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Teaching children about judicial corruption at an impressionable age incorrect, unethical: Ashwani Kumar

IANS | February 25, 2026 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) As the Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed grave concern over a chapter on ‘corruption’ in the judiciary included in an NCERT Class 8 textbook, former Union Minister for Law and Justice Ashwani Kumar backed the court’s observation, stating that teaching children of an impressionable age about judicial corruption is not only incorrect but also unethical.

Gujarat to host 3rd Semiconnect Conference on March 1

IANS | February 25, 2026 3:44 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 25 (IANS) Gujarat will host the third edition of the Semiconnect Conference on March 1 in Gandhinagar, bringing together global semiconductor chief executives, policymakers and industry leaders to discuss India’s expanding role in the global value chain.

Neo-JMB's Southern expansion: Islamic State-backed network moves beyond West Bengal

Vicky Nanjappa | February 25, 2026 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The Indian agencies are keeping a close watch on the Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), which appears to be making inroads in West Bengal as well as southern states.

Ayush offers comprehensive lifestyle framework for holistic wellbeing: President Murmu

IANS | February 25, 2026 3:42 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Ayush systems offer not merely treatment but a comprehensive lifestyle framework based on balanced diet, daily and seasonal regimens, yoga, meditation and natural therapies, President Droupadi Murmu said on Wednesday.

All India Muslim Jamaat chief backs Priyanka Gandhi on Gaza-Palestine issue

IANS | February 25, 2026 3:33 PM

Bareilly, Feb 25 (IANS) All India Muslim Jamaat President Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi has backed Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for raising the Gaza-Palestine issue, while cautioning that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should have avoided meeting his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu amid allegations of corruption and ongoing international court proceedings.

Bank borrowing plunges 39 per cent in Pakistan as investors face uncertainty

IANS | February 25, 2026 3:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) There has been a drastic decline in private investment in Pakistan’s economy despite a reduction in interest rates as businesses face an uncertain economic environment due to high energy costs, regulatory unpredictability, and high taxes, according to an article in the Pakistani media.

Delhi racial harassment case: CM Gupta says misbehaviour will not be tolerated, assures strict action

IANS | February 25, 2026 3:08 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday took cognisance of the alleged racial harassment incident in Malviya Nagar and asserted that any misconduct against people from the Northeast living in the national capital will not be tolerated, assuring strict action against those responsible.

Jindal Global Law School hosts prestigious LSGL Deans’ Meeting 2026

IANS | February 25, 2026 2:48 PM

Sonipat, Feb 25 (IANS) The Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) of O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) hosted the four-day prestigious Law Schools Global League (LSGL) Deans’ Meeting and Academic Conference recently.

Income Tax raids at lone BSP MLA Uma Shankar Singh's Lucknow home

IANS | February 25, 2026 2:40 PM

Lucknow, Feb 25 (IANS) An Income Tax Department search operation is underway at the Lucknow residence of Uma Shankar Singh, the only Bahujan Samaj Party legislator in Uttar Pradesh.

Kirit Somaiya writes to Maha CM seeking strict action over video of Namaz at Malegaon municipal corporation office

IANS | February 25, 2026 2:36 PM

Mumbai, Feb 25 (IANS) BJP leader Kirit Somaiya on Wednesday wrote to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, seeking strict action after a video surfaced showing staff and locals offering namaz inside the electricity department office of the Malegaon Municipal Corporation.

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Teaching children about judicial corruption at an impressionable age incorrect, unethical: Ashwani Kumar

Gujarat to host 3rd Semiconnect Conference on March 1

Neo-JMB's Southern expansion: Islamic State-backed network moves beyond West Bengal

Ayush offers comprehensive lifestyle framework for holistic wellbeing: President Murmu

All India Muslim Jamaat chief backs Priyanka Gandhi on Gaza-Palestine issue

Bank borrowing plunges 39 per cent in Pakistan as investors face uncertainty

Delhi racial harassment case: CM Gupta says misbehaviour will not be tolerated, assures strict action

Jindal Global Law School hosts prestigious LSGL Deans’ Meeting 2026

Income Tax raids at lone BSP MLA Uma Shankar Singh's Lucknow home

Kirit Somaiya writes to Maha CM seeking strict action over video of Namaz at Malegaon municipal corporation office

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