India

AI must drive inclusive growth, safeguard fairness: Delhi speaker

13 Feb 2026 | 6:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (UNI) Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly Vijender Gupta on Friday said that India stands at a decisive juncture in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and must harness technology in a manner that strengthens opportunity, safeguards fairness and advances inclusive economic growth.

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Iran’s N-dilution offer: How Tehran is strategizing amid sanctions and US threats

Iran’s N-dilution offer: How Tehran is strategizing amid sanctions and US threats

13 Feb 2026 | 5:52 PM

Arti Bali
New Delhi, Feb 13 (UNI) Iran has endured sustained international sanctions for three decades, making economic pressure a permanent feature of its geopolitical landscape. What began as episodic punitive measures gradually evolved into a systematic strategy of threats, financial restrictions, and diplomatic isolation aimed at constraining Tehran’s political and strategic choices.

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‎Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over Textile tariffs, says India ‘running shackled’ against Bangladesh

‎Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over Textile tariffs, says India ‘running shackled’ against Bangladesh

13 Feb 2026 | 5:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (UNI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday criticised the union government’s trade stance on textiles, alleging that India would be at a competitive disadvantage compared to Bangladesh due to higher tariff barriers.

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CM inaugurates 51 new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, Development projects worth Rs 322 Cr

13 Feb 2026 | 5:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (UNI) Rekha Gupta on Friday inaugurated 51 new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs from Fatehpur Beri village in South Delhi. With these new centres now operational, the total number of Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in the capital has risen to 370 - a milestone achievement in just 8 months.
In addition to the healthcare initiatives, she also launched development projects worth Rs 322 crore in the Chhatarpur Assembly constituency.

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Tarique Rahman: The man who will be ‘King’

Tarique Rahman: The man who will be ‘King’

13 Feb 2026 | 5:35 PM

UNI Special
Jayanta Roy Chowdhury
New Delhi, Feb 13 (UNI) Belying all expectations, two months after returning from 17 years of self-imposed exile in London, Tarique Rahman has managed to lead the Bangladesh Nationalist Party to a sweeping victory.

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New CPI series captures transition in household consumption trends: CEA

13 Feb 2026 | 4:50 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (UNI) India's Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran on Friday said the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series using 2024 as a base year captures the transition in household consumption trends over the past decade, with greater spending going towards services even as the share of food in domestic budgets declined.

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PM Modi announces new initiatives post Seva Teerth inauguration

13 Feb 2026 | 4:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (UNI) ‎Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced a series of major welfare and development decisions after inaugurating Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan, underscoring his government’s focus on empowerment, healthcare access, women-led development, agricultural growth and innovation.

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PM Modi speaks to Tarique Rahman on Bangladesh election victory, reaffirms bilateral ties

13 Feb 2026 | 4:15 PM

‎New Delhi, Feb 13 (UNI) ‎Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke with Bangladeshi leader Tarique Rahman following his party’s victory in the Bangladesh elections, congratulated him, and reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.
‎In a post on X, Modi said, “Delighted to speak with Tarique Rahman. I congratulated him on the remarkable victory in the Bangladesh elections.”
‎The Prime Minister added that he had conveyed his “best wishes and support” to Rahman as he seeks to fulfill the aspirations of the people of Bangladesh.

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Tarique Rahman: The man who will be ‘King’

13 Feb 2026 | 3:45 PM

(Eds: With correction in the last para and added matter).

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Rahul Gandhi meets farm leaders, backs Opposition to India–US trade deal

13 Feb 2026 | 2:21 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (UNI) ‎Senior Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi Friday met representatives of farm unions from across the country at Parliament House to discuss concerns over the proposed India–US trade deal.

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SC extends Himachal Pradesh panchayat election deadline

13 Feb 2026 | 2:10 PM

New Delhi/Shimla (UNI) The Supreme Court on Friday admitted a Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by the Himachal Pradesh government against a High Court order on panchayat and municipal polls, and extended the deadline for conducting the elections.

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Rekha Gupta inaugurates 51 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in Delhi

13 Feb 2026 | 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday inaugurated 51 new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs across the national capital, further strengthening Delhi’s primary healthcare network.

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Lok Sabha adjourned for the day, to reconvene on March 9 after three-week recess

13 Feb 2026 | 1:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (UNI) The first phase of the Budget Session of Parliament concluded on a turbulent note on Friday, with the Lok Sabha being adjourned for the day amid vociferous protests by Opposition members. The House will now reconvene after a three-week recess on March 9.

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BJP councilors from Kerala attend workshop at party HQ, CM Rekha Gupta Sees "Big Political Change"

13 Feb 2026 | 1:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13(UNI) Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Friday said that the increasing number of BJP councilors being elected in Kerala signals the beginning of a major political change in the state.

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Kharge congratulates Tarique Rahman, BNP on Bangladesh poll victory

13 Feb 2026 | 12:57 PM

‎New Delhi, Feb 13 (UNI) ‎Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday congratulated Tarique Rahman and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for their victory in the parliamentary elections in Bangladesh, underscoring the importance of democratic stability and regional peace. .

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