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Gujarat: Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh to launch Access Pass for Fishing in Economic Exclusive Zone (EEZ) at Veraval

Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, and Panchayati Raj, on February 20 (Friday), will launch the Access Pass Framework for Fishing in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) at Veraval in Gujarat.... read..

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Aaditya Thackeray slams "sweet talk" at Mumbai Climate Week, says 'Great Nicobar Project ' will destroy entire local ecosystem

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has termed the government's climate commitments as "sweet talking," pointing to the discrepancy between high-level MoUs and the recent clearing of the Great Nicobar Project and other commitments.... read..

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"He should think about resolving the issues...": BJP MLA Mahesh Tenginkai on DK Shivakumar's "garbage disposal" remark

BJP MLA Mahesh Tenginkai on Thursday responded to the Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's remark on the "garbage dumping" issue, saying that the Deputy CM should rather focus on resolving the problem than making such statements... read..

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Himachal CM Sukhu slams BJP for opposing resolution on Revenue Deficit Grant

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu criticised opposition BJP MLAs on Wednesday after they refused to support a government resolution seeking the restoration of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG).... read..

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We seek PM Modi's intervention to restore RDG to Himachal: Dy CM Mukesh Agnihotri ahead of Delhi meet

Seeking the Centre's intervention on the discontinuation of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG), Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Thursday said the state government will place its concerns before Prime Minister Narendra Modi, even as... read..

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"I was Congress then, I am Congress today": Debabrata Saikia amid Bhupen Bohra's exit

Assam Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia, on Wednesday, reiterated that he would remain in the Congress.... read..

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BJP launches "Bikosito Paschim Banga" drive to shape 2026 West Bengal manifesto

BJP has intensified its ground-level preparations for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly polls, with its manifesto outreach campaign, "Bikosito Paschim Banga Sankalp Patra, Paramarsha Sangraha Abhiyan," launched on February 7, aimed at gathering citizens' ... read..

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"If BJP blocks dumping, we will stop collecting garbage in their constituencies": DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar issued a stern warning to BJP leaders allegedly obstructing garbage disposal operations in Bengaluru's outer zones, saying the state government will stop collecting waste from their constituencies if the disru... read..

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BJP leader R. Ashok accuses Karnataka Government of withholding ?75 Crore orphan funds and failing the hungry

Karnataka, BJP leader R. Ashok has alleged that the state government has failed to provide food to over 23,000 orphans and withheld ?75 crores in aid for the last seven months. Ashok claimed the funds, intended for children who lost parents due to Covid a... read..

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Rahul Gandhi extends wishes for prosperity and good health on occasion of Ramzan

Congress Leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, extended greetings on the occasion of Ramzan on Wednesday, wishing that this pious month bring peace and prosperity.... read..

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"Instructions being circulated over WhatsApp": TMC's Abhishek Banerjee alleges ECI 'flouting' SC directions

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee alleged on Wednesday that the Election Commission of India is 'flouting' the directions of the Supreme Court while conducting the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in the state.... read..

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"Everything seems to be drama to Rahul Gandhi": Bihar Minister Dilip Jaiswal

Bihar Minister Dilip Jaiswal on Thursday criticised Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, saying that everything seems to be a drama to him, further underlining that Artificial Intelligence is the need of the hour.... read..

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PM Modi pays homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti; hails him as champion of 'Swarajya'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, paid homage to the visionary leader, exceptional administrator, strategic thinker, and champion of Swarajya, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.... read..

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"We have to make Assam Congress-mukt": BJP president Nitin Nabin in Dibrugarh

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin on Thursday reiterated the party's resolve to make Assam "Congress-mukt," urging cadres to intensify grassroots efforts ahead of the upcoming elections in the state.... read..

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"Sabarimala Devaswom Board must be disbanded:" BJP state Secretary calls for dissolution of Sabarimala Devasom Board

As the alleged gold theft at the Sabarimala temple continues to rock the state, BJP Kerala State Secretary Shobha Surendran called for the immediate dissolution of the Sabarimala Devaswom Board on Thursday.... read..

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India's AI leadership admirable, PM Modi's speech visionary: UNICRI's Founding Head of Centre for AI and Robotics

The Founding Head of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics at the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) on Thursday praised India's leadership in hosting the AI Impact Summit 2026 and lauded Prime Ministe... read..

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PM Modi joins heads of State for family photo at AI-India Impact Summit 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday joined heads of state and government for a family photograph at Bharat Mandapam during the India AI Impact Summit 2026.... read..

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"What we see today is just beginning of AI's impact,": PM Modi at AI Impact Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Artificial Intelligence marks a shift in human history, urging nations to balance innovation with responsibility.... read..

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PM Modi unveils MANAV Vision for ethical, inclusive AI governance at India AI Impact Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled India's comprehensive "MANAV Vision" for artificial intelligence at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, outlining a human-centric framework for ethical, accountable and inclusive AI governance.... read..

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Karnataka Congress MLA supports DK Shivkumar on waste management, condemns use of 'dog' remark by Minister

Congress MLA PM Narendraswamy on Thursday backed Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's statement on Bengaluru's dump yard issue and defended Karnataka ministers over recent controversial remarks that have drawn criticism from the BJP.... read..

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Kerala: Congress stages protest against extension of bar timings in Palakkad

The Block Congress Committee (BCC) in Palakkad, Kerala, on Thursday staged a protest against the state government's decision to extend bar operating hours.... read..

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"Efforts to distribute tickets well, contest elections strongly": Priyanka Gandhi ahead of Assam assembly polls

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday shed light on the party's political campaign in Assam ahead of the state assembly elections, stating that she would personally be meeting people to take suggestions and ensure effective distribution of tickets... read..

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Neither public or collegueas accept him: Shehzad Poonawalla slams Rahul Gandhi after VCK suggests new INDIA Bloc leadership

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, claiming that the Congress MP is losing support within the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) pa... read..

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BJP MLA Bishnu Prasad Sharma joins TMC ahead of West Bengal Assembly polls

Ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Bishnu Prasad Sharma from Kurseong Assembly constituency joined the ruling All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Thursday.... read..

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UP BJP MLA Nandkishore Gujjar defends Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak's felicitation by batuks, demands UAPA against film targeting Yadav community

BJP MLA Nandkishore Gujjar on Thursday defended the felicitation of Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak by batuks (young Brahmin students) and members of the Brahmin community and demanded strict action, including imposition of UAPA, agains... read..

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Largesse hampering economic growth: SC censures freebie schemes on Tamil Nadu's plea against Centre's 'sustainable' electricity rules

The Supreme Court of India strongly criticised the distribution of "freebies" by political parties across States, expressing concern over the strain such schemes place on public finances.... read..

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Mamata Banerjee slams PM Modi over 'Swami' prefix for Sri Ramakrishna on birth anniversary

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday expressed shock over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reference to Ramakrishna Paramahamsadeva, criticising his use of the prefix "Swami" instead of the traditional "Thakur" while paying tribute on the ... read..

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Authentic Marathi flavours added to PM Modi's hospitality during his Mumbai visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Mumbai had a distinct local touch, with authentic Maharashtrian food served to him and the visiting French delegation during their stay at Lok Bhavan.... read..

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MDMK chief Vaiko predicts "solo majority" for DMK in 2026 Tamil Nadu polls, welcomes DMDK entry into alliance

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) chief Vaiko said on Thursday that the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly election will witness a close contest but expressed confidence that the DMK will secure a solo majority.... read..

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UP budget session running successfully, govt dedicated to development: Dy CM Maurya; hits out at SP over Election Commission visit

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Thursday said the ongoing legislative assembly budget session is being run successfully and hit out at the Samajwadi Party over its delegation's visit to the Election Commission, alleging that th... read..

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Jairam Ramesh urges PM Modi to call out his "good friend Netanyahu" on Israel's actions in West Bank

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should publicly express India's grave concern regarding Israeli actions in the "occupied" West Bank to Benjamin Netanyahu during the former's upcoming visit.... read..

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'Silent poisoning': Shobha Karandlaje slams Congress-govt over Bengaluru garbage issue

Amid the political row over garbage disposal issue in Bengaluru, Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress-led Karnataka government, accusing it of "reckless dumping", claiming Bellahalli, Bagalur, and Byappanah... read..

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PM Modi to visit Tamil Nadu on March 7; participate in NDA public meeting

Ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Vellore on March 7.... read..

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"Will forever sink Congress party" BJP President Nitin Nabin at Pramukh Nagrik Goshti

BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Wednesday declared that he has set a target of securing more than 50 per cent of the vote share in every booth and highlighted that this resolve will not only ensure a landslide victory but will also wipe out the Cong... read..

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"No doubt about Congress is in DMK alliance": VCK's Thol Thirumavalavan

Thol. Thirumavalavan, leader of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and MP from Chidambaram, on Wednesday said that the Congress party is firmly part of the DMK-led alliance and there is no confusion about it.... read..

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"Union Govt jumps to take credit for everything": Congress MP Dr Syed Naseer Hussain on AI Impact Summit

Congress MP Dr Syed Naseer Hussain on Wednesday criticised the BJP-led Union Government for allegedly turning the India AI Impact Summit into a spectacle to take credit for.... read..

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PM Modi extends wishes for peace and prosperity on the occasion of Ramadan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to the Muslim community on the occasion of Ramadan, wishing for "peace and prosperity" during the holy month.... read..

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"Gaurav Gogoi humiliated me over alliance talks," says former Congress leader Bhupen Borah over resignation

Following his resignation from the Congress party, Bhupen Kumar Borah on Wednesday reflected on his 32-year political career, highlighting his rise from MLA to Assam Congress chief and his role in shaping the party's alliances in the state.... read..

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"Rahul Gandhi is 'Peddler of Pessimism' trying to undermine India": BJP's CR Kesavan

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader CR Kesavan on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, branding him a "peddler of pessimism" for criticising the India AI Impact Summit, accusing him of undermining the nation's progress.... read..

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"INDIA bloc work begins only before Lok Sabha elections": Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday criticised the functioning of the Opposition's INDIA bloc, alleging that the alliance becomes active only when Lok Sabha elections approach and lacks consistent coordination on key national issues.... read..

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AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam claims Bhupen Borah was always BJP's agent

All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) MLA Aminul Islam on Wednesday criticised Bhupen Kumar Borah following his resignation from Congress, alleging that the senior leader was aligned with the BJP.... read..

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"AIADMK in third place is new reality," says Manickam Tagore ahead of TN Assembly polls

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Wednesday alleged that the central government had rushed early Rajya Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu to benefit the BJP.... read..

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"Rumours have come out to be true": Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Bhupen Borah joining BJP

Ahead of Assam's Assembly elections later this year, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of influencing Bhupen Borah's defection to the BJP, claiming the move exposed Sarma's real estate interests and political... read..

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PDP's Iltija Mufti congratulates J-K Cricket Team on Ranji Trophy finals qualifier

People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti on Wednesday congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team for qualifying for the Ranji Trophy finals and urged the youth to pursue sports and stay away from drug abuse.... read..

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"NDA is emerging as a very strong alliance, and we will win," BJP leader Tamilisai Soundarajan

Criticising Tamil Nadu's interim budget, BJP leader Tamilisai Soundarajan on Wednesday expressed confidence that the National Democratic Alliance would win the forthcoming state elections.... read..

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PM Modi highlights India's transformative potential, role in AI revolution

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared his thoughts on India's transformative potential and the role the country can play in the AI revolution.... read..

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ECI announces schedule for biennial Rajya Sabha polls across 10 states

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday announced the schedule for the upcoming biennial elections to the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) to fill the 37 seats across 10 states, as the members are set to complete their term in April 2026, a pre... read..

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Pawan Khera dismisses claims linking Kapil Sibal to Epstein Files, accuses BJP leaders of "manufacturing a narrative"

Congress leader Pawan Khera has strongly refuted claims that former Union Minister Kapil Sibal was named in the so-called Jeffrey Epstein files, accusing members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of spreading misinformation.... read..

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"They enter, there is commotion...": Kiren Rijiju's slams Congress for disruptions; hails historic India-US interim trade deal

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has refuted Congress's allegations of suppressing opposition voices in Parliament. He attributed the frequent House disruptions to the opposition's own tactics, noting that as soon as they enter, there is commotion, shouting, a... read..

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"Childish and irresponsible for someone in his position": Kiren Rijiju slams Rahul Gandhi's role in Parliament disruptions

Union Parliamentary Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday criticised Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, calling his behaviour "childish" and "irresponsible," after his recent political controversies.... read..

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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju says Rahul Gandhi "dangerous" for India's security

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday accused Leader of Opposition Lok Sabha of having connections with anti-India forces, stressing that the Congress leader was the most dangerous person for India's security.... read..

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