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'If Not Minister, Then...': Telangana Congress MLA Expects Cabinet Berth, Signals Ambition For CM Post

He made it clear that if the promised ministerial position does not come through, he would aim for the Chief Ministers post in the future.

14 Feb 2026 8:12 am
Piyush Goyal Dismisses Rahul Gandhis Farmer Meet Video, Rebuts Fake Narrative On India-US Trade Deal

The minister offered a detailed reality check to counter what he termed 'Rahul jis fakery'

14 Feb 2026 5:29 am
How Tarique Rahman's India-Inspired Poll Tactics Paid Off In Bangladesh Elections

For instance, inspired by Narendra Modi's successful 'chai pe charcha', the BNP organised 'chaayer adda' (conversations over tea)

14 Feb 2026 5:15 am
Sunetra Pawar Likely To Take Over As NCP Chief In Next Two Weeks

NCP leader Praful Patel asserted that Sunetra Pawar is set to take over the party's top post in the next fortnight.

13 Feb 2026 7:40 pm
Shashi Tharoor Gets Key Role As Congress Gears Up For Kerala Polls

Shashi Tharoor named co-chairman of Congress campaign committee for Kerala polls, ending rift rumors. Ramesh Chennithala is chairman. Kerala elections expected in April-May.

13 Feb 2026 2:37 pm
Stalin Gives Rs 5,000 To Tamil Nadu Women Voters: States That Saw Dole For Sisters Before Poll

Amid CM MK Stalin's Tamil Nadu poll outreach for 1.3 crore voters, a look at women-centric cash schemes used to shape political contests across states

13 Feb 2026 2:18 pm
Babri Masjid Pitch And Minority Vote: Will Humayun Kabir's New Party Impact West Bengal Election?

On the ground, there is visible support among a segment of residents for Humayun Kabir's Babri mosque project.

13 Feb 2026 1:27 pm
'Ringleader Of Tukde-Tukde Gang': Nishikant Dubey Attacks Rahul Gandhi Over His Foreign Trips

Nishikant Dubey reiterates accusations against Rahul Gandhi, Soros, and Ford Foundation, urging Lok Sabha inquiry into alleged links with foreign organisations.

13 Feb 2026 8:20 am
Modi-Pope Connect In Kerala: BJP's Christian MLAs From Northeast To Conduct Door-To-Door Campaign

At least 18 Christian MLAs from three BJP-ruled or BJP-allied states including Goa, Nagaland and Manipur are set to begin a coordinated outreach in 37 key Christian-dominated seats

13 Feb 2026 7:30 am
Will Fight For Farmers: Rahul Gandhi After BJP MP Moves Substantive Motion In Lok Sabha

Rahul Gandhi accused the Modi government of being anti-farmers and said it would not be allowed to compromise on the interests of annadata.

12 Feb 2026 8:50 pm
'Doesn't Want To Answer Questions': Kiren Rijiju On Rahul Gandhi's Outburst Against Media

Union minister Kiren Rijiju said the press should never be discouraged from asking questions, and that his party never sought to silence the press even while serving in opposition

12 Feb 2026 7:29 pm
'No Denial Or Stoppage Of Funds To States On Any Scheme': FM Sitharaman In Rajya Sabha

FM Nirmala Sitharaman said only Rs 37,000 crore was left unspent in 14 social sector schemes in the last 10 years, as compared to Rs 94,000 crore during UPA regime

12 Feb 2026 6:46 pm
Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: Who Is 'Lottery King' Santiago Martin's Wife?

Leema Rose Martin, wife of lottery baron Santiago Martin, has resigned from the Indhiya Jananayaga Katchi (IJK) after a 14-year association, head of the 2026 Assembly elections

12 Feb 2026 5:30 pm
Death Overs In Tamil Nadu: Will Congress Play Safe Or Swing Big?

The DMKs sure-footed attitude reveals an understanding that breaking away from the DMK camp was never really an option for the Congress

12 Feb 2026 4:48 pm
Can Rahul Gandhi Be Expelled From Lok Sabha? Step-By-Step Process To Remove A Member Of Parliament

Rahul Gandhi faces criticism over India-US trade deal remarks as Nishikant Dubey seeks a substantive motion for his Lok Sabha expulsion, citing alleged anti-India collusion.

12 Feb 2026 3:38 pm
'Time Will Answer...': Shivakumar Hints At Discussing Power-Sharing Formula With Sonia Gandhi

Shivakumar reiterated ime will answer everything after he met Congress leader Sonia Gandhi at her residence in New Delhi.

12 Feb 2026 12:58 pm
'Rahul Gandhi's Membership Should Be Cancelled': BJP Submits Notice Amid Parliament Row

The BJP MP demanded that Rahul Gandhi's membership should be cancelled and that he be barred from contesting elections for life.

12 Feb 2026 12:03 pm
Congress MPs Entered Speaker's Chamber, Threatened Him: Kiren Rijiju Shares Video

The video shows women MPs of Congress gathered inside the Lok Sabha Speaker's Chamber, where they can be seen arguing with the BJP ministers.

12 Feb 2026 11:36 am
Resort Politics Again? Siddaramaiah Loyalists Set For Australia Tour In Latest Karnataka Power Play

Siddaramaiah defended the legislators' right to travel, emphasising that the state should not interfere if individuals choose to vacation using their own financial resources

12 Feb 2026 11:20 am
'Will Purchase From Whoever We Want': Asaduddin Owaisi On Russian Oil Purchase

Owaisi criticised the US trade deal in Lok Sabha, terming it a disrespect to the India's sovereignty.

12 Feb 2026 11:02 am
'I'll Also Say Hello': Congress Says Ministers 'Bolted' After Rahul Gandhi Interrupted Their Press Briefing

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi walked up to Union ministers Pralhad Joshi and Ashwini Vaishnaw, when they were telling the media that his allegations are false and unsubstantiated

12 Feb 2026 12:36 am
Karnataka Govt Revokes Cabinet Rank To BJP Leader, Out Of 54 Corporation Chiefs Granted Same Status

The decision comes amid criticism over horticulture development corporation chairperson BD Bhukanth's ministerial status, granted on February 7, under a Congress government

11 Feb 2026 7:30 pm
Suspension Of 8 Opposition MPs Will Not Be Revoked Despite Talks To End Lok Sabha Deadlock: Sources

The suspension of eight Opposition MPs from the Lok Sabha will not be revoked despite talks to restore normal proceedings, sources have told CNN-News18.

11 Feb 2026 6:45 pm
India-US Trade Deal Row: Congress's Old 'Cold War Secrets' Stir New Political Storm

As Rahul Gandhi slams the US trade deal as a 'wholesale surrender', government sources cite Cold War records alleging Congress once accepted CIA funds

11 Feb 2026 5:37 pm
Ex-TMC MLA Humayun Kabirs 'Babri' March Suspended Amid Exams

Kabir, who is now the president of the newly formed Janata Unnayan Party (JUP), had planned to take out a rally from Palashi through Malda to Itahar.

11 Feb 2026 4:31 pm
From Signature To Scanner: AI Attendance In Andhra Assembly Sparks Political Face-Off

The AP Assembly has switched to AI-powered facial recognition to record attendance

11 Feb 2026 3:23 pm
'You're In Oppn As You Ignored My Advice': Jagdambika Pal Rebukes Rahul Gandhi In Lok Sabha | Watch

Jagdambika Pal took a jibe at Rahul Gandhi, saying his party would not be in the opposition if they had listened to his advice.

11 Feb 2026 2:55 pm
Construction At Bengal's Babri Replica Begins, Humayun Kabir Warns Those Opposing To 'Step Aside'

Humayun Kabir informed that the construction of the mosque is expected to be completed within two years.

11 Feb 2026 2:46 pm
'Wild Allegations': Kiren Rijiju Slams Rahul Gandhi For India-US Trade Deal Remarks In Lok Sabha

Jagdambika Pal, who was in the Chair, ruled that Rahul Gandhi's allegationswould not go on the record of the Lok Sabha.

11 Feb 2026 2:03 pm
'We're Moving Into Era Of War': Rahul Gandhi Flags Geopolitical Instability, AI Risk

Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha warns of global instability, citing wars in Gaza, Ukraine, Iran tensions, and calls Indian data the most valuable asset amid US and China rivalry.

11 Feb 2026 1:40 pm
DMK Will Form Its Own Govt: Stalin Amid Seat-Sharing Buzz With Congress Ahead Of 2026 Polls

Stalin launched a sharp attack on the NDA. He said the NDA was not a double engine but a dabba engine or an empty vessel.

11 Feb 2026 1:29 pm
Cant You Ask Anything Else: Siddaramaiah Snaps At Reporters Over Power-Sharing Questions

Siddaramaiah also dismissed speculation about travelling to Delhi to discuss the matter.

11 Feb 2026 1:15 pm
Hemant Soren Says Country Should Not Be Criticised Abroad; BJP Links Remark To Rahul Gandhi

Sorens party, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), defended the Chief Ministers remarks, saying he was speaking like a mature and visionary leader.

11 Feb 2026 12:45 pm
'More Hindu Than Uddhav Thackeray': BJP Leader After Salman Khan Attends RSS Centenary Event

Maharashtra minister and BJP leader Nitesh Rane criticised Uddhav Thackeray and said that Salman Khan is more of a Hindu than him.

11 Feb 2026 12:37 pm
Don't Behave Like Children: Rijiju Slams Rahul Gandhi Over Parliament Uproar, Naravanes Memoir Row

Kiren Rijiju claimed that 20 to 25 Congress MPs including Priyanka Gandhi entered the Lok Sabha Speakers chamber and abused him.

11 Feb 2026 11:49 am
'PM Modi Has Become God For Revanth Reddy': Telangana BJP Chief Ramchander Rao | Exclusive

Rao also said that the Congress falsely claims PM Modi has not contributed to Telangana

11 Feb 2026 7:56 am
'Might Split': DMK Minister's Remarks On 'North-South Divide' Trigger Row, BJP Seeks Apology

BJP's Nainar Nagenthran condemned DMK Minister Raja Kannappan's remarks on North-South India split at Pudukkottai, demanding a public apology.

11 Feb 2026 7:22 am
Govt Assures Parliamentary Panel On Crude Imports, Highlights Gains From US, EU Trade Pacts

Senior officials from the Ministries of External Affairs and Commerce conveyed this to the Shashi Tharoor-led Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, sources said

11 Feb 2026 1:33 am
'Promote Respect, Compassion': NCW Writes To Telangana CM Over Remarks On Conjoined Twins

The row erupted last week after Revanth Reddy, while campaigning for municipal elections, compared the BJP and BRS to conjoined twins, Veena and Vani.

10 Feb 2026 10:13 pm
'When, Where And Why?' Congress Shares Himanta Sarma's Photo With Bangladeshi Islamic Scholar

Congress' Pawan Khera alleged that the cleric was linked to a Jamaat-e-Islamiled coalition in Bangladesh, a grouping he described as historically pro-Pakistan.

10 Feb 2026 8:07 pm
Last-Minute Pilot Swap To Operator Lapses: Rohit Pawar Raises Doubts On Ajit Pawar Crash

The NCP (SP) leader called for an investigation into internal WhatsApp chats of the VSR company regarding pilots sobriety.

10 Feb 2026 5:48 pm
'Anti-Kannada Mindset': BJP Slams Congress Over Tamannaah Bhatia As Mysore Sandal Soap's New Face

Tamannaah Bhatia will serve a two-year term as brand ambassador of state-run KSDL, the maker of Karnatakas iconic, century-old Mysuru Sandal Soap.

10 Feb 2026 4:16 pm
Opposition Submits No-Confidence Notice Against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, TMC Opts Out

Opposition parties including Congress, DMK and Samajwadi Party submitted a no-confidence notice to remove Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, with about 120 MPs signing under Article 94-C.

10 Feb 2026 2:00 pm
Telangana Municipal Polls: BJP Candidate Dies By Suicide In Makthal, Family Alleges Harassment

The family claimed that Mahadev was targeted by his opponents and was unable to cope with the pressure, which drove him to take the extreme step.

10 Feb 2026 11:22 am
BJP Women MPs Write To Lok Sabha Speaker, Urge Action Against Opposition For Feb 4 Ruckus

The letter said that the entire House, and the whole nation, witnessed one of the most unfortunate and regrettable incidents within the Lok Sabha chamber on February 4.

10 Feb 2026 10:48 am
Zila Parishad Results Reflect Maharashtras Support For BJP, Mahayuti: PM Modi

PM Modi praised Mahayuti workers for their grassroots efforts, saying they had worked tirelessly to highlight the performance of the Maharashtra government.

9 Feb 2026 8:41 pm
'Yeh Jo Ladki Hai': Nitish Kumar Attacks Rabri Devi In Heated Bihar Assembly Clash

The confrontation erupted as Rabri Devi, leader of the opposition, raised concerns over the rising number of rape cases in the state.

9 Feb 2026 8:36 pm
From No-Confidence Motion Against Speaker To Rahul Gandhi's 4 Grievances, No End To Parliament Stalemate

A deadlock following last week's Lok Sabha ruckus continues after a meeting between the ruling and opposition sides ended without any breakthrough

9 Feb 2026 8:05 pm
'BJP Favours Bihar, UP With Special Packages, Neglects Southern States': Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy accuses BJP-led Union government of denying funds to Telangana and southern states, favoring UP, MP, and Bihar.

9 Feb 2026 7:31 pm
UP Budget Session Opens Amid SP Protest As Pallavi Patel Stays Seated

The session commenced at 11 am with the customary address by the Governor, but within minutes of her beginning the speech, SP MLAs walked into the well, raising slogans

9 Feb 2026 6:59 pm