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From glamour to Sanatan path: Former actress Ishika Taneja launches Mahalakshmi Bharat Abhiyan

IANS | February 2, 2026 6:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Former actress and founder of the Ishika Shree Mahalakshmi Foundation, Ishika Taneja, on Monday underlined the need to reconnect with India’s cultural roots while speaking in favour of the idea of a Hindu nation, asserting that spiritual values, service and strength must go hand in hand for the country’s progress.

Special allocation to AIIMS Delhi in Union Budget to boost research, innovation

IANS | February 2, 2026 6:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has received a special allocation in the Union Budget, aimed at strengthening research, innovation and overall development at the country’s premier medical institution.

Vijay dances to folk music at TVK‘s third anniversary programme, signals campaign comeback

IANS | February 2, 2026 5:30 PM

Chennai, Feb 2 (IANS) The third anniversary celebrations of the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) began on a high note at the party’s Panaiyur office, with party President Vijay striking an energetic and celebratory tone that seemed to underscore both revival and resolve ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

BJP's Maithili Thakur backs Union Budget, seeks swift justice in NEET aspirant's death case

IANS | February 2, 2026 5:29 PM

Patna, Feb 2 (IANS) BJP MLA Maithili Thakur on Monday lauded Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan’s address to the Bihar Assembly, saying it clearly reflected the state’s progress over the years while also outlining the present situation with supporting data.

'India AI Impact Summit' attracts 35,000 registrations to date; set to be largest

IANS | February 2, 2026 5:28 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The 'India AI Impact Summit 2026', scheduled from February 16-20 here, has attracted significant global interest with over 35,000 registrations so far, the government said on Monday.

IMF lowers Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast to 3 per cent

IANS | February 2, 2026 4:42 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The IMF has lowered Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast to 3 per cent from 3.2 per cent, which is worrying news for a country with a rapidly expanding population, according to an article in the Pakistani media.

Uproar in RS as Sadanandan Master recalls brutal 1994 attack, displays prosthetics

IANS | February 2, 2026 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha witnessed high drama on Monday as nominated member and BJP leader C. Sadanandan Master moved the Motion of Thanks on President Droupadi Murmu's address, triggering protests from opposition benches, particularly CPI(M) members.

Rahul Gandhi raises Ladakh standoff issue again in LS, house adjourned for 2nd time (Lead)

IANS | February 2, 2026 3:54 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was on Monday adjourned for the second time, till 4 p.m., amid a row over Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi repeatedly seeking to raise the alleged details of the Chinese aggression along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh in 2020.

STT hike to secure household savings from speculative bets: CEA Anantha Nageswaran

IANS | February 2, 2026 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran said on Monday that the increase in Securities Transaction Tax on derivatives trading announced in the Union Budget 2026-27 is aimed at securing household savings from highly speculative bets rather than generating revenue for the government.

All India Muslim Jamaat Chief slams Uttarakhand, Himachal govts over attacks on Kashmiri shawl sellers

IANS | February 2, 2026 3:01 PM

Bareilly, Feb 2 (IANS) All India Muslim Jamaat (AIMJ) National President Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi on Monday criticised the Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh governments over recent attacks on Kashmiri shawl sellers in both states, alleging that the administrations have failed to maintain law and order and protect vulnerable traders.

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From glamour to Sanatan path: Former actress Ishika Taneja launches Mahalakshmi Bharat Abhiyan

Special allocation to AIIMS Delhi in Union Budget to boost research, innovation

Vijay dances to folk music at TVK‘s third anniversary programme, signals campaign comeback

BJP's Maithili Thakur backs Union Budget, seeks swift justice in NEET aspirant's death case

'India AI Impact Summit' attracts 35,000 registrations to date; set to be largest

IMF lowers Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast to 3 per cent

Uproar in RS as Sadanandan Master recalls brutal 1994 attack, displays prosthetics

Rahul Gandhi raises Ladakh standoff issue again in LS, house adjourned for 2nd time (Lead)

STT hike to secure household savings from speculative bets: CEA Anantha Nageswaran

All India Muslim Jamaat Chief slams Uttarakhand, Himachal govts over attacks on Kashmiri shawl sellers

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