleged Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) laddu preparation controversy, saying that his allegations of the usage of adulterated ghee were backed by the National Dairy Development Board report.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday launched an attack on the VB-G RAM-G Act, on the 20th anniversary of MGNREGA, saying that the "new law guarantees only centralisation in New Delhi."
Tourism stakeholders in Himachal Pradesh have welcomed the Union Budget's emphasis on improving rail connectivity to hill states, saying it could significantly boost tourist inflow, but expressed disappointment over the absence of specific incentives for investment in the tourism industry
KTR launched an attack on the state government, saying, "Ever since the Congress party assumed office in Telangana, all that they have done is nothing but diversion, subversion and perversion."
Congress MP Imran Masood on Sunday criticised India's consideration of playing Pakistan in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, saying the BCCI should not compromise the country's honour.
Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde on Sunday hailed the Union Budget, saying it reflects the vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas and focuses on youth employment, women empowerment, infrastructure development and sports, while also reducing the fiscal deficit.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal slammed the Union Budget 2026-27, saying it completely ignores Goa and lacks a plan to tackle rising inflation and unemployment.
The Union Budget 2026-27, presented in Parliament on Sunday, has increased public capital expenditure to Rs 12.2 lakh crore in FY 2026-27, with industry experts saying that the increased outlay will revitalise project pipelines.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday highlighted the rapid growth of India's electronics and digital ecosystem, saying the sector has witnessed unprecedented expansion over the last decade and will play a key role in the country's future economic growth.