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Friday, February 20, 2026
TopicPushkar Singh Dhami

Topic: Pushkar Singh Dhami

BJP CMs are drawing the wrong lessons from election victories

What’s wrong with the BJP’s chief ministers? The lackadaisical governance of many stems from their reading of election victories as a result of three Ms: Modi, majoritarianism, money.

What it took for Ankita Bhandari’s parents to force a CBI probe—and why it’s still not a victory

CM Pushkar Dhami's government has conceded to a CBI probe in Ankita Bhandari murder case. But her parents say it lacks the Supreme Court–monitored oversight that would reveal the 'VIP guest'.

‘Order is incomplete’: Ankita Bhandari’s family rejects Dhami govt’s CBI probe decision

Ankita's mother exclusively tells ThePrint they wanted a Supreme Court judge–monitored CBI probe but Uttarakhand CM did not mention this. 'Agitation still on, our demands not met.'

Dhami govt yields to fresh protests, recommends CBI probe in 2022 Ankita Bhandari murder case

The BJP government of Uttarakhand has been under fire after fresh allegations surfaced of a 'VIP' being involved in the 2022 killing of the 19-year-old receptionist.

In meeting with CM Dhami, Ankita Bhandari’s parents made two key demands. ‘He promised stronger action’

Ankita's father Virendra Singh Bhandari appealed to the people of Uttarakhand to stand by him until his daughter receives justice.

In Uttarakhand, ‘cosmetic gestures’ fan anger over Ankita Bhandari murder case amid renewed protests

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami earlier this week met the parents of Ankita Bhandari, the hotel receptionist who was killed in September 2022.

Uttarakhand Governor returns Dhami govt’s UCC & anti-conversion amendment Bills

The Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Act, approved by the state cabinet in August, introduced stricter provisions against forced or fraudulent religious conversions.

Another exam, another leak—Uttarakhand can’t plug gaps despite anti-cheating law, UKSSSC stir spills over

Protests started from Dehradun but have now spread to other places including Uttarkashi, Shiv Nagar, Srinagar & Gopeshwar. Students are on hunger strike in Haldwani.

‘Spreading rumours’ of Dhami exit in Uttarakhand? You could face police action as it ‘disrupts rescue ops’

Police book unnamed persons after BJP leader’s complaint against social media pages. Congress slams move as an attempt to muzzle the media, calls it ‘mockery of rule of law’.

How Uttarakhand CM Dhami is emerging as another Hindutva poster boy

From implementing the Uniform Civil Code to cracking down on 'love jihad' and the latest education bill, Uttarakhand is becoming the BJP’s new 'Hindutva laboratory'.

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Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

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.