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Delhi HC grants injunction in favour of Kajol in personality rights case

IANS | February 20, 2026 12:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Friday passed an ad-interim injunction protecting the personality and publicity rights of Bollywood actress Kajol Devgan, restraining various entities from unauthorised use of her name, image and likeness for commercial gains and directing the removal of obscene and pornographic content published against her.

Shameful experience, says BJP MP after luggage lost on IndiGo Delhi-Belagavi flight

IANS | February 20, 2026 12:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) BJP's Lok Sabha member Praveen Khandelwal criticised IndiGo on Friday, referring to the airline's baggage mishandling as "shameful" during his recent flight, and highlighted the increasing concerns about passenger experience at the nation's busiest airlines.

‘Outstanding’ Summit showcases India’s AI vision to the world: Tata Sons Chairman

IANS | February 20, 2026 12:04 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The ‘outstanding’ ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ has showcased the energy, the broader AI vision and what India can do to take this vision forward, according to Tata Sons Chairman, N. Chandrasekaran.

UN chief calls for global interoperability to mitigate AI fragmentation risks

IANS | February 20, 2026 12:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday cited AI fragmentation risks, calling for global interoperability standards for better outcomes at the ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ here.

Centre’s unprecedented push driving all-round development of Northeast, says PM Modi in letter to Arunachal CM

IANS | February 20, 2026 11:19 AM

New Delhi/Itanagar, Feb 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the NDA government at the Centre has devoted unprecedented attention and resources to the comprehensive development of the Northeast region, ushering in a new phase of growth, connectivity and opportunities across the area.

Sealed borders push Dawood Syndicate to ramp up local drug production

IANS | February 20, 2026 11:10 AM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) With the borders becoming harder to breach, Pakistan-based narcotic cartels are relying heavily on locals in India to produce and supply drugs.

Scissors found in woman’s abdomen 5 years after surgery; Kerala Minister orders probe

IANS | February 20, 2026 10:28 AM

Alappuzha, Feb 20 (IANS) Reacting to the shocking discovery of a surgical instrument inside a patient’s abdomen five years after a procedure, Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Friday said a preliminary report has been received, and an expert panel will examine the entire incident in detail.

PM Modi, Union ministers extend statehood day greetings to Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh

IANS | February 20, 2026 9:28 AM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union ministers on Friday extended warm greetings to the people of Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh on the occasion of their Statehood Days, praising the states’ cultural richness, natural beauty, and contributions to national progress.

PM Modi condoles death of Shillong MP Ricky Syngkon, says Meghalaya will remember his service

IANS | February 20, 2026 9:26 AM

Guwahati, Feb 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Lok Sabha Member of Parliament from Shillong, Dr Ricky A.J. Syngkon, remembering him as a dedicated public servant who worked tirelessly for the people of Meghalaya.

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.

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Delhi HC grants injunction in favour of Kajol in personality rights case

Shameful experience, says BJP MP after luggage lost on IndiGo Delhi-Belagavi flight

‘Outstanding’ Summit showcases India’s AI vision to the world: Tata Sons Chairman

UN chief calls for global interoperability to mitigate AI fragmentation risks

Centre’s unprecedented push driving all-round development of Northeast, says PM Modi in letter to Arunachal CM

Sealed borders push Dawood Syndicate to ramp up local drug production

Scissors found in woman’s abdomen 5 years after surgery; Kerala Minister orders probe

PM Modi, Union ministers extend statehood day greetings to Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh

PM Modi condoles death of Shillong MP Ricky Syngkon, says Meghalaya will remember his service

BJP National President Nitin Nabin to visit Gujarat today

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