Nepal: Parties unveil election manifestos, pledge friendly relations with neighbours

IANS | February 19, 2026 9:18 PM

Kathmandu, Feb 19 (IANS) As Nepal heads toward the March 5 General Elections, the country’s three major political forces — the Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal–Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), and the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) — on Thursday unveiled distinct yet overlapping foreign policy agendas, placing strong emphasis on friendly relations with neighbouring countries.

CBSE career counsellor directive: Bold mandate, unfinished framework

Sachin Kumar | February 19, 2026 9:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) CBSE’s decision to mandate career counsellors in schools is a long-overdue recognition of students’ needs, but its success will depend on how India builds professional capacity and quality standards.

India is third largest AI power in world, must leverage to own advantage: Mohandas Pai

IANS | February 19, 2026 8:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Noted businessman Mohandas Pai, lauding the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026, on Thursday, exuded confidence that the deep tech and AI solutions will unfold unprecedented opportunities for the nation as well as mankind, and also cautioned on optimum and humane utilisation of the high-end technology.

French President Macron blasts critics, calls for equal, reciprocal free speech

IANS | February 19, 2026 7:57 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron has defended his views on free speech amid criticism and partial quoting of his earlier remarks, while linking it to broader themes of mutual respect in international relations, including Indo-French defence partnerships.

Gujarat Budget: Rs 2,000 crore for six-region economic plan

IANS | February 19, 2026 7:47 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 19 (IANS) The Gujarat government has set aside Rs 2,000 crore in this year's state Budget to implement region-specific economic master plans for six parts of the state, Minister of State for Higher and Technical Education Trikam Chhanga said on Thursday.

ECI to begin special revision of electoral rolls in Delhi, 21 states/UTs from April

IANS | February 19, 2026 7:32 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated the process for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 22 States and Union Territories, including the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, from April 2026, as the ongoing revision exercise in 13 States and Union Territories nears completion, an official said on Thursday.

'I love your country', says French President Macron, slams naysayers over Rafale deal

IANS | February 19, 2026 7:26 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) "I love your country,” was the broad message by French President Emmanuel Macron while speaking exclusively to IANS on Thursday, during the ongoing India AI Impact Summit.

PM Modi clocks hectic, action-packed day at India AI Impact Summit

IANS | February 19, 2026 6:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a hectic, action-packed day on Thursday, handling a series of events at the India AI summit.

Gujarat UCC draft reviewed; panel deliberates on marriage, divorce and inheritance

IANS | February 19, 2026 6:26 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 19 (IANS) A high-level committee constituted by the Gujarat government to draft a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) reviewed the progress of its work at a meeting held in New Delhi on February 18, officials said on Thursday.

Days before Nepal election, former King’s message sparks political controversy

IANS | February 19, 2026 5:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Days ahead of Nepal’s scheduled parliamentary election, former king Gyanendra Shah on Wednesday called for its postponement, warning that holding polls amid ongoing nationwide dissatisfaction could deepen political instability and spark further conflict, said media reports.

Politics

Nepal: Parties unveil election manifestos, pledge friendly relations with neighbours

CBSE career counsellor directive: Bold mandate, unfinished framework

India is third largest AI power in world, must leverage to own advantage: Mohandas Pai

French President Macron blasts critics, calls for equal, reciprocal free speech

Gujarat Budget: Rs 2,000 crore for six-region economic plan

ECI to begin special revision of electoral rolls in Delhi, 21 states/UTs from April

'I love your country', says French President Macron, slams naysayers over Rafale deal

PM Modi clocks hectic, action-packed day at India AI Impact Summit

Gujarat UCC draft reviewed; panel deliberates on marriage, divorce and inheritance

Days before Nepal election, former King’s message sparks political controversy

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