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PM Modi attends Sufi music festival Jahan-e-Khusrau 2025 at Sunder Nursery

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 9:13:41 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday attended the Sufi music festival, Jahan-e-Khusrau 2025, at Sunder Nursery in Delhi. ... read..

"All this drama is just excuse": Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on AAP's ruckus over CAG report

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 9:13:38 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday slammed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for creating a ruckus over the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report, stating that "all this drama is just an excuse." The CAG report in question has flagged a Rs 2,000 crore ... read..

Himachal CM urges people to stay away from rivers, streams amid heavy rain, snowfall

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 28, 2025 9:13:37 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday urged people to stay away from rivers and streams as the parts of the state, including the district of Kullu, battled heavy rains and snowfall ... read..

Manipur Governor extends deadline for voluntary surrender of looted arms and weapons

Imphal (Manipur) | February 28, 2025 9:13:35 PM IST

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has extended the deadline for voluntarily surrendering arms up to 4 pm on March 6. ... read..

"We are working on making science city in state": MP CM Mohan Yadav on National Science Day

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 28, 2025 8:43:09 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav extended greetings to everyone on the occasion of National Science Day on Friday and announced that his government was working on making a science city in the state. ... read..

Manipur Governor extends deadline for surrendering looted voluntary arms and weapons

Imphal (Manipur) | February 28, 2025 8:43:02 PM IST

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has extended the deadline for voluntarily surrendering arms up to 4 pm on March 6. ... read..

Yogi Adityanath announces five newly developed spiritual corridors after Mahakumbh success

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 28, 2025 8:43:00 PM IST

Maha Kumbh 2025 has opened the doors to new possibilities of spiritual tourism in Uttar Pradesh. During this mega event, the Uttar Pradesh government developed five major spiritual corridors. ... read..

Gujarat leads nation with 19,020 hectares of Mangrove plantation in two years under 'MISHTI' scheme

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | February 28, 2025 8:13:08 PM IST

Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sustainable development through environmental conservation has been a top priority. ... read..

"Opened a huge movement against drug peddlers": Punjab minister Harpal Singh Cheema

Chandigarh (Punjab) | February 28, 2025 8:13:05 PM IST

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that the state government has begun a massive movement against the drug peddlers in the state under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Mann. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh minister Rajesh Dharmani defends use of temple funds for welfare

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 28, 2025 8:13:03 PM IST

A fresh political controversy has erupted in Himachal Pradesh, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accusing the Congress-led state government of financial mismanagement and misusing temple funds to fulfil its social welfare guarantees. ... read..

French defence major Safran expands its footprint in India with second office in New Delhi

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 8:13:00 PM IST

France's leading Defence and Aerospace conglomerate, Safran, on Friday celebrated the inauguration of its new office, Worldmark 2, in Aerocity in the national capital. This marks a significant milestone in Safran's 'Make in India' roadmap and aligns with ... read..

Himachal CM meets AICC incharge Rajani Patil, discusses party-related issues

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 28, 2025 8:12:54 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday met Congress incharge Rajani Ashokrao Patil at the state party office in Shimla. ... read..

Uttarakhand: 32 road construction workers trapped in Chamoli rescued, says district magistrate

Chamoli (Uttarakhand) | February 28, 2025 8:12:58 PM IST

A total of 32 Border Roads Organisation (BRO) workers have been rescued after being trapped under snow in the aftermath of an avalanche that struck near Mana village in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, officials said late on Friday. ... read..

"Govt's endeavour is to harness the potential of youth to achieve goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047": Rajnath Singh

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 28, 2025 8:12:49 PM IST

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday called upon the youth to inculcate scientific temper and excel in frontier technologies by making the best use of the internationally competitive infrastructure being established in the country due to the gov ... read..

AIIMS Director highlights importance of balanced diet, reduced oil intake to combat obesity

By Shalini Bhardwaj New Delhi | February 28, 2025 8:12:43 PM IST

AIIMS Delhi Director Dr M Srinivas on Friday emphasised the importance of a balanced diet and reduced oil intake to combat obesity, which affects all organs. ... read..

Excel in frontier tech by making best use of internationally-competitive infrastructure being set-up in India: Defence Minister

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 7:42:53 PM IST

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has called upon the youth to inculcate scientific temper and excel in frontier technologies by making the best use of the internationally competitive infrastructure being established in the country due to the Government's ef ... read..

AAP MLAs' suspension not arbitrary but based on rules, precedent: Delhi Speaker Vijender Gupta

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 7:42:51 PM IST

The suspension of 21 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs from the Delhi Assembly is not arbitrary but based on parliamentary rules and precedent, said Speaker Vijender Gupta on Friday in a letter to the AAP MLA and Leader of Opposition, Atishi, who called the susp ... read..

SC upholds Madras HC order quashing TNPCB's show cause notice against Isha Foundation's construction in Coimbatore

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 7:42:50 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the Madras High Court's decision to quash a show-cause notice issued by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) against Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev's Isha Foundation. ... read..

SC grants pre-arrest bail to former Chhattisgarh Advocate General in NAN scam case

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 7:13:07 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday granted anticipatory bail to former Advocate General of Chhattisgarh Satish Chandra Verma, who was booked in connection with the Nagrik Apurti Nigam (NAN) scam case. ... read..

MP: Trial incineration of Union Carbide waste begins at Pithampur amid tight security

Dhar (Madhya Pradesh) | February 28, 2025 7:13:04 PM IST

The first trial incineration of 10 tonnes of hazardous waste linked to the 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy began on Friday at a waste disposal factory in Pithampur in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district, amidst tight security. ... read..

Fire at a rubber factory fire in Roorkee doused, no casuality

Roorkee (Uttarakhand) | February 28, 2025 7:13:02 PM IST

A blaze that broke out at a rubber factory in Roorkee early Friday morning has been doused, an official said. ... read..

"AAP has only done scams": Delhi Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh after CAG report on health infrastructure tabled in assembly

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 7:12:53 PM IST

Delhi's Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Friday accused the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi of engaging in multiple scams. ... read..

Amit Shah directs authorities to crack down on networks assisting Bangladeshi, Rohingya intruders

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 6:43:13 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday directed authorities to crack down the entire network assisting Bangladeshi and Rohingya intruders illegally entering the country, obtaining documents, and settling in India. ... read..

Himachal rains: Many roads blocked in Kullu, National Highway from Jalori shut

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh) | February 28, 2025 6:43:11 PM IST

Torrential rains have caused flooding and landslides in lower areas in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district. In several areas of the district, roads have been blocked, and vehicles have been trapped or swept away in flash floods. ... read..

RTI revealed Rs 455 crores have 'disappeared' from Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao: Mallikarjun Kharge

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 6:43:03 PM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday raised serious questions about the Centre's commitment to women's safety and empowerment. ... read..

"Anti-Dalit mentality": Rahul Gandhi targets centre over NCSC two key posts lying vacant for over a year

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 6:13:05 PM IST

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition (Lok Sabha) Rahul Gandhi on Friday slammed the Centre for its inaction, accusing them of harboring an "anti-Dalit mentality" over the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) two key posts lying vacant for over ... read..

Uttarakhad avalanche: Continous snowfall hampering rescue efforts

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 28, 2025 6:13:03 PM IST

Continuous snowfall is hampering efforts to rescue 41 Border Roads Organization workers who got trapped under snow in the aftermath of an avalanche that struck near the border village of Mana close to Badrinath in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. ... read..

Committed to provide transparent governance to people: Himachal CM Sukhu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 28, 2025 6:13:01 PM IST

The process of transferring officials who have been holding sensitive positions in various departments for a long time has once again begun in Himachal Pradesh, a release said. ... read..

Chamoli Avalanche: 16 workers rescued, says NDRF amid rescue operations

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 6:12:59 PM IST

Of the 57 trapped Border Roads Organisation (BRO) construction workers, 16 have been rescued till now, after a massive avalanche struck near Mana village in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) said on Friday. ... read..

Union Minister JP Nadda offers prayers at Jagannath Temple in Odisha

Puri (Odisha) | February 28, 2025 6:12:57 PM IST

Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Thursday offered prayers at the Jagannath Temple in Odisha's Puri. ... read..

MP: EOW raids at residences of Indore Municipal Corporation asst revenue officer in disproportionate assets case

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | February 28, 2025 5:45:08 PM IST

Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Indore unit on Friday raided the residences of an assistant Revenue Officer of Indore Municipal Corporation and his family members in connection with disproportionate assets in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district. ... read..

Chamoli Avalanche: Uttarakhand govt issues helpline numbers

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 28, 2025 5:45:03 PM IST

The Uttarakhand government on Friday issued helpline numbers for people to get any assistance or information related to the avalanche near the Mana village in Badrinath, which trapped 57 workers. As of now, 15 workers have been rescued while attempts are ... read..

Uttarakhand Avalanche: 42 workers trapped, 15 rescued so far

Chamoli (Uttarakhand) | February 28, 2025 5:45:01 PM IST

As of now, 15 workers from the Border Roads Organization (BRO) have been rescued from the avalanche near Mana village in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, officials said. ... read..

"Rescue mission underway...": Uttarakhand CM as workers remain trapped under snow

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 28, 2025 5:44:59 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said that the rescue mission was underway to pull out workers of the Border Roads Organization who got trapped under snow in the aftermath of a massive avalanche that that struck near Mana village i ... read..

Delhi HC dismisses police's plea challenging NHRC's order to give compensation to doctor for non-registration of FIR

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 6:13:13 PM IST

The Delhi High Court, in its recent judgment, upheld an order of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) directing the police to compensate a doctor, Rs 50,000, for non-registration of an FIR. ... read..

Modern technologies adding lethality, unpredictability in warfare: Rajnath Singh on National Science Day

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 28, 2025 5:13:10 PM IST

Cutting-edge and frontier technologies are adding new dimensions of lethality and unpredictability in modern warfare, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday in Hyderabad. ... read..

CAG report exposes gaps in Delhi's healthcare infrastructure

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 5:12:51 PM IST

A recent report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has highlighted significant shortcomings in Delhi's healthcare infrastructure, including staff shortages, inadequate facilities, and poor management of healthcare services. ... read..

Amit Shah speaks to Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on rescue efforts after Chamoli avalanche

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 4:43:03 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday spoke to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami regarding the avalanche in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district. A massive avalanche hit Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Friday morning. ... read..

People will decide whether Tejashwi will be next Bihar CM or not: Rabri Devi

Patna (Bihar) | February 28, 2025 4:42:53 PM IST

Former Bihar Chief Minister and RJD leader Rabri Devi on Friday said that whether Tejashwi Yadav will be the next Chief Minister of the State is in the hands of the people, not those of leaders. She also accused the NDA government in the State of doing "c ... read..

Avalanche in Uttarakhand's Chamoli, Defence Minister speaks to Uttarakhand CM assures assistance

Chamoli (Uttarakhand) | February 28, 2025 4:42:52 PM IST

After a massive avalanche hit Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Friday, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that he had spoken to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami regarding the situation and assured that local Army units are providin ... read..

NIA arrests leader of CPI (Maoist) linked front in Chhattisgarh terror funding case

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 4:42:50 PM IST

A top leader of a frontal organisation linked with the banned CPI (Maoist) terrorist outfit has been arrested by the National Investigation Agency in a Chhattisgarh terror funding case, according to a NIA release. Raghu Midiyami, leader of Moolwasi Bachao ... read..

U'khand avalanche: CM Dhami reviews efforts to save trapped workers; 16 rescued

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 28, 2025 4:13:40 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday took stock of rescue efforts to free workers trapped under snow in the massive avalanche that struck near Mana village in Chamoli district of the State earlier today. ... read..

Reliance Foundation announces results for postgraduate scholarships

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 28, 2025 4:13:27 PM IST

On the occasion of National Science Day, Reliance Foundation has announced the results of its postgraduate scholarships for the year 2024-25. The scholarships are offered to 100 first-year students in India pursuing degrees in engineering, technology, ene ... read..

Uttarakhand strengthens healthcare infrastructure for a healthier future

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 28, 2025 3:43:25 PM IST

Healthcare facilities in Uttarakhand are evolving to overcome the challenges of its rugged Himalayan terrain, with the government strengthening infrastructure and services. ... read..

CPI(ML) MLAs protest in Patna against the deportation of Indian immigrants from US

Patna (Bihar) | February 28, 2025 3:43:19 PM IST

CPI(ML) MLAs chained themselves on Friday and demonstrated outside the State Assembly in Patna as a mark of protest against the deportation of illegal Indian immigrants from the United States. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: IT firm employee dies by suicide in Agra, blames wife in live-streaming video

Agra (Uttar Pradesh) | February 28, 2025 3:43:18 PM IST

An IT firm employee, Ma in Agra died by suicide after reportedly live-streaming on social media. An FIR registered at Sadar Bazaar Police Station, based on the deceased's father's complaint, mentioned strained relations between the man and his wife. ... read..

Funds underutilised, "dire status" of Mohalla clinics, mismanagement of COVID: CAG report on Delhi's health infrastructure

General News | February 28, 2025 3:43:14 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday tabled the report of Comptroller and Auditor General on Public Health Infrastructure and Management of Health Services in Delhi Assembly, which revealed underutilisation of funds, delays in project execution, sho ... read..

Design is key to India's legacy and future development: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 3:43:08 PM IST

Design is not only about aesthetics, it is an innovation that has its impact on India's legacy and will play a role in the country's development. This was stated by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal during his address at the 44th Convoc ... read..

Telangana: 200 personnel will be deployed in SLBC tunnel rescue operation as efforts intensify

Nagarkurnool (Telangana) | February 28, 2025 3:13:06 PM IST

Rescue operations are ongoing in Nagarkurnool after a tunnel collapsed on February 22, trapping eight workers. Efforts to rescue them have been intensified, with a total of 200 personnel set to be deployed at the site. ... read..

16 workers rescued, rescue efforts underway: Uttarakhand CM Dhami on Badrinath avalanche

Chamoli (Uttarakhand) | February 28, 2025 3:13:03 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said that 16 out of 57 road construction workers, who got trapped under snow in an avalanche that hit near Mana village in Chamoli district today, have been rescued and efforts are on to save the re ... read..

Southern leaders strongly oppose constituency delimitation, three-language policy, says "will fight unitedly"

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 28, 2025 3:12:59 PM IST

Leaders from southern states have strongly opposed the Centre's plan for constituency delimitation and implementation of the three-language policy under the New Education Policy 2020, alleging that the Centre is attacking their "existence." ... read..

"Detailed discussions held in Assembly sessions on women's safety", says CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 3:12:56 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday stated that detailed discussions were held during the assembly session regarding women's safety in the national capital. ... read..

47 workers trapped after avalanche hits Uttarakhand's Badrinath

Chamoli (Uttarakhand) | February 28, 2025 2:43:05 PM IST

As many as 47 workers engaged in road construction got trapped under huge blocks of snow as a massive avalanche hit Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Friday. ... read..

Gujarat: Seven rapists sentenced to life imprisonment in one day in Amreli, Vadodara and Rajkot

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | February 28, 2025 2:42:52 PM IST

In an unprecedented move, various courts in Gujarat's Amreli, Vadodara and Rajkot have sentenced seven rapists to life imprisonment on a single day in POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) cases. ... read..

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis' office receives bomb threat from Pakistani number

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 28, 2025 2:42:51 PM IST

Mumbai Traffic Police on Friday received a message from a Pakistani number, threatening to attack Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, officials said. ... read..

"Government is running Sukh Ashray scheme to support helpless children": Pratibha Singh responds to LoP Jairam Thakur's allegations

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 28, 2025 2:42:49 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Congress Chief Pratibha Singh on Friday responded to allegations by Leader of Opposition (LoP) Jairam Thakur regarding the state government's request for funds from temples to finance the Sukh Ashray scheme. ... read..

'People's hard-earned money was wasted': BJP MLA Satish Upadhyay on liquor policy

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 2:42:47 PM IST

BJP MLA Satish on Friday criticised the AAP government over the liquor policy, claiming that "people's hard-earned money was wasted" due to gross irregularities. ... read..

"There's a growing concern in South India" KC Venugopal on constituency delimitation

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 2:42:45 PM IST

Congress' General Secretary KC Venugopal on Friday expressed concern over the centre's plans of constituency delimitation and said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah's comment only created "more confusion among southern states" ... read..

'Centre completely neglected state of Jharkhand': Health Minister Ansari amid shortage of medical resources

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 28, 2025 2:13:28 PM IST

Jharkhand Health Minister Dr Irfan Ansari on Friday criticised the central government for neglecting the state's needs amid shortages in medical colleges, doctors, paramedical staff, and nurses. ... read..

"All languages should be respected": Tejashwi Yadav on CM Stalin's remark on three-language policy

Patna (Bihar) | February 28, 2025 2:13:26 PM IST

Reacting to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's remark on the three-language policy, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Friday said that the diversity is the beauty of this country, and all languages should be respected. ... read..

Kamal Haasan calls Stalin "bulwark" praises CM's stand against three-language policy

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 28, 2025 2:13:25 PM IST

Actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam founder Kamal Haasan on Friday met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and praised him for his stand against the three-language policy, saying that the leader has emerged as a bulwark to protect the state. ... read..

'Stringent action will be taken against culprit under CM Fadnavis': BJP MP Karad on Pune rape case

Pune (Maharashtra) | February 28, 2025 2:13:23 PM IST

BJP MP Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad on Friday condemned the recent rape incident in Pune and expressed confidence that strict action would be taken under the leadership of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. ... read..

"Should apologise for spreading fear": Madhya Pradesh CM after Congress state chief seeks 'water test' on Union Carbide waste disposal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 28, 2025 2:13:20 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has reacted to state Congress chief Jitu Patwari's "water test" remark about Bhopal's Union Carbide factory toxic waste disposal in Pithampur, stating that the Congress leader was acting as per his understanding. ... read..

Maharashtra: Fishing boat catches fire off Raigad coast; all 18 crew members rescued

Raigad (Maharashtra) | February 28, 2025 2:13:18 PM IST

A fishing boat belonging to Rakesh Gan caught fire approximately 6-7 nautical miles off the coast of Akshi, Alibaug, in the Raigad district during the early hours of Thursday, officials said. ... read..

Delhi HC issues notice to NIA in an appeal of PFI leader in a terror case

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 1:43:34 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday issued a notice to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in an appeal moved by one Afsar Pasha, accused in a terror case. He is the national secretary of the Popular Front of India (PFI). ... read..

'Second CAG report will reveal Arvind Kejriwal is "kattar beimaan"': Manjinder Singh Sirsa

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 1:43:17 PM IST

Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Friday said that upcoming CAG report on 'Public Health Infrastructure & Management of Health Services,' will reveal that Arvind Kejriwal is "kattar beimaan" (blatantly dishonest). ... read..

AgustaWestland PMLA Case: Delhi HC reserves order on Christian Michel James Bail Plea

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 1:43:15 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday reserved its decision on the bail petition of Christian James Michel, the alleged middleman in the money laundering case linked to the AgustaWestland VVIP Chopper scandal. Recently, the Supreme Court granted him bail in a re ... read..

SC dismisses plea on New Delhi Railway Station stampede on February 15

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 1:43:14 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea regarding the stampede that took place at the New Delhi Railway Station on February 15. ... read..

UP Minister Nitin Agrawal slams opposition for questioning Maha Kumbh, calls it an 'insult to Hindu faith'

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 1:43:12 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nitin Agrawal on Friday criticised the opposition, particularly the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress, for questioning the recently concluded Mahakumbh, describing their comments as an "insult ... read..

Delhi HC quashes IOA's Bihar Committee, citing legal inadequacies

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 1:43:10 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday set aside an order issued by the President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to form a five-member Ad Hoc committee to manage the affairs of the Bihar Olympic Association. The court observed that the order did not meet ... read..

Union Minister Nadda inaugurates 9th National Health Mission Summit in Puri

Puri (Odisha) | February 28, 2025 1:43:08 PM IST

Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s national President JP Nadda on Friday inaugurated the ninth National Summit on Good and Replicable Practices in the Public Healthcare System in Odisha's city of Puri. ... read..

"Injustice to opposition...": Delhi LoP Atishi writes to Speaker Vijender Gupta on AAP MLAs' suspension

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 1:43:05 PM IST

Calling the suspension of 21 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs an "injustice to opposition," Delhi Assembly Leader of Opposition (LoP) Atishi on Friday wrote to Speaker Vijender Gupta and urged him to "protect the democratic values." ... read..

"In age of AI forcing any language as third language unnecessary," MK Stalin continues attack on three language policy

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 28, 2025 1:42:56 PM IST

Continuing his attack against the three-language policy, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday pitched for Artificial Intelligence and its advanced translation technology, saying that there's no need to "burden" students with another language ... read..

Uttarakhand moving towards energy self-reliance

Dehradun, Uttarakhand | February 28, 2025 1:42:54 PM IST

Uttarakhand, a land blessed with natural riches, is unlocking new possibilities in the energy sector. The Advancements in renewable energy and hydropower are meeting the state's energy demands and paving the way for environmental sustainability and econom ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami directs officials to identify personnel who do not discharged responsibilities well

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 28, 2025 1:42:47 PM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami directed the officials in a high-level meeting at his residence on Friday to identify personnel who do not discharge their responsibilities well, as per a release. ... read..

Allahabad HC orders cleaning of Sambhal Mosque as ASI disapproves whitewashing ahead of Ramzan

Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh) | February 28, 2025 1:42:43 PM IST

The Allahabad High Court has ordered cleaning of Sambhal Mosque premises ahead of Ramzan as Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) said whitewashing is not needed, Masjid Committee is set to file objections. ... read..

Andhra announces incentives to farmers, students and Artisans in the budget 2025-26

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | February 28, 2025 12:43:18 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshavulu introduced the 2025-26 budget for the state in the assembly on Friday. ... read..

'Excise policy caused revenue loss of Rs 2,000 crore': Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 12:43:17 PM IST

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Friday expressed concern over the tabled CAG report on the excise policy, which revealed a revenue loss of around Rs 2,000 crore. He also discussed about the upcoming CAG report on 'Public Health Infrastructure &am ... read..

"Government and those responsible for law and order responsible for incident": Anand Dubey on Pune rape case

Pune (Maharashtra) | February 28, 2025 12:43:02 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey on Friday criticised the Devendra Fadnavis-led government over the arrest of the accused in the Pune rape incident. ... read..

"Will honour people of Gunat village, accused will be produced before Court": Pune CP on Maharashtra bus rape case

Pune (Maharashtra) | February 28, 2025 12:43:00 PM IST

Thanking the people of Gunat for cooperation in the search of the accused in the Pune rape incident, Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar on Friday said that the accused will be produced before the Court and a special counsel will be appointed in the ca ... read..

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar offers prayers at Tarapith Shaktipeeth temple in Birbhum

Birbhum (West Bengal) | February 28, 2025 12:42:49 PM IST

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar visited and offered prayers at the Tarapith Shaktipeeth temple in West Bengal's Birbhum on Friday. ... read..

SC sets aside termination of two women judges in Madhya Pradesh; calls for showing sensitivity towards women in judiciary

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 12:42:47 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday set aside the termination of two women judges by the Madhya Pradesh High Court and the State government. ... read..

Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting on Delhi law and order situation

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 12:13:20 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a crucial meeting to review the law and order situation in the national capital on Friday. ... read..

Mumbai: Fire breaks out at Salsette Building in Byculla East; Level-I call declared

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 28, 2025 12:13:15 PM IST

A fire broke out at Salsette Building No. 27, near New Grade Insta Mill on B A Road in Byculla East on Friday. The Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) declared a Level-I call at 10:45 AM. ... read..

'This government is Anti-Dalit and Anti-Ambedkar': NCP (SP) spokesperson Malik on AAP's protest amid portrait row

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 12:13:12 PM IST

NCP (SP) spokesperson Seema Malik on Friday condemned the incident in the Delhi Assembly, where AAP leaders were stopped from saying "Jai Bhim." She also reacted to comments made by Parvesh Verma on the protest and AAP. ... read..

Patna HC reiterates SC verdict that breathalyser test cannot be conclusive proof of alcohol consumption

Patna (Bihar) | February 28, 2025 12:13:10 PM IST

The Patna High Court has reiterated the Supreme Court's verdict that a breathalyser (breath analyzer) test cannot be considered conclusive proof of alcohol consumption. ... read..

BJP's Praveen Khandelwal refutes Mamata Banerjee's fake voters allegation, calls it 'politically motivated'

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 12:13:08 PM IST

Reacting to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's allegation of the BJP manipulating the voters' list with the EC, the BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Friday termed it "completely politically motivated and baseless." ... read..

"SP's future in darkness": UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya

Lucknow (Uttar Pradsh) | February 28, 2025 12:13:07 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Friday slammed the Samajwadi Party (SP), stating that the "party's future is in darkness" ... read..

CM Rekha Gupta arrives to attend meeting on Delhi law and order situation

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 11:42:58 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta arrived at the North Block office of the Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday to attend a meeting aimed at reviewing the law and order situation in the national capital. ... read..

Delhi: Karkardooma Court acquits sole accused in Dilbar Negi murder case

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 11:42:55 AM IST

Delhi's Karkardooma Court has acquitted the sole accused in Dilbar Negi's murder case, citing a lack of substantial evidence against the accused. ... read..

Congress meeting being held in Kerala today to discuss election preparations, says state party leader Ramesh Chennithala

New Delhi | February 28, 2025 11:42:46 AM IST

Ahead of the Congress' Kerala unit meeting with senior leadership, state party leader Ramesh Chennithala said that the meeting had been called for election preparations in the state. ... read..

Kerala High Court grants police protection to interfaith couple from Jharkhand

Kochi (Kerala) | February 28, 2025 11:13:31 AM IST

The High Court of Kerala on Friday granted police protection to an interfaith couple from Jharkhand who fled to Kerala and got married. ... read..

"BJP and DMK in secret alliance over three-language policy": Sellur K Raju

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | February 28, 2025 11:13:28 AM IST

Former minister and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader Sellur K Raju has alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) are in a secret alliance regarding the three-language policy. ... read..

Telangana SLBC tunnel collapse: Rescue teams cut through rods as efforts continue to save trapped workers

Nagarkurnool (Telangana) | February 28, 2025 11:13:26 AM IST

Rescue operations are underway at the SLBC tunnel in Nagarkurnool, where eight workers remain trapped after a portion of the tunnel collapsed on February 22. ... read..

Amid three-language policy row Tamil Nadu Governor says huge demand for NEP implementation

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 28, 2025 11:13:19 AM IST

Amid the DMK's government's strong opposition to the Three-language policy, Governor RN Ravi said that there's a strong demand for implementation of New Education Policy 2020 because the youth feel "hugely deprived" of opportunities. ... read..

'Repeated incidents like this show govt's failure': Congress's Atul Londhe Patil on Pune rape case

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | February 28, 2025 11:13:14 AM IST

Congress National Spokesperson Atul Londhe Patil on Friday criticised the Devendra Fadnavis-led government over the recurring incidents of rape in the state, following the arrest of the accused on Friday involved in the rape of a 26-year-old woman inside ... read..

"Choron ko sab najar aate hain chor...": Union Minister Giriraj Singh attacks Tejashwi Yadav

Patna (Bihar) | February 28, 2025 11:13:09 AM IST

Union Minister and BJP MP Giriraj Singh attacked Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav over his remarks on the recent Cabinet expansion and said that "choron ko sab najar aate hain chor." (Thieves see everyone as thieves). ... read..

"If cancer-causing elements not found in 10 km radius of disposal site, will publicly apologise": Congress' Patwari on Union Carbide waste disposal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 28, 2025 11:13:06 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Congress Chief Jitu Patwari on Friday challenged Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and the state BJP government over the disposal of Bhopal's Union Carbide factory toxic waste in Pithampur saying he would publicly apologise if cancer-causing eleme ... read..

Tamil Nadu: DMK, student bodies protest Education MoS Sukanta Majumdar's arrival

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 28, 2025 11:13:04 AM IST

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Federation of Student Organisations-Tamil Nadu (FSO-TN) protested on Friday against the arrival of Union Minister of State for Education, Sukanta Majumdar, over the contentious three-language policy and funds to ... read..

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