Category: POLITICS

New Delhi | Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his visit to Israel. Referring to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, he said that PM Modi was displaying moral cowardice at a time when the entire world was criticizing his dear friend. In a post on the social media platform X, Ramesh recalled the actions taken by previous governments in support of Palestine. He pointed out that on May 20, 1960, Jawaharlal Nehru visited Gaza and met with the Indian UN…

New Delhi: The war of words between the Congress and the BJP continues following the shirtless protest by Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers at the AI ​​Summit. In this context, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday posed sharp questions to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, referring to the country’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Goyal said that BJP National President Nitin Naveen, during a press conference in Patna, described how the Gandhi family has been an example of “compromising politics.” Piyush Goyal alleged that Rahul…

Lucknow: After meeting Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat met both the deputy CMs of the state, Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brijesh Pathak. This is being described as a courtesy visit. However, amid discussions about cabinet expansion and organisational reshuffle in the state, the meeting of the Sangh chief with the CM and Deputy CM has increased the political excitement. The Sangh chief met both the deputy CMs for about 10 minutes each on Thursday morning. Earlier, the Chief Minister met with the…

New Delhi: Youth Congress workers protested semi-naked on Friday at the India AI Summit 2026 being held in the country’s capital, Delhi. 8 to 10 Congress workers entered the Bharat Mandapam through QR code. As soon as they entered, these Congress workers started taking off their clothes and went near the stage and started creating a ruckus. During this, these workers took off both their shirts and vests. However, later they were taken into custody by the police. The Bharatiya Janata Party has strongly attacked this. All the protesting Youth Congress…

Hyderabad: In a resounding victory against hate and divisive politics, the Fraternity Movement–led Awaaz Alliance has won all Central Panel posts in the English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) Students’ Union Election, defeating the ABVP and SFI. The Awaaz Alliance, comprising Fraternity Movement, MSF, and NSUI, secured a clean sweep, reflecting the strong mandate of the student community against divisive and sectarian politics. The newly elected Central Panel members are: President: Harshad Shibin NK (Fraternity Movement) Vice President: Sonu Raj (NSUI) General Secretary: Irfan Shajudheen (MSF) Joint Secretary: Haleemathu SS…

New Delhi:  Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said that history is the witness of history, but today efforts are being made to change it. There is an effort to downplay the achievements of Prime Ministers from other parties and make false claims. Priyanka Chaturvedi said that the public expects the Prime Minister to be honest and accountable, not to distort history. She also questioned the comments made in Parliament regarding women’s protests and security. The MP said that the Speaker’s statement yesterday was shameful, blaming women for threatening the…

Srinagar:  Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that the government is committed to making Jammu and Kashmir modern, progressive and economically viable. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday presented a budget of ₹1.13 lakh crore for the Union Territory. He said that the aim of this financial plan is to lay a strong foundation for sustainable development, social harmony and economic prosperity in the Union Territory. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced two AYUSH hospitals in Jammu and Kashmir. Cath labs will be opened in Rajouri, Baramulla and Doda and…

New Delhi:  Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said that the government is shying away from discussions in Parliament. Countering the statement made by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, “…the Prime Minister is hiding behind the Speaker. Yesterday he didn’t have the courage to come to the House because three women were standing in front of the bench. What nonsense is this?…There is no discussion because the government doesn’t want it.” Before the House adjourned today, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said, “The country saw what…

New Delhi:  Congress MPs said the government will have to answer in the House on the India-US trade deal. Furthermore, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi should be allowed to speak in the Lok Sabha. Congress MP KC Venugopal said that in a parliamentary democracy, the Leader of the Opposition has the right to speak and initiate debate, which has been completely denied in this House. Our sole agenda is to allow the Leader of the Opposition to speak. The real issue is that Indian farmers are deeply concerned about…

Kolkata: The West Bengal government’s monthly assistance scheme, “Lakshmi Bhandaar,” has been increased by ₹500 per beneficiary. This proposal was presented in the interim (vote-on-account) budget for the financial year 2026-27 presented in the House by West Bengal Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya on Thursday. Currently, women in the general category receive ₹1,000 per month, while women in the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories receive ₹1,200. According to the interim budget proposal, women in the general category will now receive ₹1,500 per month, while women in the Scheduled Caste and…