'There was a border; on the border, there were forces of some country': Rahul Gandhi after LS Speaker's ruling

IANS | February 2, 2026 2:48 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi repeatedly refused to follow Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's ruling about only quoting "authentic" sources in the House, and continued to raise the Ladakh issue, allegedly mentioned in the unpublished memoir of former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Narvane (Retd.).

War of words in LS after Rahul Gandhi raises Ladakh standoff issue, Rajnath Singh retorts

IANS | February 2, 2026 2:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Chaos erupted in the Lok Sabha on Monday after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi raised the India-China standoff issue, which was interrupted by the treasury benches, claiming it was against the House rules.

Tejasvi Surya contrasts UPA and NDA eras, says Modi govt delivered 'most honest’ decade of governance

IANS | February 2, 2026 1:42 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Monday drew a “stark contrast” between the President’s address during the UPA tenure and that of the NDA period, asserting that the Narendra Modi-led government has delivered the “most honest and integrable” policies over the past 10 years.

Pak boycott of T20 WC match: India shouldn't have played after 'Op Sindoor', says Oppn; cowardice, hits back BJP

IANS | February 2, 2026 1:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Following Pakistan’s decision to boycott its high-profile T20 World Cup match against India, the Opposition on Monday termed the move the 'biggest slap on the face' of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Several Opposition leaders also questioned India’s participation in matches against Pakistan after 'Operation Sindoor'. Meanwhile, the BJP said Pakistan’s decision was inconsequential and it was another example of its cowardice.

Budget Session: Members raise digital divide, cybersecurity concerns in RS

IANS | February 2, 2026 1:26 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) In the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament, the Rajya Sabha witnessed pointed interventions on pressing national issues, with members highlighting the deepening “digital divide” and escalating threats from “cybersecurity” breaches.

Prez address showcased Centre's vision for social justice, Viksit Bharat, says Sarbanand Sonowal in LS

IANS | February 2, 2026 1:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbanand Sonowal, started the discussion on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address in the Lok Sabha on Monday.

This budget is not for common people: Oppn

IANS | February 2, 2026 12:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Opposition parties on Monday mounted a sharp attack on the Union Budget, accusing the government of ignoring the concerns of the common people and framing policies that favour only a privileged few, while leaving out the youth, farmers, workers and small traders.

Kharge should understand PM Modi’s vision for Viksit Bharat: BJP hits back at Cong over Budget criticism

IANS | February 2, 2026 12:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The BJP on Monday strongly defended the Union Budget 2026-27, hitting back at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for his sharp criticism of the government’s economic vision.

Union Budget futuristic, Bihar continues to benefit: JD(U)

IANS | February 2, 2026 12:26 PM

Patna, Feb 2 (IANS) Commenting on the Union Budget 2026–27, JD(U) National Spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad said it is a futuristic budget aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.

Oppn fails to understand, this is historic: Bihar BJP president praises Budget, slams rivals

IANS | February 2, 2026 12:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) BJP Bihar State President Sanjay Saraogi on Monday strongly defended the Union Budget 2026–27, calling it “historic” and accusing the opposition of deliberately ignoring the development push under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, particularly for Bihar.

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'There was a border; on the border, there were forces of some country': Rahul Gandhi after LS Speaker's ruling

War of words in LS after Rahul Gandhi raises Ladakh standoff issue, Rajnath Singh retorts

Tejasvi Surya contrasts UPA and NDA eras, says Modi govt delivered 'most honest’ decade of governance

Pak boycott of T20 WC match: India shouldn't have played after 'Op Sindoor', says Oppn; cowardice, hits back BJP

Budget Session: Members raise digital divide, cybersecurity concerns in RS

Prez address showcased Centre's vision for social justice, Viksit Bharat, says Sarbanand Sonowal in LS

This budget is not for common people: Oppn

Kharge should understand PM Modi’s vision for Viksit Bharat: BJP hits back at Cong over Budget criticism

Union Budget futuristic, Bihar continues to benefit: JD(U)

Oppn fails to understand, this is historic: Bihar BJP president praises Budget, slams rivals

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