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Ludhiana: Punjab tops education rankings in India, says minister Sond

Ludhiana, Feb. 8 -- Punjab cabinet minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond on Saturday claimed that the state has secured the top position in the education sector across India, citing major reforms and infrast... Read More


Party chief's state visits to Laos, Cambodia elevate neighbourly relations to new heights: FM

Hanoi, Feb. 8 -- The state visits to Laos and Cambodia by Party General Secretary To Lam and a high-level Vietnamese delegation on February 5 and 6, respectively, were highly successful, reflecting th... Read More


UP Board makes roll number, sheet number mandatory on every answer page

PRAYAGRAJ, Feb. 8 -- More than 53 lakh students appearing for the UP Board High School and Intermediate examinations starting February 18, 2026, will now be required to write their roll number and ans... Read More


"Will always remain in our memories": PM Modi thanks Malaysia for exceptional welcome

Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 8 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed deep gratitude for the warm and exceptional welcome he recieved in Kuala Lumpur. He praised the depiction of Malaysian life dur... Read More


BRAC Bank hosts BRAC Kumon Book Fair for co-workers' children

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- BRAC Bank hosted a two-day "BRAC Kumon Book Fair" at its Head Office to support the intellectual growth of its co-workers' children and encourage consistent study habits, according to... Read More


Decorum and dignity of state legislature should be maintained: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

PATNA, Feb. 8 -- The Speaker of Lok Sabha Om Birla on Saturday expressed anguish over the decline in dignity and decorum in state legislatures while stressing the need for legislatures to be well vers... Read More


Pakistani exhibitors shine at Sichuan's shopping festivalPublished on: February 8, 2026 2:48 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 8 -- The 29th China (Sichuan) New Year Shopping Festival, one of the nation's premier annual trade and cultural events, is currently in full swing in Chengdu from January 30 to February... Read More


Bhimashankar temple in Pune won't reopen during Mahashivratri over safety concerns

PUNE, Feb. 8 -- The Bhimashankar temple will remain closed to devotees during the Mahashivratri period this month, the Pune district administration said on Sunday, reversing its decision to open the s... Read More


Japan's PM talks tough on immigration on eve of votePublished on: February 8, 2026 2:42 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 8 -- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged Saturday to make Japan "more prosperous and safer, including through tougher immigration screening, in a final appeal to voters on the eve of ... Read More


CM Dhami congratulates Uttarakhand for reaching semifinals of Ranji Trophy

New Delhi, Feb. 8 -- Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the Uttarakhand cricket team for reaching the Ranji Trophy semi-finals for the fir... Read More