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Former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Borah resigns from Congress ahead of assembly polls, CM Himanta says he was sidelined within party

OpIndia Staff - 16 February, 2026

The former state president submitted his resignation to Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, saying he would await their response. Himanta Biswa Sarma indicated he would meet Borah, fuelling speculation over his next political move.

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No ban on Russian oil, Marco Rubio clarifies the India-US trade deal: Read how the opposition weaponised Trump’s Pressure tactics and spread myths

श्रवण शुक्ल - 15 February, 2026

At the Munich Security Conference, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified that India has committed only to not increasing Russian oil imports. This "additional" caveat allows New Delhi to maintain energy security while navigating US trade pressures and domestic political criticism.

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Karnataka Congress govt withdraws Cabinet rank granted to BJP leader after party workers object, 54 corporation and board chiefs given the status

OpIndia Staff - 12 February, 2026

Bhookhnath is known to be close to senior BJP leader B S Yediyurappa and his son, state BJP president BY Vijayendra.

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Political storm in Karnataka as Congress govt shuts down 676 schools, Rajya Sabha data shows 947 closures since 2020

OpIndia Staff - 11 February, 2026

The order was regarding the establishment of Karnataka Public Schools and mentioned that the total number of government schools in the state was 46,174.

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Congress and other Opposition parties plan to move no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla: Here is what we know so far

OpIndia Staff - 9 February, 2026

The decision was made during an opposition party meeting at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's chamber which was attended by leaders of the TMC, Left parties, DMK, Samajwadi Party, RJD, Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP (SP) and RSP.

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Assam: Former state Congress president Bhupen Borah makes vulgar gesture during election rally in presence of Gaurav Gogoi, CM Sarma demands his expulsion

OpIndia Staff - 7 February, 2026

In a fresh escalation of political tensions in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has publicly condemned a gesture made by former Assam Congress...

PM’s Lok Sabha address was cancelled due to credible information of Congress planning ‘unforeseen incident’ near PM’s seat, says speaker Om Birla

OpIndia Staff - 5 February, 2026

In an unprecedented development, the Lok Sabha was adjourned yesterday without the address of the Prime Minister on the debate on Motion of Thanks...

‘Desh ke Dushman’: Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu retorts after Rahul Gandhi calls him ‘traitor’ during a face-off outside the parliament

OpIndia Staff - 4 February, 2026

A heated political face-off played out on the steps of Parliament on Wednesday, with Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Union Minister Ravneet Singh...

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