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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
TopicHimachal CM Jai Ram Thakur

Topic: Himachal CM Jai Ram Thakur

‘Let AAP keep trying, but there’s no space for 3rd party in Himachal,’ says CM Jairam Thakur

Aam Aadmi Party is a pretender and Congress not much of a contender, clearing the way for a second term for BJP in poll-bound Himachal, according to Chief Minister Jairam Thakur.

Poll-bound Himachal ‘examining bringing uniform civil code’, says CM Jai Ram Thakur

In an interview, CM Jai Ram Thakur says state govt examining what benefit Himachal can get out of Uniform Civil Code. BJP-led Uttarakhand and UP considering implementing code too.

BJP turns to ‘Mission Shimla’ before Himachal polls, with pay hikes & thank you notes from CM

Fighting anti-incumbency, Himachal CM Jai Ram Thakur is making numerous moves to 'lower the burden' on voters. Central BJP leadership too is keeping a close eye.

Himachal BJP vice-president Kripal Parmar resigns, says party ‘being run like a dictatorship’ 

Kripal Parmar claims he was denied ticket for Fatehpur bypoll, and faced constant ‘humiliation’. State BJP chief says will 'look after his concerns' after receiving his resignation. 

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India shouldn’t romanticise 1971, Bangladesh wants transactional ties now

Bangladesh’s recent post-election shift has reduced its India-centric narrative, urging realistic diplomacy.

Urban co-op banks doubled loan book in 5 yrs, but stuck at under 2% of credit market—Sahakar Trends

UCBs accounted for 1.8% of total industry credit in September 2025—down from 2.2% five yrs ago—showing that they are losing ground to faster PSU banks.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.