PM Modi to inaugurate emergency landing facility on Assam’s highway on Feb 14
Guwahati, Feb 10 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that the Dibrugarh-Moran stretch of the National Highway has been developed not only for civilian vehicular movement but also to serve as an Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) capable of accommodating frontline fighter jets and transporting aircraft of the Indian Air Force during […]
CM Rekha Gupta launches ‘Delhi LakhpatiBitiya Yojana’ to fund girls’ education
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced the launch of the ‘Delhi LakhpatiBitiya Yojana’, upgrading and restructuring the Ladli Scheme of 2008 after over a decade and a half, to ensure financial security and educational continuity for girls from economically weaker families. The Chief Minister said that the initiative […]
Stage set for polling in 123 urban local bodies in Telangana
Hyderabad, Feb 10 (IANS) More than 52 lakh voters are eligible to cast their votes in 116 municipalities and seven corporations in Telangana on Wednesday, officials said on Tuesday. The State Election Commission (SEC) has made elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth and peaceful polling in 123 urban local bodies. A total of 52,17,413 voters are […]
Journalist Ravi Nair convicted in AEL criminal defamation case
Gandhinagar, Feb 10 (IANS) A court in Gandhinagar has convicted journalist Ravi Nair in a criminal defamation case filed by the Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) and sentenced him to a year’s imprisonment and a fine. The case followed from a complaint filed by the Adani Group’s flagship company, alleging that Ravi Nair had published and […]
CM Rekha Gupta launches ‘Bhajan Clubbing’ fest in Delhi University
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday inaugurated a 10-day ‘Vasantotsav 2026’ Bhajan Clubbing event at Ramjas College, University of Delhi, praising ‘Bhajan Clubbing’ as a remarkable initiative that brings devotion, culture, and youthful energy onto one platform. The musical performance by Leela Band filled the entire atmosphere with devotion. […]
US bill seeks to end H-1B visa program
Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) A Republican lawmaker introduced legislation to end the H-1B visa program, arguing that it disadvantages American workers and prioritizes foreign labor over US citizens. US Representative Greg Steube announced the introduction of the Ending Exploitative Imported Labor Exemptions Act, known as the EXILE Act. The bill would amend the Immigration and […]
US, Bangladesh sign reciprocal trade pact
Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) The United States and Bangladesh signed a legally binding agreement on reciprocal trade, setting tariff schedules and broad commitments on market access, labor standards, and digital trade, US officials said. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer signed the pact with Bangladesh’s adviser for commerce, textiles and jute, and civil aviation and tourism, […]
January 2026 — 5th warmest on record: EU climate monitor
Brussels, Feb 10 (IANS) January 2026 was the fifth-warmest on record globally, with contrasting temperature extremes seen in both hemispheres, the EU-funded Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) reported on Tuesday. The global average temperature in January 2026 stood at 12.95 degrees Celsius, 0.28 degrees Celsius cooler than the record-warm January 2025, ranking as the fifth-warmest […]
USISPF to lead biggest US AI push at India summit
Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) The US–India Strategic Partnership Forum has announced to lead the largest-ever American industry delegation to India as an official partner of the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The summit will be held in New Delhi from February 16 to 20 in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. USISPF […]
UN chief concerned over attacks on journalists ahead of Bangladesh elections: Spokesperson
United Nations, Feb 10 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is concerned about reports of attacks on journalists by the military and police ahead of Thursday’s Bangladesh parliamentary elections, according to his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric. “For us, it’s clear and important that the elections in Bangladesh take place in atmosphere that is peaceful, in a way […]
