Parliament logjam: Rahul scales up attack, claims govt scared of debate; BJP hits back

IANS | February 9, 2026 4:46 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) The fireworks inside Lok Sabha reverberated outside the Parliament complex on Monday, as the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi stepped up offensive on the Union government, claiming that it was scared of debate and was resorting to "ill-founded and untenable" claims of conspiracy to harm Prime Minister Narendra Modi inside the House.

Tensions flare in Varanasi's Dal Mandi as demolition drive triggers protests

IANS | February 9, 2026 4:20 PM

Varanasi, Feb 9 (IANS) Protests broke out in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on Monday after demolition work began in the Dal Mandi area as part of a road widening project, with the situation turning tense when a shopkeeper allegedly set his own establishment on fire in protest against the action.

Oppn targets BJP over China border, unemployment; Savarkar row resurfaces

IANS | February 9, 2026 4:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Opposition parties on Monday mounted a sharp attack on the BJP-led central government, accusing it of avoiding parliamentary debate on critical national issues such as border infrastructure, inflation and unemployment, while raking up ideological controversies for political gain.

Govt set to release new series of GDP, CPI, and IIP data: Minister

IANS | February 9, 2026 3:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) After conducting a comprehensive exercise to enhance key data relevance, accuracy and international comparability, the government is set to release a new series of GDP, CPI and IIP (based on the new base year) on February 27, February 12 and May 28, respectively, the Parliament was informed on Monday.

'Wait for actions, can’t comment': K.C. Venugopal on reports of no-confidence motion against LS Speaker Om Birla

IANS | February 9, 2026 3:26 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Amid reports that the Opposition may move a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Congress MP K.C. Venugopal on Monday refused to comment on the issue, only saying that people should wait for actions.

Chidambaram slams Budget 2026-27 as 'forgettable' , says youth joblessness stands at 15 per cent

IANS | February 9, 2026 3:20 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Pointing out that youth joblessness stands at 15 per cent in India, with less than 25 per cent of the workforce in regular employment, Congress leader and former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram launched a sharp attack on the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, describing it as cautious, parsimonious, forgettable, and already vanishing from public memory.

Pakistan's trade deficit soars by 44 per cent as exports plunge

IANS | February 9, 2026 2:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Pakistan's trade deficit with nine neighbouring countries widened sharply by 44.42 per cent to $7.683 billion in the first half of fiscal year 2025-2026 (July-December), compared to $5.32 billion during the same period last year, according to the latest data from the State Bank of Pakistan.

Rahul Gandhi says LS Speaker 'committed' to allow him to speak, Rijiju hits back

IANS | February 9, 2026 2:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday claimed that Speaker Om Birla assured him that he would be allowed to speak before the Union Budget discussions in the house, triggering a rebuttal from Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and subsequent pandemonium, which led to an adjournment for the day.

Stop misleading Assam: Congress attacks Himanta over Gogoi remarks

IANS | February 9, 2026 2:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) The Congress on Monday escalated its attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of making baseless allegations for political mileage and questioning the functioning of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Assam government.

'Would be proud moment': BJP backs Bhagwat’s call to confer Bharat Ratna on Savarkar

IANS | February 9, 2026 2:16 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) After RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that the stature of the Bharat Ratna would rise further if it is conferred upon Veer Savarkar, the BJP on Monday backed his remarks and said that awarding the country’s highest civilian honour to the freedom fighter would be a proud moment for every Indian.

Politics

Parliament logjam: Rahul scales up attack, claims govt scared of debate; BJP hits back

Tensions flare in Varanasi's Dal Mandi as demolition drive triggers protests

Oppn targets BJP over China border, unemployment; Savarkar row resurfaces

Govt set to release new series of GDP, CPI, and IIP data: Minister

'Wait for actions, can’t comment': K.C. Venugopal on reports of no-confidence motion against LS Speaker Om Birla

Chidambaram slams Budget 2026-27 as 'forgettable' , says youth joblessness stands at 15 per cent

Pakistan's trade deficit soars by 44 per cent as exports plunge

Rahul Gandhi says LS Speaker 'committed' to allow him to speak, Rijiju hits back

Stop misleading Assam: Congress attacks Himanta over Gogoi remarks

'Would be proud moment': BJP backs Bhagwat’s call to confer Bharat Ratna on Savarkar

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