Bangladesh: Election campaign ends amid tight security, violence concerns

February 10, 2026 8:39 PM

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Bangladesh: Election campaign ends amid tight security, violence concerns

Campaigning for Bangladesh’s 13th Jatiya Sangsad election ended at 7:30 am on Monday, ushering in a mandatory silence period ahead of voting on 12 February, amid heightened security, political realignments and rising violence.     Security has been tightened nationwide, with nearly 9,00,000 law enfo...

Manipur: Internet Suspended for Five Days in Ukhrul Amid Post-Riot Tensions

February 10, 2026 8:07 PM

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Manipur: Internet Suspended for Five Days in Ukhrul Amid Post-Riot Tensions

Internet service has been suspended for five days commencing from last midnight in Ukhrul district of Manipur. The State Home Department decided to ban the mobile and internet data services in the district after the law and order situation deteriorated in some parts of the district in the aftermath ...

RBI Proposes Draft Amendments to Urban Co-operative Bank Lending Norms

February 10, 2026 8:03 PM

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RBI Proposes Draft Amendments to Urban Co-operative Bank Lending Norms

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today issued draft amendment directions to review lending norms for Urban Co-operative Banks.     The proposals were announced as part of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated 6th February, 2026. The draft directions have been issued by the RBI’...

India, UK sign Social Security Agreement for Temporary Employees

February 10, 2026 8:36 PM

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India, UK sign Social Security Agreement for Temporary Employees

India today signed an Agreement on Social Security relating to Social Security Contributions with the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland in New Delhi. In a statement, External Affairs Ministry said that this agreement was signed by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and British High Commissioner to Ind...

Cricket Fans Rejoice: Pakistan reverses boycott, To play India in T20 World Cup

February 10, 2026 7:31 PM

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Cricket Fans Rejoice: Pakistan reverses boycott, To play India in T20 World Cup

Cricket fans in Colombo are excited as Pakistan has withdrawn its decision to boycott and confirmed that it will play against India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match scheduled for February 15.   Fans have expressed delight at the announcement after days of uncertainty over the high-profile clash....

Buses for India AI Impact Summit flagged off to promote AI awareness among Youth

February 10, 2026 6:53 PM

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Buses for India AI Impact Summit flagged off to promote AI awareness among Youth

Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada today flagged off the IndiaAi showcase bus at Kartavya Path in New Delhi.   Talking to media, Mr Prasada said that this launch is part of preparations for the historic India AI Impact Summit which will be held from 16th ...

Iran Sends Senior Security Official to Oman as Nuclear Talks with US Continue

February 10, 2026 6:49 PM

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Iran Sends Senior Security Official to Oman as Nuclear Talks with US Continue

A senior Iranian security official travelled to Oman today, as the Gulf sultanate continues to mediate talks between Tehran and Washington over Iran’s nuclear programme, aimed at averting a potential US military strike. Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, held discus...

Assam’s Election Commission publishes final voter list for Special Revision

February 10, 2026 6:13 PM

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Assam’s Election Commission publishes final voter list for Special Revision

In Assam, the Election Commission today published the final voter list for the Special Revision (SR) 2026 covering all 126 Assembly constituencies in Assam, with the total electorate standing at 2,49,58,139.     According to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Assam, a total of 2,43,485 voters' names...