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BJP MLA Urges Jyotiraditya Scindia to Follow Kamal Nath’s Example, Requests New Train for Ashoknagar

3Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, Politics, State

BJP MLA Urges Jyotiraditya Scindia to Follow Kamal Nath’s Example, Requests New Train for Ashoknagar

During his visit to Ashoknagar district, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia was urged by BJP MLA Jagnnath Raghuwanshi to facilitate the launch of a new train for the constituency, drawing a comparison to a similar initiative by former Congress Chief Minister Kamal Nath. Praise for Political OpponentScindia was attending a program for the distribution of assistive devices for differently-abled individuals when MLA Raghuwanshi unexpectedly lauded Kamal Nath on stage. He highlighted that the former CM had initiated a train service, the Patalakot Express, running from Chhindwara to Delhi, benefiting residents of his constituency. Heartfelt Request to ScindiaAddressing Scindia with folded hands, Raghuwanshi said, “Maharaj, on behalf of the people of Ashoknagar, I earnestly request you to...

Trump Praises PM Modi: “We Are Two Leaders Who Get Things Done,” Tariff Cut from 25% to 18%

3Feb

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Nation, Politics

Trump Praises PM Modi: “We Are Two Leaders Who Get Things Done,” Tariff Cut from 25% to 18%

In a major development, the United States and India have concluded a trade deal following an unexpected announcement on Monday night. After a direct conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the U.S. reduced tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 18% (previously as high as 50%). India-U.S. Trade Deal and Key ConditionsPresident Trump, in his social media post, outlined certain conditions attached to the trade deal. The discussions between the two leaders focused on boosting trade and addressing the Russia-Ukraine conflict. India agreed to halt Russian oil imports, increase oil purchases from Venezuela, and make significant commitments under the “Buy American” initiative covering over $500 billion in U.S. energy, technology, agriculture, coal, and ot...

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

3Feb

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Nation, Politics

“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...

Internal Rift Leaves Bihar Congress MLAs Unable to Select Leader, Strategy for Budget Session Unclear

3Feb

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Bihar, Politics, State

Internal Rift Leaves Bihar Congress MLAs Unable to Select Leader, Strategy for Budget Session Unclear

Patna, Bihar: More than two months after the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, the Congress party continues to face internal turmoil. Party MLAs have been unable to select a leader for their legislative group, and disagreements over the strategy to corner the government during the ongoing budget session remain unresolved. A recent meeting of Congress MLAs at a Patna hotel on Monday failed to reach any conclusions. Two key issues were on the agenda: the selection of the legislative party leader and the political direction for the coming months. However, the six MLAs elected in 2025 could not reach a consensus. Several MLAs did not attend the meeting, resulting in its inconclusive outcome. Leadership Vacuum Persists Congress suffered a poor performance in the 2025 elections, winning on...

Bihar Budget 2026 to Be Presented Today; Over ₹3.5 Lakh Crore Expected, Focus on Jobs and Development

3Feb

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Bihar, Politics, State

Bihar Budget 2026 to Be Presented Today; Over ₹3.5 Lakh Crore Expected, Focus on Jobs and Development

Patna: Bihar’s NDA government is set to present the state budget for the financial year 2026-27 in the Assembly today. Finance Minister Vijendra Prasad Yadav will table the budget, which is expected to see an increase of over 10% compared to the previous year, with a strong focus on job creation and infrastructure development. This is the first full budget of the NDA government’s new term under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Over the last two decades, Bihar’s budget size has grown from ₹26,000 crore in 2005-06 to over ₹3.17 lakh crore in 2025-26. This year, the total budget is expected to surpass ₹3.5 lakh crore. Beyond steering development, the budget will also indicate how the government manages substantial expenditures on salaries, pensions, and other welfare programs. Special Provi...

Bihar Strongman MLA Anant Singh to Take Oath Today; Will Be Brought from Jail to Assembly Under Tight Security

3Feb

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Bihar, Politics, State

Bihar Strongman MLA Anant Singh to Take Oath Today; Will Be Brought from Jail to Assembly Under Tight Security

Patna:Noted Bihar strongman and Janata Dal (United) MLA Anant Singh will take oath as a member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. Following permission granted by the Patna Civil Court, Singh will be brought from Beur Central Jail to the Assembly under heavy security arrangements. Immediately after the oath-taking ceremony, he will be sent back to judicial custody. Anant Singh, popularly known as “Chhote Sarkar,” is currently lodged in jail in connection with the Dular Chand Yadav murder case, in which he has not been granted bail. He has been allowed to step out of jail solely for the purpose of taking the oath and will not be permitted to participate in any other Assembly proceedings. With his oath, all 243 members of the Bihar Assembly will have completed the mandatory s...

Mamata, TMC Leaders Confront Police in Delhi, Allege SIR-Affected Families ‘Threatened’

2Feb

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Politics, State, West Bengal

Mamata, TMC Leaders Confront Police in Delhi, Allege SIR-Affected Families ‘Threatened’

New Delhi, Feb 2:West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, along with senior leaders of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), on Monday confronted police personnel deployed outside Banga Bhawan in Delhi’s Chanakyapuri area, alleging harassment and intimidation of families affected by the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in the state who had been brought to the national capital by the party. The confrontation occurred amid heavy police presence outside the West Bengal government’s guest house, prompting heightened security arrangements in the diplomatic enclave. Delhi Police officials later said security had been strengthened to maintain law and order following the incident. Addressing mediapersons, Banerjee alleged that the affected families had travelled from Bengal to Delhi to p...

DMK Mocks Vijay Over Claim That CM Stalin Will Seek Votes for TVK

2Feb

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Politics, State, Tamil Nadu

DMK Mocks Vijay Over Claim That CM Stalin Will Seek Votes for TVK

Chennai,:The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Monday took a sharp swipe at Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder and actor-turned-politician Vijay over his remark that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin would ask people to vote for his party. Reacting to Vijay’s statement, DMK spokesperson T K S Elangovan dismissed the claim as unrealistic and sarcastically described it as a “fantastic creation of Vijay’s imagination.” In a scathing rebuttal, Elangovan remarked that Vijay had allegedly played a major role in the state’s development. “Tamil Nadu is number one in GDP because of Vijay. Everyone is getting educated because of him. He has done so many good things for the people of Tamil Nadu,” Elangovan said sarcastically. He added that even in his dreams, Vijay imagines th...

‘PDA a Mere Ploy to Mislead Masses, Protect Parivar’: CM Yogi Hits Out at Akhilesh Over Budget Criticism

2Feb

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

‘PDA a Mere Ploy to Mislead Masses, Protect Parivar’: CM Yogi Hits Out at Akhilesh Over Budget Criticism

Lucknow, Feb 2:Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday launched a sharp attack on Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav over his criticism of the Union Budget 2026–27, dismissing the ‘PDA’ narrative as a political ploy aimed at misleading the masses while protecting the interests of a single ‘parivar’ (family). Akhilesh Yadav had earlier alleged that the Union Budget had ignored the ‘PDA’—a term coined by him to refer to pichde (backward classes), Dalits and alpsankhyak (minorities). Responding to media queries in Lucknow, Adityanath countered the claim, saying those raising such allegations must explain why their governments failed to uplift these sections when they were in power. He asserted that the “double-engine government” had ensured inclusive developmen...

Ahead of Panchayat Elections, CM Bhajanlal Sharma Reaches Out to Sarpanches in Jaipur

2Feb

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Politics, Rajasthan, State

Ahead of Panchayat Elections, CM Bhajanlal Sharma Reaches Out to Sarpanches in Jaipur

Jaipur:With the Rajasthan Panchayat elections approaching, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has stepped up political outreach at the grassroots level. In a significant pre-election move, the Chief Minister interacted with sarpanches from across the state at a programme organised by the Sarpanch Sangh at Durgapura Auditorium in Jaipur on Monday. The event, attended by sarpanches and local public representatives from various districts, turned into a show of unity and support for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the upcoming rural polls. Party leaders and sarpanch representatives expressed confidence in the BJP’s prospects and outlined plans for village-level mobilisation. CM Highlights His Own Experience as Sarpanch Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma r...