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'Mann Ki Baat': PM Modi praises Indian-origin cricketers in foreign teams, highlights 'speciality of Bhartiyata'

IANS | February 22, 2026 11:46 AM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Indian-origin cricketers playing in foreign teams and emphasised the significance of 'Bhartiyata' and noted that wherever Indians travel, they maintain a strong connection to their roots in their 'matrabhoomi' (motherland) while also contributing to the development of their 'karmabhoomi' (place of duty).

Bhupen Borah joins BJP, criticises Congress for 'hurting' national pride

IANS | February 22, 2026 11:43 AM

Guwahati, Feb 22 (IANS) Former Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Bhupen Kumar Borah on Sunday formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), marking a major political shift ahead of the crucial electoral season in the state.

World witnessed Bharat's remarkable capabilities at AI Summit, says PM Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat'

IANS | February 22, 2026 11:21 AM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the recently concluded AI Impact Summit held in New Delhi's Bharat Mandapam and said that through this, the world witnessed "Bharat's remarkable capabilities" in the field of artificial intelligence.

Red Fort, Temple targets on radar: ISI-backed module busted in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal

Vicky Nanjappa | February 22, 2026 11:13 AM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The security agencies have busted a major ISI-backed terror plot, following the arrest of eight persons from West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.

'Best wishes': PM Modi extends birthday greetings to Mizoram CM Lalduhoma

IANS | February 22, 2026 10:27 AM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended birthday greetings to Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma, wishing him good health and a long life.

Eight linked to Pakistan arrested in TN, Bengal for terror plotting against India

IANS | February 22, 2026 10:12 AM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) A total of eight people, linked to Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI and Bangladeshi terror outfits, have been arrested in connection with plotting a terror conspiracy against India, officials said on Sunday.

IDFC First Bank discloses Rs 590 crore fraud at Chandigarh branch, 4 officials under scanner

IANS | February 22, 2026 9:54 AM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) IDFC First Bank on Sunday disclosed a Rs 590 crore fraud at its Chandigarh branch involving Haryana government accounts, saying four suspected officials have been placed under suspension pending investigation.

Five live cartridges found in IIT Bombay hostel; Bihar link under probe

IANS | February 22, 2026 9:21 AM

Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Five live 7.65 mm cartridges were recovered from the bag of a student at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay in Powai during a security check inside the hostel premises, following a minor dispute over money between students, officials said on Sunday.

PM Modi to inaugurate major infrastructure projects in Meerut today

IANS | February 22, 2026 6:42 AM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Meerut in western Uttar Pradesh on Sunday to inaugurate and dedicate to the nation a series of major infrastructure projects worth about Rs 12,930 crore, aimed at transforming regional connectivity and urban mobility in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Congress has chosen to oppose India while targeting BJP: Gujarat CM on AI Summit protest

IANS | February 21, 2026 10:21 PM

Gandhinagar/New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday said that in its attempt to oppose the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Congress had chosen to oppose India, reacting to the party’s protest against the recent AI Impact Summit.

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'Mann Ki Baat': PM Modi praises Indian-origin cricketers in foreign teams, highlights 'speciality of Bhartiyata'

Bhupen Borah joins BJP, criticises Congress for 'hurting' national pride

World witnessed Bharat's remarkable capabilities at AI Summit, says PM Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat'

Red Fort, Temple targets on radar: ISI-backed module busted in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal

'Best wishes': PM Modi extends birthday greetings to Mizoram CM Lalduhoma

Eight linked to Pakistan arrested in TN, Bengal for terror plotting against India

IDFC First Bank discloses Rs 590 crore fraud at Chandigarh branch, 4 officials under scanner

Five live cartridges found in IIT Bombay hostel; Bihar link under probe

PM Modi to inaugurate major infrastructure projects in Meerut today

Congress has chosen to oppose India while targeting BJP: Gujarat CM on AI Summit protest

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