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From symbols of colonial past to ‘Indian-ised’ centers, unravelling the mindset shift

IANS | February 13, 2026 7:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) As the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) gets relocated from the South Block building in Raisina Hills to a newly constructed buildling ‘Seva Teerth’, this not only marks a milestone in the highest office’s history but also puts on record a profound shift in the popular public mindset, since Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power.

Over 4.76 crore court cases pending across India: Govt informs Parliament

IANS | February 13, 2026 6:56 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Over 4.76 crore cases are pending across various courts in the country, including more than 63.66 lakh cases in High Courts and 92,101 cases in the Supreme Court of India, the Union Ministry of Law and Justice informed the Lok Sabha on Friday.

Robust urban infrastructure via transit-oriented development needed for housing: Minister

IANS | February 13, 2026 6:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Union Minister Manohar Lal on Friday called for the development of robust urban infrastructure through the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) model for housing, making housing more accessible and sustainable.

Israeli envoy hails India-US trade deal

IANS | February 13, 2026 6:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Friday, welcomed the India-US trade deal, terming it a "very important development", which opens more opportunities for economic cooperation.

Hamas retracting from demilitarisation: Israeli envoy Reuven Azar

IANS | February 13, 2026 5:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Accusing Hamas of retracting from demilitarisation, Israel's Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Friday expressed confidence that the US and other nations that are part of 'Board of Peace' will pressurise the terror group to fulfil its promises and let Gaza's reconstruction begin.

Gujarat's Sabarmati Ashram restoration to be completed by March this year: Governing Council

IANS | February 13, 2026 5:17 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 13 (IANS) The restoration of 28 buildings at the Sabarmati Ashram is scheduled to be completed by March 2026, the Governing Council of the Mahatma Gandhi Sabarmati Ashram Memorial Trust was told on Friday at a meeting held in Gandhinagar.

FTAs mark structural shift in how India engages with the world: Piyush Goyal

IANS | February 13, 2026 4:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that India’s recent free trade agreements (FTAs), particularly the interim trade deal framework with the US, have marked a structural shift in how New Delhi engages with the world on trade issues.

PM Modi speaks with Tarique Rehman after BNP's triumph in Bangladesh elections

IANS | February 13, 2026 4:17 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a telephonic conversation with Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairman Tarique Rehman, congratulating him on his party's triumph in the Bangladesh elections. PM Modi also expressed India's support for Rehman's endeavour to fulfil the aspirations of people of Bangladesh.

China turns shipping point for foreign cars sold in sanctioned Russia

IANS | February 13, 2026 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) While the sale of cars made in Europe, the US, Japan and South Korea have been banned in the Russian market as part of the sanctions imposed on Moscow after the Ukraine war, these vehicles are entering the Communist country.

On this day, PM Modi launched Surya Ghar scheme with vision to bring rooftop solar power to millions of households

IANS | February 13, 2026 4:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) On this day in 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the PM Surya Ghar scheme with a clear vision to bring rooftop solar power to millions of households and scale up clean energy adoption across India.

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From symbols of colonial past to ‘Indian-ised’ centers, unravelling the mindset shift

Over 4.76 crore court cases pending across India: Govt informs Parliament

Robust urban infrastructure via transit-oriented development needed for housing: Minister

Israeli envoy hails India-US trade deal

Hamas retracting from demilitarisation: Israeli envoy Reuven Azar

Gujarat's Sabarmati Ashram restoration to be completed by March this year: Governing Council

FTAs mark structural shift in how India engages with the world: Piyush Goyal

PM Modi speaks with Tarique Rehman after BNP's triumph in Bangladesh elections

China turns shipping point for foreign cars sold in sanctioned Russia

On this day, PM Modi launched Surya Ghar scheme with vision to bring rooftop solar power to millions of households

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