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From tinkering labs to AI ambitions: AIM scales innovation in schools

But Atal Innovation Mission faces utilisation, depth challenges as it turns a decade

How 9 states and UTs have fared after SIR culling: A reading of key figures

Final electoral rolls show sharp voter deletions across states, with Gujarat seeing the biggest cut and Kerala the lowest after the Special Intensive Revision

With President Lula's visit, India-Brazil trade ties touch new heights

Brazil Prez concluded his India visit after signing an array of agreements

Israel awaits PM Narendra Modi: Of security, silicon and strategic signals

The PM's two-day Israel visit to feature Knesset address, and talks with Netanyahu on defence, counter-terrorism, IMEC, trade and artificial intelligence cooperation

Congress calls US trade deal an 'ordeal', Rahul says PM 'compromised'

Congress alleged that the trade deal had become an 'ordeal' for the country subjected to by the prime minister's 'desperation and surrender'

TVK rules out alliance with BJP, alleges Centre pressure, CBI action

On alliances, Raj said the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) had announced that talks would begin on the February 22, but the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMK) joined earlier than expected

SC flags fiscal strain of pre-poll freebies, questions power subsidies

Bench led by the CJI warns that unchecked largesse strains taxpayers, deepens deficits and may weaken economic foundations as States expand subsidies ahead of elections

Rahul calls AI summit 'disorganised', says Chinese products displayed

"Instead of leveraging India's talent and data, the AI summit is a disorganised PR spectacle - Indian data up for sale, Chinese products showcased", Rahul Gandhi said

BNP chief Tarique Rahman sworn in as new Prime Minister of Bangladesh

Earlier in the day, Rahman was elected as leader of the parliamentary party by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party lawmakers

Ex-Assam Congress president Bhupen Borah will join BJP on Feb 22: Himanta

Sarma visited Borah's residence in the Ghoramara area of Guwahati, a day after the senior leader resigned from the Congress

BNP chief Tarique Rahman to take oath as new PM of Bangladesh today

BNP has called a parliamentary party meeting at the Parliament Building at 11:30 am to elect the parliamentary party leader

Doors of BJP open for Bhupen Borah after exit from Congress: Assam CM

Borah was the president of the Assam Congress unit from 2021 to 2025, and was replaced by Gaurav Gogoi last year; he has been a two-time legislator in Assam

Sweet & staple: Govt pushes wheat, sugar exports despite weak global parity

Govt is prioritising domestic price stability, stock reduction and arrears prevention

Tracking the shift: Urban local govts see a 230% rise in grant allocations

While the 16th FC has set a new record in allotting funds for ULGs, its counterparts in states continue to struggle. Archis Mohan writes

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to represent India at Rahman's PM oath ceremony

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will represent India at the swearing-in of Bangladesh's new BNP government, signalling a cautious reset in bilateral ties

India Inc's bold investment push crucial for Viksit Bharat: PM Modi

These FTAs are tools to ensure that our youth are not just suppliers to the domestic market but active participants in global trade and growth, says PM Modi

'Carefully scripted, desperate PR exercise': Cong slams PM Modi's interview

"As usual, there are Modi-style one-liners that mean little in reality," the Congress leader said

Witnessing betrayal of farmers in name of US trade deal: Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi, who has been attacking govt and accusing it of a sell-out via deal, said this issue concerns the future and asked whether India is allowing another country to gain a hold over agri industry

Stormy first leg of Budget session over; Lok Sabha to meet again on March 9

Stormy phase sees Opposition protests over India-US trade deal and memoir row; eight MPs suspended, House to reconvene on March 9

Rahul meets farm union leaders, discusses movement against US trade deal

Congress leader says trade pact threatens farmers' livelihoods; backs nationwide movement after meeting farm union representatives in Parliament