Assam CM launches three welfare schemes

IANS | February 26, 2026 3:21 PM

Guwahati, Feb 26 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday launched three major welfare initiatives aimed at strengthening financial support for students and empowering youth across the state, particularly those pursuing higher education.

Ken Karunaas: G V Prakash did not take any salary for 'Youth'

IANS | February 26, 2026 3:14 PM

Chennai, Feb 26 (IANS) Actor and director Ken Karunaas has now disclosed how two-time National Award winning music director G V Prakash came to his aid and chose to not take any salary to score the music of his debut directorial 'Youth'.

Pakistan: Section 144 imposed in South Waziristan due to rising security concerns

IANS | February 26, 2026 3:06 PM

Islamabad, Feb 26 (IANS) The district administration on Thursday imposed Section 144 in South Waziristan Upper and South Waziristan Lower districts of Pakistan due to rising security concerns and for facilitating the movement of logistics. Officials said the decision has been taken to ensure safety of people, maintaining law and order and facilitating the operational movement of security personnel, local media reported.