‘Desperate PR exercise’: Congress calls PM Modi’s interview ‘scripted’, alleges move to divert focus from trade deal, farmers | India News

Jairam Ramesh (ANI image) NEW DELHI: The Congress on Sunday reacted sharply to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s interview with news agency PTI, calling it a “carefully scripted and desperate PR exercise” and alleging that it was aimed at diverting attention from key issues.Party leader Jairam Ramesh said that the interview was timed to divert attention…

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Budget 2026-27 avoided populism, focused on productive capex to power ‘Reform Express’: PM Modi

File photo: PM Modi (Picture credit: ANI) Calling productive spending a defining feature of his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the recently unveiled Union Budget consciously steered clear of short-term populism and instead channelled record capital outlays into infrastructure to drive jobs and sustainable growth.In an exclusive interview with news agency PTI,…

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US Department of Education begins development process for 2027–28 FAFSA form, invites public comments

Education Department invites public comments on 2027–28 FAFSA updates The US Department of Education has initiated the first stage of developing the 2027–28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form, according to an official press release issued on February 13, 2026.The Department has published an information collection notice, marking the beginning of the formal…

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‘International waters are not sanctuary’: US forces intercept sanctioned Venezuelan ship Veronica III in Indian Ocean — video

Image posted by Department of War on X US military forces on Sunday boarded another sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean Sea as part of efforts to curb illicit oil shipments linked to Venezuela.According to the defence department, US forces conducted the operation overnight in the INDOPACOM area…

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the private sector will play a decisive role in driving India’s next phase of economic transformation, as he highlighted reforms, digital growth and defence modernisation while sharply criticising the previous UPA government’s record. He said bold investments by industry in innovation…

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“This is my third year celebrating and I can’t wait to do it again next year”: A foreigner’s account of experiencing Mahashivaratri in Mauritius

Mahashivaratri is one of those Hindu festivals that is celebrated not only in Indian sub-continents but across the globe. One such country that celebrates the glory of Shiva is the island nation of Mauritius. Surprised, right? For many travellers, Mauritius is synonymous with untouched beaches, honeymoon vibes, and Creole culture. But this heartfelt video on…

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IND vs PAK: Ishan Kishan smashes Yuvraj Singh’s record to rattle Pakistan in Colombo | Cricket News

India lost Abhishek Sharma for his second duck in as many innings at the T20 World Cup, but Ishan Kishan ensured the innings stayed on course with one of the fastest half-centuries in India-Pakistan T20Is.Kishan recorded the third-fastest fifty in India-Pakistan T20 internationals.Fastest 50s in Ind-Pak T20Is (by balls) 23 – Mohd Hafeez, Ahmedabad, 2012…

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