India-EU trade deal unveils emerging silhouette of post-US world order: Report

IANS | February 11, 2026 12:24 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The EU-India free trade agreement (FTA) -- touted as “mother of all deals” -- unveils the emerging silhouette of a post-US world order amid relentless threats to territorial sovereignty, punitive tariffs and the weakening of multilateral institutions, according to a recent report in The Guardian.

Those opposing should step aside: Humayun Kabir as construction of Bengal’s Babri Masjid set to begin today

IANS | February 11, 2026 12:01 PM

Murshidabad, Feb 11 (IANS) Two months after the foundation stone for a replica of the Babri Masjid was laid in Murshidabad, construction of the mosque is set to begin in the West Bengal district from Wednesday. Janata Unnayan Party (JUP) President Humayun Kabir, who was instrumental in beginning the project that has courted controversy, said on Wednesday that those opposing the construction of the mosque should 'step aside'.

Centre issues detailed protocol for Vande Mataram, now a must for all govt events

IANS | February 11, 2026 10:11 AM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The Centre on Wednesday issued fresh comprehensive guidelines establishing the official protocol for the rendition of India's national song Vande Mataram, specifying how and when it should be performed at government functions and the expected conduct of the audience, especially concerning the national anthem.

ECI to use AI-generated videos for voter awareness in TN, Puducherry

IANS | February 11, 2026 8:16 AM

Chennai, Feb 11 (IANS) In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Election Commission of India (ECI) will deploy artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen voter awareness campaigns ahead of the forthcoming Assembly elections in four states, including Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry.