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Day: February 12, 2026

India Sends a Silent Signal by Skipping Election Observation in Bangladesh

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New Delhi: India’s decision not to send election observers to Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections on February 12 has drawn significant attention, especially as regional neighbors Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan deployed representatives to monitor the polls. New Delhi’s absence is being widely interpreted as a deliberate and carefully calibrated diplomatic signal rather than indifference. The elections … Read more

Kedar Kashyap Hits Back at Bhupesh Baghel’s BJP ‘Offer’ Claim, Calls It a Bid for Headlines

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Raipur: Political tensions escalated in Chhattisgarh after former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel claimed he had received an offer to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Responding sharply, state Forest Minister and senior BJP leader Kedar Kashyap dismissed the claim, saying neither Chhattisgarh nor the BJP needs Bhupesh Baghel. Speaking to reporters, Kashyap accused Baghel of … Read more

Head Lice Turn Deadly: 12-Year-Old Girl Dies in Odisha After Severe Infestation

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Odisha, India: A tragic incident from India’s Odisha state has shocked health experts and parents alike, after a 12-year-old girl died due to complications caused by a severe and untreated head lice infestation. The case has raised urgent concerns about how a commonly ignored childhood problem can escalate into a life-threatening medical emergency. According to … Read more

Power Grid Wins TBCB Project to Expand Transmission Network in Maharashtra

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New Delhi: State-owned Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has emerged as the successful bidder under the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) route for the implementation of a major intra-state transmission project in Maharashtra, the company said in a regulatory filing. POWERGRID informed stock exchanges that it has secured the project titled “Network Expansion Scheme … Read more

ADB Appoints Sona Shrestha as Director General for South Asia Operations

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New Delhi/Manila: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Sona Shrestha, a seasoned development economist from Nepal, as the new Director General of its South Asia Department (SARD), signaling a renewed push toward inclusive, sustainable, and climate-resilient growth across the region. In her new role, Shrestha will lead ADB’s strategic planning and operations in Bangladesh, … Read more

Bombay High Court Asks Vijay Mallya to Disclose Plan to Return to India Before Hearing His Plea

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Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Thursday made it clear that fugitive economic offender Vijay Mallya must first indicate his willingness to return to India before the court considers hearing his petition. The bench observed that there is little purpose in hearing a plea filed by someone who continues to stay abroad to evade Indian … Read more

Allegations of Large-Scale Illegal Cutting of Arjun Trees in Sakti, Questions Raised Over Forest Department’s Role

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Sakti: Report: Tula Ram A serious case of alleged large-scale illegal cutting and storage of Arjun trees has surfaced in Sakti district, particularly in Tushar Gram Panchayat and Jaijaipur, where several sawmills are reportedly involved. According to local sources, thousands of tractor-loads of Arjun wood have been cut and stored illegally over a long period. … Read more

Bangladesh Election 2026 Begins Under Tight Security; Over 127 Million Voters to Cast Ballots

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Dhaka: Bangladesh began voting on Thursday in one of the most consequential elections in its political history, with more than 127 million registered voters eligible to cast their ballots amid tight security arrangements across the country. The election is being closely watched as a potential turning point for the South Asian nation, coming at a … Read more

RTE Reimbursement Stalled for 13 Years: Private Schools Issue Ultimatum to Chhattisgarh Government Despite High Court Order

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Raipur : The Chhattisgarh government is facing mounting pressure over its prolonged delay in reimbursing private schools under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, with school managements warning of a statewide non-cooperation movement if an immediate decision is not taken. The Chhattisgarh Private School Management Association has submitted a final memorandum to the State Education … Read more