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SC objects to NCERT’s new Class 8 textbook over mention of ‘corruption in judiciary’

IANS | February 25, 2026 12:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Wednesday expressed strong displeasure over references to “corruption in the judiciary” in a newly introduced Class 8 Social Science textbook published by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), remarking that no one would be permitted to “defame or denigrate” the institution.

Intelligence agencies assess renewed efforts to destabilise Punjab through tactical escalation

Vicky Nanjappa | February 25, 2026 12:00 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) A little known group called the Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindustan (TTH) has claimed responsibility for the recent killing of police personnel at a border outpost in Punjab. This has led Intelligence agencies to believe that there are renewed efforts to destabilise Punjab through tactical escalation.

Kerala to be renamed Keralam: BJP welcomes decision; Congress flags ‘dual policy’ on Bengal

IANS | February 25, 2026 11:56 AM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The Union Cabinet has cleared the proposal to rename Kerala as 'Keralam', paving the way for a constitutional amendment in Parliament and triggering a fresh political debate. While the BJP welcomed the decision as recognition of the state’s cultural and linguistic identity, the Congress alleged a “dual policy,” questioning why a similar long-pending demand to rename West Bengal has not received the Centre’s approval.

PM GatiShakti: Centre evaluates key infrastructure projects

IANS | February 25, 2026 11:45 AM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The government evaluated several infrastructure projects from Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and Ministry of Civil Aviation, which are expected to boost logistics efficiency, reduce travel times, and deliver significant socio-economic benefits to the catchment areas of the project, it was announced on Wednesday.

Priyanka Gandhi condemns action against youth wing, reaffirms Cong's 'firm support'

IANS | February 25, 2026 10:40 AM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Congress General Secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday said that taking action against the party's youth wing over the shirtless protest during the recent India-AI Impact Summit is "extremely condemnable", adding that the party stands firmly with the "fearless soldiers".

Hope that PM Modi mentions genocide of thousands in Gaza during his Israel visit: Priyanka Gandhi

IANS | February 25, 2026 9:23 AM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday expressed hope that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would raise the issue of the "genocide of thousands of innocent men, women, and children" in Gaza during his upcoming visit to Israel and demand justice for them.

PM Modi on Israel visit from today to boost defence, trade and innovation ties

IANS | February 25, 2026 6:25 AM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Israel on Wednesday, where he is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to strengthen bilateral cooperation in defence and security, trade and economic relations, and innovation.

Former UP DGP slams Youth Congress' shirtless protest at AI Summit

IANS | February 24, 2026 11:46 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Former Uttar Pradesh DGP Vikram Singh has described the Youth Congress's shirtless protest at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi as extremely shameful and demanded stricter police action against those involved.

Scindia demands action in Delhi racial harassment case; assures safety of NE citizens

IANS | February 24, 2026 11:09 PM

New Delhi/Itanagar, Feb 24 (IANS) Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Tuesday, expressed deep concern over a recent incident of alleged racial harassment involving three young women from Arunachal Pradesh in Delhi, terming it "profoundly shameful" and "unacceptable".

PM Modi highlights success of AI Impact Summit 2026

IANS | February 24, 2026 9:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted that, at the AI Impact Summit held in Delhi, India drew inspiration from its own civilisational impulse in putting forward its organising ideas: sovereignty over data, inclusion by design, and accountability by default.

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SC objects to NCERT’s new Class 8 textbook over mention of ‘corruption in judiciary’

Intelligence agencies assess renewed efforts to destabilise Punjab through tactical escalation

Kerala to be renamed Keralam: BJP welcomes decision; Congress flags ‘dual policy’ on Bengal

PM GatiShakti: Centre evaluates key infrastructure projects

Priyanka Gandhi condemns action against youth wing, reaffirms Cong's 'firm support'

Hope that PM Modi mentions genocide of thousands in Gaza during his Israel visit: Priyanka Gandhi

PM Modi on Israel visit from today to boost defence, trade and innovation ties

Former UP DGP slams Youth Congress' shirtless protest at AI Summit

Scindia demands action in Delhi racial harassment case; assures safety of NE citizens

PM Modi highlights success of AI Impact Summit 2026

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