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India-US trade deal pro-Punjab, interests of farmers fully secured: Sunil Jakhar

Chandigarh, Feb. 9 -- Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar on Sunday hailed the India-US trade agreement as a landmark deal that favours both the nation and the state of Punjab. Addressing a press confe... Read More


"Ready to go to jail, do not know anything about any video..." Assam CM Sarma on AIMIM chief Owaisi filing complaint against him

Dibrugarh, Feb. 9 -- Reacting to AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi filing an official complaint with police against him over a now-deleted video, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said tha... Read More


Govt to reconsider Protection of Occupants Bill, one-month period for comments - AG tells SC

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- The Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court that the government has decided to reconsider the Protection of Occupants Draft Bill, which was recently presented to Parliamen... Read More


Thailand's conservative Bhumjaithai party tops polls but will need partners to form government

New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- The Bhumjaithai party of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul took a commanding lead in Thailand's general election Sunday, with about 93% of polling stations having reported, accor... Read More


"No discussion with me": Shashi Tharoor on No-Confidence Motion against Lok Sabha Speaker

New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday said he has not been consulted regarding the Opposition's plan to move a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, even as he a... Read More


As told to Parliament (February 5, 2026): Asiatic Lion population in India grew by over 200 in 5 years

India, Feb. 9 -- Asiatic lion population rises to 891 in 2025 from 674 in 2020. Fire incidents in Punjab, Haryana drops 90% in 2025 vs 2022. 6,188 forest diversion proposals approved for 92,063 ha (... Read More


Delhi High Court grants interim relief on SLFRC deadline, next hearing on February 20

New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- The Delhi High Court on Monday extended the February 10 deadline set by the Delhi government for private schools to constitute School Level Fee Regulation Committees (SLFRCs), gra... Read More


SC asks Delhi HC to decide Kuldeep Sengar's bail plea in custodial-death case within 3 months

New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- The Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant immediate relief to rape-convict and former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar on his plea seeking suspension of sentence and bail in the cu... Read More


CCI sees 54 antitrust cases, 149 merger filings in 2025; New rules aim to speed up approvals

New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- The Competition Commission of India (CCI), during the calendar year 2025, has registered 54 matters relating to anti-competitive practices/ antitrust and received 149 merger (M&A)... Read More


BJP alleges police-ruling Congress party collusion during Telangana civic polls

Hyderabad, Feb. 9 -- The State Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday accused the state police of acting in collusion with the ruling Congress party to suppress opposition candidates during the ongoin... Read More