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NDA leaders hit out at Jamiat chief for criticising Mohan Bhagwat’s ‘ghar wapsi’ remarks

IANS | February 19, 2026 2:12 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind President Maulana Arshad Madani has come under sharp criticism from the BJP and its allies on Thursday following his remarks targeting Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat over his comments on “Ghar Wapsi” and demographic issues. Madani cautioned that such statements foster hatred and undermine India’s constitutional values.

Security agencies caution against militancy resurgence amid remarks on 'Seven Sisters’ by Yunus

Vicky Nanjappa | February 19, 2026 2:12 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) With Tarique Rahman kicking off his first term as Prime Minister of Bangladesh, all eyes are on how he would handle his neighbours. The first signs have been positive, especially when it comes to India. However, security agencies caution against resurgence in militancy amid 'Seven Sisters’ remarks by former chief adviser of Bangladesh Muhammad Yunus in his farewell speech recently.

TN Assembly polls: DMDK joins DMK-led alliance, seat-sharing talks soon

IANS | February 19, 2026 2:10 PM

Chennai, Feb 19 (IANS) In a significant political development ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) on Wednesday formally joined the DMK-led alliance, marking the first time the party has aligned with the DMK since its inception in 2005.

A big threat for Cong earlier, now national problem: Acharya Pramod Krishnam on Rahul Gandhi

IANS | February 19, 2026 2:02 PM

Sambhal, Feb 19 (IANS) Acharya Pramod Krishnam, head of Kalki Dham, on Thursday termed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi a “national problem”, claiming that he was earlier a major threat to the Congress party but now has become a larger concern for the country.

SC disposes of plea against 'Ghooskhor Pandat' after filmmakers drop controversial title (Lead)

IANS | February 19, 2026 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday disposed of a plea challenging the upcoming film earlier titled 'Ghooskhor Pandat' after filmmaker Neeraj Pandey informed the top court that the controversial title and all related promotional material had been withdrawn.

Galgotias Univ caused not just national embarrassment but also global ridicule: SS(UBT) MPs

IANS | February 19, 2026 12:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Amid the controversy involving Galgotias University over a robotic dog displayed at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs on Thursday questioned the role of the organisers and demanded strict action, including penalties, against the university. The MPs said the incident was not only a matter of national embarrassment but had also led to international ridicule.

SC grants bail to Vikram Bhatt, wife in multi-crore fraud case

IANS | February 19, 2026 12:45 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday granted regular bail to Bollywood filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shwetambari in connection with an alleged Rs 30 crore fraud case.

In AI, India sees opportunity and blueprint of tomorrow: PM Modi

IANS | February 19, 2026 12:08 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Artificial Intelligence (AI) represents a transformation of the same magnitude as historic turning points in human civilisation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday, adding that what is being seen and predicted today are only the initial signs of its impact.

PM Modi calls India ‘natural hub’ for AI, backed by ‘resilient ecosystem’

IANS | February 19, 2026 12:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stated that India is emerging as a “natural hub” for Artificial Intelligence, backed by a robust digital foundation, secure infrastructure and a vibrant startup ecosystem.

India mounts proactive digital counteroffensive to curb cybercrimes

Vicky Nanjappa | February 19, 2026 11:59 AM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has introduced rapid changes to the way in which the world is functioning. While, in many sectors, AI has proven to be a very useful tool, there are also flip sides, which terrorists and criminals are taking advantage of. Security agencies have found that cybercrimes today, which are rapidly increasing, are largely AI driven, but India has mounted a proactive digital counteroffensive to such crimes.

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NDA leaders hit out at Jamiat chief for criticising Mohan Bhagwat’s ‘ghar wapsi’ remarks

Security agencies caution against militancy resurgence amid remarks on 'Seven Sisters’ by Yunus

TN Assembly polls: DMDK joins DMK-led alliance, seat-sharing talks soon

A big threat for Cong earlier, now national problem: Acharya Pramod Krishnam on Rahul Gandhi

SC disposes of plea against 'Ghooskhor Pandat' after filmmakers drop controversial title (Lead)

Galgotias Univ caused not just national embarrassment but also global ridicule: SS(UBT) MPs

SC grants bail to Vikram Bhatt, wife in multi-crore fraud case

In AI, India sees opportunity and blueprint of tomorrow: PM Modi

PM Modi calls India ‘natural hub’ for AI, backed by ‘resilient ecosystem’

India mounts proactive digital counteroffensive to curb cybercrimes

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