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Labour laws beneficial to millions in unorganised sector: FSUI legal adviser on Bharat Bandh

IANS | February 12, 2026 1:33 PM

Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) As the nationwide Bharat Bandh is being held to protest what a group of unions describe as anti-worker, anti-farmer and pro-corporate policies of the Centre, a legal adviser to the Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI) in Mumbai on Thursday said the government’s labour policies contain several positive provisions and are especially beneficial for millions of workers in the unorganised sector.

'Why denigrate a section of society…': SC raps Netflix film 'Ghooskhor Pandat'

IANS | February 12, 2026 1:21 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday came down heavily on the makers of the upcoming Netflix film "Ghooskhor Pandat" over its allegedly derogatory title, observing that freedom of speech and expression cannot be used as a licence to denigrate a section of society.

Kharge condemns caste discrimination, highlights Odisha Anganwadi boycott

IANS | February 12, 2026 1:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday strongly condemned "persistent caste-based discrimination" in India, citing a shocking case from Odisha where parents have boycotted an Anganwadi centre for three months because the helper-cum-cook is a Dalit woman.

PMO’s new address 'Seva Teerth' to be inaugurated by PM Modi tomorrow

IANS | February 12, 2026 1:16 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) is all set to relocate from the British-era building in South Block to its new address -- 'Seva Teerth', the newly constructed building at Kartavya Path, on Friday.

When PM Modi urged students to learn from Abraham Lincoln’s life

IANS | February 12, 2026 1:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) 'Modi Archive', a popular social media handle on X, on Thursday shared an old video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauding Abraham Lincoln, his legacy, and also remembering the US politician as a man who never gave up in times of adversity and kept soldiering on, staying firm on his beliefs and principles.

Trinamool's Abhishek Banerjee thanks FM Sitharaman for listening to his speech, counters her on GST rates

IANS | February 12, 2026 12:50 PM

Kolkata, Feb 12 (IANS) Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Thursday countered Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, a day after she slammed him in the Parliament for "twisting facts" and "deliberately spreading misinformation" regarding Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Sanjay Raut questions probe into Ajit Pawar plane crash, alleges agencies ‘compromised’

IANS | February 12, 2026 12:48 PM

Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) Amid the continuing political controversy over the fatal plane crash involving former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday questioned the credibility of the ongoing investigation and echoed NCP (SP) legislator Rohit Pawar’s allegations of “foul play” and “sabotage".

PM Modi praises FM Sitharaman for presenting comprehensive Budget roadmap to transform economy

IANS | February 12, 2026 12:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and said that in her Lok Sabha speech, she presented a comprehensive picture of how this year’s Union Budget will contribute to India’s economic transformation.

4,000 kilometres of concern: Why Bangladesh's polls matter deeply to India

Vicky Nanjappa | February 12, 2026 12:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The much-awaited elections in Bangladesh finally got underway on Thursday, amidst incidents of vote theft and violence.

India’s manufacturing sector strengthens further in recent quarters with robust GVA growth

IANS | February 12, 2026 11:57 AM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) India’s manufacturing performance has strengthened further in recent quarters, with GVA (gross value added) growth of 7.72 per cent in Q1 FY26 and 9.13 per cent in Q2, supported by a gradual shift towards higher-value production, improved industrial infrastructure, and wider adoption of technology and formalisation, an official statement said on Thursday.

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Labour laws beneficial to millions in unorganised sector: FSUI legal adviser on Bharat Bandh

'Why denigrate a section of society…': SC raps Netflix film 'Ghooskhor Pandat'

Kharge condemns caste discrimination, highlights Odisha Anganwadi boycott

PMO’s new address 'Seva Teerth' to be inaugurated by PM Modi tomorrow

When PM Modi urged students to learn from Abraham Lincoln’s life

Trinamool's Abhishek Banerjee thanks FM Sitharaman for listening to his speech, counters her on GST rates

Sanjay Raut questions probe into Ajit Pawar plane crash, alleges agencies ‘compromised’

PM Modi praises FM Sitharaman for presenting comprehensive Budget roadmap to transform economy

4,000 kilometres of concern: Why Bangladesh's polls matter deeply to India

India’s manufacturing sector strengthens further in recent quarters with robust GVA growth

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