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BJP's 'Chacha compromised' jab at Nehru, cites 7 instances of 'surrendering' India's interests

IANS | February 26, 2026 4:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Amid the no-holds barred confrontation and bitter barbs exchange over Congress' 'compromised PM' charge, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Thursday, stepped up on the offensive and accused India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru of compromising and surrendering India's interests, integrity and sovereignty to foreign powers.

CM Mohan Yadav stresses Rajasthan-MP regional cooperation in growth sectors

IANS | February 26, 2026 4:07 PM

Bhilwara (Rajasthan), Feb 26 (IANS) Bhilwara witnessed a significant event, an "Interactive Session on Investment Opportunities in Madhya Pradesh", on Thursday as the Chief Minister of central Indian state extended a warm invitation to Rajasthan's industrialists to expand their ventures into his state and stressed regional cooperation in growth sectors.

Modi magic grips Israel, social media trends in Tel Aviv dominated by PM Modi's visit

IANS | February 26, 2026 4:06 PM

Tel Aviv/New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day state visit to Israel generated immense enthusiasm and frenzy in the West Asian nation and was visible in the rapturous welcome for the Indian Prime Minister inside Knesset by the Israeli lawmakers and the public at large.

Assam CM launches three welfare schemes

IANS | February 26, 2026 3:21 PM

Guwahati, Feb 26 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday launched three major welfare initiatives aimed at strengthening financial support for students and empowering youth across the state, particularly those pursuing higher education.

Kerala HC stays release of 'Kerala Story 2' for 15 days

IANS | February 26, 2026 2:46 PM

Kochi Feb, 26 (IANS) In a significant development that has sent ripples through the film industry and political circles alike, the Kerala High Court on Thursday stayed the release of the controversial film "Kerala Story 2" for 15 days, just a day before its scheduled theatrical debut.

Talks with US Commerce Secretary focused on boosting economic partnership: Piyush Goyal

IANS | February 26, 2026 2:36 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said he held ‘very fruitful discussions’ with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor to expand trade and economic ties between the two countries.

Mumbai Sessions Court acquits Sanjay Raut in Medha Somaiya defamation case

IANS | February 26, 2026 1:43 PM

Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) A Mumbai Sessions Court on Thursday acquitted Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut in a criminal defamation case filed by Medha Somaiya, wife of BJP leader Kirit Somaiya.

NDA leaders hail PM Modi's 'global youth connect' as he crosses 100 million followers on Instagram

IANS | February 26, 2026 1:00 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi crossed 100 million followers on Instagram, leaders from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) described the achievement as a reflection of his sustained outreach, hard work and growing appeal among young audiences in India and abroad.

Upset over not getting salary for past three months, hundreds of sanitation workers protest in Ayodhya

IANS | February 26, 2026 12:46 PM

Ayodhya, Feb 26 (IANS) Clouds of crisis loom over the sanitation system in Ram Nagari ahead of Holi as hundreds of sanitation workers, upset over not receiving their salaries for the past three months, have stopped work and started protest on Thursday.

‘They fired a gunshot’: SC directs seizure of NCERT book, contemplates contempt action against officials

IANS | February 26, 2026 12:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday came down heavily on the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) over references to “corruption in the judiciary” in a Class 8 Social Science textbook, observing that the controversy appeared to be the result of a “calculated move” that has left the judiciary “bleeding”.

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BJP's 'Chacha compromised' jab at Nehru, cites 7 instances of 'surrendering' India's interests

CM Mohan Yadav stresses Rajasthan-MP regional cooperation in growth sectors

Modi magic grips Israel, social media trends in Tel Aviv dominated by PM Modi's visit

Assam CM launches three welfare schemes

Kerala HC stays release of 'Kerala Story 2' for 15 days

Talks with US Commerce Secretary focused on boosting economic partnership: Piyush Goyal

Mumbai Sessions Court acquits Sanjay Raut in Medha Somaiya defamation case

NDA leaders hail PM Modi's 'global youth connect' as he crosses 100 million followers on Instagram

Upset over not getting salary for past three months, hundreds of sanitation workers protest in Ayodhya

‘They fired a gunshot’: SC directs seizure of NCERT book, contemplates contempt action against officials

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