Those opposing should step aside: Humayun Kabir as construction of Bengal’s Babri Masjid set to begin today

IANS | February 11, 2026 12:01 PM

Murshidabad, Feb 11 (IANS) Two months after the foundation stone for a replica of the Babri Masjid was laid in Murshidabad, construction of the mosque is set to begin in the West Bengal district from Wednesday. Janata Unnayan Party (JUP) President Humayun Kabir, who was instrumental in beginning the project that has courted controversy, said on Wednesday that those opposing the construction of the mosque should 'step aside'.

AAP MP in Rajya Sabha pushes for 'Right to Recall' of elected public representatives

IANS | February 11, 2026 11:55 AM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha has strongly advocated for the introduction of a "Right to Recall" mechanism in India, allowing voters to remove non-performing elected representatives such as MPs and MLAs before the end of their term.

Bangladesh polls: Violence against women up, fears of further rise with Jamaat surge

Vicky Nanjappa | February 11, 2026 11:47 AM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) In the lead-up to the elections in Bangladesh, discussions have emerged regarding violence, human rights abuses, and the oppression of minority groups. However, women in the nation are also voicing their concerns about their rights in the aftermath of the results being declared.

Centre issues detailed protocol for Vande Mataram, now a must for all govt events

IANS | February 11, 2026 10:11 AM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The Centre on Wednesday issued fresh comprehensive guidelines establishing the official protocol for the rendition of India's national song Vande Mataram, specifying how and when it should be performed at government functions and the expected conduct of the audience, especially concerning the national anthem.

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya's principles continue to remain guiding light, says PM Modi

IANS | February 11, 2026 9:22 AM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid rich tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his death anniversary, describing him as a guiding force for every generation of the nation.

ECI to use AI-generated videos for voter awareness in TN, Puducherry

IANS | February 11, 2026 8:16 AM

Chennai, Feb 11 (IANS) In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Election Commission of India (ECI) will deploy artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen voter awareness campaigns ahead of the forthcoming Assembly elections in four states, including Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry.

Gen Naravane & publisher demolished tall claims: BJP flays Rahul Gandhi

IANS | February 10, 2026 10:54 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi has launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, demanding that he apologise to the nation over his remarks in Parliament regarding a book allegedly authored by former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane's unpublished memoir on the 2020 Galwan Valley stand-off.

Former MP Minister expresses grief over woman's death in Dabra, denies allegations of 'stampede'

IANS | February 10, 2026 10:32 PM

Gwalior, Feb 10 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Madhya Pradesh Home Minister, Narottam Mishra, has expressed his grief over the tragic incident that occurred during the Kalash Yatra on the first day of the 10-day-long consecration of the newly constructed Navagraha Shakti Peeth temple in Gwalior's Dabra town on Tuesday.

Gandhinagar court jails journalist Ravi Nair for defaming Adani Enterprises (Lead)

IANS | February 10, 2026 10:32 PM

Gandhinagar/New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) A court in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar district has convicted journalist Ravi Nair in a criminal defamation case filed by Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL), sentencing him to one year’s simple imprisonment and imposing a fine of Rs 5,000.

Bangladesh: Political parties currently ill-equipped to restore public trust

IANS | February 10, 2026 9:18 PM

Dhaka, Feb 10 (IANS) Bangladesh’s political parties, crippled by legacies of corruption, dynastic leadership, or tainted reputations, are currently ill-equipped to restore public trust on their own, while politicised state institutions lack the level of integrity or independence necessary to serve as the backbone of a restored democracy. Amid these limitations, civil society remains a space where Bangladeshis continue to organise, reflect, and mobilise around values rather than power, a report said on Tuesday.

Politics

Those opposing should step aside: Humayun Kabir as construction of Bengal’s Babri Masjid set to begin today

AAP MP in Rajya Sabha pushes for 'Right to Recall' of elected public representatives

Bangladesh polls: Violence against women up, fears of further rise with Jamaat surge

Centre issues detailed protocol for Vande Mataram, now a must for all govt events

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya's principles continue to remain guiding light, says PM Modi

ECI to use AI-generated videos for voter awareness in TN, Puducherry

Gen Naravane & publisher demolished tall claims: BJP flays Rahul Gandhi

Former MP Minister expresses grief over woman's death in Dabra, denies allegations of 'stampede'

Gandhinagar court jails journalist Ravi Nair for defaming Adani Enterprises (Lead)

Bangladesh: Political parties currently ill-equipped to restore public trust

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