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Rahul Gandhi meets farmers on India-US trade deal, BJP call it 'stage-managed' and 'baseless'
Rahul Gandhi on Friday met a delegation of farmers at his Parliament office to hear their concerns regarding the proposed India-US trade agreement. The move triggered a sharp response from the Bharatiya Janata Party, which described the interaction as “stage-managed” and accused the Congress leader of promoting what it called misleading narratives.
'Master at telling lies': Rahul slams PM Modi over India-US trade deal, flags impact on farmers
Rahul Gandhi slammed the India-US trade deal, calling PM Modi 'Narendra Surrender Modi' and warning of harm to cotton farmers and textile exporters. He alleged a trap where India faces an 18% tariff on garments while Bangladesh gets 0% by importing US cotton, potentially hurting Indian farmers. Minister Piyush Goyal refuted these claims, stating farmers' interests are protected.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, Shikhar Dhawan participates in inauguration ceremony of Delhi Khel Mahakumbh
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Delhi Minister Ashish Sood, and former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan participated in the inauguration ceremony of the Delhi Khel Mahakumbh on Friday.
Major opportunities for AI in jobs and governance, says MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan
India is focusing on providing AI infrastructure that will spur development of applications, promoting electronics manufacturing with a thrust on semiconductors, and ensuring people secure adequate reskilling opportunities, says Secretary for the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology S. Krishnan; he adds international cooperation on AI governance is being explored and the country has potential to be a leader in offering affordable technologies
PM Modi's decolonisation odyssey: Complete catalog of colonial name changes since 2014
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership since 2014 has spearheaded a transformative national movement to dismantle colonial-era nomenclature across cities, roads, stations, government buildings and institutions, replacing them with names rooted in Indian heritage, duty and service. This initiative, personally championed by PM Modi through inaugurations and public endorsements, symbolises a psychological break from British imperialism, aligning with his vision of 'Amrit Kaal' and cultural reclamation. From 2025's 'Seva Teerth' to 2026 military renamings, over 300 sites
Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind, AIMPLB slam MHA's 'Vande Mataram' mandate as assault on faith and Constitution
Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind and the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) have vehemently opposed the Ministry of Home Affairs' (MHA) February 2026 notification requiring all six stanzas of 'Vande Mataram' to be sung before the national anthem at official events, schools and government functions. Labelling the directive 'unconstitutional' and a direct violation of religious freedom under Article 25, these groups vowed to challenge it in court, arguing it imposes Hindu devotional elements on Muslims who adhere strictly to monotheism (Tauheed).
'Incorrect and speculative': AAIB refutes Italian report claiming AI171 pilot 'intentionally shut fuel switch'
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Thursday rejected Italian media reports claiming that the probe into the Air India Flight AI-171 crash had been completed, terming the claims "incorrect and speculative." Issuing a clarification, the aviation accident probe body said the investigation is still underway, and no final conclusions have been reached.
OPINION | Allegations need proof, abuses don't
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has again lowered the decorum and dignity of Parliamentary debate by levelling baseless and false allegations to tarnish the image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Participating in the debate of the Union Budget, Rahul Gandhi, in a sharp attack, alleged that Modi "has sold Bharat Mata and imperilled the future of 1.4 billion Indians by surrendering to the US" while agreeing on the trade deal.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva to visit India from Feb 18-22, attend AI Summit in Delhi
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will pay a state visit to India from February 18 to 22 and participate in the second AI Summit to be held in the national capital from February 19 to 20, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the visit is being undertaken at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Govt clarifies on revised US factsheet on trade deal: 'Amendments reflect shared India-US understanding'
The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday clarified that the recent amendments in the United States factsheet on the framework for the India-US interim trade agreement reflect the "shared understandings" between both sides. During the weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal was asked about changes made in the updated White House document and said that the joint statement issued by the two countries continues to guide the process.
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