Workers cannot be treated as expendable: Lok Sabha MP on Oracle layoffs

IANS | April 2, 2026 7:53 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) CPI-MLL MP Raja Ram Singh on Thursday condemned the reported mass layoffs by Oracle Corporation, asserting that “workers cannot be treated as expendable” and urging the government to take immediate action to protect employees’ rights and ensure accountability in the IT sector.

We need a system where we can provide health, education free to everyone: Pitroda (IANS Interview)

IANS | April 2, 2026 7:15 PM

Washington, April 2 (IANS) Indian Overseas Congress chief, Satyanarayan Pitroda, popularly known as 'Sam', on Thursday urged for free education and healthcare for all citizens, alleging that an "industry" has been made out of the two sectors. During an interaction with IANS, Pitroda also called Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, as the "custodian of the idea of India".

Assam: HM Amit Shah slams Congress, flags illegal migration and ‘decade of neglect’​

IANS | April 2, 2026 6:06 PM

Guwahati, Apr 2 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched a blistering attack on the Congress while campaigning for Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) leader and Assam Minister Keshab Mahanta in Nagaon, asserting that the NDA’s decade-long rule has transformed the state, unlike what he termed the “failure” of previous Congress governments. ​

Kamal Nath undercuts Congress campaign on LPG shortage, says no crisis

IANS | April 2, 2026 5:57 PM

Chhindwara, April 2 (IANS) In an embarrassment for the Congress, senior leader and former Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Thursday rejected claims of an LPG shortage in Madhya Pradesh, contradicting his party’s aggressive campaign against the Centre and the state government.