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“Mogambo Khush Hai”: Congress Criticizes PM Modi Over U.S. Tariff Cut Announcement

3Feb

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“Mogambo Khush Hai”: Congress Criticizes PM Modi Over U.S. Tariff Cut Announcement

Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a reduction in tariffs on Indian goods, the Congress party launched a sharp critique of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh accused Modi of appearing under pressure before President Trump and dismissed claims portraying him as the “Father of All Deals.” Congress Questions Modi’s Stand in WashingtonSpeaking on social media platform X, Jairam Ramesh highlighted that key announcements—halting Operation Sindoor, updates on India’s oil imports from Russia and Venezuela, and the India-U.S. trade agreement—were all made from Washington, D.C. He commented sarcastically, saying, “Clearly, Mogambo is happy in Washington.” Ramesh alleged that Modi now appears uncomfortable even in the presence of Presiden...

Central Government Takes Note of Water Pollution in Indore, Approves Four Water Supply Projects

3Feb

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Central Government Takes Note of Water Pollution in Indore, Approves Four Water Supply Projects

The Central Government has taken cognizance of the recent water pollution incident in Bagirathpura, Indore, and is providing financial and technical assistance to states under schemes such as AMRUT and AMRUT 2.0. The government has identified old pipelines in the area and included them under AMRUT 2.0. Tenders for four water supply project packages in Indore have already been issued. Government Assistance and Pipeline UpgradationUnion Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu informed the Rajya Sabha that the government is assisting states through AMRUT and AMRUT 2.0 schemes following the outbreak in Bagirathpura, where several deaths due to diarrhea and vomiting have been reported since December. The pipelines in the area date back to 1997, and some are damaged. Conse...

Shashi Tharoor Questions Government’s Response to Former Army Chief’s Memoir Controversy

3Feb

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Shashi Tharoor Questions Government’s Response to Former Army Chief’s Memoir Controversy

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has questioned the government’s excessive reaction that halted proceedings in the Lok Sabha over Rahul Gandhi being stopped from citing excerpts from former Army Chief M. M. Naravane’s unpublished memoirs. Tharoor asked why the government appears to be afraid of open discussion, noting that the article Gandhi referenced is already publicly available. Exaggerated Government Reaction Disrupted Parliamentary ProceedingsSpeaking in Parliament from Thiruvananthapuram, Tharoor criticized the government for its overreaction, which led to the suspension of House proceedings. “The government responded unnecessarily and in an exaggerated manner. From what I understand, the issue Rahul Gandhi wanted to raise is already publicly accessible,” he said. Publicly Avail...

Thank You, President Trump: PM Modi Welcomes Reduction in U.S. Tariffs on India

3Feb

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Thank You, President Trump: PM Modi Welcomes Reduction in U.S. Tariffs on India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed the United States’ decision to reduce tariffs on India, expressing gratitude to President Donald Trump. Following this move, tariffs on “Made in India” products will be reduced to 18%, a step the Prime Minister described as highly positive for India’s 1.4 billion people. Both nations’ cooperation, he noted, is expected to benefit citizens and open new avenues for collaboration. PM Modi Hails the Tariff ReductionSpeaking from New Delhi, PM Modi said he was delighted to speak with his “dear friend” President Trump and learn about the reduction in tariffs on Indian products. He thanked Trump for the decision, highlighting that it represents a positive development for all Indians. “The collaboration between two of the world’s largest economies an...

Railways Get Record Budget: Train Service to Uri, 7 New High-Speed Corridors Announced

3Feb

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Railways Get Record Budget: Train Service to Uri, 7 New High-Speed Corridors Announced

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the extension of rail services to Uri in Jammu & Kashmir, with the Detailed Project Report (DPR) already prepared. The budget also includes plans for seven new high-speed rail corridors, including the Delhi-Varanasi route. Additionally, 238 new automatic trains will be introduced to ease congestion on Mumbai locals. Uri Rail Service to Boost Connectivity in J&KFollowing the operationalization of the rail link from Katra to Srinagar, Indian Railways is now preparing to extend train services from Baramulla to Uri, near the Pakistan border. Minister Vaishnaw stated that the DPR is complete, and work will commence soon. Seven New High-Speed Rail Corridors AnnouncedRailways received a record budget of ₹2.78 lakh crore this year. Th...

Bomb Threat at Junagadh Court and Rajkot Collectorate Turns Out to Be Hoax

2Feb

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Bomb Threat at Junagadh Court and Rajkot Collectorate Turns Out to Be Hoax

Junagadh, Feb 2:Authorities in Junagadh and Rajkot were put on high alert on Monday after the district court in Junagadh and the Rajkot collector’s office received bomb threats. Following thorough searches by police, the threats were determined to be hoaxes, officials said. The Registrar of the Junagadh district court received an email claiming that three bombs had been planted inside the building and would detonate at 2:10 PM, said Deputy Superintendent of Police (Junagadh city) Hitesh Dandhaliya. “Upon being alerted by the court Registrar, police personnel, a dog squad, and a Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad immediately reached the premises and conducted a thorough search. No suspicious object was found,” Dandhaliya added. Both the Junagadh court and Rajkot collectorate have re...

Uproar in Lok Sabha After Rahul Gandhi Cites Unpublished Naravane Memoir; BJP Shares Ex-Army Chief’s Video

2Feb

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Uproar in Lok Sabha After Rahul Gandhi Cites Unpublished Naravane Memoir; BJP Shares Ex-Army Chief’s Video

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha witnessed sharp exchanges and disruption on Monday after Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi cited excerpts from an unpublished memoir of former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane while targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during the Budget Session. Members of the treasury benches objected strongly, arguing that Gandhi was quoting from a book that has not yet been published and whose authenticity could not be verified. The disagreement triggered heated scenes in the House, with both sides accusing each other of violating parliamentary norms. Amid the controversy, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) shared a video statement of General Naravane in which the former Army Chief says that “not an inch of land has been lost” and tha...

Weather Alert for February 3: IMD Warns of Rain and Storms in 9 States, Winds Up to 55 km/h

2Feb

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Weather Alert for February 3: IMD Warns of Rain and Storms in 9 States, Winds Up to 55 km/h

India is set to witness another spell of unstable weather over the next 24 hours, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing alerts for rain and thunderstorms in nine states. At the same time, a cold wave warning has been issued for 23 districts across North India. Farmers and outdoor workers have been advised to remain cautious. According to the IMD, strong winds of 55–60 km/h are expected to accompany the rainfall, likely leading to a drop in temperatures. Children, the elderly, and residents of hilly regions have been urged to take extra precautions. Weather experts say relief from cold conditions is unlikely before February 14. Rain Alert in 9 States Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, M...

CBI Arrests Cybercriminal After Nationwide Raids Across 10 States

2Feb

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CBI Arrests Cybercriminal After Nationwide Raids Across 10 States

New Delhi, Feb 2:The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an alleged cybercriminal following a massive nationwide search operation conducted across 35 locations in 10 states, officials said on Monday. The action is part of an extensive multinational crackdown on cyber-enabled financial crimes. The operation, code-named Operation CyStrike, was launched on January 30 in close coordination with law-enforcement agencies from the United States, United Kingdom, Kuwait, Ireland, and Singapore, marking a significant step in global cooperation against cybercrime. According to officials, CBI teams carried out coordinated searches at multiple locations in Delhi, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Telangana, and West Bengal. The raids led ...

Parliament Row Over Former Army Chief M. M. Naravane Following Rahul Gandhi’s Claims

2Feb

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Parliament Row Over Former Army Chief M. M. Naravane Following Rahul Gandhi’s Claims

A heated debate erupted in the Lok Sabha on Monday over alleged claims attributed to former Indian Army Chief General M. M. Naravane in an unpublished book. The controversy began with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who cited excerpts from a purported magazine report, claiming that Naravane’s unpublished memoir referred to Chinese military movements during the Doklam standoff. The ruling party strongly opposed these allegations. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju challenged Gandhi’s claims, leading to repeated interruptions in the House proceedings. Later, an old video of General Naravane surfaced, casting doubt on the assertions made by Rahul Gandhi. The Controversial BookThe dispute revolves around a purported u...