PM’s 'Mann Ki Baat' boosts organ donation awareness: NOTTO chief

IANS | February 22, 2026 7:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Emphasising the life-saving impact of organ donation, National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) Director Anil Kumar on Sunday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal in the latest episode of Mann Ki Baat as a “noble campaign” that can transform public awareness and participation across the country.

'Planned murder': Telangana Police solve mystery behind death of writer

IANS | February 22, 2026 6:26 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 22 (IANS) Telangana Police have solved the mystery behind the death of writer and YouTuber Boggula Srinivas with the arrest of his friend, who allegedly hired contract killers to eliminate him and push the car with the victim’s body into a reservoir to make it look like an accident.

Rajsakhi fair inaugurated in Rajsamand, Eco-friendly herbal colours steals spotlight

IANS | February 22, 2026 5:37 PM

Rajsamand (Rajasthan), Feb 22 (IANS) A seven-day Rajsakhi Fair showcasing products made by women’s self-help groups under the Rajasthan Grameen Aajeevika Vikas Parishad (Rajeevika/RGAVP) was inaugurated in the state's Rajsamand district on Sunday, with herbal colours (gulal) prepared from local vegetation emerging as the star attraction ahead of Holi.

Mamata Banerjee critical to INDIA bloc's survival: Mani Shankar Aiyar

IANS | February 22, 2026 5:23 PM

Kolkata, Feb 22 (IANS) Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar, on Sunday, stirred political debate by asserting that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is central to the survival of the Opposition INDIA bloc, while also expressing uncertainty over his own existence in the Congress.

Gujarat: Ahmedabad to host Commonwealth Connect Forum ahead of 2030 Games

IANS | February 22, 2026 4:45 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 22 (IANS) Ahmedabad is set to host the inaugural Commonwealth Connect Forum on February 23 at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, marking a significant step in advancing the city's preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games into long-term economic partnerships.

Weak growth, fractious polity pose hurdle for Pakistan

IANS | February 22, 2026 4:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) While the IMF loan has bailed out Pakistan from the brink of economic collapse for the time being, weak growth and fractious domestic politics suggest that the current period of stability may prove difficult to sustain over the medium term, according to an article.