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Rahul Gandhi, Kiren Rijiju spar over 'nation sold out' charge during Budget debate in LS

IANS | February 11, 2026 2:50 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi launched a fierce critique of the Modi government over the Union Budget 2026-27, alleging that the Prime Minister "compromised" India’s energy security interests and sold out the nation to foreign powers, prompting loud protests from the treasury benches. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju objected to his “wild” references and asked him to engage in constructive criticism.

'Islamabad under fire': ISKP's calculated return amid Pakistan’s security strain

Vicky Nanjappa | February 11, 2026 2:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The recent bombing at a mosque in Islamabad by the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) clearly shows that the terror outfit has exploited the failing security mechanism in Pakistan.

Finance Minister likes to smile a lot; what have you done with our data: Rahul Gandhi

IANS | February 11, 2026 2:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday targeted the Centre and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over the India-US trade agreement and the reported tax concessions extended to foreign cloud service providers, claiming that the arrangement is detrimental to India’s economic and strategic interests.

India's greatest assets are its people and data, Budget fails to protect them: Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha

IANS | February 11, 2026 2:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday stated that India’s people are its biggest strengths and underscored the importance of protecting the nation’s vibrant database for standing along with global peers; however, he added that the Union Budget has nothing substantial to protect them.

INDIA bloc would've gone to US as equals, not be equated with Pak, says Rahul Gandhi in LS

IANS | February 11, 2026 2:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that if an INDIA bloc government had negotiated an agreement with the US, it would have ensured an arrangement on “equal” terms and would not have allowed India to be treated “equal to Pakistan”, asserting that it would have taken every possible step to safeguard India’s energy security and farmers.

'There should be freedom, can’t force it on anyone': Shia cleric Kalbe Jawad on new 'Vande Mataram' protocol

IANS | February 11, 2026 2:06 PM

Lucknow, Feb 11 (IANS) As the Union Home Ministry issued fresh guidelines mandating that all six stanzas of 'Vande Mataram' be sung or played at designated government functions and in schools across the country, Shia Muslim cleric Kalbe Jawad on Wednesday said there should be freedom and that it cannot be forced on anyone.

Yogi govt presents Rs 9.12 lakh crore UP Budget with focus on law and order, health, infra

IANS | February 11, 2026 1:50 PM

Lucknow, Feb 11 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna on Wednesday presented a Rs 9,12,696.35 crore budget for the financial year 2026-27 in the Assembly, an increase of nearly 12.9 per cent over the previous year.

India-Taiwan ties developing into structured partnership: Report

IANS | February 11, 2026 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) India-Taiwan relations are evolving from cautious commercial relations into a structured partnership that covers technology, labour mobility and supply chains.

Central schemes deliberately stalled in Bengal, says BJP MP in Rajya Sabha

IANS | February 11, 2026 1:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP Samik Bhattacharya, on Wednesday, accused the West Bengal government of deliberately “stalling” the implementation of numerous Central government schemes across various ministries.

Magenta Line to become longest Delhi Metro corridor with maximum interchanges, underground stations

IANS | February 11, 2026 1:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The Magenta Line (Line-8) of the Delhi Metro network is set to emerge as the longest corridor in the system, featuring the highest number of interchange stations and underground stations. The expansion is expected to significantly enhance cross-city connectivity across Delhi-NCR, officials said on Wednesday.

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Rahul Gandhi, Kiren Rijiju spar over 'nation sold out' charge during Budget debate in LS

'Islamabad under fire': ISKP's calculated return amid Pakistan’s security strain

Finance Minister likes to smile a lot; what have you done with our data: Rahul Gandhi

India's greatest assets are its people and data, Budget fails to protect them: Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha

INDIA bloc would've gone to US as equals, not be equated with Pak, says Rahul Gandhi in LS

'There should be freedom, can’t force it on anyone': Shia cleric Kalbe Jawad on new 'Vande Mataram' protocol

Yogi govt presents Rs 9.12 lakh crore UP Budget with focus on law and order, health, infra

India-Taiwan ties developing into structured partnership: Report

Central schemes deliberately stalled in Bengal, says BJP MP in Rajya Sabha

Magenta Line to become longest Delhi Metro corridor with maximum interchanges, underground stations

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