Evening news wrap: Parliament witnesses showdown as Rahul quotes Naravane memoir; Sanjay Raut calls Ajit Pawar’s death ‘suspicious’; & more

TOI News Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Feb 02, 2026, 18:02 IST

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Evening news wrap

Rahul Gandhi’s Lok Sabha speech sparked chaos after he quoted an unpublished Army chief memoir, leading to protests and an adjournment.
The BJP hit back at the Opposition after Lok Sabha proceedings were repeatedly disrupted, defending the adjournment and citing rule violations.
Sanjay Raut alleged Ajit Pawar’s plane crash death was “suspicious,” demanding a probe, while Sharad Pawar urged restraint.
A Bangladesh court sentenced ex-PM Sheikh Hasina to 10 years in jail in corruption cases linked to the Purbachal project.
China slammed the Dalai Lama’s Grammy win, opposing what it called the use of the award for “anti-China activities.”

Here are the top 5 news of the day:

Lok Sabha uproar as Rahul Gandhi quotes unpublished Army chief memoir

The Lok Sabha witnessed heated exchanges after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi quoted from former Army chief General MM Naravane’s memoir during the Motion of Thanks debate. Defence minister Rajnath Singh and home minister Amit Shah objected, saying the book was unpublished and could not be cited. Read full story

Rahul Gandhi Vs Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah In Lok Sabha Over Doklam Claims From Ex Army Chief Memoir

Lok Sabha adjourned after uproar, BJP hits back at Rahul Gandhi

The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day following sustained disruptions and heated exchanges between the treasury benches and the Opposition. The BJP accused Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of defying the Speaker’s ruling and violating parliamentary rules, saying his conduct led to a waste of the House’s time. Read full story

Sanjay Raut calls Ajit Pawar’s death ‘suspicious’, seeks probe

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut raised doubts over the death of NCP chief and Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash near Baramati, calling it “suspicious” and demanding a thorough investigation. Drawing parallels with the Justice Loya case, Raut alleged Pawar was planning an NCP reunion and faced pressure over past cases. Read full story

Bangladesh court sentences Sheikh Hasina to 10 years in corruption cases

A Dhaka court sentenced former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina to 10 years in prison in two corruption cases linked to irregular residential plot allocations under the Purbachal New Town project.

Judge Robiul Alam awarded five years in each case. Hasina’s niece Tulip Siddiq received four years, while other relatives were also convicted. Read full story

China slams Dalai Lama’s Grammy win, calls it ‘anti-China’ platform

China criticised the Grammy Award won by the Dalai Lama, saying it firmly opposes the use of the honour for what it called “anti-China activities.” Beijing reiterated its claim that the Tibetan spiritual leader engages in separatism under the guise of religion. The Dalai Lama won his first Grammy for a spoken-word album. Read full story

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