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Pak "a failed state which thrives on instability, survives on handouts", says India at UN

Geneva, Feb. 26 -- At the seventh meeting of the 58th Session of UN Human Rights Council, India said that Pakistan was a failed state surviving on international handouts. Kshitij Tyagi, Permanent Mis... Read More


Nepal observes Maha Shivaratri with devotion, prayer and rituals

Kathmandu, Feb. 26 -- Serpentine lines stretching far and wide leading to the Pashupatinath temple, Hindu devotees have been observing Maha Shivaratri with devotion, prayer and rituals. From early mo... Read More


Sandeep Dikshit demands wider probe into Delhi Liquor scam, questions BJP-AAP role

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- Delhi Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit has called for a broader investigation into the alleged liquor scam linked to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. Dikshit claimed that th... Read More


India must achieve tax buoyancy of 1.2-1.5 to reach 6.5-7.0% growth: EY report

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- India has to maintain tax buoyancy between 1.2 and 1.5 in order to fulfil its Viksit Bharat vision and reach a medium-term growth trajectory of 6.5-7.0, said an Ernst & Young (EY... Read More


"Mamta Banerjee should leave Hindu religion": BJP MP Saumitra Khan on Bengal CM's Maha Kumbh remarks

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- Bharatiya Janata Party MP Saumitra Khan on Wednesday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee for her remarks on Maha Kumbh, accusing her of insulting 100 crore Hindus. ... Read More


Amit Shah slams DMK over corruption, says NDA will form govt in Tamil Nadu in 2026

Coimbatore, Feb. 26 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu, accusing its leaders of corruption and misgovernance. Speaking... Read More


"That 177 is a special moment for me": Ibrahim Zadran shatters records as Afghanistan stuns England

Lahore, Feb. 26 -- Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran etched his name in the history books with a sensational knock of 177 off 146 deliveries, the highest individual score in ICC Champions Trophy histo... Read More


Mamata Banerjee didn't study properly, her remarks show lack of basic education: Agnimitra Paul on Mahakumbh row

Asansol, Feb. 26 -- BJP leader Agnimitra Paul, slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her recent remarks on the Mahakumbh, questioning her understanding of religious history and accus... Read More


Kolkata Municipality clarifies Vishwakarma Puja holiday error, issues corrigendum amid political row

Kolkata, Feb. 26 -- The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has clarified that a holiday list notification for Hindi Medium KMCP Schools was issued without obtaining due concurrence from the competent... Read More


"Baseless": Education Ministry slams Sam Pitroda's allegation of hacking during IIT Ranchi interaction

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- The Ministry of Education has refuted and condemned the claims of Congress Overseas Chief Sam Pitroda, who alleged that someone hacked his virtual interaction with IIT Ranchi stu... Read More