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Jyotiraditya Scindia accuses Rahul Gandhi of "maligning" India's image

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | February 13, 2026 10:20:46 AM IST

Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday accused Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi of constantly "maligning the nation's reputation on every platform," stating that it will neither benefit Congress nor him. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami launches one-day medical camp for journalists in Haldwani

Haldwani (Uttarakhand) | February 13, 2026 9:20:46 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami directed the organisation of special medical and health camps for journalists, considering their lifestyle, heavy workload, and irregular routines. ... read..

MK Stalin credits ?5,000 to Tamil Nadu women under Kalaignar Rights Scheme ahead of assembly elections

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 13, 2026 9:20:45 AM IST

As the Tamil Nadu assembly elections near, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday announced that ?3,000 has been credited in advance to women beneficiaries under the Kalaignar Women's Rights Scheme, along with an additional ?2,000 as a "summer special package ... read..

"Truth should never need govt clearance": Manickam Tagore calls for transparency in rules governing publications by retired, serving defence personnel

New Delhi | February 13, 2026 9:20:41 AM IST

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Friday called for an end to excessive secrecy in government rules, saying national security must be protected, but using regulations to silence voices and withhold uncomfortable truths from the public is "unjustifiable." ... read..

Arunachal Pradesh: NSCN-K cadre surrenders before security forces in Tirap

Moktowa (Arunachal Pradesh) | February 13, 2026 9:20:40 AM IST

Acting on specific intelligence inputs regarding the presence of a hardcore ANE in the Moktowa area, the Khonsa Battalion of Assam Rifles launched a focused operation on Tuesday. ... read..

Vijay-led TVK's election meeting in Salem restricted to 4,998 individuals

Salem (Tamil Nadu) | February 13, 2026 8:50:52 AM IST

Ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Friday will hold an election meeting under tight security at Seelanayakkanpatti in Salem, where party chief Vijay is scheduled to address a gathering of 4,998 indiv ... read..

Budget Session: Lok Sabha to remember former MP Bhagwan Dass Rathor; papers to be laid in House

New Delhi | February 13, 2026 8:50:48 AM IST

On the last day of the first phase of the ongoing budget session, the Lok Sabha is scheduled to take up obituary references, questions and key government business on Friday, as per the List of Business. ... read..

Assam: HUL hosts "Tea Next 2.0" in Golaghat, engages 256 small tea growers and BLFs on sustainability

Golaghat (Assam) | February 13, 2026 8:50:47 AM IST

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), through its Tea Next initiative, successfully organised Tea Next 2.0, a focused capacity-building event for Bought Leaf Factory (BLF) representatives and Small Tea Growers (STGs) in Assam's Golaghat district. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM lays foundation stone for road widening project in Sahaspur Assembly

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 13, 2026 8:50:45 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami laid the foundation stone for the second phase (kilometre 1 to 10) of the road widening project in Sahaspur Assembly constituency of Dehradun district, the release said. ... read..

'What he did should have been done by DGCA': UBT Sena's Anand Dubey on Rohit Pawar's claims in Ajit Pawar death case

New Delhi | February 13, 2026 8:50:43 AM IST

Praising NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar for his presentation highlighting concerns over the circumstances of former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's plane crash, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey said that Pawar had gathered significant information in t ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Massive fire erupts at wedding farm near Sheetla Mata temple in Gurugram

Gurugram (Uttar Pradesh) | February 13, 2026 8:50:40 AM IST

A major fire broke out in the early hours of Friday at a wedding farm located near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Gurugram. No casualties have been reported in the incident, officials said. ... read..

Delhi police special cell questions Penguin India for 2 days in alleged leak of ex-Army Chief MM Naravane's book

New Delhi | February 13, 2026 8:20:40 AM IST

The Delhi Police Special Cell has questioned officials of Penguin India for two consecutive days in connection with the alleged leak of former Army Chief General MM Naravane's book, sources said. ... read..

Delhi's air quality improves, AQI at 183 in 'moderate' category

New Delhi | February 13, 2026 8:20:38 AM IST

The National Capital's air quality slightly improved on Friday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 183 at 8 am, placing it in the 'moderate' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). ... read..

Earthquake of 3.2 magnitude strikes Manipur

New Delhi | February 13, 2026 7:20:45 AM IST

A moderate earthquake of magnitude 3.2 struck Kamjong, Manipur, on February 13, 2026, at 5:38 AM IST. ... read..

Delhi Court reserves order on framing of charges in money laundering case against Lalu Yadav, 13 others

New Delhi | February 13, 2026 7:20:37 AM IST

The Rouse Avenue court has reserved its order on framing of charges in the LARA projects money laundering case. Former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, Former Bihar CM Rabri Devi and former Deputy CM Tejaswi Prasad Yadav, along with 13 others, are accu ... read..

Delhi HC directs not to call witness linked to Karti Chidambaram in Chinese Visa scam case

New Delhi | February 13, 2026 7:20:35 AM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday passed an interim order directing the trial court not to call the prosecution witnesses linked with Congress MP Karti Chidambaram for examination. ... read..

Ex-Congress candidate from Manipur arrested in Rs 1.84 crore cyber fraud case

Palakkad (Kerala) | February 13, 2026 7:20:34 AM IST

Keisham Ningthemjao Singh, a Manipur resident who had previously contested for a Congress ticket from the Andro Assembly constituency, has been arrested by the Palakkad Cyber Police for allegedly defrauding a Mannarkkad native of Rs 1.84 crore through a s ... read..

Govt approves Rs 4703.81 crore for 82 infrastructure projects in North East under NESIDS

New Delhi | February 13, 2026 6:50:30 AM IST

The North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS) under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) was approved as a new Central Sector Scheme in 2017-18 and restructured into two components, viz. NESIDS (Roads) and NESID ... read..

Govt powers 2.86 crore homes under SAUBHAGYA, DDUGJY

New Delhi | February 13, 2026 6:20:42 AM IST

The Government of India has been supporting states in providing quality power to all consumers through schemes like Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY), Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (SAUBHAGYA), and the Revamped Distribution Sect ... read..

Delhi: AAP raises concern over women's safety after two minor girls go missing

New Delhi | February 13, 2026 5:50:27 AM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday raised concerns over women's safety in the national capital following the disappearance of two minor girls from Shalimar Bagh, the Assembly constituency of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, holding the government accountabl ... read..

Piyush Goyal calls Rahul Gandhi 'habitual liar', says US trade deal safeguards farmers' interests

New Delhi | February 13, 2026 4:50:37 AM IST

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, calling him a "habitual liar" and accusing him of misleading farmers with what he termed a "fake narrative" regarding the recent trade agreement with the United States. ... read..

Inter-state drug network busted; kingpin arrested, says Shimla SP

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 13, 2026 4:50:36 AM IST

Shimla Police have unearthed an inter-state drug trafficking network and arrested its alleged kingpin, Vijay alias David alias Bihari, from Zirakpur in Punjab, in connection with multiple NDPS cases registered across the district. ... read..

Fire breaks out at waste stockyard in Mumbai Naval Dockyard; no casualties

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 13, 2026 3:50:58 AM IST

A fire broke out in one of the waste stockyards at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. ... read..

Assam CM Sarma inaugurates Majuli-Jorhat bridge, key projects worth Rs 2,218 crore

Majuli (Assam) | February 13, 2026 3:20:28 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday inaugurated the construction of the Majuli-Jorhat bridge and its connecting highway, aiming to accelerate development in the Satra hub of Majuli. The inauguration ceremony was held at Manika Pathar in G ... read..

Abhishek Banerjee to visit Purulia to meet family of migrant worker killed in Pune

Purulia (West Bengal) | February 13, 2026 2:50:16 AM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee is scheduled to visit Purulia on Friday, where he will meet the family of a migrant worker who was allegedly killed in Pune, party sources said. ... read..

Himachal Cabinet approves over 1,000 posts, confirms development plans post-RDG withdrawal

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 13, 2026 2:20:22 AM IST

The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, on Thursday, asserted that the discontinuation of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) will not hamper developmental activities in the state. ... read..

Assam CM Sarma inaugurates and launches projects worth Rs 2,218 crore in Majuli

Majuli (Assam) | February 12, 2026 11:51:06 PM IST

Expediting development in the Satra hub Majuli, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday inaugurated the construction of the Majuli-Jorhat bridge along with the connecting highway at a function held at Manika Pathar, Garmur in Majuli. It may ... read..

DAC nod for 114 Rafales: Experts, political leaders call Rs 3.60 lakh cr boost a game-changer, force multiplier

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 11:51:04 PM IST

A defence modernisation push gathered momentum on Thursday as the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared proposals worth nearly Rs 3.60 lakh crore, including the decision to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF). ... read..

Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave 2026 kicks off at Bharat Mandapam, sets stage for nationwide EduAI collaboration

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 11:50:58 PM IST

Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan addressed the Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on Thursday. The event was also graced by Sukanta Majumdar, Minister of State for Education. ... read..

Karnataka: Sale of meat prohibited in Bengaluru on occasion of Mahashivratri

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 12, 2026 11:50:56 PM IST

The Greater Bengaluru Authority on Thursday issued a notification prohibiting animal slaughter and the sale of meat in slaughterhouses under their jurisdiction on the occasion of Mahashivratri. ... read..

PM Modi to inaugurate 'Seva Teerth,' moving PMO from British-era South Block

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 11:50:54 PM IST

In a historic leap, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to unveil the landmark "Seva Teerth" complex on February 13, consolidating the PMO and key, scattered ministries with 4-Star GRIHA standards. ... read..

Advancement in therapies showcases long-term survival in multiple myeloma cancer patients

By Shalini Bhardwaj

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 11:50:46 PM IST

Hospitals are reporting significant success in treating multiple myeloma, with patients undergoing advanced therapies, including second autologous stem cell transplants have exhibited improved long-term survival rates. ... read..

Bodhan AI at IIT Madras to build sovereign AI-powered education ecosystem for India with Sarvam AI

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 12, 2026 11:50:43 PM IST

Bodhan AI at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) announced its vision to build a sovereign, AI-powered education ecosystem for India with Sarvam AI. It will strengthen learning, assessment, teaching and administration at the national scale. ... read..

Vidyanjali onboards over 8.5 lakh schools and 5 lakh volunteers, informs Jayant Chaudhary in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 11:50:39 PM IST

Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Education, Jayant Chaudhary, responding to a Starred Question in the Rajya Sabha today regarding the implementation of the Vidyanjali program ... read..

"Answered all questions point by point": NDA leaders laud FM Sitharaman's reply on Union Budget; Opposition raises questions

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 11:21:27 PM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's statement during the reply on the Union Budget in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday has drawn reactions from various political leaders, who commended her thorough explanation. ... read..

From Pathanamthitta to Palakkad: Sreenadevi Kunjamma at centre of Congress speculation ahead of polls

By Vs Anurag

Palakkad (Kerala) | February 12, 2026 11:21:22 PM IST

Congress Pathanamthitta District Panchayat member Sreenadevi Kunjamma has become active in Palakkad district, triggering fresh political discussions ahead of the Assembly elections. ... read..

Himanta Biswa Sarma is most unsuccessful CM, says Congress' Gaurav Gogoi

Biswanath (Assam) | February 12, 2026 11:21:15 PM IST

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi on Thursday lashed out at Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, calling him the "most unsuccessful Chief Minister as well as Home Minister" of the state. ... read..

Journey from fear to change: Chhattisgarh CM Sai's rural bus service accelerates development in forest region

Sukma (Chhattisgarh) | February 12, 2026 11:21:14 PM IST

The forest region of Sukma, which remained isolated from the national mainstream for decades due to Naxal violence and blocked roads, is now writing a new story of change. ... read..

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy invites Rajnath Singh to foundation stone laying ceremony of Gandhi Sarovar Project

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 11:21:09 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy met with Union Ministers to seek their approval to expedite the Musi rejuvenation project, new railway lines, and airport works. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi dares Centre to "bring a privilege motion" against him; sources indicate his speech likely to be expunged

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 11:21:07 PM IST

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday challenged the BJP-led Central government to "bring a privilege motion" against him, asserting his commitment to fighting for farmers. ... read..

"He shouldn't have gone there": Kargil's fallen soldier mother upset over Gaurav Gogoi's visit to Pakistan

Golaghat (Assam) | February 12, 2026 10:50:51 PM IST

The family members of Kargil braveheart Captain Jintu Gogoi expressed their resentment over Congress MP and Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi's Pakistan visit. ... read..

International Conference on Dam Safety in Bengaluru to be held on Feb 13-14: DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 12, 2026 10:50:50 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that an International conference on dam safety will be held in Bengaluru on February 13 and 14. ... read..

Uttarakhand: IIT Roorkee student drowns in Ganga river

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | February 12, 2026 10:50:48 PM IST

A student, identified as Ashish Shukla, from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, drowned in the Ganga Canal late Wednesday evening. ... read..

QA-industry conclave to discuss future of quality assurance in naval and defence manufacturing

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 10:50:45 PM IST

A Quality Assurance (QA) Conclave, on the theme 'Traceability, Speed and Trust - Leveraging Technology for Smarter Quality Assurance', will be held at Manekshaw Auditorium, New Delhi, on February 13, Defence ministry said. ... read..

"Doing all this for publicity": TMC leader Kunal Ghosh on Humayun Kabir's 'Babri Yatra'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 12, 2026 10:50:43 PM IST

TMC leader Kunal Ghosh took a jibe at the Jan Unnayan Party Chief Humayun Kabir on his 'Babri Yatra' from Plassey in Nadia district to Rejinagar in Murshidabad district. ... read..

Air India initiates full & final settlement process in AI-171 plane crash

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 11:51:02 PM IST

Air India has announced the initiation of the final compensation process for families affected by the tragic crash of Flight AI-171, which occurred on June 12, 2025, in Ahmedabad. ... read..

"Will not step back even an inch...stand with farmers": Rahul Gandhi doubles down after Privilege Motion threat

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 10:21:00 PM IST

Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition on Thursday strongly criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming that the he "has a chokehold around his neck" and sold "the country and farmers", asserting that he will not "step back even an inch" even if a Privi ... read..

North-Eastern Region workshop on enhancing SDG outcomes at district level organised by NITI Aayog held at Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | February 12, 2026 10:20:56 PM IST

NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the Transformation and Development Department, Assam, organised the North Eastern Region Workshop on enhancing SDG outcomes at the district level under State Support Mission (SSM) today at the Assam Administrative Staff C ... read..

Delhi police special cell questions Penguin India for 2 days in alleged leak of ex-Army Chief MM Naravane's book

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 10:20:55 PM IST

Plea against WeWork India IPO disclosures withdrawn; Bombay HC closes case

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 12, 2026 9:51:21 PM IST

A writ petition challenging the disclosures made in WeWork India's initial public offering (IPO) documents was unconditionally withdrawn before the Bombay High Court on wednesday. ... read..

Ministry of Earth Sciences and Govt of Puducherry sign landmark MoU to bolster blue economy and coastal resilience

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 9:51:19 PM IST

The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and the Puducherry Department of Science, Technology and Environment on Thursday entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance marine research, infrastructure development, and blue economy initiatives wi ... read..

AAIB clarifies investigation into AI-171 accident ongoing; media reports speculative

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 9:51:17 PM IST

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) categorically clarified that reports suggesting that the investigation into the Air India Flight AI-171 accident has been finalised are incorrect and speculative. ... read..

West Bengal nurse infected with Nipah virus dies of cardiac arrest, confirms health department

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 12, 2026 9:51:14 PM IST

In a first for the decade, the nurse who was infected with Nipah virus died of a cardiac arrest in West Bengal on Thursday, the state health department said. ... read..

"Kerala fed up with UDF, LDF; people looking to BJP-NDA with great hope": PM Modi

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 9:21:09 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that Kerala is looking at the BJP-NDA with "great hope", as he hosted party representatives from the state at his official residence in Delhi today. ... read..

Madras HC directs MS Dhoni to pay ?10 lakh by March 12 in case against retired IPS officer Sampath Kumar

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 12, 2026 9:21:07 PM IST

The Madras High Court has directed cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni to pay Rs 10 lakh by March 12 for transcribing a CD related to his case against retired IPS officer Sampath Kumar. ... read..

"Unconstitutional, against religious freedom": All India Muslim Personal Law Board opposes MHA's direction to play complete Vande Mataram

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 8:51:07 PM IST

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board on Thursday demanded the withdrawal of the Ministry of Home Affairs' notification mandating the playing of all six stanzas of Vande Mataram before the national anthem at official events. ... read..

FM Sitharaman mocks Congress for "shedding crocodile tears" over rising debt amid borrowing demands

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 8:51:04 PM IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched a sharp attack on the Congress on Thursday, mocking them for "shedding crocodile tears" over rising debt while simultaneously demanding higher borrowing and increased fund releases to states. ... read..

Shorter all-oral regimens for drug-resistant TB are cost-effective in India: ICMR study

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 8:21:08 PM IST

An economic evaluation published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research has demonstrated that shorter, six-month all-oral treatment regimens for multidrug-resistant and rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (MDR/RR-TB) are cost-effective and offer improved ... read..

Lok Sabha adjourned for the day amid ruckus over BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's remarks on LoP; to reconvene on Friday 11 AM

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 8:21:05 PM IST

Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Thursday after a ruckus over BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's remarks on Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. The Lower House of the Parliament will reconvene on Friday at 11 AM. ... read..

FM Sitharaman mocks Congress for "crying crocodile tears" over rising debt amid borrowing demands

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 8:21:03 PM IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched a sharp attack on the Congress on Thursday, mocking them for "crying crocodile tears" over rising debt while simultaneously demanding higher borrowing and increased fund releases to states. ... read..

Indian Navy assumes first-ever command of Combined Task Force 154

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 8:20:54 PM IST

In a landmark development underscoring India's commitment to collaborative maritime security and capacity building in the Indian Ocean Region and beyond, the Indian Navy has assumed command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 154, a key multinational training ta ... read..

EV buses, smart safety: Ahmedabad BRTS on fast track to 2030 Commonwealth Games

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | February 12, 2026 8:20:52 PM IST

As Ahmedabad prepares to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, the city is rapidly strengthening its public transport infrastructure with a strong focus on sustainability and safety. The Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS), operated by Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited ( ... read..

Himchal cabinet takes several decisions focusing on public welfare

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 12, 2026 8:20:50 PM IST

The State Cabinet, in a meeting held here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, approved the Toll Tax Barrier Policy 2026-27 and the Excise Policy 2026-27, a release said. ... read..

"Even I'm having doubts now": Cabin crew's father seeks probe into Ajit Pawar's plane crash

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 12, 2026 8:20:49 PM IST

Shivkumar Mali, the father of crew member Pinki Mali, who tragically lost her life in the charter plane crash in Baramati, has expressed serious doubts regarding the circumstances surrounding Ajit Pawar's death. ... read..

Turkman Gate stone pelting case: Court reserves order on bail plea of 12 accused persons

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 7:50:55 PM IST

Delhi's Tis Hazari court on Thursday reserved an order on the bail pleas of 12 accused arrested in the Turkman Gate stone pelting case. An FIR was lodged at Chandani Mahal police station in January. This case pertains to stone pelting during anti encroach ... read..

PM Modi meets Kerala BJP Panchayat, municipality and corporation members

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 7:50:50 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met and interacted with elected BJP Panchayat members, municipality members and corporation members from across Kerala at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. ... read..

"Lamentable irony that Bharat Bandh is another Kerala Bandh": Shashi Tharoor says "militant unionism has driven industries away"

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 7:50:43 PM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday believed that 'Bharat Bandh' organised against the policies of the Central government has turned out to be another "Kerala Bandh," criticising the "coercive disruptions" that have held the State back. ... read..

"You're a great storyteller," Jaya Bachchan questions FM over films' ticket pricing, Stiharaman says "state subject"

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 7:50:39 PM IST

Interjecting Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's reply on the budget for the entertainment industry, Rajya Sabha MP Jaya Bachchan termed the minister as "a great storyteller" and raised questions on taxation that has led to an increase in ticket p ... read..

Arjun Sharma murder: Shooters received Rs 2-3 lakh in advance for crime, says SSP

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 12, 2026 7:20:55 PM IST

The shooters involved in the broad daylight murder of Arjun Sharma, son of a fallen Colonel, were promised Rs 12 lakh to execute the killing and had received an advance of Rs 2-3 lakh, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dehradun Ajay Singh said on Thur ... read..

J-K: Content Creator films inside Mata Vaishna Devi Bhawan; probe underway

Katra (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 12, 2026 7:20:46 PM IST

A major issue has come to light concerning the security arrangements at the Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan after a video posted by a content creator named Shikha went viral on social media. ... read..

"No violation of democracy or federal structure": ONOE JPC Chairman PP Choudhary

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 7:20:44 PM IST

A Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) meeting was held on 'One Nation, One Election' today at the Parliament House Complex under the chairmanship of BJP MP PP Choudhary. ... read..

Amritsar police busts narco-smuggling network, apprehends two operatives along with drug money

Amritsar (Punjab) | February 12, 2026 7:20:42 PM IST

Amritsar Commissionerate Police busted a cross-border narco-smuggling network and apprehended two operatives along with Rs 21800 drug money, a police officer said on Thursday. ... read..

Ministry of Defence inks Rs 2,312 crore contract with HAL for eight Dornier 228 Aircraft under Buy (Indian) category

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 6:50:45 PM IST

The Defence Ministry has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Transport Aircraft Division, Kanpur, for the acquisition of eight Dornier 228 Aircraft along with Operational Role Equipment for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) at a cost o ... read..

"Lamentable irony that Bharat Bhand is another Kerala bandh": Shashi Tharoor says "militant unionism has driven industries away"

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 6:50:40 PM IST

CBI takes over case of NEET aspirant's death in Patna hostel

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 6:20:54 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has begun its investigation into the case of an NEET aspirant who died in Patna last month, according to sources. ... read..

"He doesn't want to answer the media": Kiren Rijiju on Rahul Gandhi's remarks to media

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 6:20:50 PM IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday criticised Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi for lashing out at mediapersons, saying "he (Rahul Gandhi) doesn't want to answer to the media." ... read..

"Congress misleads, lies and provokes farmers in Haryana; AAP does same in Punjab": Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh (Haryana) | February 12, 2026 5:51:17 PM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini accused Congress of "misleading and provoking" the farmers in the state, adding that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) also follows the same lead in Punjab. ... read..

"No broken roads": Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini assures drain plan, long-term water solution for Gurugram

Chandigarh (Haryana) | February 12, 2026 5:51:13 PM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday announced an urgent, time-bound plan to repair broken roads and address infrastructure gaps in Gurugram, aiming for a "pothole-free" city before the next monsoon season. ... read..

Ranchi District Collectorate recieves bomb threat; search underway

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 12, 2026 5:51:12 PM IST

The Ranchi District Collectorate received a bomb threat email on Wednesday. Following the email, panic erupted in the administrative department, and security forces, including a Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) and a sniffer-dog team, arrived at t ... read..

Hyderabad police conducts massive cordon, search Op to curb illegal activities

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 12, 2026 5:51:08 PM IST

A massive Cordon and Search operation was conducted on Thursday within the jurisdiction of Reinbazar Police Station to ensure public safety and curb illegal activities, Hyderabad police said. ... read..

"Will not last": UP Deputy CM Maurya opposes 'Babri Masjid' in Murshidabad

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 12, 2026 5:20:46 PM IST

Amid the heated debate over the construction of a new 'Babri Masjid' in Murshidabad, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Thursday opposed the construction of a mosque under the name of Babur, asserting that it will not be built, an ... read..

Supreme Court refuses 'pre-arrest bail' to Karnataka MLA BA Basavaraja in murder case

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 5:20:30 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to interfere with the Karnataka High Court order denying anticipatory bail to Karnataka BJP MLA B.A. Basavaraja (Byrathi Basavaraj) in the July 2025 murder of Shivaprakash alias Bikla Shiva, a realtor with a criminal ... read..

HP apple growers join nationwide farmers strike; demand rollback of labour codes, protective tariff policies

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 12, 2026 4:51:05 PM IST

The Himachal Apple Growers Association, along with CITU and Himachal Kisan Sabha, actively participated in the nationwide farmers workers' strike called on Thursday, extending full support to the agitation. ... read..

DAC clears Rs 3.60 lakh crore worth of capital acquisition proposals to enhance the combat readiness of defence forces

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 4:50:47 PM IST

The Defence Acquisition Council, under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to various service proposals at an estimated value of about Rs 3.60 lakh crore on Thursday. ... read..

Defence Minister to grace 32nd Mahashivaratri celebrations at Isha Yoga Center Coimbatore as Special Guest

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | February 12, 2026 4:50:45 PM IST

The 32nd Mahashivratri celebrations at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore will be held on February 15th, South Kailaya Bhakti Peravai said. ... read..

Delhi Court reserves order on framing of charges in excise policy case

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 4:20:55 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court reserved its order on framing of charges in the Delhi Excise policy corruption case on Thursday. ... read..

Alleged accused in Kanpur Lamborghini accident Shivam Mishra granted bail on personal bond of Rs 20,000

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | February 12, 2026 4:20:45 PM IST

Shivam Mishra, the alleged accused in the Kanpur Lamborghini accident, has been granted bail on a personal bond of Rs 20,000 by the District Court on Thursday. ... read..

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram says India-US trade deal 'lacks details'

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 4:20:41 PM IST

Amid the political showdown over the India-US interim trade deal, Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Thursday termed the agreement "very opaque" and argued that the agreement lacks clarity. ... read..

"Babri Masjid will be built for sure in Murshidabad": JUP Chief Humayun Kabir

Murshidabad (West Bengal) | February 12, 2026 4:20:40 PM IST

Jan Unnayan Party Chief Humayun Kabir, on Thursday, expressed confidence that the new 'Babri Masjid' in Murshidabad's Rejinagar will be built, noting that members of the Muslim community support its construction. ... read..

Telangana CM meets Union Civil Aviation minister, pushes for aviation projects

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 3:21:41 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Thursday met Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu in the national capital. ... read..

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy meets Union Minister of IT and Railways Ashwini Vaishnav

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 3:21:28 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy met Union Minister of IT and Railways Ashwini Vaishnav on Thursday. ... read..

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey writes to Lok Sabha speaker demanding probe into Rahul Gandhi's "unethical conduct"

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 3:21:22 PM IST

BJP Member of Parliament Nishikant Dubey wrote a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urging the House to constitute a dedicated Parliamentary Inquiry Committee to investigate Congress MP and LoP Rahul Gandhi's "unethical conduct," after his recent speech ... read..

You must return, can't seek equitable relief while deliberately avoiding court proceedings: Bombay HC reprimands fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 12, 2026 3:21:19 PM IST

The Bombay High Court on Thursday reprimanded fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, saying that he cannot seek equitable relief while deliberately avoiding court proceedings. ... read..

History made on Moran Highway: IAF's emergency runway trial landing successful, PM to inaugurate on Feb 14

Dibrugarh (Assam) | February 12, 2026 3:21:17 PM IST

The state of Assam is going to witness a historic event, the inauguration of an Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) on the Moran bypass in Dibrugarh district on February 14. ... read..

Trade unions, farmers hold nationwide strike; massive protests across Himachal: CITU

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 12, 2026 3:21:16 PM IST

Trade unions and farmer organisations staged protests in Shimla on Thursday as part of a nationwide strike call given by central trade unions. Demonstrations were held at more than 50 locations across Himachal Pradesh, including all 12 district headquarte ... read..

SIT reaches Sabarimala temple for fresh sample collection in gold theft probe

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | February 12, 2026 3:21:31 PM IST

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged loss of gold from artefacts at the Sabarimala temple reached the hill shrine on Thursday to collect fresh samples as part of ongoing scientific analysis. ... read..

Congress is no longer 'Gandhi-vadi,' it is 'Arajakta-vadi' and 'Gali-vadi': BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 2:51:12 PM IST

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Thursday criticised Congress MPs for allegedly abusing the Speaker and violating parliamentary procedure, saying the party has moved away from its "Gandhi-vadi" principles and accused it of promoting anarchy and disr ... read..

No talk on chief ministerial post at AICC meet: DK Shivakumar on Karnataka power tussle

New Delhi | February 12, 2026 2:51:03 PM IST

Amid speculation over a power-sharing tussle in Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that the chief ministerial post was not discussed during his meeting with Congress leaders at the AICC. ... read..

"PM Modi doesn't surrender...": Andhra Pradesh Minority Morcha President Syed Basha on Rahul Gandhi's parliament speech

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | February 12, 2026 2:51:01 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Minority Morcha President Syed Basha on Thursday condemned Congress leader and LoP in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's speech in the parliament, asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has built global relationships and is not scared of anyone. ... read..

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