RSS doesn't need any certification: BJP on Priyank Kharge's money laundering accusation

IANS | February 16, 2026 2:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) A sharp political confrontation broke out on Monday after the BJP strongly criticised Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge for his remarks against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), asserting that the "nationalist organisation" does not require any "certification" from what it described as a "mentally bankrupt" Congress leader.

PM Modi is spiritual, but I can’t understand Rahul Gandhi: Navjot Kaur Sidhu

IANS | February 16, 2026 2:28 PM

Coimbatore, Feb 16 (IANS) Former Punjab Minister Navjot Kaur Sidhu on Monday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him 'very spiritual,' while expressing confusion over the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.

Rahman takes charge tomorrow as intel warns of Jamaat-backed mobocracy

IANS | February 16, 2026 2:24 PM

Dhaka, Feb 16 (IANS) The massive win by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in the recently-concluded Bangladesh elections has come as a relief for many in the country.

Communalising national song is form of criminal anarchy: BJP leader on Vande Mataram row

IANS | February 16, 2026 2:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Monday strongly defended the national song, Vande Mataram, calling attempts to communalise or criticise it “a form of criminal anarchy.”

Trisha: Disrespect should and always will be called out!

IANS | February 16, 2026 1:56 PM

Chennai, Feb 16 (IANS) Reacting to a distasteful comment made about her by state Bharatiya Janata Party President Nainar Nagendran, actress Trisha on Monday issued a communique through her lawyer to clarify her political stand, even as she said that "Disrespect should and always will be called out."

Our team plays with determination, utmost dedication: Political leaders hail India's cricket win over Pak

IANS | February 16, 2026 1:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) After India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match, political leaders on Monday hailed the Indian team and said the players deserve all the praise for their courageous and determined performance. Leaders said that whenever the Indian team steps onto the field, it plays with courage, determination, and utmost dedication, making the nation proud.

Nitish Kumar congratulates Ishan Kishan after match-winning 77 against Pak in T20 World Cup

IANS | February 16, 2026 1:07 PM

Patna, Feb 16 (IANS) A day after Indian opener Ishan Kishan produced a sensational performance against arch-rivals Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar congratulated the Patna-born cricketer for his decisive knock on a relatively slow pitch.

AI will define coming era: NDA leaders hail India-AI Impact Summit 2026

IANS | February 16, 2026 12:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) NDA leaders lauded the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, that began on Monday, emphasising the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI), data and semiconductors in shaping the country’s future.

Lalu, Rabri plead innocence, opt to face trial in land-for-job case

IANS | February 16, 2026 12:16 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi on Monday pleaded innocence in the alleged Railways land-for-jobs corruption case being probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and expressed their willingness to face trial.

Army gave strong reply to Pak during 'Op Sindoor', cricketers did that on field: Dhirendra Shastri

IANS | February 16, 2026 11:23 AM

Chhatarpur, Feb 16 (IANS) As India thrashed Pakistan in a high-voltage T20 World Cup 2026 clash in Colombo, the high priest of Bageshwar Dham, Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri on Monday linked the sporting triumph to the country’s larger spirit of strength and resilience, saying the Indian Army had already given a befitting reply to the enemy during 'Operation Sindoor', and now Indian cricketers had delivered an equally strong response on the field.

Politics

RSS doesn't need any certification: BJP on Priyank Kharge's money laundering accusation

PM Modi is spiritual, but I can’t understand Rahul Gandhi: Navjot Kaur Sidhu

Rahman takes charge tomorrow as intel warns of Jamaat-backed mobocracy

Communalising national song is form of criminal anarchy: BJP leader on Vande Mataram row

Trisha: Disrespect should and always will be called out!

Our team plays with determination, utmost dedication: Political leaders hail India's cricket win over Pak

Nitish Kumar congratulates Ishan Kishan after match-winning 77 against Pak in T20 World Cup

AI will define coming era: NDA leaders hail India-AI Impact Summit 2026

Lalu, Rabri plead innocence, opt to face trial in land-for-job case

Army gave strong reply to Pak during 'Op Sindoor', cricketers did that on field: Dhirendra Shastri

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