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VP CP Radhakrishnan launches Shashi Tharoor’s book on Sree Narayana Guru | India News

February 19, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan with MP Shashi Tharoor (Photo/X) New Delhi: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Thursday lamented that the contributions of Indian philosophers and social reformers like Sree Narayana Guru are not adequately documented in international languages, creating a void in global academic discourse.MP publishes book on Narayana Guru Shashi TharoorRadhakrishnan said “reimagining Hindu … Read more

EC asks 22 states, Union Territories to prepare for final phase of SIR expected to be held in April | India News

February 19, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

New Delhi: election committee Twenty-two states and union territories, including Delhi, were asked on Thursday to complete preparations related to the Special Intensified Revision (SIR) at the earliest as the exercise “is expected to start from April”.Once the exercise is completed, all states and union territories will be covered.To Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Dadra … Read more

From rhetoric to retreat: Why comparisons between Shivaji Maharaj and Tipu Sultan spark controversy – Explained | India News

February 19, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Bharatiya Janata Party activists protested outside the Parliament House in Pune against Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkar’s remarks equating Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with Tipu Sultan. (Press Trust photo) History doesn’t always stop in textbooks. Sometimes it is framed on the wall. A portrait of the ruler of Mysore in the 18th century at Malegaon Tipu … Read more

Ajit Pawar crash: Aviation ministry to release preliminary report within 30 days | India News

February 19, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

NEW DELHI: The civil aviation ministry on Thursday said the preliminary report into the Paramatilir jet crash that killed former Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar and four others will be released within 30 days of the accident.In a statement issued through the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the ministry reiterated that the investigation was conducted … Read more

‘Absolutely unacceptable’: Israel condemns ‘racially motivated’ attack on two Indian workers in Ashkelon India News

February 19, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

New Delhi: Israel on Thursday condemned the attack on two Indian workers in the city of Ashkelon, calling the incident “absolutely unacceptable”.The Israeli Embassy in India also condemned the attack and said action had been taken against those responsible. In a post on X, it said: “Yesterday in Ashkelon, two bad elements attacked two Indian … Read more

‘Bengal will have fish and meat’: BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya rebuts CM Mamata’s claims India News

February 19, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and state BJP president Samik Bhattacharya (Photo/Agencies) New Delhi: Amid the political row over alleged restrictions on public sale of fish and meat in Bihar, West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya on Thursday asserted that the people of Bengal are free to consume food of their choice and clarified … Read more

Indian visas in Bangladesh may be ‘fully restored’ after Tariq Rehman takes office India News

February 19, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

BNP Chairman Tariq Rahman (PTI Photo) New Delhi: with Muhammad YunusAniruddha Das, India’s senior consular official in Sylhet, confirmed that steps were being taken to “fully resume” all Indian visa services from the power center in Dhaka.Aniruddha Roy on Thursday assured full cooperation to strengthen India-Bangladesh ties and said efforts were on to ease visa … Read more

Evening News Report: Former British Prince Andrew arrested in Epstein affair; bloodbath on D Street as markets crash and more | India News

February 19, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Former British Prince Andrew arrested by police on suspicion of official misconduct Jeffrey Epstein casesearches were carried out at Sandringham and other properties. India’s benchmark indices fell sharply, with the BSE Sensex falling below 1,200 points and the Nifty50 closing below 25,500 points, wiping out nearly Rs 755 crore in investor wealth. India’s Supreme Court … Read more

TMC MP Mahua Moitra moves Delhi High Court against ex-partner seeking custody of pet Rottweiler ‘Henry’ News India

February 19, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Mahua Moitra and her pet dog Henry (Photo / Instagram) New Delhi: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Marwa Moitra moved on thursday delhi high court Seeking custody of her pet Rottweiler, Henry.The petition challenges a Saket court order dated November 10 last year, which rejected her request for custody of the dog for 10 days a … Read more

‘Appeasement’: Why Supreme Court labels ‘freebie culture’ and warns states India News

February 19, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed serious concern over the growing culture of “freebies” across states and warned that indiscriminate distribution of such benefits could hamper economic development and put pressure on state finances. The Supreme Court also warned the states and asked whether this culture of not distinguishing between rich and poor … Read more