Major boost to Badrinath, Kedarnath facilities as CM Dhami sanctions Rs 2.13 crore for helipad works

IANS | February 12, 2026 9:39 PM

Dehradun, Feb 12 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, on Thursday, approved several major development projects aimed at strengthening pilgrimage infrastructure, improving facilities for the upcoming Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra-2026, upgrading educational institutions, and honouring a freedom fighter in Pauri Garhwal district.

NCW chief Vijaya Rahatkar discusses women safety in Himachal colleges

IANS | February 12, 2026 9:25 PM

Shimla, Feb 12 (IANS) Looking to promote campus safety, institutional accountability, and empowering young women in higher education, the National Commission for Women (NCW) hosted a state-level consultation on safety of girls in higher educational institutions on Thursday in Shimla, an official said.

PM Modi assures Kerala BJP councillors of campaigning in state polls

IANS | February 12, 2026 9:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday, assured the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delegation from Kerala that he would visit the state to campaign for the upcoming Assembly elections, describing the party's recent victory at the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation as significant and a major milestone for the BJP in the state.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta clears Skill Development Scheme for artisans

IANS | February 12, 2026 7:52 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has approved the ‘Chief Minister Skill Development Scheme’ aimed at supporting artisans associated with khadi, handloom, cottage industries and the unorganised sector, an official said on Thursday.

Violence and rigging mar Bangladesh's 13th parliamentary elections

IANS | February 12, 2026 7:47 PM

Dhaka, Feb 12 (IANS) Serious allegations of rigging, use of money to influence voters and violent incidents emerged across several parts of Bangladesh on Thursday as the country held its 13th parliamentary elections, local media reported.

30 lakh registrations under PM Vishwakarma Yojana in 2 years, against target of 4 yrs: Labour Minister tells RS

IANS | February 12, 2026 7:36 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Replying to questions on the 'progress report' of PM Vishwakarma Yojana, Minister of State (MoS) for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that the public welfare scheme was being rolled out at much faster pace than anticipated, and has even surpassed its own target of registrations under the stipulated period.

Boost for Indian Navy's capabilities as DAC clears purchase of six more P-8i aircraft

IANS | February 12, 2026 7:28 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday granted approval for a host of procurements for the armed forces, clearing the way for the acquisition of Rafale jets, combat missiles, anti-tank mines, P-8i aircraft, and more.

ISRO taking steps to cut risk of satellite collision: MoS Jitendra Singh

IANS | February 12, 2026 7:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) With the aim of minimising the risk of satellites' collision in low-earth orbit due to congestion, the Department of Space/Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) opt for operational orbits away from the already known crowded zones and perform need-based evasive manoeuvres, the Centre told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.

Rajnath Singh to be chief guest at Sadhguru's 33rd Isha Mahashivratri celebrations

IANS | February 12, 2026 7:12 PM

Coimbatore, Feb 12 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be the chief guest at Sadhguru's 33rd Isha Mahashivratri celebrations here on February 15, which will also be attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, and Parliamentary Affairs L. Murugan, a statement said on Thursday.

Farcical, illegal and unconstitutional: Sheikh Hasina slams 'voterless' Bangladesh polls

IANS | February 12, 2026 7:05 PM

Dhaka, Feb 12 (IANS) Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has termed the 13th Parliamentary election held in the country on Thursday as "farcical" while expressing gratitude to the citizens, including women and minority communities, for rejecting the polls.

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Major boost to Badrinath, Kedarnath facilities as CM Dhami sanctions Rs 2.13 crore for helipad works

NCW chief Vijaya Rahatkar discusses women safety in Himachal colleges

PM Modi assures Kerala BJP councillors of campaigning in state polls

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta clears Skill Development Scheme for artisans

Violence and rigging mar Bangladesh's 13th parliamentary elections

30 lakh registrations under PM Vishwakarma Yojana in 2 years, against target of 4 yrs: Labour Minister tells RS

Boost for Indian Navy's capabilities as DAC clears purchase of six more P-8i aircraft

ISRO taking steps to cut risk of satellite collision: MoS Jitendra Singh

Rajnath Singh to be chief guest at Sadhguru's 33rd Isha Mahashivratri celebrations

Farcical, illegal and unconstitutional: Sheikh Hasina slams 'voterless' Bangladesh polls

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