February 5, 2026

Lok Sabha Passes Motion of Thanks Without PM Modi's Reply Amid Opposition Protests

On February 5, 2026, Lok Sabha passed the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address without Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reply. Opposition protests caused disruptions and rejected their amendments. Congress recalled past incidents where PM Manmohan Singh was stopped from replying.

February 5, 2026

Supreme Court Clears Way for Tamil Nadu to Appoint University Vice-Chancellors

The Supreme Court overturned a Madras High Court stay on Tamil Nadu's law to appoint Vice-Chancellors. Fresh hearing ordered with a six-week deadline.

February 5, 2026

Supreme Court to Hear PIL on Seizing Symbols of Parties Offering Irrational Freebies

The Supreme Court will hear a PIL in March seeking to seize symbols or deregister parties promising or giving irrational freebies during elections. The petition says such freebies harm democracy and break election rules.

February 5, 2026

Kerala Assembly Demands Centre Restore MGNREGS, Rejects New VB-G RAM G Scheme

Kerala Assembly passed a resolution demanding the Centre withdraw VB-G RAM G and restore MGNREGS. The new scheme imposes heavy costs on States, Kerala says.

February 5, 2026

Ambati Mounika Accuses TDP MLA Galla Madhavi of Attack on Family Home, Office Set on Fire

Ambati Mounika, daughter of YSRCP leader, alleges TDP MLA Galla Madhavi led a violent attack on their house and office in Guntur West. Videos show the MLA at the scene. The MLA denies allegations, calling them politically motivated.