Very informative: Students across country hail PM Modi after ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ session

IANS | February 6, 2026 3:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with students during the 9th edition of ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’, offering guidance on education, skill development, technology and responsible citizenship, students across the country on Friday hailed him and described the session as 'very informative'. Several students said they learnt key lessons on time management, exam preparation and the importance of skill-based education.

Combat roles, propaganda drive Indian recruits towards ISKP in Afghanistan

Vicky Nanjappa | February 6, 2026 2:42 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) In 2019 there were an estimated 200 Indians who were part of the Islamic State, but some of the returnees during questioning had said that they were given menial jobs and looked down upon. However that has changed and now the Islamic State is moving most of its Indian origin operatives into Afghanistan, where the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) is wooing them through combat roles and propaganda glorifying them.

As pressure mounts at home, Pakistan’s establishment turns to managed anti-India mobilisation

Vicky Nanjappa | February 6, 2026 2:28 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir have been actively drumming up anti-India sentiments to provoke the people. While on one hand, Pakistan provided security cover for Jaish-e-Mohammad rallies in the country, on the other hand, the army chief and prime minister have been involved in provoking the people in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK).