Lok Sabha in uproar as Rahul Gandhi cites ex-Army chief's unpublished memoir on Ladakh standoff; Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah object

Lok Sabha in uproar as Rahul Gandhi cites ex-Army chief's unpublished memoir on Ladakh standoff; Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah object

Speaker Om Birla ruled that references to unpublished material were against House norms, but the opposition insisted on pressing the issue, triggering slogan-shouting and repeated disruptions. The confrontation escalated into a fierce war of words between the opposition and treasury benches, with allies like Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav backing Gandhi's right to raise the sensitive national security issue. Feb 2, 2026
Budget 2026-27: New income tax act 2025, reduced TCS rates, tax holiday for foreign cloud firms

'Criticism welcome, but bring facts': Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hits back at Rahul Gandhi, says Budget prioritises MSMEs & rural India

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday rebutted Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the Union Budget, saying it focuses on MSMEs, farmers, women entrepreneurs, and rural workers amid global uncertainty. She said political criticism is welcome but must be backed by facts. Gandhi had termed the Budget blind to issues like unemployment, farmers' distress, and falling manufacturing. Feb 1, 2026
Ajit Pawar death: Shocking CCTV footage shows plane erupting in fire on impact

Ajit Pawar death: Shocking CCTV footage shows plane erupting in fire on impact, AAIB takes over probe in Baramati plane crash

A special team from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has been constituted to probe the aircraft crash in Baramati. As part of the investigation, the team will recover and analyse key flight data systems, including the flight recorder, the Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) and the Digital Engine Electronic System (DEES), to determine the cause of the crash. Jan 28, 2026
Eknath Shinde, President Murmu and leaders across parties mourn demise of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar

Eknath Shinde, President Murmu and leaders across parties mourn demise of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar

The tragic demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who passed away in a plane crash in Baramati today, has shocked one and all. Tributes are pouring in across party lines, with PM Narendra Modi describing him as a grassroots leader dedicated to the state's progress. Political rivals and allies alike have expressed profound grief over the loss of "Dada," a seasoned administrator who dominated Maharashtra's political landscape for decades Jan 28, 2026
Republic Day controversy: BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over 'patka'; Congress targets Maharashtra minister for omitting Ambedkar

Republic Day controversy: BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over 'patka', calls it hateful mindset

Political controversies marked Republic Day celebrations as the BJP and Congress clashed over separate incidents. The BJP accused Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi of showing disrespect to the Northeast by allegedly refusing to wear a traditional 'patka' despite a request from President Droupadi Murmu, calling it evidence of a "hateful mindset." Congress leaders rejected the charge, saying several leaders, including BJP members, did not wear the attire and the issue was being politicised. Jan 27, 2026