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Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, dismissing claims made by the Lok Sabha Speaker regarding an alleged plot by opposition members to create an “unexpected incident” in the House. Speaking from the Parliament premises, Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi called the Speaker’s statement “completely false and nonsense.” She alleged that the Prime Minister is hiding behind the Speaker and having false narratives presented on his behalf because he “did not have the courage to attend the House himself.” PM Modi Allegedly Hiding Behind Speaker Priyanka Gandhi told reporters, “This is entirely untrue. There was no question of any plan to do anything against the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister is hiding behind the Lok Sabha Spea...

The weather is set to take a turn across several states as western disturbances gain strength, bringing heavy rain and snowfall in the northern regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for multiple states, including Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir. According to the IMD, the western Himalayan region can expect heavy rainfall and snowfall during 5–6 February and 9–11 February. Meanwhile, northwestern India is likely to experience strong winds at speeds of 20–30 km/h over the next 2–3 days. On 6 February, dense fog is expected over Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar. In Himachal Pradesh, dense fog is likely during early morning and nighttime hours on 7 February, significantly reducing visibility in many areas. Stat...

New Delhi: Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday for not delivering his scheduled speech in the Lok Sabha. Representing Wayanad, she claimed that the Prime Minister was avoiding questions raised by the opposition. The motion of thanks on the President’s address was passed in the Lok Sabha by voice vote amid frequent slogans and disruptions. It was expected that PM Modi would address the House on Wednesday. However, due to repeated protests and interruptions by opposition members, his speech was cancelled, and the House was adjourned. ‘Are They Afraid of Epstein Files?’Speaking during the Lok Sabha proceedings, Priyanka Gandhi questioned whether the government was deliberately avoiding opposition scrutiny. Respondi...

New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was advised not to attend the House on Wednesday due to the risk of an unforeseen incident. Birla stated that several Congress members had approached the Prime Minister’s podium with the potential to create a disruptive situation, which, if it had occurred, would have been unprecedented in the history of the Lok Sabha. Speaking about the events, Birla said, “The behavior exhibited by some opposition members in the chamber yesterday has no parallel since the establishment of the Lok Sabha. It was a dark blot on the House’s traditions and parliamentary decorum.” He emphasized that political disagreements should never extend to such confrontational acts in the House or its offices. Expressing his di...

New Delhi: India has issued its first official response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that New Delhi has agreed to stop buying oil from Russia. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) emphasized that India’s top priority remains the energy security of its 1.4 billion people. The government also clarified that it could continue to purchase oil from Venezuela if commercially viable. MEA spokesperson Randeep Jaiswal said at a press conference, “Regarding India’s energy security and sources, the government has repeatedly stated publicly that ensuring the energy needs of 1.4 billion citizens is our highest priority. Diversifying our energy sources, according to market conditions and changing international dynamics, remains central to our strategy. All decisions will be made with this...

New Delhi: In response to questions about alleged U.S. pressure on the India-US trade deal, former Indian ambassador to Poland, Dr. Deepak Vohra, dismissed such claims, calling them baseless. Speaking on a podcast, he said, “What pressure? If India hadn’t signed the deal, what would the U.S. have done? Dropped a nuclear bomb? Those who know nothing about diplomacy are the ones raising these questions.” Dr. Vohra described the trade agreement as a significant diplomatic achievement for India, highlighting the patience and strategic restraint demonstrated by New Delhi during the negotiations. “In recent years, the U.S. establishment has often criticized India, yet India maintained composure and secured a deal without compromising sensitive sectors while achieving most of its core objectiv...

New Delhi: BJP MP Manoj Tiwari has accused the opposition of orchestrating a premeditated plan to attack Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha. According to Tiwari, opposition MPs deliberately advanced toward the Prime Minister’s chair, using women MPs as part of their strategy. Speaking to the media, Tiwari said, “On Wednesday, what happened in the House will draw the nation’s condemnation for the Congress. The Prime Minister was scheduled to respond to the President’s address, but at 5 PM, Congress used women MPs to surround him. This reflects their desperation after repeated electoral losses—they intended to target the Prime Minister.” Tiwari further alleged that the opposition approached in anger with the clear intent to intimidate and disrupt. “They went beyond the Chair...

New Delhi: The issue of missing children in the national capital was raised in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sandeep Pathak. Highlighting the severity of the problem, Pathak stated that every year, 6,000 to 7,000 children go missing in Delhi, with over 70% being girls. “According to an RTI response from Delhi Police, around 6,000 children have been reported missing annually since 2024,” said Pathak. “This is not limited to 2024 alone. On average, 17 children disappear every day in Delhi,” he added, emphasizing that the capital has a higher rate of missing children compared to other major cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata. AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal also targeted the BJP over the issue, tweeting that 807 people, including women and children, went m...

New Delhi: The Supreme Court is set to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) in March challenging the practice of political parties promising “irrational freebies” ahead of elections. The PIL, pending since 2022, seeks measures including cancellation of party registrations or seizure of election symbols for parties making such promises. During Thursday’s hearing, the bench led by Chief Justice D.Y. Sunya Kant and comprising Justice Joymalya Bagchi agreed to list the matter in March. Advocate Ashwini Upadhyay, appearing for the petitioner, told the court that notices had been issued to the Union Government and the Election Commission in 2022, urging prompt hearing of the case. Upadhyay remarked, “Except for promising the sun and the moon, political parties promise everything during ...

New Delhi: During World War II, Adolf Hitler explored an unusual weapon against Britain — counterfeit money. Alongside guns and bombs, Nazi Germany planned to wage economic warfare by undermining confidence in the British currency. The episode is detailed by Irish economist and author David McWilliams in his book Money: A Story of Humanity. The idea echoed a belief once expressed by Russian revolutionary Vladimir Lenin, who said in a 1919 interview that the easiest way to weaken a society was to destroy its currency. Lenin argued that flooding an economy with excess money could erode value and destabilize the capitalist system. Hitler, having witnessed Germany’s devastating hyperinflation after World War I, understood how currency collapse could tear apart a nation. Under a covert mi...