Gangtok, February 12, 2026 – A delegation from the Sikkim Football Association (SFA), led by President Mr. Menla Ethenpa, paid a courtesy visit to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on February 4, marking a milestone for football development in the state. During the meeting, AFC Secretary General Dato Seri Windsor … Read more
New Delhi, February 12, 2026 – Darjeeling Lok Sabha MP and BJP National Spokesperson Raju Bista held a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah today to push for faster implementation of development projects in the Darjeeling hills, Terai, and Dooars regions. In a post on X accompanied by a photograph of the meeting, Bista … Read more
New Delhi, February 12, 2026 – The Bharat Bandh on 12th Feb 2026 has begun, with a coalition of 10 central trade unions and farmers’ organizations enforcing a 24-hour nationwide strike that is already impacting key sectors across the country. With participation estimated at up to 30 crore workers, the Bharat Bandh trade unions strike … Read more
Siliguri, February 12, 2026 – The Tea Board of India has issued a directive making laboratory testing mandatory for every imported tea consignment entering the country, effective May 1, 2026, in a move to curb the influx of low-quality and cheaper teas that have been flooding the domestic market. The decision comes in response to … Read more
Mumbai, February 12, 2026 – Bahraini rapper Flipperachi, whose real name is Hussam Aseem, is all set for his much-awaited India debut with live concerts in Mumbai and Bengaluru next month. The artist, best known for his global hit Flipperachi FA9LA, has fans buzzing with excitement. Flipperachi will take the stage in Mumbai on March … Read more
Siliguri, February 12, 2026 – Skywatchers around the world are gearing up for the stunning annular solar eclipse on February 17, 2026, often called the “Ring of Fire.” This will be the first solar eclipse February 2026, creating a glowing ring around the Moon as it passes in front of the Sun. During this annular … Read more
New Delhi, February 12, 2026 – The Ministry of Home Affairs has released detailed guidelines for the rendition of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ at government functions and public events to ensure uniformity, dignity, and respect. The protocol specifies that the song should be sung on important national occasions, including Independence Day, Republic Day, and … Read more
New Delhi, February 11, 2026 – Darjeeling Lok Sabha MP and BJP National Spokesperson Raju Bista met Prime Minister Narendra Modi today to express gratitude for the Centre’s focus on the development of the Darjeeling hills, Terai, and Dooars regions. In a press release and social media post shared by his office, Bista highlighted the … Read more
Mumbai, February 11, 2026 – A Mumbai civil court has granted filmmaker Karan Johar an interim injunction against popular YouTuber CarryMinati (Ajey Nagar) in a defamation case stemming from a parody roast video. The order, issued on February 9-10, restrains CarryMinati, his manager Deepak Char, and associated entities from uploading, posting, or circulating any further … Read more
New Delhi, February 11, 2026 – Union Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary informed Parliament that only 52 government schools in West Bengal have been onboarded under the Vidyanjali initiative, highlighting a low uptake compared to the national push for community participation in school development. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Chaudhary … Read more
New Delhi, February 11, 2026 – Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that the Centre has allocated a record ₹14,205 crore for railway projects in West Bengal in the Union Budget 2026-27, marking the highest ever funding for the state. This substantial allocation is more than three times the average annual budget provided … Read more
New Delhi, February 11, 2026 – Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi announced that India’s domestic solar module manufacturing capacity has reached an impressive 144 gigawatts (GW), underscoring the country’s rapid progress towards self-reliance in renewable energy. The milestone reflects a remarkable 128.6% year-on-year growth, with an addition of 81 GW in … Read more
Mumbai, February 11, 2026 – Classical music sensation Bhagirath Bhatt, the acclaimed sitar player behind iconic soundtracks in Hollywood’s Avatar and Bollywood’s Padmaavat, is generating massive buzz as a potential contestant on the upcoming season of Bigg Boss 20. The speculation exploded across social media and entertainment portals today, with fans thrilled at the idea … Read more
New Delhi, February 11, 2026 – Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held the India-China Strategic Dialogue with China’s Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu in New Delhi on Tuesday, covering a broad spectrum of bilateral, regional, and multilateral issues. The discussions focused on consolidating recent progress in stabilising bilateral ties and charting the path ahead. Both … Read more
Siliguri, February 11, 2026 – A 15-year-old Class 10 boy was found murdered in Sukna forest near Siliguri. Police suspect a love triangle as the motive. The victim, Subhojit Modak from Simultala (Matigara area), went missing a few days ago. His body was recovered on February 10. A murder case has been registered. Police have … Read more
New Delhi, February 11, 2026 – The Indian government has reiterated its pragmatic approach to crude oil imports, stating that the country will continue sourcing from the most affordable and high-quality suppliers that are not under international sanctions. In a briefing to a parliamentary panel, officials emphasized that Indian oil companies will factor in geopolitical … Read more
New Delhi, February 10, 2026 – India has installed over 29,000 public Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations across the country, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s transition to sustainable transportation. Minister of State for Heavy Industries Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma shared this update in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today. … Read more
New Delhi, February 10, 2026 – Russia has extended strong support to India’s agenda for its 2026 BRICS chairship, particularly emphasizing cooperation on counter-terrorism and energy security, as affirmed during high-level diplomatic engagements. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko conveyed Moscow’s backing during discussions with India’s BRICS Sherpa, Secretary (Economic Relations) Sudhakar Dalela, on the … Read more
New Delhi, February 10, 2026 – The first BRICS Sherpa Meeting under India’s 2026 chairship commenced today in the national capital, marking the beginning of a year-long agenda focused on global cooperation and sustainable development. Secretary (Economic Relations) in the Ministry of External Affairs and India’s BRICS Sherpa, Sudhakar Dalela, addressed the gathering, outlining the … Read more
Mumbai, February 10, 2026 – In a touching display of industry camaraderie, actor-philanthropist Sonu Sood has stepped forward to support comedian Rajpal Yadav, who is currently serving a six-month sentence in Tihar Jail over a long-standing ₹9 crore cheque bounce case. Just days after Yadav’s dramatic surrender on February 5—following the Delhi High Court’s rejection … Read more