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Andhra Pradesh Govt constitutes one-man commission to probe adulterated ghee supply to TTD
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | February 20, 2026 7:50:17 PM IST
The Andhra Pradesh Government on Friday constituted a One-Man Commission to examine administrative lapses in the alleged supply of adulterated and substandard ghee to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). ... read..


"Should have chosen another forum for protest": RJD MP Manoj Jha on Youth Congress' protest at AI summit
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 7:20:59 PM IST
Amid mounting chaos over the Youth Congress' "shirtless" protest, Rashtriya Janata Party (RJD) MP Manoj Jha on Friday noted that there was a deep-seated anger across the country against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led (BJP) government, but said that ... read..


Uttarakhand Kumbh Mela 2027: Mela Officer inspects Haridwar station, reviews rail readiness
Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | February 20, 2026 7:20:51 PM IST
In view of the upcoming Kumbh Mela to be held in Haridwar next year, extensive preparations are being undertaken by the Mela administration to ensure the convenience, safety, and smooth movement of devotees arriving from different parts of the country. ... read..


Ancestral property not immune from attachment under PMLA: Delhi HC
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 7:20:47 PM IST
Observing that ancestral or inherited property does not automatically get protection from attachment under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the Delhi High Court has dismissed an appeal challenging the attachment of a residential property by ... read..


Tamil Nadu: Fire breaks out in plastic sack warehouse in Erode
Erode (Tamil Nadu) | February 20, 2026 7:20:44 PM IST
A fire broke out in a plastic sack warehouse in Tamil Nadu's Erode district on Friday, officials said. ... read..


"Hindi and local languages are two sisters of same mother": Amit Shah at Rajbhasha Sammelan in Agartala
Agartala (Tripura) | February 20, 2026 7:20:41 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said there can never be a conflict between Hindi and regional languages, describing them as "two sisters of the same mother." ... read..


BJP Yuva Morcha members protest outside Rahul Gandhi's residence, detained by Delhi police
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 7:20:39 PM IST
The Delhi Police on Friday detained members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Yuva Morcha for staging a protest outside the residence of Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, following the demonstrations by the Indian Youth Congress at the ... read..


"Humiliating India on global stage": Piyush Goyal demands apology from Rahul Gandhi over Youth Congress' protest at AI summit
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 6:50:48 PM IST
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday condemned the 'shirtless' protest organised by the youth wing of Congress at Bharat Mandapam during an AI Impact Summit 2026, accusing the opposition party of being "anti-India face" and being "b ... read..


Four IYC workers detained by Delhi Police amid AI Summit protest, to be produced in Patiala High Court
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 6:50:45 PM IST
Delhi Police on Friday detained four Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers during a protest at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital. ... read..


Delhi HC issues notice to Centre on plea seeking media restraint from disclosing minor accused identity in Dwarka road accident case
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 6:50:32 PM IST
The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice to the Central Government, the Press Council of India and a media house. It also restrained the media house from disclosing the particulars of the minor accused for characterization or otherwise in the Dwarka r ... read..


"What Congress could not do in fifty years, we did in ten": Amit Shah in Silchar
Silchar (Assam) | February 20, 2026 6:50:29 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday praised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government's development record in Assam, asserting that what the Congress party could not achieve in fifty years, the BJP accomplished in just ten. ... read..


Jaypee Infratech Ltd money laundering case: Delhi HC issues notice to ED on bail pleas of former CMD Manoj Gaur
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 6:50:27 PM IST
The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice to the Enforcement Directorate on regular and interim bail pleas of Manoj Gaur, former CMD (Chairman & Managing Director) of Jaypee Infratech Ltd. He is seeking regular as well as interim bail in a money la ... read..


Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates Star Cement plant in Cachar
Cachar (Assam) | February 20, 2026 6:20:43 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the Cachar Plant of Star Cement at Bihara on Friday, marking a major boost for Barak Valley's industrial growth. ... read..


"Party that praises only one family can never accept praise for nation": Dharmendra Pradhan condemns IYC protest
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 6:20:42 PM IST
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday condemned a protest by Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, calling it "shameless" and accusing the Congress party of displaying an "anti-India mindset." ... read..


"Crime at its peak; criminals are fearless because govt are protecting them": Tejashwi Yadav
Patna (Bihar) | February 20, 2026 6:20:27 PM IST
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Bihar Leader of Opposition (LoP) Tejashwi Yadav on Friday alleged that crime in the state has reached its "peak" and criminals are operating fearlessly due to "protection from the government." ... read..


Youth Congress National Coordinator Narsimha detained after protest at Bharat Mandapam
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 5:50:50 PM IST
India Youth Congress (IYC) National Coordinator Narsimha was detained by police during a protest at Bharat Mandapam on Friday. ... read..


"Khisiyani Billi Khamba Noche": Smriti Irani slams Youth Congress' "shirtless" protest at AI summit
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 5:50:48 PM IST
Former Union Minister Smriti Irani criticised the Congress after its youth wing protested against Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the India-US interim trade agreement, accusing the opposition party of converting a global summit into a stage for embarras ... read..


Congress has become "national shame": Kiren Rijiju slams opposition protest at AI Summit
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 5:21:08 PM IST
Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju slammed the Congress over their protest at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on Friday, terming the party has a "national shame". ... read..


"Will no longer remain silent on compromised nation's identity": Youth Congress on their 'shirtless' protest at AI Summit
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 5:20:52 PM IST
The Indian Youth Congress on Friday raised its voice at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, and protested against the Prime Minister, who has "compromised the nation's identity", a party release said. ... read..


Rahul Gandhi meets Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 5:20:48 PM IST
Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday visited Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's residence in New Delhi. The visit comes even as the pary is facing massive backlash following a shirtless protest by Indian Youth Con ... read..


"Pea-brained, immature leader": Gajendra Singh Shekhawat targets Rahul Gandhi on IYC protest at AI Summit
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 4:51:08 PM IST
Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Friday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following a protest by workers of the Indian Youth Congress at Bharat Mandapam during the AI Summit. ... read..


"Trying to spread anarchy by creating such chaos," Yogi Adityanath condemns protest by Indian Youth Congress at AI Summit
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 20, 2026 4:51:06 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday strongly condemned a protest by the youth wing of the Congress during the India AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam, calling it a "shameful incident" and an attempt to damage the country's reputation ... read..


Must have got scared that AI Summit took place in good, grand manner: Vaishnaw on Congress' 'shirtless' protest
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 4:51:00 PM IST
Union Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday criticised the Congress party over the protest at Bharat Mandapam, asserting that the Opposition party must have been intimidated over the grand manner in which the AI summit took place ... read..


Himachal govt expands 'Indira Gandhi Sukh Shiksha' scheme to support daughters of widows in higher education
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 20, 2026 4:50:48 PM IST
The Himachal Pradesh government on Friday expanded the ambit of the 'Indira Gandhi Sukh Shiksha Yojna' to extend financial assistance to daughters of widows pursuing higher education both within and outside the state. ... read..


"AI Summit protest orchestrated": BJP's Amit Malviya alleges links between protest organiser, Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 4:50:40 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Malviya on Friday said that the protest staged during the AI Summit was "orchestrated", claiming links between one of the organisers and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. ... read..


NGT orders proper sealing of illegal borewells in Delhi within two weeks
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 4:50:36 PM IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Model Town, to ensure proper sealing of illegal borewells in Delhi by removing submersible pumps and plugging the borewells with concrete within two weeks. ... read..


"Attempt to tarnish India's global image": Shivraj Singh Chouhan; Rajnath Singh slam Congress disruption at global AI event
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 4:20:54 PM IST
Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Rajnath Singh on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Congress party over the Indian Youth Congress protest at the India AI Impact Summit, alleging that the disruption was an attempt to tarnish India's global ima ... read..


"Topless, brainless, and shameless:" BJP's Sambit Patra on Youth Congress protest at AI summit
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 4:20:48 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sambit Patra slammed the Congress Party for allegedly disrupting the AI Impact Summit, following a "shirtless" protest conducted by the Indian Youth Congress at Bharat Mandapam on Friday. ... read..


"Protestors wore objectionable T-shirts, legal action underway,": Delhi Police on Indian Youth Congress protest at AI summit
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 3:51:06 PM IST
The Delhi Police have intiated legal action against cadre of the Youth Congress who were protesting 'shirtless' at the Bharat Manadapam on Friday. Additional Commissioner of Police Devesh Mahla said the incident took place at around 12:30 pm and that the ... read..


"Kerala Story 2 is bid to defame state", says Minister MB Rajesh
Thrissur (Kerala) | February 20, 2026 3:51:03 PM IST
Kerala Minister MB Rajesh criticised the film 'Kerala Story 2', alleging that it attempts to defame the state and misrepresent its social record. ... read..


CBI arrests proclaimed offender in disproportionate assets case
Chandigarh (Punjab) | February 20, 2026 3:51:00 PM IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday arrested Proclaimed Offender Santosh Kumar in connection with a Disproportionate Assets case. ... read..


Domestic contributions cannot be termed "idleness" while deciding maintenance: Delhi HC
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 3:50:57 PM IST
Holding that managing a household and raising a child are real and valuable contributions, even if they do not generate taxable income, the Delhi High Court has ruled that a non-earning wife cannot be denied interim maintenance merely because she is educa ... read..


Delhi HC grants bail in NDPS case linked to fatal Chanakyapuri accident
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 3:50:55 PM IST
The Delhi High Court has granted regular bail to a man arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act in a case arising out of a fatal road accident in the Chanakyapuri area of the national capital. ... read..


Google launches Gemini 3.1 Pro with enhanced reasoning for complex tasks
Washington | February 20, 2026 3:50:50 PM IST
Google has announced the rollout of Gemini 3.1 Pro, its latest artificial intelligence model aimed at tackling complex problem-solving tasks with improved reasoning capabilities. ... read..


AI enhances accuracy, generates widespread societal benefits, and ensures good governance: Vice President Radhakrishnan
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 3:50:42 PM IST
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday emphasized that Artificial Intelligence enhances accuracy and generates widespread societal benefits, thereby ensuring good governance, as he met with a group of CEOs and delegates participating in the India AI ... read..


"Congress' arrogance and frustration on display": Piyush Goyal slams Youth Congress' 'shirtless' protest stunt at AI Summit
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 3:50:41 PM IST
Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of attempting to "humiliate India" after members of the Indian Youth Congress staged a shirtless protest at the AI Summit in the national capital. ... read..


"Youth Congress are Rahul Gandhi's soldiers," Party justifies 'shirtless' protest stunt by youth cadre at AI summit
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 3:20:43 PM IST
Indian Youth Congress National President Uday Bhanu Chib defended party workers who staged a protest at the shirtless protest at Bharat Mandapam during the AI Impact Summit today, saying the demonstration reflected the anger of unemployed youth across the ... read..


"MK Stalin Should Return as Chief Minister": DMK gets praise from OPS-camp MLA Ayyappan
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 20, 2026 3:20:38 PM IST
Political circles in Tamil Nadu witnessed a major twist on Friday as Tamil Nadu MLA P Ayyappan, who is seen as part of former CM O Paneerselvam's camp, expressed his desire to see M. Stalin lead the state again following the next assembly polls. ... read..


"Visit Kyoto and understand why Kashi couldn't become like it": Akhilesh Yadav takes jibe at UP CM
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 20, 2026 3:20:34 PM IST
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav took a jibe at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and said UP CM must visit Kyoto in his upcoming Japan visit and understand why the government could not develop Varanasi on similar lines. ... read..


Rahul Gandhi explains Jiu-Jitsu analogy used in parliament speech, alleges PM Modi "trapped" in political grips
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 2:51:14 PM IST
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi explained his Jiu-Jitsu analogy used in Parliament, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "trapped" in political "grips" and a "choke" that are not visible to the public. ... read..


"Characterless, brainless..": BJP slams Youth Congress' 'shirtless' protest stunt at AI Summit
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 2:50:55 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Friday lambasted the Congress party for its protest against the AI Impact Summit, branding it as "characterless, brainless, and emotionless," even as Indian Youth Congress activists ... read..


Commission practice exists, must be stopped: Karnataka PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 20, 2026 2:50:53 PM IST
Karnataka PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi said commission practices in government departments have existed over time and called for action to end them amid allegations and protests by contractors. ... read..


Unnao custodial death case: Delhi HC directs Jaideep Singh Senger to surrender by tomorrow
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 2:50:50 PM IST
The Delhi High Court on Friday ordered Jaideep Singh Senger alias Atul Singh to surrender by tomorrow. He is a convict in the Unnao Custodial death case along with Kuldeep Singh Sengar and others. They are seeking a suspension of 10 year sentence. ... read..


PMK intra-party dispute raised in Court; Judge advises civil remedy
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 20, 2026 2:50:45 PM IST
Fresh developments unfolded in the intra-party dispute within the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) as arguments were presented in the Madras High Court on Thursday, with the judge advising the petitioners to approach a civil court to settle the dispute. ... read..


Eight arrested after stone pelting during Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti procession in Bagalkote; CM Siddaramaiah appeals for peace
Bagalkote (Karnataka) | February 20, 2026 2:50:43 PM IST
The local police on Friday arrested eight people and registered an FIR following an incident of stone pelting and slipper throwing during a grand procession held on the occasion of Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti in Karnataka's Bagalkote. ... read..


TVK rules out alliance with "ideological opponent" BJP, alleges Centre pressure and CBI action
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 20, 2026 2:20:57 PM IST
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's (TVK) general secretary for propaganda and policy, Arun Raj, on Friday said that at the party's first conference, Vijay had clearly declared the Bharatiya Janata Party as an ideological opponent. ... read..


Youth Congress stages 'shirtless' protest stunt at AI-Impact summit, BJP slams Congress
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 2:20:52 PM IST
New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI). Cadres of the Indian Youth Congress on Friday staged a 'shirtless' protest stunt at Bharat Mandapam against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, criticising the AI Impact Summit and accusing the PM of being "compromised". ... read..


Hobnobbing with accused: SC dresses down AP police over 'attempt to give bail on platter' to YSRCP MLC in murder case
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 2:20:50 PM IST
Coming down heavily on the Andhra Pradesh Police for what it described as a "lax approach, if not collusion" with YSRCP MLC Ananta Satya Udaya Bhaskar, accused in the 2022 murder of a 26-year-old Dalit youth in Kakinada, the Supreme Court on Friday said t ... read..


"We need climate-proof agriculture, and AI has potential to do that": Maharashtra CM
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 2:20:48 PM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday highlighted the potential role of artificial intelligence in achieving climate-proof agriculture and cited the state's MahaVISTAAR AI initiative that seeks to provides "one-stop solution" to farmers. ... read..


India will provide global leadership in AI: Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 1:50:48 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Friday expressed optimism about India's growing leadership in artificial intelligence, stating that the country is set to play a global leadership role in AI and related industries. ... read..


Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav highlights AI potential at India AI Impact Summit
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 1:50:44 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday underscored the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for the state during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, emphasising benefits for youth, farmers, and overall development. ... read..


"Don't politicise everything": JK CM Omar Abdullah supports Kishtwar DC's Ramadan donation directive
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 20, 2026 1:50:43 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday defended the Kishtwar Deputy Commissioner's order regulating donations during Ramadan, saying it was issued after consultations with Muslim community leaders to prevent fake NGOs from collecting mon ... read..


"We're actively in talks, Secretary Rubio to visit India soon," says US envoy to India Sergio Gor on next QUAD summit
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 1:20:49 PM IST
Highlighting the importance of the strategic alliance, Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD), US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Friday said that the first meeting held by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio after taking charge was with the QUAD, sending ... read..


Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule launches 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Maharajswa Abhiyan'
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 20, 2026 1:20:48 PM IST
Marking the auspicious occasion of Shiv Jayanti, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Friday launched the 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Maharajswa Abhiyan', an intensive drive aimed at delivering speedy, transparent and citizen-centric revenue serv ... read..


"Dravidian Model 2.0 will surpass our achievements": Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 20, 2026 1:20:46 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday projected confidence ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, stating that the DMK government will return to power for the second consecutive term. ... read..


Delhi CM Rekha Gupta releases one-year report card on the BJP-led administration, completing its first year
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 1:20:41 PM IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday released the one-year report card of her government as the BJP-led administration completed its first year in office, highlighting achievements across various sectors and stressing a focus on results over promise ... read..


Donald Trump "loved'" his India visit, PM Modi has invited him again: US Envoy Sergio Gor
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 1:20:40 PM IST
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Friday underlined the importance that US President Donald Trump attaches to India, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited him to visit the country. ... read..


AIADMK's Dindigul Srinivasan slams TVK leader Vijay over 'American-style' campaign
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | February 20, 2026 1:20:38 PM IST
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) treasurer Dindigul C Srinivasan has criticised the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay on his "American-style" poll campaign strategy, in which he alleged that actor-turned politican did not direct ... read..


'Now entertainment too has been weaponised': PDP MLA Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi on 'The Kerala Story' sequel
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 20, 2026 12:50:50 PM IST
People's Democratic Party (PDP) MLA Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi on Friday criticised the film 'The Kerala Story 2', alleging that the entertainment sector, once a platform to highlight social issues, has now been weaponised to insult Muslims. ... read..


"Unfortunately Rahul Gandhi has turned it into political issue," Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Congress MP's AI Summit remarks
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 12:50:42 PM IST
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy hit back at LoP Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's "PR spectacle" remarks on the AI Impact Summit, stating that the Congress MP only knows how to speak against anti-national people and speak against the country. ... read..


"Incredible oppurtunity to connect with AI, move forward": MP CM Mohan Yadav
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 12:50:34 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday said that the India AI Impact Summit 2026 provides an "incredibe oppurtunity to connect with the AI" and "move forward with the world". ... read..


AI can transform healthcare in areas lacking specialists: Ex-WHO Deputy Director-General Soumya Swaminathan
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 12:50:32 PM IST
Former Deputy Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Soumya Swaminathan, on Friday said artificial intelligence can have a significant positive impact on healthcare, especially in regions where specialist doctors are scarce. ... read..


"No possibility of change": DMK's Kanimozhi reaffirms strength of DMK-Congress alliance ahead of TN polls
Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | February 20, 2026 12:50:28 PM IST
Ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi on Friday reaffirmed the strength of the DMK-Congress alliance, stating that it has been a long-standing partnership with no possibility of any change. ... read..


'Is this Ram Rajya?' Rabri Devi slams Bihar government
Patna (Bihar) | February 20, 2026 12:50:27 PM IST
RJD leader Rabri Devi launched a sharp attack on the Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led government over the recent death of a girl near AIIMS Patna, questioning the state's law and order situation. ... read..


Tamil Nadu: BJP releases "Report Card" on DMK governance, gives "All Fail" grade
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 20, 2026 12:50:25 PM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday launched a sharp attack on the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government in Tamil Nadu by releasing a symbolic "report card" listing how many promises were fulfilled and how many remain unfulfilled. ... read..


India-Brazil to ink agriculture MoU; focus on natural farming, integrated systems: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 12:21:24 PM IST
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday held talks with the Brazilian Agriculture Minister and his delegation, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation in agriculture. ... read..


Delhi CM releases report card to mark one year in office
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 12:21:20 PM IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday released a report card to mark her government's one year in office. ... read..


MP Praveen Khandelwal faces baggage mishandling on IndiGo flight, demands immediate explanation
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 12:21:18 PM IST
Member of Parliament from Chandni Chowk, Praveen Khandelwal, on Friday shared what he termed was a "shameful experience" with IndiGo Airlines after his baggage did not arrive at the destination despite reaching Belagavi from New Delhi, and demanded an imm ... read..


"Self-declared Vishwaguru busy giving world gyaan through acronyms": Jairam Ramesh takes jibe at PM Modi over AI Impact Summit
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 12:21:15 PM IST
In an indirect attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the AI Impact Summit, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Friday said that the "self-declared Vishwaguru" is busy giving the world "gyaan through acronyms." ... read..


Delhi HC calls detailed status report on Wrestler Sushil Kumar's bail
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 12:21:11 PM IST
The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice on the bail plea of Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar and called for a detailed status report from Delhi Police. Sushil Kumar moved the Delhi High Court seeking bail in the Sagar Dhankar murder case. His previous r ... read..


'The Kerala Story 2' film showing truth, says Union Minister Giriraj Singh
Begusarai (Bihar) | February 20, 2026 11:51:08 AM IST
Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday supported 'The Kerala Story 2, asserting that the film is "showing the truth" and that filmmakers have every right to present it before the nation. ... read..


Union MoS Jayant Chaudhary urges firms to set up AI teams, calls this 'best time' for youth to skill up
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 11:51:05 AM IST
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary on Friday said that every enterprise in India should establish AI teams while simultaneously focusing on upskilling and reskilling their workforce. ... read..


"Oher side rattled": Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi defends Gaurav Gogoi against Assam CM's allegations
Guwahati (Assam) | February 20, 2026 11:51:00 AM IST
Amid a political storm over allegations against Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday said there are two kinds of leaders those with a positive mindset and those who believe in polarisation and alleged that Gogoi ... read..


Arunachal CM thanks PM Modi for 'inspiring' message on Statehood Day
Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) | February 20, 2026 11:50:59 AM IST
Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "warm greetings and inspiring message" to the people on the occasion of the Statehood Day. ... read..


Massive fire engulfs chemical warehouse of CSIR-North East institute of Science and Technology in Jorhat
Jorhat (Assam) | February 20, 2026 11:50:57 AM IST
A massive fire broke out at the central warehouse of the CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST), in Jorhat late Thursday night, triggering a series of loud explosions. ... read..


"Important to position India as a trusted partner," Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw hails Pax Silica initiative
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 11:50:42 AM IST
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw termed India's entry into the Pax Silica Declaration as a "historic event," asserting that it is crucial to position India as a trusted partner in the global semiconductor supply chain. ... read..


SC dismisses plea seeking to restrain construction of mosque in name of Babri Masjid in Murshidabad
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 11:50:40 AM IST
The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea filed to restrain the construction of any mosque in the name of Babar or Babri masjid in any place in India on the ground that Mughal ruler Babar was an "anti-Hindu invader" who was involved in the slaying of many Hi ... read..


New Delhi Marathon 2026: Delhi Metro to start services at 3:30 AM on February 22
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 11:50:37 AM IST
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will begin train operations at 3:30 AM on Sunday, February 22, to assist people participating in the New Delhi Marathon 2026. Three major lines, Yellow, Blue, and Violet, will see an early start. ... read..


Barak Valley now key to Assam growth: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati (Assam) | February 20, 2026 11:21:14 AM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday highlighted the importance of Barak Valley in the state's development and the national Act East vision, as Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to launch the nationwide Vibrant Village Programme II from C ... read..


"Let CBFC decide": Jharkhand BJP spokesperson slams Kerala CM over 'The Kerala Story' sequel
Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 20, 2026 11:21:05 AM IST
Jharkhand Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo on Friday criticised Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over his remarks on 'The Kerala Story 2', urging him to "follow 'raj-dharma'" and allow the Central Board of Film Certification ... read..


Chhattisgarh Board Exams 2026 commence, students express nervousness as they appear at centres
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | February 20, 2026 11:21:03 AM IST
The Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education (CGBSE) Exams for 2026 commence today, with students arriving at exam centres across the state to appear for their board exams. ... read..


"Pax Silica important for emerging ecosystem in India," Union Minister Vaishnaw as India joins US led initiative
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 11:20:53 AM IST
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday termed the Pax Silica Declaration a significant step for India's growing semiconductor and electronics ecosystem, as the country formally joined the US-led initiative on the sidelines of the Global AI Impact Summi ... read..


Global food systems under strain, AI can transform agriculture: Devendra Fadnavis
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 10:51:12 AM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday highlighted the mounting global challenges facing the agriculture sector, saying food systems worldwide are under strain due to climate volatility, falling water tables, deteriorating soil health, fra ... read..


Note Minting HQ in Delhi declared as prohibited place
By Rajnish Singh

New Delhi | February 20, 2026 10:51:09 AM IST
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has declared the headquarters of the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL) in New Delhi as a "prohibited place" under the provisions of the Official Secrets Act, 1923. ... read..


Rahul Gandhi condoles death of Lok Sabha MP Ricky AJ Syngkon from Meghalaya
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 10:51:02 AM IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday expressed grief over the passing of Ricky AJ Syngkon, Lok Sabha MP from Shillong, Meghalaya. ... read..


"With India's entry to Pax Silica we choose to win,": US envoy to India Sergio Gor as India joins US led initiative
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 6:20:40 PM IST
United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Friday highlighted India's determination and the expanding scope of cooperation between the two countries. Welcoming India to the Pax Silica initiative he said by signing this partnership the two nations had ... read..


PM Modi expresses grief over demise of Shillong MP Ricky AJ Syngkon
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 10:20:30 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed grief over the demise of Lok Sabha MP from Shillong, Ricky AJ Syngkon, recalling his dedicated service to the people of Meghalaya. ... read..


Youth slits his own throat at Ambedkar Circle in Tirupati, creates panic
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) | February 20, 2026 10:20:28 AM IST
A young man allegedly slit his own throat at Ambedkar Circle in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh, creating panic among the public, Renigunta Inspector Jayachandra said on Friday. ... read..


PM Modi greets people of Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram on their Statehood Day
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 10:20:27 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended warm wishes to the people of Arunachal Pradesh on the occasion of Statehood Day. ... read..


Uttarakhand PHQ orders tightened court security amid bomb threats
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 20, 2026 10:20:25 AM IST
The Police Headquarters (PHQ), Uttarakhand, has issued fresh directives to strengthen security at court complexes across the state following a series of bomb threat emails received by various courts in recent days. ... read..


Mallikarjun Kharge greets people of Mizoram on Statehood Day
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 10:20:23 AM IST
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday extended warm greetings to the people of Mizoram on their Foundation Day. ... read..


Rahul Gandhi to appear before Sultanpur court in Defamation case
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 20, 2026 9:51:11 AM IST
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi arrived at Lucknow Airport on Friday to appear before a court in Sultanpur in connection with a 2018 defamation case filed against him for allegedly making objectionable remarks about Union Home Minister ... read..


Delhi HC orders removal of Sakshi reports linking heritage foods to Tirupati Laddu row
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 9:51:09 AM IST
The Delhi High Court has ordered the blocking and removal of a news report carried by a newspaper founded by former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, which linked Heritage Foods to the Tirupati laddu controversy. ... read..


Andhra CM Naidu to attend India AI Impact Summit 2026
New Delhi | February 20, 2026 9:51:08 AM IST
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Chandrababu Naidu, will attend the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Impact Summit-2026 on Friday, currently underway at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. ... read..


Drug-related issues existed since previous AIADMK regime: Tamil Nadu Minister TM Anbarasan
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 20, 2026 9:51:06 AM IST
Tamil Nadu Minister TM Anbarasan said that drug-related issues in the state were not new and had existed during the previous regime, asserting that the current Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government had taken effective steps to bring the situation und ... read..


Youtber attacked by mob in Hyderabad's Amberpet
Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 20, 2026 9:51:05 AM IST
Tension erupted in Hyderabad's Amberpet after a Youtuber was allegedly attacked by a mob for "filming a video near the Jama Masjid" following which people reached the spot and controlled the situation. ... read..


Youtuber attacked by mob in Hyderabad's Amberpet
Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 20, 2026 9:51:01 AM IST
Tension erupted in Hyderabad's Amberpet after a Youtuber was allegedly attacked by a mob for "filming a video near the Jama Masjid" following which police reached the spot and controlled the situation. ... read..


Governments unable to deliver development resort to freebies: BJP leader Dilip Ghosh
Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 20, 2026 9:51:00 AM IST
Amid the Supreme Court's observations on the growing culture of political "freebies" before elections, BJP leader Dilip Ghosh said the practice has become common across states, affecting development priorities. Reacting to the court's remarks, Ghosh state ... read..


Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi questions BJP over 'unemployment, rising crimes against women' in party-ruled states
Guwahati (Assam) | February 20, 2026 9:50:55 AM IST
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, questioning its record on unemployment and crimes against women in states governed by the party. ... read..


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