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‘Not an inch..’: BJP cites Gen. Naravane to counter Rahul Gandhi’s claim of India losing territory to China

Jayanta Bhattacharya | February 2, 2026 7:28 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's remarks on the floor of the Parliament, quoting excerpts from what is claimed to be an "unpublished work" of former Indian Army chief, General M.M. Naravane (retd), and questioning India's position on border issues with China has sparked a sharp political clash.

Seychelles President Patrick Herminie to travel to India for State Visit

IANS | February 2, 2026 6:22 PM

Victoria/New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Seychelles President Patrick Herminie will travel to India for a State Visit from February 5-10 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It will be Herminie's first visit to India since assuming office in October last year, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Monday.

From glamour to Sanatan path: Former actress Ishika Taneja launches Mahalakshmi Bharat Abhiyan

IANS | February 2, 2026 6:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Former actress and founder of the Ishika Shree Mahalakshmi Foundation, Ishika Taneja, on Monday underlined the need to reconnect with India’s cultural roots while speaking in favour of the idea of a Hindu nation, asserting that spiritual values, service and strength must go hand in hand for the country’s progress.

Special allocation to AIIMS Delhi in Union Budget to boost research, innovation

IANS | February 2, 2026 6:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has received a special allocation in the Union Budget, aimed at strengthening research, innovation and overall development at the country’s premier medical institution.

Vijay dances to folk music at TVK‘s third anniversary programme, signals campaign comeback

IANS | February 2, 2026 5:30 PM

Chennai, Feb 2 (IANS) The third anniversary celebrations of the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) began on a high note at the party’s Panaiyur office, with party President Vijay striking an energetic and celebratory tone that seemed to underscore both revival and resolve ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

BJP's Maithili Thakur backs Union Budget, seeks swift justice in NEET aspirant's death case

IANS | February 2, 2026 5:29 PM

Patna, Feb 2 (IANS) BJP MLA Maithili Thakur on Monday lauded Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan’s address to the Bihar Assembly, saying it clearly reflected the state’s progress over the years while also outlining the present situation with supporting data.

'India AI Impact Summit' attracts 35,000 registrations to date; set to be largest

IANS | February 2, 2026 5:28 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The 'India AI Impact Summit 2026', scheduled from February 16-20 here, has attracted significant global interest with over 35,000 registrations so far, the government said on Monday.

IMF lowers Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast to 3 per cent

IANS | February 2, 2026 4:42 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The IMF has lowered Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast to 3 per cent from 3.2 per cent, which is worrying news for a country with a rapidly expanding population, according to an article in the Pakistani media.

Uproar in RS as Sadanandan Master recalls brutal 1994 attack, displays prosthetics

IANS | February 2, 2026 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha witnessed high drama on Monday as nominated member and BJP leader C. Sadanandan Master moved the Motion of Thanks on President Droupadi Murmu's address, triggering protests from opposition benches, particularly CPI(M) members.

Rahul Gandhi raises Ladakh standoff issue again in LS, house adjourned for 2nd time (Lead)

IANS | February 2, 2026 3:54 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was on Monday adjourned for the second time, till 4 p.m., amid a row over Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi repeatedly seeking to raise the alleged details of the Chinese aggression along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh in 2020.

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‘Not an inch..’: BJP cites Gen. Naravane to counter Rahul Gandhi’s claim of India losing territory to China

Seychelles President Patrick Herminie to travel to India for State Visit

From glamour to Sanatan path: Former actress Ishika Taneja launches Mahalakshmi Bharat Abhiyan

Special allocation to AIIMS Delhi in Union Budget to boost research, innovation

Vijay dances to folk music at TVK‘s third anniversary programme, signals campaign comeback

BJP's Maithili Thakur backs Union Budget, seeks swift justice in NEET aspirant's death case

'India AI Impact Summit' attracts 35,000 registrations to date; set to be largest

IMF lowers Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast to 3 per cent

Uproar in RS as Sadanandan Master recalls brutal 1994 attack, displays prosthetics

Rahul Gandhi raises Ladakh standoff issue again in LS, house adjourned for 2nd time (Lead)

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