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JNU has become hub of urban Naxalism; Cong, Left parties nurtured it for years: Giriraj Singh

IANS | February 23, 2026 12:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Reacting to the attack on ABVP students at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Monday slammed the developments, stating that JNU has become a hub of urban Naxalism and that successive governments, including those led by the Indian National Congress and Left parties, have nurtured it for years.

Mani Shankar Aiyar more capable than Mamata Banerjee: Shahnawaz Hussain on INDIA Bloc leadership

IANS | February 23, 2026 12:21 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) BJP National Spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain on Monday commented on Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar’s statement suggesting that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should lead the INDIA bloc that is comprised of Opposition parties, saying that Aiyar himself is more capable than CM Banerjee.

Bihar cadre IPS officer arrested in Andhra's Raghurama Krishna Raju torture case

IANS | February 23, 2026 11:50 AM

Amaravati, Feb 23 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh Police on Monday arrested IPS officer Sunil Nayak in Bihar in connection with the alleged custodial torture of current Deputy Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Assembly, K Raghurama Krishna Raju, in 2021 when YSRCP was in power.

Gujarat demolition drive: 455 illegal structures razed in Rajkot, thousand more on target

IANS | February 23, 2026 11:36 AM

Rajkot, Feb 23 (IANS) The Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) in Gujarat on Monday launched what officials described as the largest demolition operation in the city’s history, moving to clear 1,489 illegal structures in the Jangleshwar locality and along the Aji riverbed.

Indian Army rescues 46 stranded tourists in East Sikkim under 'Op Himrahat'

IANS | February 23, 2026 11:35 AM

Gangtok, Feb 23 (IANS) The Indian Army has carried out a swift rescue operation under 'Operation Himrahat' in the high-altitude areas of East Sikkim, safely evacuating 46 stranded tourists following heavy snowfall and extreme weather conditions, officials said on Monday.

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JNU has become hub of urban Naxalism; Cong, Left parties nurtured it for years: Giriraj Singh

Mani Shankar Aiyar more capable than Mamata Banerjee: Shahnawaz Hussain on INDIA Bloc leadership

Bihar cadre IPS officer arrested in Andhra's Raghurama Krishna Raju torture case

Gujarat demolition drive: 455 illegal structures razed in Rajkot, thousand more on target

Indian Army rescues 46 stranded tourists in East Sikkim under 'Op Himrahat'

Govt earns Rs 4,405 crore revenue from scrap sale from 2021 till Jan 2026

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