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WHO South-East Asia Region congratulates India on national launch of HPV vaccination campaign

New Delhi | February 28, 2026 3:21:05 PM IST

The World Health Organisation (WHO) South-East Asia Region on Saturday congratulated the Government of India on the national launch of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign aimed at preventing cervical cancer among adolescent girls. ... read..

"Why AAP reverted to old excise policy, if there was no scam": BJP's RP Singh

New Delhi | February 28, 2026 2:50:59 PM IST

BJP National Spokesperson RP Singh on Saturday raised questions over the handling of the excise policy, following the discharge of former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia by the Rouse Avenue Court in the Delhi ... read..

Alliance talks with DMK underway, everything fine: TN Congress chief K Selvaperunthagai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 28, 2026 2:50:56 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Congress president K Selvaperunthagai on Saturday said that alliance talks with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) have begun and are progressing smoothly. ... read..

Assam CM Sarma kicks off BJP's 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra'

Sonitpur (Assam) | February 28, 2026 2:50:54 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday officially kicked off the Bharatiya Janata Party's 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra' from the Dhekiajuli constituency in Sonitpur district in view of preparations for the upcoming Assembly polls. ... read..

Delhi: Man arrested for murdering wife, three daughters

New Delhi | February 28, 2026 2:50:51 PM IST

A man has been arrested for the alleged murder of his wife and three young daughters in the Chandan Park area of Samaypur Badli, police said. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami inaugurates Rs 147 crore development projects in Haldwani

Haldwani (Uttarakhand) | February 28, 2026 2:50:46 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday participated in a programme at Sushila Tiwari Government Medical College, Haldwani, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 40 development projects worth Rs 147.28 crore. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Trichy family builds memorial for prize-winning Jallikattu bull 'Senkuricki Sevalai'

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | February 28, 2026 2:20:58 PM IST

In a touching gesture, the owners of a Jallikattu bull named 'Senkuricki Sevalai' in Senkuricki village near Tiruchirappalli have constructed a memorial in honour of the animal, which died last year. ... read..

Congress waits for opportunity to defame India: PM Modi

Ajmer (Rajasthan) | February 28, 2026 2:20:55 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the opposition Congress and referred to historical events surrounding the partition of India, alleging that certain political forces have a history of weakening the nation. ... read..

Haldwani: Uttarakhand CM inaugurates development projects, flags off National HPV Vaccination drive

Haldwani (Uttarakhand) | February 28, 2026 2:20:50 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for several development projects during his visit to the Dr Sushila Tiwari Government Medical College in Haldwani. The visit was highlighted by the forma ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami inaugurates an Open Gym in Khatima; urges youth to adopt active lifestyle

Khatima (Uttarakhand) | February 28, 2026 1:50:59 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday inaugurated an Open Gym at Gandhi Football Ground, Lohia Head Ground in Khatima. ... read..

"AAP is BJP's 'B' team": Sandeep Dixit slams Arvind Kejriwal over 'past' allegations against Congress

New Delhi | February 28, 2026 1:50:54 PM IST

Congress leader Sandeep Dixit on Saturday slammed the AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal over his recent statement against his party leaders, labelling him as having tarnished Indian politics and calling the AAP "BJP's B team". ... read..

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launches morning nutrition program for young children, partnering with Akshaya Patra

New Delhi | February 28, 2026 1:50:52 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday launched a morning nutrition program for young children in select government schools, partnering with Akshaya Patra, aimed to provide nutritious food to support kids' energy and studies. ... read..

"CBI, IT and ED used like puppets": Priyank Kharge slams BJP after Kejriwal's court discharge

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 28, 2026 1:20:59 PM IST

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP of weaponising federal agencies for political gain. ... read..

"Their thinking is political": Kapil Sibal slams prolonged CBI probes after Kejriwal's court discharge

New Delhi | February 28, 2026 1:20:55 PM IST

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Saturday slammed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for deliberately prolonging the investigations while being aware even when they are aware that no evidence exists to secure a conviction, following the discharge of A ... read..

Rahul Gandhi writes to Finance Minister seeking adequate funding for ECHS, withdrawal of income tax on disability pension

New Delhi | February 28, 2026 1:20:50 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman requesting action on two issues affecting armed forces personnel - adequate funding to the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), and withdrawal of ... read..

Rajasthan was in clutches of paper leak mafia during Congress rule: CM Bhajanlal Sharma

Ajmer (Rajasthan) | February 28, 2026 1:20:46 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Saturday alleged that the state was in the grip of a "paper leak mafia" during the Congress regime and asserted that his government is working with zero tolerance against corruption. ... read..

"Promises being fulfilled with great speed": PM Modi lays foundation stone of development projects worth Rs 16,680 crore in Rajasthan

Ajmer (Rajasthan) | February 28, 2026 1:20:43 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched, inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs 16,680 crore in Ajmer, further boosting key sectors including urban development, drinking water supply, roads, irri ... read..

Kerala Congress screening committee meeting on March 1 in Delhi

New Delhi | February 28, 2026 12:50:57 PM IST

The Kerala Congress screening committee meeting will be held on March 1 in Delhi at 11 AM for the Selection of Probable Candidates for the upcoming Kerala Assembly election. ... read..

Goa CM Pramod Sawant holds pre-budget consultations with industry, stakeholders

Panaji (Goa) | February 28, 2026 12:50:55 PM IST

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant chaired Pre-Budget Consultation Meetings on Friday ahead of the Goa State Budget 2026-27 with a wide cross-section of stakeholders and industry bodies. ... read..

'No impact on NDA': BJP's R Sarathkumar on Panneerselvam joining DMK, Sasikala's new party launch

Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | February 28, 2026 12:50:54 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Tamil Nadu leader R Sarathkumar on Saturday asserted that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) remains unaffected by former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam's decision to join the DMK-led camp. ... read..

CBI cracks down on ordnance factory officer in disproportionate assets case, searches 5 locations

New Delhi | February 28, 2026 12:50:52 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday registered a Disproportionate Assets (DA) case on February 26, against the then Chief General Manager of Ordnance Equipment Factory, Hazratpur, Firozabad, who is presently posted at Troop Comforts Ltd. ... read..

2 arrested for revenge killing in Delhi's Majlis Park; victim's burnt body found near Metro station

New Delhi | February 28, 2026 12:21:45 PM IST

Delhi Police have arrested two persons for the murder of a 17-year-old boy whose burnt body was found in the bushes near Majlis Park Metro Station in North West Delhi on February 11, officials said on Friday. ... read..

"Self-declared Vishwaguru exposed": Jairam Ramesh hits out at PM Modi over Trump's Pakistan praise

New Delhi | February 28, 2026 12:21:42 PM IST

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that "self-declared Vishwaguru" has been "exposed" following US President Trump's recent stance on the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict. ... read..

Odisha: 12-year-old girl raped and murdered; accused arrested

Angul (Odisha) | February 28, 2026 12:21:39 PM IST

Odisha police have arrested an accused in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl near NTPC Kaniha, police said on Saturday. ... read..

Bengaluru Central Municipal Corporation identifies 90 official spots for feeding stray dogs

Bengaluru | February 28, 2026 12:21:35 PM IST

The Animal Husbandry Department of the Bengaluru Central Municipal Corporation on Saturday designated 90 specific locations as official feeding zones for stray dogs within its jurisdiction. This initiative aims to balance animal welfare with public health ... read..

Kanpur Lamborghini Case: Court orders release of seized vehicle after ?8.5 cr bond

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | February 28, 2026 12:21:34 PM IST

In the high-profile Lamborghini accident case in Kanpur, the court has ordered the release of the luxury vehicle seized after the crash, advocate Dharmendra Singh, representing the accused Shivam Mishra, said on Saturday. ... read..

UP: Rangbhari Ekadashi celebrated at Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 28, 2026 12:21:32 PM IST

A large number of devotees gathered at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi to celebrate Rangbhari Ekadashi ahead of the Holi festival. ... read..

"This is a process": Kiren Rijiju calls Arvind Kejriwal's discharge 'procedural step'

Kangra (Himachal Pradesh) | February 28, 2026 11:51:35 AM IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday observed that the discharge of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi excise policy case is a procedural matter subject to review by higher judicial authorities. ... read..

"One should not always criticise": Union Minister Kiren Rijiju hits out at Owaisi over "PM Modi's love for Israel remark"

Kangra (Himachal Pradesh) | February 28, 2026 11:51:33 AM IST

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday hit back at All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi for his remarks targeting the government's international engagements. ... read..

Long-term review of CMF Headphone Pro: Does the 'Pro' label hold up?

By Himank Tripathi New Delhi | February 28, 2026 11:51:31 AM IST

I have nothing to say. That's an old joke I used to tell anyone who would ask me about Nothing products. However, when it comes to its sister brand, CMF, I have plenty to share. ... read..

Air India Express announces recovery flights after Bengaluru-Kathmandu flight diversions

Bengaluru | February 28, 2026 11:51:28 AM IST

Air India Express on Saturday announced Bengaluru-Kathmandu "recovery flight" following a string of weather-related diversions that left passengers stranded for two consecutive days. ... read..

Assam BJP to launch 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra'; CM Sarma to inaugurate

Sonitpur (Assam) | February 28, 2026 11:51:26 AM IST

Assam BJP Saturday launched the 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra' across the state in view of preparations for the upcoming Assembly polls. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Leaders reach DMK headquarters for seat-sharing talks with Congress

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 28, 2026 11:51:23 AM IST

Senior leaders arrived at the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam headquarters, Anna Arivalayam, in Chennai on Saturday to hold discussions on seat-sharing arrangements with the Indian National Congress for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026. ... read..

"Raman Effect's discovery placed Indian research on global map": PM Modi extends greetings on National Science Day

New Delhi | February 28, 2026 11:51:21 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted the importance of scientific curiosity in driving India's progress while marking the anniversary of the discovery of the Raman Effect. ... read..

UP: Fire breaks out in Mainpuri, engulfs e-rickshaw agency, Chinese warehouse and clinic; no casualties reported

Mainpuri (Uttar Pradesh) | February 28, 2026 11:21:00 AM IST

A fire broke out in Mainpuri, UP, affecting an e-rickshaw agency, Chinese warehouse, and a clinic on Saturday. ... read..

Gaurav Gogoi likely to contest from Jorhat in Assam Assembly polls: Sources

Guwahati (Assam) | February 28, 2026 11:20:58 AM IST

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi is likely to contest the upcoming Assam Assembly elections from the Jorhat constituency, sources said. ... read..

Agree with Rohit Pawar, govt should conduct impartial investigation: Cabin crew's father seeks justice in Ajit Pawar's crash

Baramati (Maharashtra) | February 28, 2026 11:20:57 AM IST

Shivkumar Mali, the father of flight attendant Pinky Mali, who lost her life in the plane crash that killed Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar, on Friday, supported NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar's demands for a comprehensive investigation into the January 28 crash t ... read..

PM Modi to address NDA public meeting, inaugrate projects in Madurai

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | February 28, 2026 11:20:55 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Madurai on March 1 to participate in a National Democratic Alliance (NDA) election campaign public meeting, with preparations currently underway in full swing across the city. ... read..

Samsung's AI-powered Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Buds4 are finally here

By Himank Tripathi New Delhi | February 28, 2026 11:20:50 AM IST

Samsung's latest drop in the audio space is finally here with the Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Galaxy Buds4, and they are officially open for pre-order starting 26th February 2026. ... read..

PM Modi to launch HPV vaccination in Ajmer, ensure daughters of country are healthy, prosperous

New Delhi | February 28, 2026 11:20:49 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the 'government is leaving no stone unturned to ensure the health and prosperity of the country's daughters'. ... read..

"BJP's conspiracy, hunger for power and misuse of central agencies": Atishi after Kejriwal's discharge

New Delhi | February 28, 2026 10:51:01 AM IST

Senior AAP leader Atishi on Friday celebrated Arvind Kejriwal's discharge in the Delhi excise policy case, attributing it to his honesty "kattar imaandaari." ... read..

"Will have meeting regarding alliance with DMK leadership": TN AICC In-Charge Girish Chodankar

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 28, 2026 10:21:00 AM IST

All India Congress Committee (AICC) In-Charge for Tamil Nadu Girish Chodankar on Friday confirmed that seat-sharing talks with Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) are ongoing. ... read..

Karnataka: Govt opens barber shop in Gadag for Dalits

Gadag (Karnataka) | February 28, 2026 10:20:58 AM IST

A barber shop has been opened in Shingatalur village of Karnataka's Gadag district after members of the Dalit community alleged that they were denied shaving services by upper caste barbers for several years. ... read..

"Devotees are pleased with Holi preparations": Mathura District Magistrate

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) | February 28, 2026 10:20:57 AM IST

Adequate arrangements have been made to ensure tourists and locals enjoy Holi here, Mathura District Magistrate said on Saturday. ... read..

'His Unparalleled Contribution' to freedom movement 'Will forever inspire': Mallikarjun Kharge on Rajendra Prasad's death anniversary

New Delhi | February 28, 2026 10:20:55 AM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday paid heartfelt tribute to India's first President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, on his death anniversary, remembering his invaluable contribution to the freedom movement and nation-building. ... read..

Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde dismisses reports on using expensive watch, says its a gift from her children

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 28, 2026 10:20:52 AM IST

Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde on Friday clarified the controversy surrounding the watch she was seen wearing, stating that she is not interested in brands and that her focus remains on serving the people of Mumbai. ... read..

"Elections cannot be conducted in West Bengal without central forces," says BJP's Dilip Ghosh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 28, 2026 10:20:50 AM IST

On the issue of deployment of central forces in West Bengal, BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Saturday said that elections cannot be conducted without central forces, citing tensions and incidents of violence during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia to offer prayers at Hanuman Mandir today after court's discharge in excise policy case

New Delhi | February 28, 2026 9:50:47 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal, following the Court's discharge in the excise policy case yesterday, is set to visit the Hanuman Temple at 12 pm today. ... read..

Court grants bail to IYC President Chib after midnight hearing

New Delhi | February 28, 2026 9:50:46 AM IST

A Duty Magistrate of Patiala House Court granted bail to Indian Youth Congress President Udai Bhanu Chib after a midnight hearing at her residence. Chib was produced before the judge around 12.30 AM after the expiry of 4 days of police custody. He has bee ... read..

Odisha: Two arrested in Paradip rape and murder case

Paradip (Odisha) | February 28, 2026 9:20:50 AM IST

Odisha Police have arrested two persons in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a woman in Paradip. ... read..

Assam CM to launch 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra' today from Dhekiajuli ahead of 2026 polls

Guwahati (Assam) | February 28, 2026 9:20:48 AM IST

Ahead of the upcoming state assembly polls, the Assam BJP is launching its Jan Ashirwad Yatra today. ... read..

UP: Thar driver attempts to flee without paying for fuel, apprehended

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | February 28, 2026 9:20:45 AM IST

A man has been taken into police custody after he allegedly attempted to flee without paying for petrol and injured a petrol pump salesman in the Thana Badalpur area of Noida, police said. ... read..

Kejriwal's discharge landmark for criminal jurisprudence: Adv Vikas Singh

New Delhi | February 28, 2026 9:20:43 AM IST

Senior Advocate Vikas Singh on Friday termed the discharge of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi excise policy case as a landmark development and said it could prompt a rethinking of the present criminal jurisprudence in ... read..

Chhattisgarh CM attends City Gas Infrastructure Project launch; PNG, CNG to reach several districts

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | February 28, 2026 8:50:52 AM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai hailed the launch of the City Gas Infrastructure Project on Friday, highlighting the benefits of this initiative for residents, vehicles, and industrialists across Raipur, Balodabazar, and Gariaband districts in ... read..

"Senthil Balaji will soon become DMK president": Tamil Nadu BJP

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 28, 2026 8:50:50 AM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP Vice President Jayaprakash warned the DMK of internal consequences following the induction of expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam into the ruling party. ... read..

"Police reports contained contradictory statements": Jyotirmath Shankaracharya's advocate on anticipatory bail

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 28, 2026 8:50:47 AM IST

Jyotirmath Peetham Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati's counsel on Friday asserted that the case filed against the Shankaracharya was fundamentally baseless and highlighted discrepancies within the police reports and supporting documents, a ... read..

Assam govt signs MoU with AAI for pre-feasibility study of five Greenfield airports

Guwahati (Assam) | February 28, 2026 8:20:48 AM IST

Assam government, through its Transport Department has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Airports Authority of India to undertake a pre-feasibility study for the development of five greenfield airports in Assam, in the august pr ... read..

"May we rise above ego": Former VP Jagdeep Dhankhar after attending aarti at Mahakaleshwar Temple

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | February 28, 2026 8:20:45 AM IST

Former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar attended the Bhasma Aarti at Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain on Saturday and prayed for the country's progress and prosperity. ... read..

Maharashtra: Massive fire erupts at dyeing company in Bhiwandi, no casualties

Bhiwandi (Maharashtra) | February 28, 2026 6:50:36 AM IST

A massive fire broke out in a dyeing company in the Bhiwandi area of Maharashtra on Saturday. Fire tenders are currently present at the spot to control the blaze. ... read..

Truck collides with bus in Maharashtra's Jalgaon; traffic movement affected

Jalgaon (Maharashtra) | February 28, 2026 5:50:41 AM IST

A truck collided with a bus on the Paldhi-Tarsod-Jalgaon bypass highway, police said. A portion of the road was left blocked due to the impact of the accident. ... read..

"The truth will come out..." Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC after Court issues discharge order in excise policy case

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 28, 2026 5:50:40 AM IST

Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC on Friday argued the discharge of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and 22 others in the excise policy case, stating that the truth will come out and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has the right to appeal in ... read..

IYC National President Uday Bhanu Chib granted bail in AI Impact Summit protest case

New Delhi | February 28, 2026 5:50:38 AM IST

India Youth Congress (IYC) National President Uday Bhanu Chib has been granted bail by the Duty Magistrate in the IYC protest at AI Impact Summit case on Saturday. ... read..

Bridge to the armed forces: Kumaraguru's Defence Career Expo outlines roadmaps for NCC cadets and engineers

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | February 28, 2026 4:51:11 AM IST

From live artillery demonstrations by the 195 Field Regiment to expert insights on naval aviation, the Defence Career Expo 2026 at Kumaraguru Institutions started on Friday as a multi-dimensional gateway for students aspiring to serve the Tri-Forces, acco ... read..

"It is completely electric, emission-free...": CM Rekha Gupta at double-decker buses launch in Delhi

New Delhi | February 28, 2026 4:20:40 AM IST

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launched double-decker bus service in the national capital on Friday. ... read..

"Have full faith in India's judicial system": Gaurav Vallabh on Kejriwal's discharge in excise policy case

New Delhi | February 28, 2026 3:50:46 AM IST

BJP leader Gaurav Vallabh on Friday said that the discharge of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and 22 others in the excise policy case has given some relief, and we have full faith in India's judicial system. ... read..

"Discharge order is not the final order...": BJP MP Manan Mishra on Kejriwal's discharge in excise policy case

New Delhi | February 28, 2026 3:50:43 AM IST

BJP MP and Chairman of Bar Council of India, Manan Kumar Mishra, on Friday stated that the discharge order given by the Rouse Avenue Court in the excise policy case is not the final order and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) can approach the High ... read..

AITC announces Babul Supriyo, Rajeev Kumar, Menaka Guruswamy, Koel Mallick as Rajya Sabha candidates

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 28, 2026 3:20:52 AM IST

The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Friday announced the candidature of four prominent names, Babul Supriyo, Rajeev Kumar, Menaka Guruswamy and Koel Mallick, for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. ... read..

"There has to be presumption of innocence...": J-K CM Omar Abdullah on Kejriwal's discharge in excise policy case

Hubballi (Karnataka) | February 28, 2026 2:50:45 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday extended greetings to former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia after the court discharged them in the excise policy case, stating that They were steadfast in claimin ... read..

JNU students burn effigy of Vice Chancellor over casteist , racist remarks

New Delhi | February 28, 2026 2:20:51 AM IST

The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students on Friday gathered to burn the effigy of JNU Vice Chancellor Santishree D Pandit over her alleged casteist remarks, and condemned the Delhi Police for detaining and arresting JNU students following yesterday' ... read..

"First millennials taught Congress a lesson, and now the Gen Z is also ready": PM Modi

New Delhi | February 28, 2026 2:20:48 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday attacked the Congress, rejecting its "vote chori" allegations and said the party has been losing support of people over the decades and while millennials taught the opposition party a lesson, "now the Gen Z is also ... read..

Uttarakhand: CM Dhami inaugurates Kotdwar Bird Festival, lays foundation stones for various development projects

Kotdwar (Uttarakhand) | February 28, 2026 2:20:47 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the Bird Festival organised in Kotdwar. On this occasion, he dedicated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth several crores of rupees for various development blocks of ... read..

Eminent Malayali litterateurs meet PM Modi, express gratitude for renaming Kerala to Keralam

New Delhi | February 28, 2026 1:20:56 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday received a group of eminent Malayali litterateurs, who expressed gratitude for the Union Cabinet's decision to rename Kerala as Keralam. ... read..

CBI's case unable to survive judicial scrutiny, stands discredited in its entirety, says court

By Dhiraj Beniwal New Delhi | February 28, 2026 1:20:52 AM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Friday not only discharged Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and 21 accused persons, but it also highlighted lapses in the investigation by saying that "CBI's case unable to survive judicial scrutiny, and stands discredited in its ... read..

"Discharge means there is not even a case for which charges can be framed": Abhishek Manu Singhvi

New Delhi | February 28, 2026 1:20:47 AM IST

Senior advocate and Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Friday praised the Rouse Avenue Court's decision to discharge former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and 22 others in the CBI's Delhi Excise Policy Case, saying that the discharge means tha ... read..

"Trial courts apply their mind and take conscious decisions": Sr Advocate Sidharth Luthra on Kejriwal's discharge in excise policy case

New Delhi | February 28, 2026 1:20:38 AM IST

Senior Advocate and former Additional Solicitor General of India, Sidharth Luthra, on Friday hailed the Rouse Avenue Court, stating that it has showcased that trial courts can take conscious decisions and apply their mind. ... read..

Top Punjab officials appear before Committee of Privileges of Delhi Assembly over Atishi Video row

New Delhi | February 28, 2026 1:20:37 AM IST

Top officials of Punjab, Additional Chief Secretary Punjab (Home) Alok Shekhar, DGP Gaurav Yadav and Police Commissioner Jalandhar Dhanpreet Kaur, appeared before the Committee of Privileges of the Delhi Assembly over the alleged remarks of former Delhi C ... read..

UP: Swami Avimukteshwaranand celebrates Holi at Jyotish Vidyapeeth after Allahabad HC's order

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 27, 2026 11:51:11 PM IST

Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand celebrated Holi with flowers at Jyotish Vidyapeeth and extended his greetings on the occasion, following the Allahabad High Court's stay order on his arrest earlier today. ... read..

"DMK will never bow down before BJP": MK Stalin attacks BJP, AIADMK alliance, says NDA defeat should come as "flash news"

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | February 27, 2026 11:51:07 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday asserted that the DMK would "never bow down before the BJP", as he addressed the party's Western Zone booth-level training conference in Coimbatore. ... read..

SpiceJet to comply with Supreme Court order, deposit INR 144 crore in share transfer dispute

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 11:51:03 PM IST

SpiceJet has taken note of the order passed by the Supreme Court of India, which declined to interfere with the earlier direction to deposit INR 144 crore, and said that it will comply with all court directions. ... read..

BJP's Parivartan Yatra 2026 to kick off with top leaders: The Road to a Bikoshito Paschimbanga

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 11:51:01 PM IST

The BJP's Parivartan Yatra is set to take West Bengal by storm, with a packed schedule of public meetings featuring top central leaders. ... read..

Parivartan Yatra to cover 5,000 km in West Bengal: West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 27, 2026 11:50:59 PM IST

West Bengal Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari said the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Parivartan Yatra will cover nearly 5,000 kilometres across West Bengal, aiming to take Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message of change to every household in t ... read..

"Ajit Pawar's accident caused by negligence or conspiracy?": MNS chief Raj Thackeray

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 11:50:53 PM IST

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Friday raised questions over the tragic death of former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, asking whether the crash that claimed five lives was caused "by negligence or by conspiracy". ... read..

"This is the court's decision": Bihar Dy CM on Arvind Kejriwal's discharge in Excise Policy case

Patna (Bihar) | February 27, 2026 11:50:52 PM IST

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Friday said that the discharge of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and 22 others in the Excise Policy Case is "the court's decision," adding that one should have faith in law. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM visits 36th Battalion of ITBP in Lohaghat, extends Holi greetings

Lohaghat (Uttarakhand) | February 27, 2026 11:50:48 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the 36th Battalion of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) in Lohaghat today and extended warm Holi greetings to the "Himveers" deployed in safeguarding the nation's borders. ... read..

Prime Minister Modi to visit Gujarat on Feb 28 to inaugurate Micron Technology's Semiconductor Assembly

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 11:50:47 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on February 28 at around 3:45 PM. The Prime Minister will inaugurate the Semiconductor Assembly, Test and Packaging (ATMP) facility of Micron Semiconductor Technology India Private Limited in Sanand. He will ... read..

Indian Air Force conducts 'Vayushakti-26' at Pokhran Range, Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) | February 27, 2026 11:21:13 PM IST

The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted Exercise Vayushakti-26 at Pokhran Field Firing Range, Jaisalmer, demonstrating its formidable combat readiness, operational synergy and technological prowess across the full spectrum of air operations. ... read..

Kejriwal discharged in Excise Policy case; Congress says BJP's "predictable script", CBI moves Delhi HC

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

The troubles of Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal and 22 others are not over yet as the Central Bureau of Investigation approached the Delhi High Court challenging the trial court's order discharging the accused in the Delhi Excise Policy case. ... read..

"We have always said that this is a political vendetta": Telangana Jagruthi president K Kavitha on being discharged in excise policy case

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 27, 2026 11:21:09 PM IST

Telangana Jagruthi President K Kavitha on Friday lauded the Delhi court's verdict as a "huge moral victory" after being discharged in the Excise Policy case on Friday, calling the case a "political vendetta". ... read..

Assam BJP launches 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra' to connect with one lakh people daily ahead of assembly elections

Guwahati (Assam) | February 27, 2026 11:21:08 PM IST

The Assam Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced the launch of the "Jan Ashirwad Yatra", an extensive outreach program designed to establish direct contact with citizens across the state. ... read..

Kejriwal should not shed crocodile tears. CM Rekha Gupta on AAP chief's discharge in excise policy case

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 11:21:06 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday stated that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal was guilty of the crimes against the people. ... read..

Amit Shah chairs high-level review to tighten vigilance along India-Nepal border in Bihar, zero tolerance on illegal constructions

Purnea (Bihar) | February 27, 2026 11:21:04 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday chaired a high-level review meeting, which was convened to assess security-related issues concerning the bordering districts along the India-Nepal border in Bihar. ... read..

Vice President presides over 57th Convocation of IIMC; lays foundation stone for new Academic Block

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 11:21:02 PM IST

The 57th Convocation Ceremony of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Deemed to be University, was held on Friday at its New Delhi campus. This is the first convocation of a batch graduating after IIMC attained deemed-to-be-university status ... read..

Assam CM launches distribution of land pattas to indigenous landless families and public institutions under Mission Basundhara 3.0

Guwahati (Assam) | February 27, 2026 11:20:54 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Friday, formally launched the distribution of land pattas to indigenous landless families across the State under Mission Basundhara 3.0 at a programme held at Deuri Beel in Dhemaji. ... read..

Assam CM inaugurates state-of-the-art headquarters of the 6th Commando Battalion at Ambikapur, Sadiya

Guwahati (Assam) | February 27, 2026 11:20:52 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the state-of-the-art headquarters of the 6th Commando Battalion at Ambikapur in Sadiya on Friday, marking a major boost to Assam's security preparedness. ... read..

CBI court sentences former Central Excise Superintendent to 4 years in bribery case

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 10:50:56 PM IST

A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Siliguri sentenced a former Superintendent of Central Excise to four years of rigorous imprisonment in a bribery case. ... read..

JNU students protest case: Court grants bail to 5 accused arrested in students protest case

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 10:50:53 PM IST

The Patiala House Court on Friday granted bail to five Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students arrested in connection with a protest on the university campus. The students were produced before the court following their fresh arrest earlier in the day. ... read..

Pune Porsche Case: SC grants bail to doctor accused of blood sample tampering

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 10:50:51 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to a doctor arrested for allegedly tampering with the blood samples of a 17-year-old boy accused of crashing a Porsche car into a motorcycle in Pune, killing two people. ... read..

Vayu Shakti 2026 showcased how IAF executed Operation Sindoor with precision: Wing Commander Jaydeep Singh

Jaisalmer, Pokhran (Rajasthan) | February 27, 2026 10:50:49 PM IST

Wing Commander Jaydeep Singh on Friday said Vayu Shakti 2026 was not just a display of air power but a reminder of how the Indian Air Force executed Operation Sindoor with precision and resolve after the Pahalgam terror attack. ... read..

PM Modi targets Trinamool Congress, DMK governments; says Congress and its allies "have never worked with good intentions"

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 10:50:48 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday attacked the Trinamool Congress government in Bengal and the DMK-led government in Tamil Nadu, alleging that they had blocked some welfare-oriented schemes of the central government. ... read..

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