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PM Modi slams Congress & TMC, says his govt reduced NPAs below 1 pc, PSUs at record profits

IANS | February 5, 2026 6:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his reply to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, defended his government's banking and public sector reforms while launching a scathing attack on the Opposition, particularly the Congress and Trinamool Congress, amid the ongoing Budget Session disruptions.

Cong PMs had no visions, analyse any Red Fort speech: PM Modi

IANS | February 5, 2026 6:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp critique of the Congress during his reply to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, accusing past Congress-led governments of lacking vision, thought, and willpower as evidenced by their Independence Day speeches from the Red Fort.

172 railway stations spruced up under Amrit Bharat scheme: Ashwini Vaishnaw

IANS | February 5, 2026 5:50 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Work on the redevelopment of 172 railway stations has been completed under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, which aims to improve access to stations and circulating areas, integrate stations with both sides of the city and improve the building as well waiting halls and toilets to provide better amenities to passengers, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday.

Rajya Sabha in turmoil after PM Modi's jibe at Kharge, Oppn stage walkout

IANS | February 5, 2026 5:40 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's quip about Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's age -- suggesting the 83-year-old Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha be allowed to raise slogans while seated -- set the tone for a stormy afternoon in Parliament.

Trade deals part of India’s long-term economic strategy: PM Modi

IANS | February 5, 2026 5:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that future-ready trade agreements are part of India’s long-term economic strategy, adding that the trade agreement with the EU has been touted as "mother of all trade deals".

CEC Gyanesh Kumar briefs central observers to ensure transparent polls in 5 states/UTs

IANS | February 5, 2026 5:13 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, on Thursday, briefed Central Observers on using IT platforms to ensure free, fair and transparent upcoming Assembly elections in five states and Union Territories (UTs).

Cyber fraud: 39.43 lakh mobile connections disconnected, 2.27 lakh handsets blacklisted

IANS | February 5, 2026 4:50 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The government said on Thursday that 39.43 lakh mobile connections have been disconnected, 2.27 lakh mobile handsets have been blacklisted and 1.31 lakh SMS templates have been blacklisted in the country, in a bid to prevent cyber-crimes and financial frauds.

Pakistan's 'Kashmir Solidarity Day' paradox: Advocacy abroad, suppression at home

Shujaat Ali Quadri | February 5, 2026 4:39 PM

New Delhi: Every year on February 5, Pakistan marks 'Kashmir Solidarity Day' with rallies, speeches, diplomatic outreach, and coordinated media campaigns across capitals and international forums. Official statements invoke the language of human rights, self-determination, and moral responsibility. Yet behind this carefully curated global advocacy lies a striking paradox: while Pakistan positions itself as the principal defender of Kashmiris’ rights abroad, it systematically suppresses political freedoms, dissent, and basic civil liberties within the territories under its own control.

Eight of 16 Indian sailors held in Iran released, in touch with authorities for release of remaining: MEA

IANS | February 5, 2026 3:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Eight of the 16 Indian sailors held in Iran have been released and will be able to travel back to India soon after completing the necessary formalities, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday.

Ensuring energy security of 1.4 billion Indians remains govt's supreme priority: MEA

IANS | February 5, 2026 3:26 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Reiterating that ensuring energy security remains a top national priority, India on Thursday said that the government's strategy to diversify energy sources is shaped by market conditions and evolving international dynamics.

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PM Modi slams Congress & TMC, says his govt reduced NPAs below 1 pc, PSUs at record profits

Cong PMs had no visions, analyse any Red Fort speech: PM Modi

172 railway stations spruced up under Amrit Bharat scheme: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Rajya Sabha in turmoil after PM Modi's jibe at Kharge, Oppn stage walkout

Trade deals part of India’s long-term economic strategy: PM Modi

CEC Gyanesh Kumar briefs central observers to ensure transparent polls in 5 states/UTs

Cyber fraud: 39.43 lakh mobile connections disconnected, 2.27 lakh handsets blacklisted

Pakistan's 'Kashmir Solidarity Day' paradox: Advocacy abroad, suppression at home

Eight of 16 Indian sailors held in Iran released, in touch with authorities for release of remaining: MEA

Ensuring energy security of 1.4 billion Indians remains govt's supreme priority: MEA

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