'Single-act plays have no resonance in multilateral issues'

In her statement, Bhat said new pathways to empowerment are emerging across the Union Territory, supported by government initiatives and community participation.

During his remarks at the ambassadors' round-table amid the ongoing crisis, Lavrov said Russia would continue engaging in dialogue with regional countries as well as with the international community, including members of the United Nations Security Council and the United Nations General Assembly, to prevent further military escalation.

Health department employees in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir staged a strike at Abbas Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) in Muzaffarabad, demanding immediate acceptance of their long-pending Charter of Demands.

Exercising India's Right to Reply during the high-level segment held on February 25, Anupama Singh, India's representative, rejected allegations made by Pakistan and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), saying the grouping had allowed itself to be used as an "echo chamber" for one member state.

An advisory stated, "In view of the advisory issued by the Embassy of India in Tehran on February 23, 2026, the following helpline numbers are hereby notified for the information and assistance of residents of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir returning from Iran. The helplines shall remain operational 24x7 to provide necessary support and coordination."

The Jammu and Kashmir unit of AIMSA has urged Prime Minister Modi to help Indian medical students in Iran return home safely. Due to a travel advisory and upcoming March exams, students face a tough choice between safety and academics, with no postponement announced yet.

A large number of these students are enrolled in medical programmes at universities across Iran. According to them, their institutions have not announced any postponement of examinations despite the prevailing uncertainty. This has placed them in a difficult position: either stay back to complete their exams or return to India and risk losing an academic year.

On February 14, 2019, a suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a convoy of CRPF buses in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, triggering nationwide grief and international condemnation. The attack continues to be remembered each year as a symbol of sacrifice and national resilience.

The summit, scheduled to run from February 16-20, will showcase scalable and socially impactful AI solutions that address pressing global priorities, including healthcare, education, climate resilience and inclusive governance. The shortlisted teams will present their solutions during the Grand Finale and Awards Felicitation Ceremony at Bharat Mandapam and Sushma Swaraj Bhawan on February 16 and 17.

India and Sri Lanka commenced the five-day Knowledge Exchange Workshop on Health Technology Assessment (HTA) for a delegation from the Ministry of Health, Government of Sri Lanka at the Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in New Delhi on Monday, as per an official statement from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.