PM Modi’s Israel visit expected to deepen strategic ties: Analyst

IANS | February 25, 2026 5:21 PM

Tel Aviv, Feb 25 (IANS) Lauren Dagan Amos, a Tel Aviv-based expert who researches Indian politics and foreign policy, reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel, saying there is an atmosphere of pride, gratitude, and excitement in Israel regarding the trip.

CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Election Commissioners meet political parties in Puducherry

IANS | February 25, 2026 5:14 PM

Puducherry, Feb 25 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, on Wednesday, held a series of high-level consultations with recognised national and state political parties in Puducherry as part of the Election Commission of India's preparedness for the upcoming Assembly elections.

Teaching children about judicial corruption at an impressionable age incorrect, unethical: Ashwani Kumar

IANS | February 25, 2026 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) As the Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed grave concern over a chapter on ‘corruption’ in the judiciary included in an NCERT Class 8 textbook, former Union Minister for Law and Justice Ashwani Kumar backed the court’s observation, stating that teaching children of an impressionable age about judicial corruption is not only incorrect but also unethical.

Gujarat to host 3rd Semiconnect Conference on March 1

IANS | February 25, 2026 3:44 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 25 (IANS) Gujarat will host the third edition of the Semiconnect Conference on March 1 in Gandhinagar, bringing together global semiconductor chief executives, policymakers and industry leaders to discuss India’s expanding role in the global value chain.

All India Muslim Jamaat chief backs Priyanka Gandhi on Gaza-Palestine issue

IANS | February 25, 2026 3:33 PM

Bareilly, Feb 25 (IANS) All India Muslim Jamaat President Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi has backed Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for raising the Gaza-Palestine issue, while cautioning that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should have avoided meeting his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu amid allegations of corruption and ongoing international court proceedings.

Bank borrowing plunges 39 per cent in Pakistan as investors face uncertainty

IANS | February 25, 2026 3:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) There has been a drastic decline in private investment in Pakistan’s economy despite a reduction in interest rates as businesses face an uncertain economic environment due to high energy costs, regulatory unpredictability, and high taxes, according to an article in the Pakistani media.