February 11, 2026

Category: Politics, India, Religion,

India’s Past Decline Linked to Neglect of Security, Says NSA Ajit Doval at Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Saturday cautioned that India’s historical decline stemmed not from aggression but from a failure to adequately safeguard its security, urging young leaders to remain constantly vigilant to protect the nation’s sovereignty and future. Speaking at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue at Bharat Mandapam, Doval addressed over 3,000…

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Somnath Swabhiman Parv Marks a Millennium of Resilience and Revival

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Somnath Temple marked the commencement of Somnath Swabhiman Parv, a four-day celebration from January 8 to 11, commemorating 1,000 years since the first desecration of the sacred shrine in 1026 and honouring its extraordinary history of 17 reconstructions despite repeated invasions. The Prime Minister participated in a…

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ED Raids, Political Rhetoric and a Charged Run-Up to Bengal 2026

Sarmistha Kabi04 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Enforcement Directorate’s raids at the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) office in Kolkata have triggered a sharp political escalation in West Bengal, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launching a direct attack on the Centre and the BJP. The development comes at a time when the state is slowly moving into campaign mode ahead…

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Minority Under Siege: What the Killings of Hindus Reveal About Bangladesh’s Institutional Drift

Sarmistha Kabi05 mins

Bhubaneswar: The killing of Mani Chakraborty, a Hindu grocery trader in Narsingdi, is not merely another entry in Bangladesh’s crime statistics. It is the sixth fatal attack on Hindu men in less than three weeks, and together these killings form a troubling pattern that speaks less about individual acts of violence and more about a…

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Trump Says Venezuela to Turn Over Up to 50 Million Barrels of Oil to U.S.

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar, India: U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced on Tuesday that interim authorities in Venezuela will provide the United States with between 30 million and 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil, in a development that could have significant geopolitical and energy market implications. In a post on his social media platform, Trump said the oil…

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India Has Right to Defend Its People Against ‘Bad Neighbours’: EAM Jaishankar

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday asserted that India has every right to defend its people when faced with hostile neighbours, stressing that cooperation and goodwill cannot coexist with terrorism and sustained hostility. Addressing an event, Jaishankar said a neighbouring country cannot expect India to share critical resources such as water while continuing…

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BCCI Asks KKR to Release Mustafizur Rahman Ahead of IPL 2026 Amid Diplomatic Strain

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman, who was recently bought by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, has been asked to be released from the franchise following a directive from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Mustafizur, 30, was snapped up by KKR for ₹9.20 crore at…

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Dhurandhar: The Film You May Hate or Love—but Cannot Ignore

Sarmistha Kabi05 mins

Bhubaneswar: Dhurandhar is no longer just a film; it has become a cultural and commercial phenomenon. As it races past the ₹900-crore mark and edges closer to the coveted ₹1,000-crore milestone, the question is no longer whether it is successful, but how decisively it has reshaped the Bollywood landscape in 2025. Dismissed by sections of…

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Bangladesh Sees Fresh Wave of Violence as Political Killings Spark Nationwide Unrest

Sarmistha Kabi04 mins

Bhubaneswar: Bangladesh witnessed a renewed surge of political violence on Monday after Md. Motaleb Sikder (42), a central leader of the National Citizens Party (NCP) workers’ organisation, was shot at in Khulna, according to local media reports. Sikder serves as the Khulna divisional chief of the NCP and a central organiser of NCP Sramik Shakti….

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When Faith Meets the Fault Lines of Secularism

Sarmistha Kabi04 mins

Bhubaneswar: The recent Deepam lighting row in Tamil Nadu has once again brought to the surface a long-simmering debate in Indian public life: where does secular governance end and where does the freedom to practise faith begin? The controversy, triggered by the state government’s decision to prevent Hindu devotees from lighting diyas or lamps in…

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