Hindu identity is a cultural and civilizational umbrella: RSS chief

February 8, 2026 10:47 AM

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Hindu identity is a cultural and civilizational umbrella: RSS chief

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that “Hindu” is not a noun, but an adjective. Addressing the Sangh’s centenary celebrations in Mumbai yesterday, he said the “Hindu” identity is a cultural and civilizational umbrella. He asserted that there is no "Ahindu" (non-Hindu) in India because all citizens share ...

Meghalaya: Search, rescue operations continue in mine explosion site at Mynsngat, Thangsko area
Meghalaya: National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel carry out rescue operations after an explosion at an illegal coal mine left several people dead, in Meghalaya, Friday, February 6, 2026. (IANS)

February 8, 2026 10:45 AM

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Meghalaya: Search, rescue operations continue in mine explosion site at Mynsngat, Thangsko area

In Meghalaya, search and rescue operations are continuing following the mine explosion at Mynsngat, Thangsko area, with teams from the NDRF, SDRF, Special Rescue Team (SRT), Police, and District Administration engaged in the operation. Two additional bodies were recovered yesterday, taking the total...

US wants peace agreement between Ukraine, Russia to be concluded by June: Zelenskyy
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - DECEMBER 19: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy is talks to media at the end of an EU Summit meeting in the Europa, the EU Council headquarter on December 19, 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for unity between the USA and the EU in order to achieve peace in Ukraine on Thursday as he arrived at the European summit in Brussels. (Photo by Thierry Monasse/Getty Images)

February 8, 2026 10:34 AM

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US wants peace agreement between Ukraine, Russia to be concluded by June: Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the United States wants a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia to be concluded by June. Speaking to reporters, Zelensky said Washington aims to ensure both sides adhere to the proposed schedule, indicating that the Trump administration would lik...

India thrash Bangladesh, clinch SAFF U-19 Women’s title

February 8, 2026 9:34 AM

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India thrash Bangladesh, clinch SAFF U-19 Women’s title

In Football, India thrashed Bangladesh 4-nil in the final to clinch the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-19 Women's Championship title at the Pokhara Rangasala Stadium in Nepal. Captain Julan Nongmaithem opened the scoring before Elizabeth Lakra, Pearl Fernandes and substitute Anwita Rag...

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington
(COMBO) This combination of pictures created on November 07, 2024 shows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) attends a meeting with US President Joe Biden in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 25, 2024, and former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (R) attends a town hall meeting moderated by Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, Michigan, on September 17, 2024. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the "Iranian threat" in a call with US president-elect Donald Trump on November 6, 2024 as the wars in Gaza and Lebanon show no sign of easing. Netanyahu's office said in a statement the Israeli premier "congratulated Trump on his election victory, and the two agreed to work together for Israel's security. (Photo by Jim WATSON and JEFF KOWALSKY / AFP)

February 8, 2026 9:20 AM

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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday regarding the US-Iran talks. The US and Iran held indirect talks on Friday in Oman. Netanyahu's office, in a statement, said that the Prime Minister believes that all negotiations must inclu...