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Mani Shankar Aiyar more capable than Mamata Banerjee: Shahnawaz Hussain on INDIA Bloc leadership

IANS | February 23, 2026 12:21 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) BJP National Spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain on Monday commented on Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar’s statement suggesting that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should lead the INDIA bloc that is comprised of Opposition parties, saying that Aiyar himself is more capable than CM Banerjee.

Bihar cadre IPS officer arrested in Andhra's Raghurama Krishna Raju torture case

IANS | February 23, 2026 11:50 AM

Amaravati, Feb 23 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh Police on Monday arrested IPS officer Sunil Nayak in Bihar in connection with the alleged custodial torture of current Deputy Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Assembly, K Raghurama Krishna Raju, in 2021 when YSRCP was in power.

Gujarat demolition drive: 455 illegal structures razed in Rajkot, thousand more on target

IANS | February 23, 2026 11:36 AM

Rajkot, Feb 23 (IANS) The Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) in Gujarat on Monday launched what officials described as the largest demolition operation in the city’s history, moving to clear 1,489 illegal structures in the Jangleshwar locality and along the Aji riverbed.

Indian Army rescues 46 stranded tourists in East Sikkim under 'Op Himrahat'

IANS | February 23, 2026 11:35 AM

Gangtok, Feb 23 (IANS) The Indian Army has carried out a swift rescue operation under 'Operation Himrahat' in the high-altitude areas of East Sikkim, safely evacuating 46 stranded tourists following heavy snowfall and extreme weather conditions, officials said on Monday.

Govt earns Rs 4,405 crore revenue from scrap sale from 2021 till Jan 2026

IANS | February 23, 2026 11:30 AM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The government on Monday said that total revenue earned from scrap sale in Swachhata campaign from the year 2021 till January 2026 stands at Rs 4,405.28 crore.

Will be remembered for his political experience, efforts to serve society: PM Modi condoles Mukul Roy's demise

IANS | February 23, 2026 11:06 AM

Kolkata, Feb 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday issued a statement mourning the death of Mukul Roy, a senior politician from West Bengal, who had served with both the Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

JNU violence: ABVP students claim attack by Left-affiliated groups

IANS | February 23, 2026 10:43 AM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Violence erupted in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in the early hours of Monday as Left-affiliated student groups clashed with members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP).

Mukul Roy, one of Trinamool’s founders and former Union minister, passes away

IANS | February 23, 2026 8:55 AM

Kolkata, Feb 23 (IANS) Senior politician Mukul Roy, a former Railway Minister from West Bengal, died early Monday morning at a private hospital in Kolkata, his family has confirmed. He was 73.

'Entire world wholeheartedly praised India’s capabilities': PM Modi on AI Summit

IANS | February 23, 2026 8:36 AM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the recently concluded AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, saying the event showcased India’s remarkable capabilities in Artificial Intelligence to the world.

C Rajagopalachari's statue to be unveiled today at Rashtrapati Bhavan

IANS | February 23, 2026 6:37 AM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India will observe ‘Rajaji Utsav’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday with the unveiling of a statue of the first Indian Governor General of Independent India, C. Rajagopalachari in the Central Courtyard of the presidential estate.

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Mani Shankar Aiyar more capable than Mamata Banerjee: Shahnawaz Hussain on INDIA Bloc leadership

Bihar cadre IPS officer arrested in Andhra's Raghurama Krishna Raju torture case

Gujarat demolition drive: 455 illegal structures razed in Rajkot, thousand more on target

Indian Army rescues 46 stranded tourists in East Sikkim under 'Op Himrahat'

Govt earns Rs 4,405 crore revenue from scrap sale from 2021 till Jan 2026

Will be remembered for his political experience, efforts to serve society: PM Modi condoles Mukul Roy's demise

JNU violence: ABVP students claim attack by Left-affiliated groups

Mukul Roy, one of Trinamool’s founders and former Union minister, passes away

'Entire world wholeheartedly praised India’s capabilities': PM Modi on AI Summit

C Rajagopalachari's statue to be unveiled today at Rashtrapati Bhavan

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