BJP National President Nitin Nabin to visit Gujarat today

IANS | February 20, 2026 8:12 AM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin will undertake a three-day visit to Gujarat from Friday (February 20 to 22), during which he will attend a series of organisational meetings and public engagements in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.

MP Cabinet approves excise policy for 2026-27, retains ban on new liquor shops

IANS | February 19, 2026 11:18 PM

Bhopal, Feb 19 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, on Thursday approved the state's excise policy for the financial year 2026-27, retaining key restrictions on liquor sales while introducing measures aimed at enhancing transparency, revenue protection, and support for traditional liquor production.

Shillong Lok Sabha MP Ricky Syngkon passes away

IANS | February 19, 2026 10:02 PM

Shillong, Feb 19 (IANS) Shillong Member of Parliament Ricky A.J. Syngkon of the Voice of the People Party (VPP) passed away on Thursday evening after suddenly falling ill while playing football, triggering widespread shock and grief across Meghalaya’s political spectrum.

Hindi to unite India, AI to power future: Tripura CM Saha​

IANS | February 19, 2026 9:54 PM

Agartala, Feb 19 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday underlined the importance of promoting the Hindi language alongside local languages, saying it (Hindi) plays a vital role in communication and national unity. ​