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Kerala to be renamed Keralam: BJP welcomes decision; Congress flags ‘dual policy’ on Bengal

IANS | February 25, 2026 11:56 AM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The Union Cabinet has cleared the proposal to rename Kerala as 'Keralam', paving the way for a constitutional amendment in Parliament and triggering a fresh political debate. While the BJP welcomed the decision as recognition of the state’s cultural and linguistic identity, the Congress alleged a “dual policy,” questioning why a similar long-pending demand to rename West Bengal has not received the Centre’s approval.

PM GatiShakti: Centre evaluates key infrastructure projects

IANS | February 25, 2026 11:45 AM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The government evaluated several infrastructure projects from Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and Ministry of Civil Aviation, which are expected to boost logistics efficiency, reduce travel times, and deliver significant socio-economic benefits to the catchment areas of the project, it was announced on Wednesday.

Priyanka Gandhi condemns action against youth wing, reaffirms Cong's 'firm support'

IANS | February 25, 2026 10:40 AM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Congress General Secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday said that taking action against the party's youth wing over the shirtless protest during the recent India-AI Impact Summit is "extremely condemnable", adding that the party stands firmly with the "fearless soldiers".

Hope that PM Modi mentions genocide of thousands in Gaza during his Israel visit: Priyanka Gandhi

IANS | February 25, 2026 9:23 AM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday expressed hope that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would raise the issue of the "genocide of thousands of innocent men, women, and children" in Gaza during his upcoming visit to Israel and demand justice for them.

PM Modi on Israel visit from today to boost defence, trade and innovation ties

IANS | February 25, 2026 6:25 AM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Israel on Wednesday, where he is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to strengthen bilateral cooperation in defence and security, trade and economic relations, and innovation.

Former UP DGP slams Youth Congress' shirtless protest at AI Summit

IANS | February 24, 2026 11:46 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Former Uttar Pradesh DGP Vikram Singh has described the Youth Congress's shirtless protest at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi as extremely shameful and demanded stricter police action against those involved.

Gujarat: Rajkot's demolition drive nears completion with 1,504 structures removed

IANS | February 24, 2026 11:12 PM

Rajkot, Feb 24 (IANS) The Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) has so far demolished 1,504 illegal constructions in the Jangleshwar area along the Aji River and the adjoining town-planning (TP) road, officials confirmed on Tuesday evening.

Scindia demands action in Delhi racial harassment case; assures safety of NE citizens

IANS | February 24, 2026 11:09 PM

New Delhi/Itanagar, Feb 24 (IANS) Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Tuesday, expressed deep concern over a recent incident of alleged racial harassment involving three young women from Arunachal Pradesh in Delhi, terming it "profoundly shameful" and "unacceptable".

Gujarat Police nabs six Rajasthan students in fake Somnath Trust booking scam

IANS | February 24, 2026 10:40 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 24 (IANS) Six college students from Rajasthan have been arrested for allegedly operating a cyber fraud network that targeted pilgrims seeking accommodation at guest houses managed by the Shree Somnath Trust, officials said on Tuesday.

Gujarat records 7.4 pc growth rate, above national average of 6.5 pc

IANS | February 24, 2026 9:36 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 24 (IANS) Gujarat has recorded an economic growth rate of 7.4 per cent, surpassing the national average of 6.5 per cent, according to details released by the state’s Finance Department, which also outlined the government’s fiscal position and expenditure priorities for 2026-27.

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Kerala to be renamed Keralam: BJP welcomes decision; Congress flags ‘dual policy’ on Bengal

PM GatiShakti: Centre evaluates key infrastructure projects

Priyanka Gandhi condemns action against youth wing, reaffirms Cong's 'firm support'

Hope that PM Modi mentions genocide of thousands in Gaza during his Israel visit: Priyanka Gandhi

PM Modi on Israel visit from today to boost defence, trade and innovation ties

Former UP DGP slams Youth Congress' shirtless protest at AI Summit

Gujarat: Rajkot's demolition drive nears completion with 1,504 structures removed

Scindia demands action in Delhi racial harassment case; assures safety of NE citizens

Gujarat Police nabs six Rajasthan students in fake Somnath Trust booking scam

Gujarat records 7.4 pc growth rate, above national average of 6.5 pc

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