Japan Welcomes Democratic Process in Bangladesh Elections

New Delhi, February 17: Bangladesh held its national parliamentary elections on February 12, with results announced on February 13. Observers from various countries and organizations were invited to assess whether democratic processes were followed during the elections. Japan was among these observers, and they have now released their statement following their monitoring of the electoral …

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Congresss Critique of AI Impact Summit Reflects Political Desperation, Says Danish Ansari

Lucknow, February 17: Danish Ansari, a minister in the Uttar Pradesh government, has sharply responded to statements made by the Congress party regarding the ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’. He described the remarks from Congress leaders as superficial and indicative of their political frustration. In a recent conversation, Ansari emphasized that the world is advancing …

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Rajasthan Assembly Erupts in Chaos Over Cow Protection Debate

Jaipur, February 17: The Rajasthan Assembly witnessed significant turmoil during the budget session on Tuesday, as discussions surrounding cow-related issues escalated into a heated confrontation. The uproar began following the discovery of a severed calf head near the Hingonia Gaushala in Jaipur. Opposition leader Tikaram Julie accused the government of failing to maintain law and …

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Indian Coast Guard Captures Bangladeshi Fishing Vessel with 28 Crew Members in Bay of Bengal

Kolkata, February 17: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) reported on Tuesday that it apprehended a Bangladeshi fishing vessel along with 28 crew members for illegally fishing in India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the Bay of Bengal. The vessel was intercepted on Sunday while the ICG ship was conducting surveillance in the northern Bay of …

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Tension Erupts in Chikkamagaluru After Stone-Pelting Incident, FIRs Filed Against Accused and Hindu Activists

Chikkamagaluru, February 17: Tension escalated in the Vijayanagar area of Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, on Tuesday. Reports indicate that individuals from one community have been pelting stones at the homes of another community for the past week. In response, police registered two separate FIRs on Tuesday. The incident has sparked political controversy. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) …

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U.S. Will Not Pressure Countries to Cut Ties with China, Says Marco Rubio

Washington, February 17: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that under President Donald Trump’s leadership, America will not impose ideological loyalty on its partner countries. He clarified that the U.S. expects every nation to prioritize its national interests. Furthermore, America is not instructing any country to isolate itself from China or any other nation. …

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Board Exams Commence in Gautam Buddha Nagar Amid Tight Security

Noida, February 17: The board examinations for high school and intermediate students organized by the Secondary Education Council have commenced today in Gautam Buddha Nagar district. Approximately 62,000 students are participating across 56 examination centers set up in Noida and Greater Noida. To ensure the exams are conducted without cheating and with transparency, the administration …

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Trump Warns of Consequences as US-Iran Talks Resume in Geneva

Washington, February 17: A crucial second round of talks between the United States and Iran is set to take place today in Geneva. This meeting is significant for both nations. Ahead of the discussions, President Donald Trump indicated that he would be indirectly involved in the negotiations. While Trump expressed hope for a major breakthrough, …

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Avinash Pandey: Our Struggle for Workers Rights in MGNREGA Continues

Lucknow, February 17: Avinash Pandey, the Congress in-charge for Uttar Pradesh, stated that despite heavy police presence and administrative strictness, party workers will not back down. They remain committed to fighting for workers’ rights. For the past 40 days, efforts have been made across the state through meetings and protests to draw attention to the …

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