MEA issues BIG statement after Trump aide’s claims on India-US trade deal: ‘Prime Minister Modi…’

Late last year, the US hit India with a massive 50 percent tariff, saying part of it was for New Delhi’s continued energy business with Russia. In a statement issued on Friday, India’s Ministry of External Affairs rejected the “reported remarks” of the US official.
CM Mamata Banerjee makes BIG claims against HM Amit Shah on coal scam, warns of releasing…

While addressing a large crowd protesting the ED raids in Kolkata, Mamata alleged that all proceeds from the coal scam ultimately went to Union Home Minister Amit Shah. She added that she had kept silent out of respect for the chair she holds.
BIG update on Ankita Bhandari murder case: Uttarakhand CM Dhami approves CBI probe, says, ‘Her parents were…’

CM Dhami further informed that he recently met the late Ankita Bhandari’s parents, during which they requested a CBI investigation into the case. Respecting this request and their sentiments, the state government has decided to hand over the investigation of this case to the CBI.
MEA rejects China’s infrastructure buildup through China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: ‘Shaksgam Valley is…’

During a weekly press briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India has never recognised the “so-called” China-Pakistan boundary agreement of 1963 or the “so-called” CPEC.
India issues BIG statement on proposed US bill to impose 500% tariffs: ‘Our position is…’

The bill grabbed headlines after Senator Lindsey Graham said Trump had conveyed his support for the proposal during a meeting at the US White House. The bill, if cleared, would allow the US president to impose tariffs up to 500 percent on countries dealing in Russian oil.
Union Budget 2026 to be tabled on Feb 1, Budget Session begins Jan 28; check details

The first phase concludes on 13 February 2026, with Parliament reassembling on 9 March 2026.
Pratik Jain’s I-PAC issues first statement since ED raids in West Bengal: ‘A difficult and unfortunate…’

High-voltage drama had unfolded in West Bengal earlier this week as the central probe agency carried out raids at I-PAC’s office and the residence of its co-founder and director Pratik Jain. Here are more details on this.
Dallas and Williamson counties end countywide voting sites for primary election day

Dallas and Williamson county Republicans are shifting away from using countywide voting sites on Election Day for Texas’ March 3 primary. Democrats will have to fall in line.
Texas hands over complete list of registered voters to Trump administration

The Justice Department has asked states for their voter rolls with an eye toward purging ineligible voters. Democrats say sharing the data could violate federal election law.
Texas, facing doctor shortage, eases path for foreign-trained physicians

Texas joins 17 other states that are making it easier for foreign medical graduates to work as doctors here. About a quarter of the state’s licensed doctors were trained outside the U.S.