Trump Says Diego Garcia Deal Is ‘Best’ UK Could Do in New Shift

US President Donald Trump indicated he was backing off his criticism of a British deal to turn over control of Chagos Islands, saying he would move to “secure” the US military presence there if the arrangement ever collapses.

from mint - politics US President Donald Trump indicated he was backing off his criticism of a British deal to turn over control of Chagos Islands, saying he would move to “secure” the US military presence there if the arrangement ever collapses.

Trump Says Iran Leaders Should Be ‘Very Worried’ as Talks Flail

President Donald Trump sent a fresh warning to Iran’s leaders as US military forces amass in the region, the latest sign that diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran could be breaking down.

from mint - politics President Donald Trump sent a fresh warning to Iran’s leaders as US military forces amass in the region, the latest sign that diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran could be breaking down.

Budget Session: PM Modi to address Lok Sabha, today – a day after uproar over Rahul Gandhi's speech

Budget Session: Prime Minister Modi is set to address the Lok Sabha following a tumultuous debate sparked by Rahul Gandhi's remarks. With Congress MPs suspended for disruptive behaviour, the session's atmosphere is charged.

from mint - politics Budget Session: Prime Minister Modi is set to address the Lok Sabha following a tumultuous debate sparked by Rahul Gandhi's remarks. With Congress MPs suspended for disruptive behaviour, the session's atmosphere is charged.

Spain, Greece weigh teen social media bans, drawing fury from Elon Musk

EMIRATES-SUMMIT-SPAIN-SOCIALMEDIA:Spain, Greece weigh teen social media bans, drawing fury from Elon Musk

from mint - politics EMIRATES-SUMMIT-SPAIN-SOCIALMEDIA:Spain, Greece weigh teen social media bans, drawing fury from Elon Musk

Parliament reconvenes today, a day after Rahul Gandhi sparked storm over ex-Army Chief MM Naravane's unpublished memoir

On Monday, Rahul Gandhi alleged that the government is suppressing crucial information from a former Army chief's unpublished book that could expose vulnerabilities in PM Modi's leadership during the India-China conflict. The House reconvenes today. 

from mint - politics On Monday, Rahul Gandhi alleged that the government is suppressing crucial information from a former Army chief's unpublished book that could expose vulnerabilities in PM Modi's leadership during the India-China conflict. The House reconvenes today. 

India-US trade deal: ‘Mogambo Khush Hai' – Congress party takes 'Mr India' swipe at Govt after Trump announcement

India-US trade deal: After President Trump announced a new trade deal with India, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh claimed Modi had capitulated, arguing that India learns of its government’s actions primarily through the US. 

from mint - politics India-US trade deal: After President Trump announced a new trade deal with India, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh claimed Modi had capitulated, arguing that India learns of its government’s actions primarily through the US. 

Turmoil Over ICE Immigration Raids Risks Longer Government Shutdown

Political turmoil in the US House over President Donald Trump’s immigration raids risks prolonging a partial government shutdown that began Saturday.

from mint - politics Political turmoil in the US House over President Donald Trump’s immigration raids risks prolonging a partial government shutdown that began Saturday.

Budget 2026: Motion of thanks debate begins in Parl today. PM Modi likely to speak on 4 February – Here's what to expect

Budget 2026: A day after the Budget was unveiled, Opposition leaders are set to challenge the government during the Motion of Thanks debate. With 18 hours scheduled, issues such as the proposed MGNREGA repeal and SIR and UGC rules are expected to trigger sharp exchanges.

from mint - politics Budget 2026: A day after the Budget was unveiled, Opposition leaders are set to challenge the government during the Motion of Thanks debate. With 18 hours scheduled, issues such as the proposed MGNREGA repeal and SIR and UGC rules are expected to trigger sharp exchanges.

Iran’s Top Leader Warns of Regional War as Trump Renews Demands

Iran’s supreme leader warned of a “regional war” as tensions continued to mount over potential US strikes on Tehran and top Israeli military officials visited Washington.

from mint - politics Iran’s supreme leader warned of a “regional war” as tensions continued to mount over potential US strikes on Tehran and top Israeli military officials visited Washington.

NCP merger still on after Ajit Pawar's death? Sharad Pawar's bombshell claim, Sunetra Pawar's elevation—the saga so far

On Saturday, ahead of Sunetra Pawar's swearing-in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Sharad Pawar admitted that discussions for a reunification of the two factions had been going on for months, with Ajit Pawar and Jayant Patil leading the process. Here's what we know so far.

from mint - politics On Saturday, ahead of Sunetra Pawar's swearing-in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Sharad Pawar admitted that discussions for a reunification of the two factions had been going on for months, with Ajit Pawar and Jayant Patil leading the process. Here's what we know so far.

Why did suspended Navjot Kaur Sidhu quit Punjab Congress? ‘I have enough proofs to destroy...’

Navjot Kaur Sidhu, A former MLA, accused Congress' Punjab unit chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring of selling the party for petty gains through an understanding with the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab.

from mint - politics Navjot Kaur Sidhu, A former MLA, accused Congress' Punjab unit chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring of selling the party for petty gains through an understanding with the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab.

Judge Declines to Pause Minnesota Immigration Agent Surge

A US judge has denied Minnesota’s request to pause the Trump administration’s recent surge of thousands of immigration enforcement agents in the state.

from mint - politics A US judge has denied Minnesota’s request to pause the Trump administration’s recent surge of thousands of immigration enforcement agents in the state.

Sunetra Pawar to be Maharashtra’s first woman Deputy CM — from behind the scenes to stepping into Ajit Pawar’s legacy

Sunetra Pawar is poised to become the state's first female Deputy Chief Minister. With a rich political lineage and a history of social initiatives, her ascent follows the tragic passing of her husband, Ajit Pawar, and may pave the way for a shifting dynamic within the NCP.

from mint - politics Sunetra Pawar is poised to become the state's first female Deputy Chief Minister. With a rich political lineage and a history of social initiatives, her ascent follows the tragic passing of her husband, Ajit Pawar, and may pave the way for a shifting dynamic within the NCP.

NY Seeks to Limit Police Cooperation With ICE After Trump Raids

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing new legislation that would limit cooperation between local law enforcement and US immigration officials, casting the measure as a message to the Trump administration in the wake of violent incidents involving federal agents in other parts of the country.

from mint - politics New York Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing new legislation that would limit cooperation between local law enforcement and US immigration officials, casting the measure as a message to the Trump administration in the wake of violent incidents involving federal agents in other parts of the country.

BJP will support NCP decision on leadership, says CM Fadnavis on Sunetra Pawar's Deputy CM post

Sunetra Pawar, who currently serves as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha, is anticipated to be sworn in as Deputy CM on Saturday. The transition follows the untimely death of Ajit Pawar in a tragic plane accident on 28 January.

from mint - politics Sunetra Pawar, who currently serves as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha, is anticipated to be sworn in as Deputy CM on Saturday. The transition follows the untimely death of Ajit Pawar in a tragic plane accident on 28 January.

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: NCP factions were set to announce a formal merger on 8 February, says report

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: Just days before a planned announcement of reunification between the factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar tragically died in a plane crash. This incident raises questions about the future of the party and its political alliances.

from mint - politics Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: Just days before a planned announcement of reunification between the factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar tragically died in a plane crash. This incident raises questions about the future of the party and its political alliances.

Trump Says Putin Agreed to Halt Ukraine Bombing During Cold Snap

US President Donald Trump said he had successfully appealed to Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt bombing of cities and towns in Ukraine as the country prepares for an extreme cold snap.

from mint - politics US President Donald Trump said he had successfully appealed to Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt bombing of cities and towns in Ukraine as the country prepares for an extreme cold snap.

Nitin Nabin slams TMC over infiltration, SIR; accuses Mamata govt of endangering national security

BJP president criticised the TMC government for allegedly endangering national security through infiltration and voter intimidation. As West Bengal's assembly elections approach, Nabin claims the TMC is attempting to alter the state's demographics, positioning the BJP as the true defender of Bengal.

from mint - politics BJP president criticised the TMC government for allegedly endangering national security through infiltration and voter intimidation. As West Bengal's assembly elections approach, Nabin claims the TMC is attempting to alter the state's demographics, positioning the BJP as the true defender of Bengal.

UK Examines Whether Trump Has Power to Derail Chagos Deal

The UK government is seeking to determine whether Donald Trump has the power to derail its plans to hand over sovereignty of a strategically vital island to Mauritius, after the US president called into question a deal he previously backed.

from mint - politics The UK government is seeking to determine whether Donald Trump has the power to derail its plans to hand over sovereignty of a strategically vital island to Mauritius, after the US president called into question a deal he previously backed.

Trump Backs Noem as Homan Revamps Minnesota Immigration Effort

Donald Trump said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem would remain in her post despite the president’s decision to reshuffle the leadership running his deportation effort in Minnesota following widespread outcry over the killing of two US citizens by federal agents.

from mint - politics Donald Trump said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem would remain in her post despite the president’s decision to reshuffle the leadership running his deportation effort in Minnesota following widespread outcry over the killing of two US citizens by federal agents.