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ISI's new playbook: Foreign 'Desks' to build modules, infiltrate agencies in various countries

Vicky Nanjappa | February 16, 2026 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Setting up desks in various countries to carry out covert operations seems to be the new modus operandi by the ISI, with Indian intelligence agencies having learnt that in addition to the already existing missions in each country, the Pakistani spy agency has been adding its own desks so that its members can carry out covert operations there.

India’s media & entertainment sector likely to touch Rs 3,067 bn mark in 2027

IANS | February 16, 2026 3:26 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) India’s media and entertainment sector is on a steady expansion path, with revenues projected to grow at around 7 per cent annually till 2027, and the sector's total size is estimated to rise from Rs 2,502 billion in 2024 to Rs 3,067 billion in 2027, underscoring its role as a durable growth engine within the services economy, according to an official statement issued on Monday.

India Summit a 'Mahakumbh' for artificial intelligence: Jitin Prasada

IANS | February 16, 2026 2:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Commerce and Electronics and IT Jitin Prasada on Monday described the five-day AI Summit as the "Mahakumbh for artificial intelligence", saying that the scale and participation reflect a historic moment for India’s digital journey.

India, Greece discuss enhancing maritime cooperation

IANS | February 16, 2026 2:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Indian Navy chief, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, met Greek Navy General Staff chief Vice Admiral Dimitrios Eleftherios Kataras here on Monday, with discussions focused on enhancing maritime cooperation through navy-to-navy and joint exercises and training exchanges.

RSS doesn't need any certification: BJP on Priyank Kharge's money laundering accusation

IANS | February 16, 2026 2:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) A sharp political confrontation broke out on Monday after the BJP strongly criticised Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge for his remarks against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), asserting that the "nationalist organisation" does not require any "certification" from what it described as a "mentally bankrupt" Congress leader.

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