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Brazilian President to attend AI Impact Summit during next week's State Visit to India

IANS | February 12, 2026 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will be on a State Visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from February 18-22, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday. During his visit, President Lula will also attend the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi scheduled to be held on February 19-20.

Rolls‑Royce to scale up India operations, eyes co‑development of combat jet engine

IANS | February 12, 2026 4:54 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Luxury car manufacturer Rolls-Royce on Thursday said it intends to scale up its business in India to support future programmes and partnerships across defence, civil aviation and energy.

Gujarat develops 70 urban gardens under AMRUT 2.0, 61 more in progress

IANS | February 12, 2026 4:42 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 12 (IANS) As many as 70 gardens across Gujarat's municipal areas have been developed under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0, with work on 61 more currently underway, as part of a wider plan to expand green cover and improve urban infrastructure, officials said on Thursday.

India’s retail inflation recorded at 2.75 pc for January with 2024 as base year

IANS | February 12, 2026 4:36 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) India’s inflation rate based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), with the new base year 2024, for the month of January this year is estimated at 2.75 per cent compared to the same month of the previous year, according to official data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Thursday.

Broke Pakistan is splurging on pay & perks of military, civil officials

IANS | February 12, 2026 4:36 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) A structural issue responsible for perpetuating Pakistan’s dependence on the IMF is its failure to control expenditure, which has spiralled, at both federal and provincial levels, via salary increases far exceeding inflation for the civil, judicial, and military bureaucracies alongside expanding vehicle fleets, luxury housing, plush offices, overseas junkets, and discretionary budgets, often without mandates, sunset clauses or performance tests, according to an article in the Pakistani media.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta meets President Droupadi Murmu

IANS | February 12, 2026 4:13 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Thursday, met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan here and exchanged views on inclusive development, an official said.

Veteran Doordarshan anchor Sarla Maheshwari passes away, heartfelt tributes pour in

IANS | February 12, 2026 4:02 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Veteran Doordarshan anchor Sarla Maheshwari passed away at the age of 71, Doordarshan National said on social media, extending a "heartfelt tribute" to the former news presenter, remembering her for her "gentle voice, precise pronunciation, and dignified delivery".

Karnataka govt reviews proposal to host IPL opener in Bengaluru, Cabinet to take final call

IANS | February 12, 2026 3:35 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 12 (IANS) The Karnataka government on Thursday held a high-level meeting with representatives of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), and senior officials to discuss the proposal to host the IPL inaugural match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

‘Strike lacks broad support’: Major trade bodies oppose nationwide protest

IANS | February 12, 2026 3:16 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Several labour organisations from different states on Thursday distanced themselves from the nationwide strike call given by certain trade unions, describing it as “politically motivated” and asserting that it does not reflect the broader interests of workers.

Defence Ministry okays Rs 3.25 lakh crore deal to buy 114 Rafale fighter jets from France

IANS | February 12, 2026 3:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The Defence Ministry on Thursday approved the Rs 3.25 lakh crore proposal to buy 114 Rafale fighter jets from France for the Indian Air Force, according to reliable sources.

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Brazilian President to attend AI Impact Summit during next week's State Visit to India

Rolls‑Royce to scale up India operations, eyes co‑development of combat jet engine

Gujarat develops 70 urban gardens under AMRUT 2.0, 61 more in progress

India’s retail inflation recorded at 2.75 pc for January with 2024 as base year

Broke Pakistan is splurging on pay & perks of military, civil officials

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta meets President Droupadi Murmu

Veteran Doordarshan anchor Sarla Maheshwari passes away, heartfelt tributes pour in

Karnataka govt reviews proposal to host IPL opener in Bengaluru, Cabinet to take final call

‘Strike lacks broad support’: Major trade bodies oppose nationwide protest

Defence Ministry okays Rs 3.25 lakh crore deal to buy 114 Rafale fighter jets from France

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