MP CM targets Rahul over AI Summit protest, accuses Cong of tarnishing India's image

IANS | February 25, 2026 1:54 PM

Bhopal, Feb 25 (IANS) Continuing his sharp criticism of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi amid the controversy over the shirtless protest by Youth Congress workers during the recent AI Summit in New Delhi, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday said the Congress “never misses an opportunity to tarnish the country’s image”.

BJP chief blasts Nehru-Gandhi family, labels LoP Rahul ‘poster boy of negative politics’

IANS | February 25, 2026 1:50 PM

Patna, Feb 25 (IANS) BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, alleging that the Nehru-Gandhi family has historically carried out “compromised missions” that prioritised their personal and political interests over those of the nation. Nabin referred to Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, as the “poster boy of negative politics” and accused the family for what he described as decades of compromising India’s national interests.

Why PRAHAAR marks a reset in India’s counter-terror doctrine

IANS | February 25, 2026 1:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has unveiled 'PRAHAAR' -- India’s first national counterterrorism policy and strategy, outlining the nation’s zero-tolerance towards acts of terrorism, from outside and inside.

New tax treaty to benefit large French investors, safeguard India's tax base: Report

IANS | February 25, 2026 1:46 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The revision of three‑decade‑old tax treaty between India and France will lower dividend levies for large French investors including Sanofi, Renault and L'Oreal and safeguard India's tax base, a report has said.

Rupali Ganguly shares stage with Amitabh Bachchan & Sachin Tendulkar, says iconic ‘Aapko Kya’ dialogue

IANS | February 25, 2026 1:42 PM

Mumbai, Feb 25 (IANS) Television superstar Rupali Ganguly recently shared the stage with megastar Amitabh Bachchan and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar at the ISPL event.

Delhi Police arrest accused couple in Malviya Nagar racial harassment case

IANS | February 25, 2026 1:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Delhi Police have arrested the accused couple in the case related to racial abuse and humiliation of three women from Arunachal Pradesh in Delhi's Malviya Nagar, officials said on Wednesday.

Govt’s capex push to catapult India as global construction equipment hub: HD Kumaraswamy

IANS | February 25, 2026 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, HD Kumaraswamy, on Wednesday said the government’s allocation of Rs 12.2 lakh crore as capital expenditure (capex) in the Budget for 2026-27 would propel India’s construction equipment industry towards global leadership.

It is unacceptable and shocking: Scindia on luxury treatment for BSNL Director

IANS | February 25, 2026 1:20 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Calling the reported luxury treatment for a BSNL Director “improper” and a violation of established rules, Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Wednesday that such conduct is unacceptable and shocking, and confirmed that a show cause notice has been issued.

Dipika Kakar’s little boy Ruhaan asks “Aap kyun ro rahe ho, mumma” as she gets emotional before surgery

IANS | February 25, 2026 1:18 PM

Mumbai, Feb 25 (IANS) Television actress Dipika Kakar was recently seen turning emotional when her three-year-old son Ruhaan noticed her in tears just before she left for the hospital for her tumour surgery.

CM Yogi invites Japanese firms to invest in UP, pitches medical device park as golden opportunity (Lead)

IANS | February 25, 2026 1:17 PM

Tokyo/Lucknow, Feb 25 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on the first day of his Japan visit, held extensive discussions with CEOs of leading Japanese firms and sought their active participation and involvement in immense investment possibilities that lie in the state in the form of logistics parks, warehousing, multi-modal transport infrastructure, and medical device manufacturing.