Farmers fully protected in India-US trade deal, Congress misleading nation: Shivraj Singh Chouhan (IANS interview)

IANS | February 5, 2026 2:21 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday asserted that the India–US trade agreement fully safeguards the interests of Indian growers, rejecting Opposition claims that the agriculture sector has been compromised. Describing the deal as a balanced outcome rooted in diplomacy, development and national dignity, Chouhan said tariff rationalisation would expand export opportunities for Indian produce while keeping domestic markets protected.

'DA - a legally enforceable right': SC asks West Bengal govt to pay employees arrears from 2008–19

IANS | February 5, 2026 2:21 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday held that West Bengal government employees are entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA) as a legally enforceable right under the statutory pay rules and directed the state government to pay arrears for the period between 2008 and 2019.

'Don't hold your party hostage to Abodh Balak': Nadda's sharp rebuke to Kharge in RS clash

IANS | February 5, 2026 12:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) In the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament, the Rajya Sabha witnessed a sharp exchange between Leader of the House J.P. Nadda and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge during the discussion on the motion of thanks to the President's address on Thursday.

Motion of Thanks on President's Address passed in LS amid Oppn sloganeering

IANS | February 5, 2026 12:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla passed the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address on Thursday amid constant sloganeering by the Opposition MPs.

Chaos in Parliament; Nadda and Kharge spar over ‘gag’ on Opposition

IANS | February 5, 2026 12:00 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha witnessed a stormy start to the session on Thursday, with government and Opposition getting into verbal confrontation over denial of permission to Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi to speak in the Lok Sabha and also over attempts to stall Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address.

Delhi Police arrests two Khalistani operatives linked to Gurpatwant Pannun

IANS | February 5, 2026 10:33 AM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Delhi Police has arrested two Khalistani operatives for writing provocative slogans at two separate locations in the national Capital ahead of the Republic Day celebrations, officials said on Thursday.

New START expiry raises global nuclear risks: US Senate

IANS | February 5, 2026 10:22 AM

Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) The imminent expiry of the New START nuclear arms control treaty has triggered sharp warnings in the US Senate about a more dangerous, unconstrained era of nuclear competition involving the United States, Russia, and China, with lawmakers and experts cautioning that the fallout could extend well beyond the three powers.

Ex-Army chief's book row: BJP MP lists 40 books 'exposing real history' of Cong, Gandhi family

IANS | February 5, 2026 10:00 AM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Amid the ongoing controversy in Parliament over former Army chief General M.M. Naravane’s book, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Thursday escalated his attack on the Congress party and the Gandhi family by sharing a list of 40 books that he claimed present the “real history” of India and expose alleged controversies linked to the party's past rule.

Karur stampede tragedy: CBI likely to file chargesheet by month end

IANS | February 5, 2026 9:49 AM

Chennai, Feb 5 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is expected to file its chargesheet by the end of this month in connection with the tragic stampede during a political campaign event in Karur last year.

SC to deliver verdict in West Bengal's Dearness Allowance case today

IANS | February 5, 2026 9:12 AM

Kolkata, Feb 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court will on Thursday deliver the verdict on pleas, including the one filed by the West Bengal government against the Calcutta High Court 2022 order, asking the state government to pay Dearness Allowance at par with that of central government employees and also to release arrears on this count since July 2009.

Politics

Farmers fully protected in India-US trade deal, Congress misleading nation: Shivraj Singh Chouhan (IANS interview)

'DA - a legally enforceable right': SC asks West Bengal govt to pay employees arrears from 2008–19

'Don't hold your party hostage to Abodh Balak': Nadda's sharp rebuke to Kharge in RS clash

Motion of Thanks on President's Address passed in LS amid Oppn sloganeering

Chaos in Parliament; Nadda and Kharge spar over ‘gag’ on Opposition

Delhi Police arrests two Khalistani operatives linked to Gurpatwant Pannun

New START expiry raises global nuclear risks: US Senate

Ex-Army chief's book row: BJP MP lists 40 books 'exposing real history' of Cong, Gandhi family

Karur stampede tragedy: CBI likely to file chargesheet by month end

SC to deliver verdict in West Bengal's Dearness Allowance case today

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