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Rahul Gandhi quoting from published source, what's the problem in speaking then: Priyanka Vadra

IANS | February 4, 2026 1:42 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) On Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Rahul Gandhi, citing a published article with excerpts from the book by former Army chief General Manoj Naravane in the Lok Sabha over the India-China standoff, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday stated that he was quoting from a published source which he had authenticated, and questioned what the problem was in him speaking about it in the House.

RS Chairman rejects Oppn MP's notice to suspend business for India-US trade deal discussion

IANS | February 4, 2026 11:55 AM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha proceedings witnessed a sharp exchange on Wednesday when CPI(M) MP John Brittas moved a notice under Rule 267 to suspend the day's scheduled business and immediately take up discussion on the recently announced India-US trade deal.

Foreign firms to meet 4 essential conditions to qualify for tax holiday benefits

IANS | February 4, 2026 11:39 AM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) As the Union Budget announced tax holiday for data and cloud centre companies, Finance Ministry sources on Wednesday clarified four essential conditions for foreign firms to meet to become applicable for the exemption.

Sabarimala gold case: Kerala Assembly disrupted again; Oppn says govt weakening case

IANS | February 4, 2026 11:32 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 4 (IANS) The Kerala Assembly witnessed another disruption on Wednesday, similar to the previous two days, as the opposition and the ruling front engaged in a heated clash regarding the investigation into the alleged Sabarimala gold heist. The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) has accused the Pinarayi Vijayan government of trying to conclude the investigation before the upcoming Assembly elections.

India-US trade deal - a 'threat' to Indian farmers, warns Sharad Pawar

IANS | February 4, 2026 11:05 AM

Baramati, Feb 4 (IANS) Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SP) President Sharad Pawar on Wednesday expressed concerns that the new trade agreement between India and the US could adversely affect Indian farmers and the agricultural sector in the near future.

Ajit Pawar’s last conversation: Phone call to NCP worker 9 minutes before plane crash

IANS | February 4, 2026 11:00 AM

Baramati, Feb 4 (IANS) New details have emerged regarding the final moments in the tragic plane crash that claimed the life of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others. Call records, released by the NCP on Wednesday, revealed that just nine minutes before the fatal accident, he was on the phone with a dedicated party worker.

Three girls die by jumping from 9th floor in UP's Ghaziabad, father suspects 'Korean game task'

IANS | February 4, 2026 10:47 AM

Ghaziabad, Feb 4 (IANS) Three minor sisters allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the ninth floor of a residential building in Ghaziabad. Police have also recovered a suicide note in which the girls reportedly said they could not live without online Korean games. Their father was unaware of their addiction.

CM Mamata Banerjee reaches SC for Bengal SIR hearing

IANS | February 4, 2026 10:18 AM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday reached the Supreme Court for the case hearing of a petition challenging the validity of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being carried out in the poll-bound state.

After Budget and India-US trade deal, all eyes on RBI’s repo rate decision

IANS | February 4, 2026 9:35 AM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) After the Union Budget 2026 and the historic India-US trade deal, all eyes are now on the three-day Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting that begins from Wednesday, with the key repo rate decision on Friday.

Shehzad Poonawalla's mother seriously injured in 'deliberate' hit-and-run in Pune

IANS | February 4, 2026 8:48 AM

Pune, Feb 4 (IANS) BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has claimed that his mother sustained serious injuries after being “deliberately” struck by a car in Pune, and has appealed to the authorities to apprehend the accused swiftly.

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Rahul Gandhi quoting from published source, what's the problem in speaking then: Priyanka Vadra

RS Chairman rejects Oppn MP's notice to suspend business for India-US trade deal discussion

Foreign firms to meet 4 essential conditions to qualify for tax holiday benefits

Sabarimala gold case: Kerala Assembly disrupted again; Oppn says govt weakening case

India-US trade deal - a 'threat' to Indian farmers, warns Sharad Pawar

Ajit Pawar’s last conversation: Phone call to NCP worker 9 minutes before plane crash

Three girls die by jumping from 9th floor in UP's Ghaziabad, father suspects 'Korean game task'

CM Mamata Banerjee reaches SC for Bengal SIR hearing

After Budget and India-US trade deal, all eyes on RBI’s repo rate decision

Shehzad Poonawalla's mother seriously injured in 'deliberate' hit-and-run in Pune

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