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All India Muslim Jamaat Chief slams Uttarakhand, Himachal govts over attacks on Kashmiri shawl sellers

IANS | February 2, 2026 3:01 PM

Bareilly, Feb 2 (IANS) All India Muslim Jamaat (AIMJ) National President Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi on Monday criticised the Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh governments over recent attacks on Kashmiri shawl sellers in both states, alleging that the administrations have failed to maintain law and order and protect vulnerable traders.

'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only quoting "authentic" sources in the House, and continued to raise the Ladakh issue, allegedly mentioned in the unpublished memoir of former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Narvane (Retd.).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.

Finland–India trade could double to 6 billion euros by 2032: Ambassador

IANS | February 2, 2026 1:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Trade in goods and services between Finland and India currently stands at around 3 billion euros and could double by 2032, driven by the benefits of the recently concluded EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), Finland’s Ambassador to India, Kimmo Lahdevirta, said on Monday.

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.

Over 1.18 lakh injured birds rescued in Gujarat since launch of Karuna Abhiyan

IANS | February 2, 2026 1:04 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 2 (IANS) Over the last 10 years, more than 1.18 lakh birds injured largely during the Uttarayan kite-flying season have been rescued across Gujarat under the state’s Karuna Abhiyan, according to official data of the Forest and Environment Department.

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.

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All India Muslim Jamaat Chief slams Uttarakhand, Himachal govts over attacks on Kashmiri shawl sellers

'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

Finland–India trade could double to 6 billion euros by 2032: Ambassador

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

Over 1.18 lakh injured birds rescued in Gujarat since launch of Karuna Abhiyan

This budget is not for common people: Oppn

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