Delhi-NCR trade union leaders back govt reforms, call Bharat Bandh politically motivated

IANS | February 12, 2026 10:43 AM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) As a nationwide Bharat Bandh is being held to protest what unions describe as anti-worker, anti-farmer and pro-corporate policies of the Central government, leaders and legal advisors associated with some organisations in Delhi-NCR on Thursday supported the laws introduced by the government and termed the strike wrong and politically motivated.

Parthiban plays Nalla Nagappa in Pawan Kalyan-starrer Ustaad Bhagat Singh!

IANS | February 12, 2026 10:11 AM

Hyderabad, Feb 12 (IANS) The makers of director Harish Shankar's action entertainer 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh', featuring actor Pawan Kalyan in the lead, have now released the first look poster of actor Parthiban in the film and disclosed that he plays a character called Nalla Nagappa in it.

US expects tariff follow-through: White House (IANS Exclusive)

Lalit K. Jha | February 12, 2026 10:08 AM

Washington, Feb 12 (IANS) The United States expects India to follow through on tariff reduction commitments under President Donald Trump’s trade agreement, the White House said, calling the pact an “objective win” for American farmers, workers, and industries.