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'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.

'PIA privatisation flies into corruption cloud in Pakistan'

IANS | February 12, 2026 2:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has been sold as a big reform to end decades of losses, but the opaque deal has turned out to be an example of institutionalised corruption, according to a media report.

Tobacco tycoon's son arrested in Kanpur Lamborghini crash case, produced in court: DCP

IANS | February 12, 2026 1:44 PM

Kanpur, Feb 12 (IANS) Shivam Mishra, the son of Uttar Pradesh tobacco businessman K.K. Mishra and the main accused in the Kanpur Lamborghini crash case, was arrested on Thursday morning and presented in court after a routine medical check-up, Kanpur Nagar Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Atul Kumar Srivastava said.

'India must push for big leap in technology to bolster diplomatic clout'

IANS | February 12, 2026 1:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) India needs to adapt the US model to develop new technologies in rare earth processing, advanced biologics, AI, and affordable satellite launch services, which will enable the country to create strategic dependencies that it can leverage diplomatically, according to an article.

Labour laws beneficial to millions in unorganised sector: FSUI legal adviser on Bharat Bandh

IANS | February 12, 2026 1:33 PM

Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) As the nationwide Bharat Bandh is being held to protest what a group of unions describe as anti-worker, anti-farmer and pro-corporate policies of the Centre, a legal adviser to the Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI) in Mumbai on Thursday said the government’s labour policies contain several positive provisions and are especially beneficial for millions of workers in the unorganised sector.

'Why denigrate a section of society…': SC raps Netflix film 'Ghooskhor Pandat'

IANS | February 12, 2026 1:21 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday came down heavily on the makers of the upcoming Netflix film "Ghooskhor Pandat" over its allegedly derogatory title, observing that freedom of speech and expression cannot be used as a licence to denigrate a section of society.

Kharge condemns caste discrimination, highlights Odisha Anganwadi boycott

IANS | February 12, 2026 1:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday strongly condemned "persistent caste-based discrimination" in India, citing a shocking case from Odisha where parents have boycotted an Anganwadi centre for three months because the helper-cum-cook is a Dalit woman.

PMO’s new address 'Seva Teerth' to be inaugurated by PM Modi tomorrow

IANS | February 12, 2026 1:16 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) is all set to relocate from the British-era building in South Block to its new address -- 'Seva Teerth', the newly constructed building at Kartavya Path, on Friday.

When PM Modi urged students to learn from Abraham Lincoln’s life

IANS | February 12, 2026 1:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) 'Modi Archive', a popular social media handle on X, on Thursday shared an old video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauding Abraham Lincoln, his legacy, and also remembering the US politician as a man who never gave up in times of adversity and kept soldiering on, staying firm on his beliefs and principles.

Trinamool's Abhishek Banerjee thanks FM Sitharaman for listening to his speech, counters her on GST rates

IANS | February 12, 2026 12:50 PM

Kolkata, Feb 12 (IANS) Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Thursday countered Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, a day after she slammed him in the Parliament for "twisting facts" and "deliberately spreading misinformation" regarding Goods and Services Tax (GST).

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

'PIA privatisation flies into corruption cloud in Pakistan'

Tobacco tycoon's son arrested in Kanpur Lamborghini crash case, produced in court: DCP

'India must push for big leap in technology to bolster diplomatic clout'

Labour laws beneficial to millions in unorganised sector: FSUI legal adviser on Bharat Bandh

'Why denigrate a section of society…': SC raps Netflix film 'Ghooskhor Pandat'

Kharge condemns caste discrimination, highlights Odisha Anganwadi boycott

PMO’s new address 'Seva Teerth' to be inaugurated by PM Modi tomorrow

When PM Modi urged students to learn from Abraham Lincoln’s life

Trinamool's Abhishek Banerjee thanks FM Sitharaman for listening to his speech, counters her on GST rates

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