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‘No data sold, no compromises made’: BJP’s point-by-point rebuttal to LoP Rahul’s charges

IANS | February 11, 2026 8:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday launched a forceful counter of Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi’s litany of charges, including selling out the nation, surrendering before foreign forces and compromising India’s interests. From BJP spokespersons to Union Ministers, the party has put out facts to puncture Rahul's claims.

Did Nehru, Indira Gandhi collaborate with Western intelligence agencies?

IANS | February 11, 2026 7:14 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi could have flipped through a few pages of a historical account purporting to recount the Congress and Nehru-Gandhi legacy in collaborating with Western agencies before criticising the government for selling the country over the trade and tariff agreement with the United States.

Rural women in Azamgarh turn entrepreneurs under ‘Lakhpati Didi’ initiative

IANS | February 11, 2026 6:56 PM

Azamgarh (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 11 (IANS) The Centre’s ‘Lakhpati Didi’ scheme is emerging as a powerful instrument of transformation for women in Uttar Pradesh’s Azamgarh district, with beneficiaries sharing stories of entrepreneurship, economic empowerment and renewed confidence, particularly among women from economically weaker, Dalit, and marginalised sections.

Experts recall UPA’s ‘nuclear concessions’ as Rahul Gandhi alleges ‘sellout’ over India-US trade deal

IANS | February 11, 2026 6:14 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi’s charge that the present government has “sold out Bharat Mata” over a trade and tariff framework with the United States would carry more weight if his own party’s record did not tell a very different story, say political observers.

SC seeks status report on Ahmedabad air crash inquiry within 3 weeks

IANS | February 11, 2026 5:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted three weeks’ time to the Centre to place on record the status of the probe into the Ahmedabad air crash that claimed 260 lives.

S. Africa envoy says first ever India-SACU trade pact will boost economic ties

IANS | February 11, 2026 5:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) South Africa’s High Commissioner to India Prof. Anil Sooklal said on Wednesday that the proposed SACU (Southern African Customs Union)–India Free Trade Agreement would significantly boost trade and investment flows between the two regions.

Trinamool takes separate route from Congress on LS Speaker impeachment issue

IANS | February 11, 2026 5:28 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) By proposing an "alternate" path of restraint with a constructive and calibrated approach before rushing to seek the impeachment of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, the Trinamool Congress has sent a clear signal of dissent to the Congress leadership, despite the latter holding the post of the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.

India leading initiator in addressing key challenges facing Global South: SA envoy

IANS | February 11, 2026 5:24 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Highlighting that India is not only a leading voice but a leading initiator in addressing key challenges of the Global South, South Africa's High Commissioner to India Anil Sooklal on Wednesday lauded the role played by India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in consistently voicing concerns of the developing nations on global platforms.

Sudhanshu Trivedi slams Rahul’s ‘venomous’ charge, says LoP lowering the dignity of House

IANS | February 11, 2026 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday took strong exception to Rahul Gandhi’s distasteful and “venomous” diatribe at the government, during debate on the Union Budget in Lok Sabha and accused him and the Congress party of undermining the dignity and sanctity of the House.

CPI(M) chief predicts historic third term for LDF in Kerala; slams Cong-Jamaat alliance (IANS Interview)

IANS | February 11, 2026 4:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The Left Democratic Front (LDF) led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will secure a record third consecutive term in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, Communist Party of India (Marxist) general secretary M.A. Baby said on Wednesday.

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‘No data sold, no compromises made’: BJP’s point-by-point rebuttal to LoP Rahul’s charges

Did Nehru, Indira Gandhi collaborate with Western intelligence agencies?

Rural women in Azamgarh turn entrepreneurs under ‘Lakhpati Didi’ initiative

Experts recall UPA’s ‘nuclear concessions’ as Rahul Gandhi alleges ‘sellout’ over India-US trade deal

SC seeks status report on Ahmedabad air crash inquiry within 3 weeks

S. Africa envoy says first ever India-SACU trade pact will boost economic ties

Trinamool takes separate route from Congress on LS Speaker impeachment issue

India leading initiator in addressing key challenges facing Global South: SA envoy

Sudhanshu Trivedi slams Rahul’s ‘venomous’ charge, says LoP lowering the dignity of House

CPI(M) chief predicts historic third term for LDF in Kerala; slams Cong-Jamaat alliance (IANS Interview)

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