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Bangladesh election signals shift to multiparty politics, BNP faces governance test: Report

IANS | February 15, 2026 3:46 PM

Dhaka/New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Bangladesh’s 13th Parliamentary Election represents a return to "genuine multiparty politics" after years of disputed or largely one-sided contests, accompanied by a referendum that endorsed sweeping constitutional reforms, but the victorious Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) must now address deep-seated concerns in a nation scarred by political violence, as per a report.

PM Modi to inaugurate AI Impact Expo 2026 on Monday

IANS | February 15, 2026 3:26 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate India AI Impact Expo 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam here on Monday, according to a PMO statement.

India-Pak T20 WC clash: From Bihar to Gujarat, excited fans cheer for Team India

IANS | February 15, 2026 3:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) The blockbuster match between India and Pakistan in Colombo, in the World Cup T20 clash, has left the cricket fans of both sides excited and frenzied, with all wishing and praying for the victory of the respective teams.

Pakistan must root out corruption to revive economy: Report

IANS | February 15, 2026 3:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Pakistan’s economy cannot be fixed without fixing the politics first, as a corruption-ridden government is coming in the way of economic development, according to an article in the Pakistani media.

Japan-India ties gain fresh momentum with stronger security, technology push: Report

IANS | February 15, 2026 2:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) The long-standing and resilient partnership between Japan and India is entering a new and dynamic phase, marked by deeper security collaboration and expanding cooperation in advanced technologies, according to a report.

FM Sitharaman discusses India-EU FTA, investments with top leaders in Germany

IANS | February 15, 2026 9:47 AM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met top leaders and industrialists during her visit to Germany and discussed bilateral trade relations in the backdrop of the EU-India FTA deal, while scaling up the partnership in several fields, including manufacturing, technology and agriculture, Finance Ministry said on Sunday.

Massive devotee turnout at Shiva temples nationwide on Mahashivratri

IANS | February 15, 2026 8:14 AM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Mahashivratri was celebrated with immense devotion and spiritual fervour across the country as lakhs of devotees thronged prominent Shiva temples from the early hours on Sunday.

Gujarat Dy CM launches Rs 509cr development projects, e-bus service in Bhavnagar

IANS | February 14, 2026 11:12 PM

Bhavnagar, Feb 14 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Saturday launched and inaugurated development projects worth Rs 509.23 crore in Bhavnagar, including the rollout of electric buses under the Centre's PM e-Bus Sewa scheme.

CM Mamata raises 'protocol concerns' over meeting with Chief Election Commissioner

IANS | February 14, 2026 9:51 PM

Kolkata, Feb 14 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has once again criticised Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging discourtesy during a recent meeting in Delhi on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the state’s electoral rolls.

For us, merger is a closed chapter now as negotiator Ajit Pawar is no more: NCP-SP leader

IANS | February 14, 2026 9:22 PM

Mumbai, Feb 14 (IANS) The Maharashtra unit president of Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Shashikant Shinde, on Saturday announced that the merger is a closed chapter now for the party as Ajit Pawar, who was negotiating it, is no more.

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Bangladesh election signals shift to multiparty politics, BNP faces governance test: Report

PM Modi to inaugurate AI Impact Expo 2026 on Monday

India-Pak T20 WC clash: From Bihar to Gujarat, excited fans cheer for Team India

Pakistan must root out corruption to revive economy: Report

Japan-India ties gain fresh momentum with stronger security, technology push: Report

FM Sitharaman discusses India-EU FTA, investments with top leaders in Germany

Massive devotee turnout at Shiva temples nationwide on Mahashivratri

Gujarat Dy CM launches Rs 509cr development projects, e-bus service in Bhavnagar

CM Mamata raises 'protocol concerns' over meeting with Chief Election Commissioner

For us, merger is a closed chapter now as negotiator Ajit Pawar is no more: NCP-SP leader

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