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Karnataka: KSDL ropes in Tamannaah Bhatia as brand ambassador; targets Rs 5,000 crore turnover by 2030

IANS | February 9, 2026 11:02 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 9 (IANS) Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries M.B. Patil said on Monday that as part of efforts to strengthen the market presence of products manufactured by the state-owned Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL), the two-year tenure of renowned film actress Tamannaah Bhatia as the company's brand ambassador will commence from Tuesday.

Over 300 pregnant women visit PMSMA camp in MP's Rajgarh

IANS | February 9, 2026 10:48 PM

Rajgarh, Feb 9 (IANS) Under the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA), a special health camp was organised at the OPD of the government-run hospital of Rajgarh district in Madhya Pradesh on Monday.

Look forward to strong participation from US in AI Impact Summit: Ashwini Vaishnaw

IANS | February 9, 2026 10:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Union Minister of Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Tuesday met US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and said he looks forward to strong participation from the US in the upcoming ‘AI Impact Summit 2026’.

Maha local body polls: MahaYuti retains supremacy, BJP maintains its dominance

Sanjay Jog | February 9, 2026 10:36 PM

Mumbai, Feb 9 (IANS) Following the Legislative Assembly, Municipal Corporations, and Municipal Councils, the BJP has maintained its dominance in the Zilla Parishad elections as well.

MPs must face consequences for stalling Parliament

IANS | February 9, 2026 10:20 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Since the beginning of the Budget Session of Parliament on January 28, till February 6, Lok Sabha achieved a productivity level of 20 per cent, and the Rajya Sabha, about 89 per cent, according to a study.

CM Dhami sets October deadline for Kumbh Mela 2027 readiness in Haridwar

IANS | February 9, 2026 10:15 PM

Dehradun, Feb 9 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has set a firm deadline for completing all preparations for the Kumbh Mela 2027 in Haridwar, emphasising that every aspect must be finalised by October to ensure a grand and seamless event.

PM Modi and Mauritian counterpart Ramgoolam discuss progress in bilateral ties ahead of AI Summit

IANS | February 9, 2026 9:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday evening received a phone call from Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam as the two leaders reviewed progress in the wide-ranging cooperation between both countries ahead of their meeting during the next week's AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.

Breakdown of discipline: Bid to twist facts around Speaker’s justified advice to PM Modi to skip House

IANS | February 9, 2026 8:24 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) The Opposition parties’ reported plan to move a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker was criticised by sources in the government and in the office of Om Birla on Monday, alleging that an attempt was being made to push a false narrative over the unprecedented developments in the House on February 4.

India’s energy sourcing decisions guided by national interest: Centre

IANS | February 9, 2026 8:04 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Monday that India’s energy sourcing decisions are guided by national interest, with an emphasis on diversification and competitive pricing. These remarks responded to reports suggesting that India may reduce Russian oil imports after announcing an interim trade agreement with the United States.

ISRO fast-tracks India’s space station plans, 80 satellites in pipeline

IANS | February 9, 2026 8:04 PM

Samastipur (Bihar), Feb 9 (IANS) India is making rapid progress towards establishing its own space station while simultaneously advancing the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, ISRO Programme Director Imtiyaz Ahmed said on Monday.

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Karnataka: KSDL ropes in Tamannaah Bhatia as brand ambassador; targets Rs 5,000 crore turnover by 2030

Over 300 pregnant women visit PMSMA camp in MP's Rajgarh

Look forward to strong participation from US in AI Impact Summit: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Maha local body polls: MahaYuti retains supremacy, BJP maintains its dominance

MPs must face consequences for stalling Parliament

CM Dhami sets October deadline for Kumbh Mela 2027 readiness in Haridwar

PM Modi and Mauritian counterpart Ramgoolam discuss progress in bilateral ties ahead of AI Summit

Breakdown of discipline: Bid to twist facts around Speaker’s justified advice to PM Modi to skip House

India’s energy sourcing decisions guided by national interest: Centre

ISRO fast-tracks India’s space station plans, 80 satellites in pipeline

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