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'I have documents': Assam CM escalates attack after Gaurav Gogoi calls SIT evidence bogus

IANS | February 8, 2026 1:43 PM

Guwahati, Feb 8 (IANS) In response to the comments made by Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on social media after his press conference, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a vigorous counteroffensive on Sunday. He again questioned Gogoi's international trips and sought clarification regarding what he described as "serious national security concerns".

'Worse than C-grade cinema': Gaurav Gogoi blasts CM Sarma over Pakistan-link claims

IANS | February 8, 2026 1:28 PM

Guwahati, Feb 8 (IANS) Assam Congress chief and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi on Sunday hit out at Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over the press conference, levelling grave allegations against him, calling it "worse than a C-grade cinema".

Gaurav Gogoi's Pakistan High Commission visit raises national security concerns: Assam CM

IANS | February 8, 2026 12:43 PM

Guwahati, Feb 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday escalated his attack on Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, alleging that the latter's past visit to the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi raised serious political and national security concerns and warranted a broader investigation.

CM Himanta Sarma asks Centre to probe ‘Pakistan links’ of Cong MP Gaurav Gogoi

IANS | February 8, 2026 12:31 PM

Guwahati, Feb 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday stated that the allegations concerning Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh and Elizabeth Gogoi, who is the spouse of Congress MP and Deputy Leader of Congress in the Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, are of a very serious nature and should not be regarded as a trivial issue.

Congress opposes even progress: NDA leaders hail India-US trade deal; highlight strategic gains

IANS | February 8, 2026 12:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) NDA leaders on Sunday lauded the recently announced India–US Interim Trade Agreement, while criticising the Congress for its opposition to the "historic" pact.

Centre seeks inputs on proposed income-tax rules and forms

IANS | February 8, 2026 11:33 AM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) The government is seeking inputs from various stakeholders on the rules and forms in the Income-tax Act, 2025, which will come into effect from April 1, 2026, it was announced on Sunday.

Dalai Lama’s office rejects reports linking Tibetan spiritual leader to Jeffrey Epstein

IANS | February 8, 2026 10:38 AM

Dharamsala, Feb 8 (IANS) The office of the Dalai Lama on Sunday firmly denied media reports suggesting any association between the Tibetan spiritual leader and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Not just business deal, but step to elevate strategic friendship: BJP leader on India-US trade agreement

IANS | February 8, 2026 10:15 AM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Calling it a major boost to bilateral ties, Bihar BJP State President Sanjay Saraogi on Sunday said the India-US Interim Trade Agreement marks a new chapter in economic cooperation between the two nations.

US trade deal boosts India’s target of $250 billion engineering exports by 2030

IANS | February 8, 2026 9:37 AM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) The interim US trade deal framework supports India’s broader goal of crossing $120 billion in engineering exports in FY2025‑26, according to the industry.

PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with Malaysian counterpart Ibrahim

IANS | February 8, 2026 8:46 AM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim, on Sunday held delegation-level talks in Kuala Lumpur, discussing ways to enhance bilateral ties across several sectors, including defence and security.

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'I have documents': Assam CM escalates attack after Gaurav Gogoi calls SIT evidence bogus

'Worse than C-grade cinema': Gaurav Gogoi blasts CM Sarma over Pakistan-link claims

Gaurav Gogoi's Pakistan High Commission visit raises national security concerns: Assam CM

CM Himanta Sarma asks Centre to probe ‘Pakistan links’ of Cong MP Gaurav Gogoi

Congress opposes even progress: NDA leaders hail India-US trade deal; highlight strategic gains

Centre seeks inputs on proposed income-tax rules and forms

Dalai Lama’s office rejects reports linking Tibetan spiritual leader to Jeffrey Epstein

Not just business deal, but step to elevate strategic friendship: BJP leader on India-US trade agreement

US trade deal boosts India’s target of $250 billion engineering exports by 2030

PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with Malaysian counterpart Ibrahim

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