Gulmarg set to showcase real impact of Khelo Bharat Niti during KIWG 2026

IANS | February 19, 2026 2:30 PM

Gulmarg, Feb 19 (IANS) The upcoming edition of the Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg is poised to become a real-world example of the government’s ambitious Khelo Bharat Niti, with a visible surge in tourism, local economic activity and national participation ahead of the February 23-26 competition window.

NDA leaders hit out at Jamiat chief for criticising Mohan Bhagwat’s ‘ghar wapsi’ remarks

IANS | February 19, 2026 2:12 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind President Maulana Arshad Madani has come under sharp criticism from the BJP and its allies on Thursday following his remarks targeting Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat over his comments on “Ghar Wapsi” and demographic issues. Madani cautioned that such statements foster hatred and undermine India’s constitutional values.

Security agencies caution against militancy resurgence amid remarks on 'Seven Sisters’ by Yunus

Vicky Nanjappa | February 19, 2026 2:12 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) With Tarique Rahman kicking off his first term as Prime Minister of Bangladesh, all eyes are on how he would handle his neighbours. The first signs have been positive, especially when it comes to India. However, security agencies caution against resurgence in militancy amid 'Seven Sisters’ remarks by former chief adviser of Bangladesh Muhammad Yunus in his farewell speech recently.

TN Assembly polls: DMDK joins DMK-led alliance, seat-sharing talks soon

IANS | February 19, 2026 2:10 PM

Chennai, Feb 19 (IANS) In a significant political development ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) on Wednesday formally joined the DMK-led alliance, marking the first time the party has aligned with the DMK since its inception in 2005.

Milap Zaveri’s ‘Tera Yaar Hoon Main’ locked for May 22 release

IANS | February 19, 2026 2:03 PM

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) Filmmaker Milap Milan Zaveri, who is currently riding high on the success of Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, is all set to entertain audiences once again with his upcoming film Tera Yaar Hoon Main, which is scheduled for a theatrical release on May 22.