Consensual relationship turning acrimonious cannot be criminalised: SC

IANS | February 5, 2026 7:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings against a Chhattisgarh-based advocate accused of repeatedly raping a woman on the false promise of marriage, holding that the case arose out of a consensual relationship between two adults, which later turned acrimonious.

'Pariksha Pe Charcha' returns with a wider reach and a familiar message

IANS | February 5, 2026 7:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's unique annual interaction "Pariksha Pe Charcha" with students, parents, and teachers is set to be aired on Friday in an expanded format and renewed emphasis on mental well‑being and child‑centred learning in its ninth edition.

Himachal bans mobile phones by students in all schools from March 1

IANS | February 5, 2026 7:20 PM

Shimla, Feb 5 (IANS) In a significant move to enhance the academic environment, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Thursday announced a ban on the use of mobile phones by students in all government and private schools in the state from March 1

Nehru & Indira saw people as problems, rigid planning panel ignored public needs: PM Modi

IANS | February 5, 2026 7:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his reply to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, hit out at previous Congress governments’ misplaced priorities, saying “Nehru ji and Indira ji considered our people as problems” and rigid policies made the Planning Commission citizen-unfriendly.

Vizhinjam port's swift scale-up signals India’s transhipment ambitions

IANS | February 5, 2026 7:11 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 5 (IANS) Vizhinjam International Seaport, developed and operated by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) under a public–private partnership with the Kerala government, is rapidly establishing itself as one of India’s fastest-growing container transhipment hubs.