JNU condemns student clash: Warns of strict action under university rules, BNS

IANS | February 23, 2026 2:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Monday released a statement regarding the clash between student groups on campus, stating that the JNU administration condemns such unruly behaviour aimed at the repeated destruction of public property and damage to its inclusive ethos. It added that strict action under the university’s rules and regulations, as well as under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), is being taken to ensure a proper academic environment on campus.

Prez Murmu unveils bust of C Rajagopalachari statue in Rashtrapati Bhavan

IANS | February 23, 2026 1:45 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu graced the ‘Rajaji Utsav’ at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on Monday and unveiled the bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, India’s first and only Indian Governor-General, at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Political leaders in India decry Taliban's new penal code legalising domestic violence

IANS | February 23, 2026 1:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The Taliban’s new domestic violence code, which permits women to be beaten as long as their bones do not break, has sparked widespread outrage in India. Critics describe it as an "assault on basic human dignity” and a chilling reminder of the dangers when power and religious edicts override basic rights. The move has been condemned as a stark violation of women’s rights, an affront to justice, and a signal that oppressive policies can be formalised under the guise of law.

JNU has become hub of urban Naxalism; Cong, Left parties nurtured it for years: Giriraj Singh

IANS | February 23, 2026 12:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Reacting to the attack on ABVP students at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Monday slammed the developments, stating that JNU has become a hub of urban Naxalism and that successive governments, including those led by the Indian National Congress and Left parties, have nurtured it for years.

Mani Shankar Aiyar more capable than Mamata Banerjee: Shahnawaz Hussain on INDIA Bloc leadership

IANS | February 23, 2026 12:21 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) BJP National Spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain on Monday commented on Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar’s statement suggesting that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should lead the INDIA bloc that is comprised of Opposition parties, saying that Aiyar himself is more capable than CM Banerjee.

Bihar cadre IPS officer arrested in Andhra's Raghurama Krishna Raju torture case

IANS | February 23, 2026 11:50 AM

Amaravati, Feb 23 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh Police on Monday arrested IPS officer Sunil Nayak in Bihar in connection with the alleged custodial torture of current Deputy Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Assembly, K Raghurama Krishna Raju, in 2021 when YSRCP was in power.

Gujarat demolition drive: 455 illegal structures razed in Rajkot, thousand more on target

IANS | February 23, 2026 11:36 AM

Rajkot, Feb 23 (IANS) The Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) in Gujarat on Monday launched what officials described as the largest demolition operation in the city’s history, moving to clear 1,489 illegal structures in the Jangleshwar locality and along the Aji riverbed.

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JNU condemns student clash: Warns of strict action under university rules, BNS

Prez Murmu unveils bust of C Rajagopalachari statue in Rashtrapati Bhavan

Political leaders in India decry Taliban's new penal code legalising domestic violence

JNU has become hub of urban Naxalism; Cong, Left parties nurtured it for years: Giriraj Singh

Mani Shankar Aiyar more capable than Mamata Banerjee: Shahnawaz Hussain on INDIA Bloc leadership

Bihar cadre IPS officer arrested in Andhra's Raghurama Krishna Raju torture case

Gujarat demolition drive: 455 illegal structures razed in Rajkot, thousand more on target

Will be remembered for his political experience, efforts to serve society: PM Modi condoles Mukul Roy's demise

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