Rural women in Azamgarh turn entrepreneurs under ‘Lakhpati Didi’ initiative

IANS | February 11, 2026 6:56 PM

Azamgarh (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 11 (IANS) The Centre’s ‘Lakhpati Didi’ scheme is emerging as a powerful instrument of transformation for women in Uttar Pradesh’s Azamgarh district, with beneficiaries sharing stories of entrepreneurship, economic empowerment and renewed confidence, particularly among women from economically weaker, Dalit, and marginalised sections.

Experts recall UPA’s ‘nuclear concessions’ as Rahul Gandhi alleges ‘sellout’ over India-US trade deal

IANS | February 11, 2026 6:14 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi’s charge that the present government has “sold out Bharat Mata” over a trade and tariff framework with the United States would carry more weight if his own party’s record did not tell a very different story, say political observers.

SC seeks status report on Ahmedabad air crash inquiry within 3 weeks

IANS | February 11, 2026 5:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted three weeks’ time to the Centre to place on record the status of the probe into the Ahmedabad air crash that claimed 260 lives.

S. Africa envoy says first ever India-SACU trade pact will boost economic ties

IANS | February 11, 2026 5:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) South Africa’s High Commissioner to India Prof. Anil Sooklal said on Wednesday that the proposed SACU (Southern African Customs Union)–India Free Trade Agreement would significantly boost trade and investment flows between the two regions.

Trinamool takes separate route from Congress on LS Speaker impeachment issue

IANS | February 11, 2026 5:28 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) By proposing an "alternate" path of restraint with a constructive and calibrated approach before rushing to seek the impeachment of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, the Trinamool Congress has sent a clear signal of dissent to the Congress leadership, despite the latter holding the post of the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.

Sudhanshu Trivedi slams Rahul’s ‘venomous’ charge, says LoP lowering the dignity of House

IANS | February 11, 2026 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday took strong exception to Rahul Gandhi’s distasteful and “venomous” diatribe at the government, during debate on the Union Budget in Lok Sabha and accused him and the Congress party of undermining the dignity and sanctity of the House.

CPI(M) chief predicts historic third term for LDF in Kerala; slams Cong-Jamaat alliance (IANS Interview)

IANS | February 11, 2026 4:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The Left Democratic Front (LDF) led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will secure a record third consecutive term in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, Communist Party of India (Marxist) general secretary M.A. Baby said on Wednesday.

BJP claims Mahua Moitra used husband's shell company to carry out 'wilful' tax evasion

IANS | February 11, 2026 4:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) BJP National Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Wednesday raised questions about Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member Mahua Moitra's alleged tax evasion and "abetment" under the income tax law.

Vande Mataram guidelines in nation’s interest, says former Babri Masjid litigant Iqbal Ansari

IANS | February 11, 2026 4:08 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Former Babri Masjid litigant Iqbal Ansari on Wednesday welcomed the Union Home Ministry’s fresh guidelines mandating the rendition of all six stanzas of ‘Vande Mataram’ at designated government functions and in schools, saying the move was in the interest of the nation and should not be opposed.

Budget is ‘Sarva Mangalkari': Anurag Thakur hits out at Rahul Gandhi

IANS | February 11, 2026 4:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Wednesday praised the Modi government for the Union Budget 2026-27, calling it a 'Sarva Mangalkari' and 'Sarvjan Hitay Sarvjan Sukhaye' budget aimed at inclusive growth and national progress.

Politics

Rural women in Azamgarh turn entrepreneurs under ‘Lakhpati Didi’ initiative

Experts recall UPA’s ‘nuclear concessions’ as Rahul Gandhi alleges ‘sellout’ over India-US trade deal

SC seeks status report on Ahmedabad air crash inquiry within 3 weeks

S. Africa envoy says first ever India-SACU trade pact will boost economic ties

Trinamool takes separate route from Congress on LS Speaker impeachment issue

Sudhanshu Trivedi slams Rahul’s ‘venomous’ charge, says LoP lowering the dignity of House

CPI(M) chief predicts historic third term for LDF in Kerala; slams Cong-Jamaat alliance (IANS Interview)

BJP claims Mahua Moitra used husband's shell company to carry out 'wilful' tax evasion

Vande Mataram guidelines in nation’s interest, says former Babri Masjid litigant Iqbal Ansari

Budget is ‘Sarva Mangalkari': Anurag Thakur hits out at Rahul Gandhi

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