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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
TopicKiren Rijiju

Topic: Kiren Rijiju

Congress quotes Jagdeep Dhankhar to counter Centre’s objections to a discussion on SIR in Parliament

New Delhi: The Opposition Wednesday quoted former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s 2023 ruling as Rajya Sabha chairman—that Parliament can discuss any issue except the...

Betting the farm & lord of the Epstein files

The selected cartoons appeared first in other publications, either in print, online, or on social media, and are credited appropriately. Also Read: Bihar: India’s path...

Owaisi & Rijiju engage in public spat over ‘benefits & protection’ to minorities under Modi govt

Hyderabad: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi got into a public spat on Monday with Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju, contesting the latter’s claim...

Hindu temples’ properties to ‘encroacher protection’—key debates on Waqf Bill before it cleared RS

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill was passed in the Upper House with a 128-95 vote at 2.30 am Friday after a fiery 12-hour debate.

‘Even Parliament could’ve been claimed as Waqf property’: Kiren Rijiju defends amendment bill in LS

Bill was tabled in Parliament Wednesday. It seeks to streamline management of properties & address loopholes in Waqf Act. Critics dub it as an attempt to curb Waqf Board's autonomy.

BJP, Opposition clash over Ambedkar’s legacy, spar over Nehru on day two of Constitution debate

BJP says it has given Ambdekar due respect, accuses Congress of undermining him. DMK MP brings up BJP leaders' pre-poll rhetoric of changing Constitution, bringing Hindu rashtra.

‘How to get Muslims to become BJP members after Waqf Bill?’ Minority Morcha complains to Kiren Rijiju

At a meeting attended by Minority Affairs Minister Rijiju, Minority Morcha leaders raised concerns about the bill, noting it could lead to tough questions during BJP's membership drive.

Cyclist Jankidas never represented India at Olympics. The flag story isn’t true

The official website of the Olympics confirms that no Indian cyclist competed in the cycling events in Berlin in 1936, while no Olympic games were held in 1942.

India calls for study of melting ice caps, controlled tourism at Antarctic Treaty meet in Kochi

As it is hosts Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting after 17 years, India officially tables plan to construct third station Maitri II in remote continent before member nations.

Framework for climate data, greater access to info — to mark 150 years, IMD launches new initiatives 

 Four new initiatives are aimed at better climate modeling & access to climate information. Everyone is a beneficiary of IMD’s efforts, says V-P Dhankhar at Delhi event.  

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The debate about spheres of influence reorders India’s position

New world reordering tests New Delhi’s strategic autonomy, balancing ties without succumbing to exclusive dominance zones.

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.