CPRG to host multiple events at India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi; focus on AI in education, employability, and data governance

The Center of Policy Research and Governance (CPRG) will host the India AI Impact Summit 2026 from February 16-20 in New Delhi. The event will feature discussions on AI’s impact on education, employability, data governance, and institutional transformation, with sessions held at various venues. Senior ministers, policymakers, and industry leaders…

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EAM S Jaishankar greets Serbia on Statehood Day during visit to Munich Security Conference

The External Affairs Minister had earlier met Serbian Foreign Affairs Minister Marko Djuric on the sidelines of the conference on Saturday. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, “Greetings to FM @markodjuric, the government and people of Serbia on their Statehood Day. Appreciate our long-standing partnership.” …

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‘Focus less on margins’: PM Modi says private sector ‘critical’ for Viksit Bharat, offers strong advise – top quotes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the private sector’s crucial role in India’s economic future, urging bold investments in innovation and capacity. He highlighted his government’s commitment to reforms and decisive governance, while also stressing the need for the private sector to share productivity gains with workers and invest in R&D…

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Rijiju sets March 9 debate on no-confidence against Om Birla; Nehru’s 1954 message resurfaces

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that the Lok Sabha will debate and vote on a no-confidence motion against the Speaker on March 9. This follows a submission by 118 Congress MPs alleging partisan conduct. Historically, such motions against Speakers are rare, with past instances including those against GV Mavalankar,…

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Security agencies freeze 8,000+ mule accounts in J&K; officials flag funds may be exploited for anti-national activities

Jammu and Kashmir security agencies have frozen over 8,000 mule accounts in three years, identifying them as crucial for global scam networks and potential funding of anti-national activities. These accounts facilitate the conversion of stolen money into untraceable cryptocurrency, with authorities urging banks and law enforcement to curb their rise…

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Isha Mahashivratri 2026 to be livestreamed with sign language interpretation

Isha Yoga Center’s Mahashivratri, themed ‘Ganga’, will be a global livestream event on February 15-16, featuring sign language interpretation and broadcasts in 23 languages. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be the chief guest. The program includes guided meditations by Sadhguru, musical performances, and for the first time, Sadhguru will perform…

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‘Focus on devotional aspect of life’: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar urges devotees to embrace meditation on Mahashivratri

Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar urged deep inner reflection and devotion this Mahashivratri, emphasizing meditation and chanting to elevate spiritual practice. Prime Minister Modi and defence minister Rajnath Singh extended greetings, praying for well-being and prosperity. The festival celebrates the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, observed…

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14.9% of the world, 126 million added: What Pew’s religious survey reveals about the Hindu rate of growth between 2010 and 2020

According to the Pew Research Center’s global demographic study “How the Global Religious Landscape Changed From 2010 to 2020,” the actual Hindu rate of growth today turns out to be strikingly literal. The world’s Hindu population has been expanding almost exactly in line with the growth of humanity itself. Neither…

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‘If the opposition doesn’t allow the House to function, we will go for the guillotine’: Rijiju

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that the no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will be debated and voted on March 9. The second part of the Budget session, starting the same day, is expected to be “interesting” with crucial legislation. Rijiju warned that continued opposition protests could be…

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Maharashtra Congress chief likens Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with Tipu Sultan; booked for hurting sentiments

Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal has courted controversy by comparing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with Tipu Sultan. His remarks have led to a police case against him. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis condemned the comparison. Meanwhile, Congress leader Sachin Sawant accused the BJP of double standards and a polarization agenda, citing past…

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Delhi CM inaugurates statue of RSS founder at east Delhi hospital

In a momentous occasion, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurated a statue of K B Hedgewar, the founder of RSS, in Shahdara, marking the organization’s centennial. The statue stands as a beacon of selfless service and national pride, resonating with healthcare workers at Hedgewar Arogya Sansthan Hospital. …

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‘Victory is not declared by mere rhetoric’: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan takes swipe at Pakistan

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan emphasized that “actual vijay lies in demonstrated evidence,” referencing India’s counterterror actions. He stressed that victory isn’t built on rhetoric but on tangible outcomes like damaged terror infrastructure and dysfunctional air defence systems, urging a sober assessment of India’s defense preparedness for future…

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