Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday strongly criticised Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of spreading misinformation and trying to “instigate a civil war in the country.” Speaking to reporters, Singh questioned Gandhi’s claims on farmers’ issues and the India–US interim trade agreement. He s
13 February,2026 07:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRajya Sabha Member Akhilesh Prasad Singh on Wednesday raised serious concerns over the growing misuse of deepfakes and artificial intelligence (AI) in spreading misinformation and enabling cybercrime, urging the government to amend existing laws to tackle emerging digital threats. Speaking during Zero Hour in the Upper House, the Bihar-based Congre
13 February,2026 12:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOn Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Rahul Gandhi, citing a published article with excerpts from the book by former Army chief General Manoj Naravane in the Lok Sabha over the India-China standoff, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday stated that he was quoting from a published source which he had authenticated, and questioned what the prob
09 February,2026 05:55 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday kept income tax slabs unchanged in the Union Budget 2026, meaning taxpayers will continue to be taxed at the same rates as in the financial year 2025 26 under both the old and new tax regimes. While there was no revision in slab rates, the Budget sought to address several long-standing concerns of midd
06 February,2026 12:33 PM IST | New DelhiUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted a major relief initiative for road accident victims and their families in the Union Budget 2026. While addressing the Lok Sabha on Sunday, Sitharaman announced that the interest accrued on motor accident compensation claims will be fully exempt from income tax, news agency IANS reported.
05 February,2026 05:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWhile speaking in the Parliament during the Budget session 2026, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said India and the US are complementary economies and the trade deal between the countries is beneficial for both parties. Since Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US in February 2025, both sides have been negotiating for a bilater
04 February,2026 02:44 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentEight Opposition members were suspended from the Lok Sabha on Tuesday for 'unruly behaviour', including for tearing papers and throwing them at the Chair. As soon as the House met at 3 pm following multiple adjournments, Dilip Saika, who was in the Chair, named the eight Congress members. Subsequently, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju r
03 February,2026 04:26 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIWith Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presenting her ninth consecutive Union Budget, several changes will directly impact household expenses and consumer choices. Follow the live updates of Union Budget 2026 with real-time coverage of major announcements, tax reforms, economic priorities and policy decisions Union Budget 2026: What gets cheape
02 February,2026 08:58 AM IST | New DelhiFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlined the government’s expenditure and taxation plans in the Union Budget 2026 on Sunday, highlighting measures that will directly affect the daily lives of citizens and businesses across India. Although the headline focuses on unchanged income tax slabs, several Finance Ministry announcements are set t
02 February,2026 08:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Tarun VermaAs soon as the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman began presenting the Union Budget 2026, Nifty and Sensex, in the early hours of trade, appeared volatile. Once FM Sitharaman announced the increase in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on Futures and Options (F&O) transactions, the market indices tumbled altogether. Sitharama
01 February,2026 08:39 PM IST | Mumbai | Tarun VermaIn her first Budget in 2019, Sitharaman replaced the decades-old leather briefcase with a traditional red ‘bahi-khata’, symbolising a shift in presentation style. Continuing the practice of recent years, the Union Budget 2026–27 will be paperless, marking the fifth consecutive digital Budget. Union Budget 2026: Assessing India&rs
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-1770971368970_d.png?tr=w-436,h-271 "Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh. Pic/X @girirajsinghbjp")
-1770204271552_d.png "Rajya Sabha Congress member Akhilesh Prasad Singh. Pic/X @akhileshPdsingh")
-1770194162928_d.png "Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (left) and Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha. File Pic")
-1770115611651_d.png "Rahul Gandhi speaking to the media after the Parliament session ended. Pic/PTI")
