Violence rages across Bangladesh during crucial parliamentary election

IANS | February 12, 2026 2:35 PM

Dhaka, Feb 12 (IANS) Violence continues to rage across Bangladesh as the country votes during the 13th parliamentary election on Thursday. Nasiruddin Patwari, a candidate for the 11-party alliance and leader of the National Citizens Party (NCP), was reportedly attacked as he was visiting a polling booth in the Dhaka-8 constituency.

AI could add $550 billion to India’s economy by 2035: Report

IANS | February 12, 2026 2:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Artificial intelligence could contribute nearly $550 billion to India’s economy by 2035, across five priority sectors including agriculture, education, energy, healthcare and manufacturing, a report said on Thursday.

'First-ever PM concern for J&K youth': Minister shares girl's emotional remark in RS

IANS | February 12, 2026 2:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Responding to the concerns of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference MP Chowdry Muhammad Ramzan, Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje defended the government's initiatives, asserting that several schemes have been launched to bring young people to the forefront of employment opportunities.