India closest neighbour, maintaining good relations important: First Hindu MP From Dhaka

IANS | February 13, 2026 9:25 PM

Dhaka, Feb 13 (IANS) The relationship between India and Bangladesh should be based on mutual respect, equality, and national interest with bilateral relations not depending on any particular individual or political party, Bangladesh Nationalist Party's Gayeshwar Chandra Roy, who on Friday became the first Hindu to be elected from the Dhaka constituency, told IANS in an interview.

In Bihar's Sheikhpura, farmers take entrepreneurship route to prosperity through PMFME scheme

IANS | February 13, 2026 8:20 PM

Patna, Feb 13 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME), launched in 2020, has done a great deal in inculcating and nurturing the spirit of entrepreneurship in people, helping to make them self-reliant.

From British dominance to people's aspirations, PM Modi hails 'Seva Teerth' as symbol of citizen-centric India

IANS | February 13, 2026 7:42 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, dedicated the newly constructed "Seva Teerth" and Kartavya Bhavan" complexes to the people of India, describing them as a significant milestone in the country's journey toward becoming a developed nation or 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India).

Israeli envoy hails India-US trade deal

IANS | February 13, 2026 6:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Friday, welcomed the India-US trade deal, terming it a "very important development", which opens more opportunities for economic cooperation.

From tackling Islamists to restoring India ties — 'Dark Prince' Tarique Rahman has difficult job ahead as Bangladesh PM

Chayanika Mahanta | February 13, 2026 5:31 PM

Dhaka, Feb 13 (IANS) Tarique Rahman, the chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) who is set to become the next Prime Minister of Bangladesh, returned to the country in December last year after 17 years of self-imposed exile in the United Kingdom amid a deepening political crisis.

Gujarat's Sabarmati Ashram restoration to be completed by March this year: Governing Council

IANS | February 13, 2026 5:17 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 13 (IANS) The restoration of 28 buildings at the Sabarmati Ashram is scheduled to be completed by March 2026, the Governing Council of the Mahatma Gandhi Sabarmati Ashram Memorial Trust was told on Friday at a meeting held in Gandhinagar.

FTAs mark structural shift in how India engages with the world: Piyush Goyal

IANS | February 13, 2026 4:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that India’s recent free trade agreements (FTAs), particularly the interim trade deal framework with the US, have marked a structural shift in how New Delhi engages with the world on trade issues.

On this day, PM Modi launched Surya Ghar scheme with vision to bring rooftop solar power to millions of households

IANS | February 13, 2026 4:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) On this day in 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the PM Surya Ghar scheme with a clear vision to bring rooftop solar power to millions of households and scale up clean energy adoption across India.

Centre okays 25 lakh metric tonnes wheat exports, 5 LMT of sugar exports

IANS | February 13, 2026 3:57 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) In a farmer-centric step to stabilise domestic markets and ensure remunerative returns to producers, the Centre on Friday approved the export of 25 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat, along with an additional 5 LMT of wheat products.

Seva Teerth is for serving nation; numerous welfare schemes will be launched: SP Singh Baghel

IANS | February 13, 2026 3:54 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Seva Teerth, Union Minister of State S.P. Singh Baghel on Friday said the initiative reflects the spirit of national service and will serve as a platform for launching welfare schemes.

Politics

India closest neighbour, maintaining good relations important: First Hindu MP From Dhaka

In Bihar's Sheikhpura, farmers take entrepreneurship route to prosperity through PMFME scheme

From British dominance to people's aspirations, PM Modi hails 'Seva Teerth' as symbol of citizen-centric India

Israeli envoy hails India-US trade deal

From tackling Islamists to restoring India ties — 'Dark Prince' Tarique Rahman has difficult job ahead as Bangladesh PM

Gujarat's Sabarmati Ashram restoration to be completed by March this year: Governing Council

FTAs mark structural shift in how India engages with the world: Piyush Goyal

On this day, PM Modi launched Surya Ghar scheme with vision to bring rooftop solar power to millions of households

Centre okays 25 lakh metric tonnes wheat exports, 5 LMT of sugar exports

Seva Teerth is for serving nation; numerous welfare schemes will be launched: SP Singh Baghel

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