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Jaipur, February 26 Congress MLAs on Thursday protested in the Rajasthan Assembly, wearing white T-shirts with the slogan "PM is compromised" written on them, against Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the India-US trade deal.They also participated in the House proceedings wearing the same...

Jaipur, February 25 The Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (RPCC) held a meeting at its state headquarters on Wednesday to formulate a plan of action against the trade agreement signed by the Centre with the United States.The meeting was chaired by state Congress president Govind Singh...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences on the passing of CPI veteran Thiru R. Nallakannu, stating that he will be remembered for his close connection with ordinary people and his efforts to represent the interests of the marginalized, workers, and farmers. In his message, Mr...

Chandigarh, February 25 The Punjab government has disbursed ₹395 crore as subsidies for the purchase of Crop Residue Management (CRM) machinery during 2025-26 to curb stubble burning in the state, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian said on Wednesday.He said the...

New Delhi, February 25 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condoled the death of veteran CPI leader R. Nallakannu of Tamil Nadu and said he would be remembered for his connection with the common people and his efforts to give voice to the underprivileged, workers, and farmers.Nallakannu...

New Delhi, February 25 Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday advocated for transferring the central government's annual fertilizer subsidy of Rs 1.7 lakh crore to farmers' bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), saying it would give them the freedom to choose...

Mumbai, February 25 NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil accused the Maharashtra government on Wednesday of failing to address issues concerning farmers, jobs, and infrastructure, and said focusing on fundamental issues was more important than creating an "illusion of development."Participating in the...

Bhopal, February 25 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday targeted Rahul Gandhi for making "baseless" allegations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the India-US trade deal, and alleged that the Nehru-Gandhi family always prioritizes politics over national interest...

Mumbai, February 25 – Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar launched a scathing attack on the Maharashtra government on Wednesday, describing the Governor’s address as “a repetitive rehearsal of old points” and a “marketplace of words.”Leading the Congress party’s opposition to...

Patna, February 25 – Amid Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to the Seemanchal region, Purnea MP Rajesh Ranjan, also known as Pappu Yadav, reminded the Home Minister of the promises made to the people of the region, particularly farmers, during the election campaign.Yadav stated that during...

New Delhi, February 25 The Congress said on Wednesday that the India-US interim trade deal is distinctly one-sided, and the only way forward is for India to be bold in putting it on hold, as it would be disastrous for lakhs of farmers across the country.In a post on X, Congress general...

Puducherry, February 25 Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy expressed shock and grief over the death of veteran CPI leader R Nallakannu on Wednesday.In a condolence message, Rangasamy said that Nallakannu was a veteran political leader who "relentlessly fought for the welfare of the poor and...

Bhubaneswar, February 24 Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday described the opposition BJD and Congress's agitation for farmers as "political drama" and "crocodile tears".The chief minister made this remark while replying to the 2026-27 debate on the state budget in the...

Bhopal, February 24 – Responding to the statements of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi about the India-US trade deal during their visit to Bhopal on Tuesday, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Tuesday that the proposed trade deal...

Chandigarh, February 24 The opposition Congress launched a sharp attack on the BJP government in Haryana during the discussion on the Governor's Address in the Assembly, raising concerns over alleged deterioration in law and order, the drug menace, rampant corruption, and the distress of...

New Delhi, February 24 The BJP accused Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday of spreading "falsehoods" about the India-US interim trade deal and asked the Congress leader if he had become a "mouthpiece" for anti-India forces.Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters here, party MP Bansuri Swaraj...

Bhubaneswar, February 24 BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday alleged that the "non-performance" of the BJP government in Odisha has caused "misery" for farmers, women, and all other sections of society.Addressing the "Chasi Surakshya Samabesh” (Farmers' Protection Convention) here, he...

Kathmandu, February 24 – The Nepali government has formally declared wild boars – except for small species that enter private farmland – as agriculture-damaging wild animals, allowing farmers to chase them away, capture them, or even kill them without obtaining a permit from authorities.Just...

Bhopal, February 24 – Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, accusing him of "surrendering India's interests" to the United States under pressure for the trade deal.In his address at the Maha Kisan Sammelan here, Gandhi, citing recent...

New Delhi, February 24 – Chhattisgarh Finance Minister O.P. Choudhary presented the state budget for the 2026-27 financial year in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, outlining a plan worth Rs 1.72 lakh crore, themed "Sankalp," to promote inclusive development, welfare, and infrastructure...