India

Lok Sabha passes Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026 to clarify repeal of legacy labour laws

12 Feb 2026 | 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026, with the government asserting that the move is aimed at pre-empting any “future unwarranted complication” regarding the repeal of three legacy labour laws subsumed under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020.

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Brazilian President Lula to pay state visit to India from Feb 18-22

12 Feb 2026 | 4:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will be on a State visit to India from 18th to 22nd February 2026, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday.

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‘Centre’s budget pro-corporate, anti-kerala,’ says CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar in RS

12 Feb 2026 | 4:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) CPI Rajya Sabha MP P Sandosh Kumar on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the union Government during the Budget discussion in the Upper House, alleging that the Centre’s policies reflect a clear pro-corporate tilt while systematically neglecting Kerala.

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CPI(M) slams Centre’s order giving precedence to the National Song over the National Anthem, Urges Govt to withdraw it

12 Feb 2026 | 3:50 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Thursday strongly criticised the union government’s recent order giving precedence to the National Song over the National Anthem, alleging that the move violates the spirit of the Constitution and risks creating avoidable controversy.

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Pushing beyond limits: Lessons from an Antarctic expedition

Pushing beyond limits: Lessons from an Antarctic expedition

12 Feb 2026 | 3:36 PM

By Arti Bali,
New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) South Pole expeditions are increasingly forced to change routes and adapt strategies as climate-driven hazards reshape the Antarctic landscape. For seasoned expeditioners Jens and Alexandra, navigating this extreme environment is as much a test of fortitude as it is of skill. Their journey through Antarctica offers insights not only into survival in one of the harshest places on Earth but also into resilience, focus, and determination under pressure.

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From 'gang member' to solo operator: man arrested for Rs 10 crore extortion bid

12 Feb 2026 | 2:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI): Delhi Police arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly posing as a member of the Himanshu Bhau gang in a bid to extort property worth nearly Rs 10 crore in Rohini, an official said on Thursday.

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STI hubs to focus on empowering SC, ST communities: Minister

12 Feb 2026 | 2:46 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh informed Parliament that Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) hubs are exclusively dedicated to the empowerment and socio-economic advancement of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), particularly in regions with high concentrations of these communities.

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Nuclear reforms to speed up rare earth push; magnet output target set at 5,000 tonnes by 2030

12 Feb 2026 | 2:45 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said recent nuclear sector reforms, including measures under the Shanti Act, will “accelerate the development of Rare Earth Elements (REE)” in the country, as the government steps up efforts to strengthen domestic capacity in critical minerals. .

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Legendary newsreader Sarla Maheshwari no more

12 Feb 2026 | 2:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) Legendary newsreader Sarla Maheshwari breathed her last Thursday morning in Delhi. She was 71.

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PM Modi to inaugurate Seva Teerth, Kartavya Bhavan on Friday

12 Feb 2026 | 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil the name of the new government building complex, Seva Teerth on Friday, which will have the Prime Minister’s Office, the National Security Council Secretariat and the Cabinet Secretariat, which were earlier operating from different locations.

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PM Modi to inaugurate Seva Teerth, Kartavya Bhavan on Friday

12 Feb 2026 | 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil the name of the new government building complex, Seva Teerth on Friday, which will have the Prime Minister’s Office, the National Security Council Secretariat and the Cabinet Secretariat, which were earlier operating from different locations.

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Budget FY27 sets course for ‘economic transformation,’ says PM Modi

12 Feb 2026 | 12:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed the union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha, describing it as a blueprint for India’s “economic transformation” with a strong focus on reforms, small businesses, skilling, infrastructure, healthcare and education.

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CBSE to roll out digital marking for Class 12 board exams from 2026

12 Feb 2026 | 12:00 PM

New Delhi, 12 Feb (UNI) Announcing a shift in the assessment of Class 12 Board examination papers, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday notified the introduction of the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system.

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