UP aims for trillion-dollar economy, Dy CM Maurya seeks global investment in Germany, UK

IANS | February 22, 2026 8:54 PM

Lucknow, Feb 22 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, on Sunday, embarked on a high-profile foreign visit to Germany and the UK, aimed at attracting global investment and showcasing the state as a powerhouse of economic opportunity. Expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for entrusting him with the mission, the Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM described the initiative as a milestone in Uttar Pradesh's journey toward becoming a leading contributor to India's trillion-dollar economy.

Assam stands as symbol of unity and harmony: Jeet Adani

IANS | February 22, 2026 8:54 PM

Guwahati, Feb 22 (IANS) Assam has always stood as a symbol of unity, harmony and collective progress, while successfully preserving its rich cultural heritage, Adani Airport Holdings Ltd Director Jeet Adani said on Sunday.

UP CM begins Singapore visit to attract global investment and promote industrial growth

IANS | February 22, 2026 8:25 PM

Lucknow, Feb 22 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Sunday, began a three-day official visit to Singapore, aimed at attracting global investment, forging strategic partnerships, and positioning the state as a premier hub for industrial, digital, and green energy development, government officials said.

Under Asim Munir, Pakistani military escalated transnational repression: Report

IANS | February 22, 2026 8:13 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Pakistan has long been accused of employing transnational repression to silence dissidents living abroad, with the frequency of such incidents rising since General Asim Munir assumed command of the army in November 2022, as per a media report.

'Pakistan’s citizens pay high taxes but get nothing in return'

IANS | February 22, 2026 7:52 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Pakistan’s successive governments, both civil and military, have been imposing higher and regressive taxes, pushing the overwhelming majority of citizens towards an unbearably high cost of living, and adding insult to injury, the state provides nothing in terms of welfare and has total apathy towards the economically vulnerable segments of society, an article in the Pakistani media said.

Committed to integrating Divyangjan into mainstream: MoS B.L. Verma

IANS | February 22, 2026 7:51 PM

Dehradun, Feb 22 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment B.L. Verma on Sunday said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and various welfare schemes have laid a strong foundation for integrating Divyangjan into the mainstream, an official statement said.

Hirok Patel from Odisha featured in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ for pond-based farming innovation

IANS | February 22, 2026 7:33 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 22 (IANS) Odisha farmer Hirok Patel, whose ingenuity Prime Minister Narendra Modi had lauded in his latest 'Mann Ki Baat', has transformed limited land into a high-yield farming mode by combining modern techniques with traditional knowledge to successfully double his income, while inspiring farmers across the country to innovate and optimise resources.

Holi sales likely to record 25 per cent jump at Rs 80,000 crore: CAIT

IANS | February 22, 2026 7:20 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal said on Sunday that the upcoming Holi festival is expected to generate business exceeding Rs 80,000 crore across India this year, reflecting a growth of nearly 25 per cent compared to last year's estimated Rs 60,000 crore.

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.

6 years of Delhi riots: Ex-officers, intellectuals weigh in on 'foreign motive and pattern'

IANS | February 22, 2026 6:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) A day-long programme was organised at the Indian Law Institute on Sunday by the Group of Intellectuals and Academicians (GIA) to mark six years of the 2020 Delhi riots and to examine them through the lens of regime change attempts and information warfare.

Politics

UP aims for trillion-dollar economy, Dy CM Maurya seeks global investment in Germany, UK

Assam stands as symbol of unity and harmony: Jeet Adani

UP CM begins Singapore visit to attract global investment and promote industrial growth

Under Asim Munir, Pakistani military escalated transnational repression: Report

'Pakistan’s citizens pay high taxes but get nothing in return'

Committed to integrating Divyangjan into mainstream: MoS B.L. Verma

Hirok Patel from Odisha featured in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ for pond-based farming innovation

Holi sales likely to record 25 per cent jump at Rs 80,000 crore: CAIT

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

6 years of Delhi riots: Ex-officers, intellectuals weigh in on 'foreign motive and pattern'

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