NCW chief Vijaya Rahatkar discusses women safety in Himachal colleges

IANS | February 12, 2026 9:25 PM

Shimla, Feb 12 (IANS) Looking to promote campus safety, institutional accountability, and empowering young women in higher education, the National Commission for Women (NCW) hosted a state-level consultation on safety of girls in higher educational institutions on Thursday in Shimla, an official said.

India-France Rafale deal to uplift indigenous aerospace industry: Report

IANS | February 12, 2026 9:17 PM

Hanoi, Feb 12 (IANS) Highlighting that India is negotiating a major fighter aircraft deal with France to purchase 114 Dassault Rafale jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF), a report has mentioned that by also getting the French aerospace company to also license its systems for construction, India is growing its capabilities and becoming more self-reliant.

Margot Robbie calls herself a 'terrible' cook

IANS | February 12, 2026 9:07 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 12 (IANS) Hollywood actress Margot Robbie feels she is a "terrible" cook. The ‘Barbie' star opened up about her lack of ability in the kitchen as she spoke with singer-songwriter Charli XCX.

PM Modi assures Kerala BJP councillors of campaigning in state polls

IANS | February 12, 2026 9:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday, assured the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delegation from Kerala that he would visit the state to campaign for the upcoming Assembly elections, describing the party's recent victory at the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation as significant and a major milestone for the BJP in the state.

Corruption in Pakistan has structural and economic impact: Report

IANS | February 12, 2026 8:50 PM

Islamabad, Feb 12 (IANS) The most damaging impacts of corruption in Pakistan, often presented as a moral or criminal aberration, are structural and economic with comparative research on public investment indicating that corruption does not only divert money but increases costs, impacts procurement decisions and weakens project viability, a report stated.