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"Communal statement": Prakash Reddy slams Akbaruddin's remarks on Congress, BJP demolishing homes

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 27, 2026 10:21:22 AM IST

BJP leader Prakash Reddy on Friday hit out at AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi, who linked the current Congress-led Telangana government's actions to those of UP CM Yogi Adityanath. ... read..

Expelled AIADMK leader O Panneeselvam arrives at DMK HQ to join party ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 27, 2026 10:21:16 AM IST

Expelled AIADMK leader and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam on Friday arrived at the Dravida Munnetra Kazagham (DMK) headquarters to join the party in the presence of CM MK Stalin. ... read..

"Ensure party returns to power for seventh term" MK Stalin urges DMK cadres to start preparations for polls

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 27, 2026 10:21:14 AM IST

Ahead of his 73rd birthday on March 1, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazagham (DMK) chief MK Stalin on Friday urged the party workers to begin preparations for the forthcoming state elections and by explaining the works done by the incumb ... read..

'No difference between BJP, Congress; Muslims being targeted': Akbaruddin Owaisi slams governments over demolitions

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 27, 2026 10:21:13 AM IST

AIMIM Floor Leader and MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi has launched a scathing attack on both the BJP and the Congress, alleging that there is no difference between the two parties in their approach towards Muslims and accusing them of targeting the community under ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Katchatheevu church festival begins today, devotees depart from Rameswaram port

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) | February 27, 2026 9:51:07 AM IST

The annual festival of St. Anthony's Church at Katchatheevu commenced on Friday with the ceremonial hoisting of the flag, as thousands of devotees from Tamil Nadu began their journey to the island shrine. ... read..

J-K: Government Medical College Rajouri granted PG status; 4 MD pediatrics seats approved

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 27, 2026 9:50:58 AM IST

In a significant boost to medical education in the Pir Panjal region, Government Medical College (GMC) Rajouri has been granted Postgraduate (PG) status, enabling the institution to commence postgraduate medical courses for the first time. ... read..

Kerala: Man killed in wild elephant attack at Aralam Farm in Kannur

Kannur (Kerala) | February 27, 2026 9:50:56 AM IST

A 40-year-old man was killed in a suspected elephant attack at Aralam Farm in Kannur in the early hours of Friday, in yet another incident of human-wildlife conflict in the state's largest tribal settlement. ... read..

Assam Cabinet seeks fast-track court trial in late singer Zubeen Garg's death case

Guwahati (Assam) | February 27, 2026 9:20:45 AM IST

The Assam government decided to seek the trial of cultural icon Zubeen Garg's death case in a fast-track court. ... read..

Expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam likely to join DMK

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 27, 2026 9:20:43 AM IST

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam is likely to join Dravida Munnetra Kazagham (DMK) on Friday ahead of the forthcoming Tamil Nadu elections, sources said. ... read..

"Entire country objects to language of foreigners, Rahul Gandhi uses": BJP leader Narendra Kumar Kashyap

Mainpuri (Uttar Pradesh) | February 27, 2026 9:20:38 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday launched a sharp attack on Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his recent remarks, with party leader Narendra Kumar Kashyap alleging that the Congress leader uses the "language of foreigners" while spea ... read..

Mamata Banerjee rattled by SIR, accepting that 1.20 crore names added deliberately in electoral roll: BJP's Dilip Ghosh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 27, 2026 9:20:37 AM IST

Amidst the ongoing criticism by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee against the Election Commission and Centre over Special Intensive Revision, BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Friday said that the TMC supremo is "rattled" by SIR. ... read..

Allahabad HC to hear Swami Avimukteshwaranand's anticipatory bail plea today

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 27, 2026 8:50:56 AM IST

A key hearing in connection with Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati is scheduled to take place here on Friday at the Allahabad High Court. ... read..

"Sacrificed everything to free Mother India": PM Modi pays tribute to Chandrashekhar Azad

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 8:50:53 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to freedom fighter Chandrashekhar Azad, remembering his supreme sacrifice in India's struggle for Independence. ... read..

"Their enmity is with Muslims...No one is our own": AIMIM leader accuses Congress, BJP of "demolition" of homes

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 27, 2026 8:50:51 AM IST

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Floor Leader Akbaruddin Owaisi on Thursday accused Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of systematically targeting the Muslim community, claiming "their enmity is with us Muslims". ... read..

Capacity of major cities needs to be doubled from current level within next 5 years. : Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 7:21:11 AM IST

Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that in view of the rapid, sustained growth in demand for travel, the capacity of major cities to originate new trains needs to be doubled from the current level in the next 5 years. ... read..

Tripura to introduce India's first State AI Policy, announced Tripura CM Manik Saha at State Innovation Mission launch

Agartala (Tripura) | February 27, 2026 7:21:10 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday announced that with the assistance of Atal Innovation Mission and NITI Aayog, Tripura will come up with an artificial intelligence policy, a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country. ... read..

Uttarakhand: Scientists present study for maintaining ecological and ecosystem on Badrinath Corridor Development Project

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 27, 2026 7:21:05 AM IST

Scientists from the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) presented a scientific study before Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan regarding maintaining ecological and ecosystem balance during the ongoing construction work under the Badrinath Corridor Develo ... read..

Gujarat: Sanand GIDC completes auction for premium hotel plot; developer allotted land

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | February 27, 2026 7:21:03 AM IST

The Gujarat government has successfully completed the e-auction for a 5-acre plot in the Sanand-2 Industrial Estate, with the land now allotted to a developer for the construction of a premium hotel within four years. This e-auction, concluded on December ... read..

Delhi police accuses JNU students of "physically assaulting personnel" during protest

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 7:21:01 AM IST

The Delhi Police has accused the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student protestors of physically assaulting the security personnel during today's protest. ... read..

100 public schools to be developed in Telangana from this academic year: CM Revanth Reddy

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 27, 2026 6:50:47 AM IST

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced that Telangana Public Schools would be opened in 100 constituencies across the state (outside Hyderabad city) from this academic year. ... read..

Congress MLA Qazi Muhammad Nizamuddin urges Uttarakhand DGP to act on alleged religious violence

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | February 27, 2026 6:50:43 AM IST

Congress Member of the Legislative Assembly of Uttarakhand Qazi Muhammad Nizamuddin from Manglaur in Haridwar district has written a letter to the Director General of Police of Uttarakhand on Thursday, expressing concern over recent incidents of violence ... read..

NCERT to identify officials behind "error of judgment" over inclusion of "corruption in judiciary" chapter in class 8 book: Source

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 6:50:42 AM IST

The Director of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), Dinesh Prashad Saklani, is ascertaining the process behind the preparation of textbooks that led to what has been described as an "error of judgment," and will identify the ... read..

"Just like Dada, Sunetra Pawar will run party well...": NCP leader Rupali Chakankar

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 27, 2026 5:50:37 AM IST

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Rupali Chakankar on Thursday expressed confidence in Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar as she gets elected as the NCP Chief, stating that Pawar will follow in the footsteps of her late husband and former Deputy Ch ... read..

Assam Cabinet approves re-appointment of 57 Junior engineers, agriculture and infrastructure projects

Dispur (Assam) | February 27, 2026 4:51:01 AM IST

The Assam Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has taken a series of decisions, including the re-appointment of Junior Engineers, land allotment under Mission Basundhara, and establishing a new College of Agricultureon on Thursday. ... read..

Sudarsan Pattnaik to represent India at Contemporary Venice 2026 in Italy

Puri (Odisha) | February 27, 2026 4:20:48 AM IST

India will be proudly represented at Contemporary Venice - 18th Edition in Italy by renowned Indian sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik, which is going to be open on March 6 and will continue till March 20. ... read..

"Supreme Court has justified what it has done": Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on NCERT book judiciary chapter row

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 27, 2026 4:20:46 AM IST

The political row over an NCERT textbook chapter on judicial corruption escalated on Thursday after the Supreme Court imposed a "complete blanket ban" on the Class 8 NCERT book. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Ammonia gas leak reported in Indore; situation under control

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | February 27, 2026 3:20:39 AM IST

An incident of a gas leak from a cylinder occured in the Raoji Bazaar Police Station area on Thursday. ... read..

Sixth India-Japan Intellectual Conclave "Kizuna" held in Shillong

Shillong (Meghalaya) | February 27, 2026 3:20:38 AM IST

The Sixth India-Japan Intellectual Conclave was held at Vivanta, Shillong, which was attended by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma as the Chief Guest. ... read..

Indian Railways, Indian Army launch 'Framework of Cooperation' to strengthen post-retirement career opportunities for 'Agniveers' and serving army personnel

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 2:50:41 AM IST

In a significant step towards deepening institutional collaboration, Indian Railways and the Indian Army have introduced a "Framework of Cooperation" aimed at expanding post-retirement employment opportunities for Agniveers and serving Army personnel tran ... read..

Education Ministry writes to MeitY, I&B to halt digital circulation of banned NCERT textbook

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 2:20:44 AM IST

The Education Ministry on Thursday wrote to the Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B), and the Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), seeking immediate steps to halt the dissemination of ... read..

Indian Railways sanctions key capacity and connectivity projects worth Rs. 871 crore to accelerate infrastructure modernisation

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 1:50:58 AM IST

Continuing its transformative push to build a future-ready, high-capacity rail network, Indian Railways has sanctioned a series of strategic infrastructure projects across Northern, Southern and Eastern Railway zones. These projects aim to modernise coach ... read..

MCRHRD institute to partner with Harvard to train Telangana officials: CM Revanth Reddy

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 27, 2026 1:50:57 AM IST

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced that the MCRHRD institute would enter an agreement with the world-famous Harvard University soon. ... read..

Hola Mohalla: 5,000 police personnel, 21 parking spaces, shuttle services for convenience of devotees at Sri Anandpur Sahib

Chandigarh (Punjab) | February 27, 2026 1:50:55 AM IST

To ensure foolproof arrangements for the upcoming festival of Hola Mohalla at Sri Anandpur Sahib as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Special Director General of Police (Special DGP) Law and Order, Arpit Shukla, on Thursday, reviewed the ... read..

SC seeks Centre's response on PIL to display punishment for filing fake cases in police stations

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 1:20:30 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice to the Centre, all State governments and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) seeking a response on a public interest litigation (PIL) plea filed by BJP leader and Advocate Ashwini Upadhyay. ... read..

RailOne SuperApp surpasses 2 crore downloads in less than 8 months of launch

New Delhi | February 27, 2026 1:20:27 AM IST

RailOne, the SuperApp of Indian Railways, has achieved a major milestone of surpassing 2 crore downloads in less than 8 months of its launch, and has also crossed the 5 lakh ticket mark per day this month. ... read..

Telangana: CM Revanth Reddy announces Public Schools in 100 constituencies

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 26, 2026 11:51:10 PM IST

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced that Telangana Public Schools would be opened in 100 constituencies across the state from this academic year. ... read..

PM Modi to inaugurate Micron Technology ATMP Plant in Sanand, to create 5,000 direct jobs

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | February 26, 2026 11:51:06 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Micron Technology's state-of-the-art ATMP (Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging) plant in Sanand, Gujarat, on February 28, according to a Gujarat CMO release. ... read..

SC issues notices to Education Secy, NCERT director of "corruption in judiciary" chapter; BJP backs probe, Congress calls textbook rewrite 'shameful'

New Delhi | February 26, 2026 11:51:03 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a complete blanket ban on both the reprinting and online circulation of NCERT's latest Class 8 Social Science textbook, addressing the issue of "corruption within the judiciary". ... read..

SC issues notices to Education Secy, NCERT director for "corruption in judiciary" chapter; BJP backs probe, Congress calls textbook rewrite 'shameful'

New Delhi | February 26, 2026 11:50:58 PM IST

Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta flags off batch of 30 students for Rashtriya Ekatmata Yatra 2026

Leh (Ladakh) | February 26, 2026 11:50:51 PM IST

Reaffirming the commitment to strengthening the spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat', the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today flagged off a batch of 30 students from Lok Niwas, Leh, for the Rashtriya Ekatmata Yatra 2026 - Student Exper ... read..

Karnataka Minister accuses BJP of creating "RSS and Hindu ideology-based history of India" amid NCERT row

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 26, 2026 11:50:38 PM IST

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Thursday launched an attack against the Centre, accusing it of creating an "RSS and Hindu ideology-based history of India" amid the row over the judiciary chapter in NCERT. ... read..

MP: Congress walks out from assembly protesting over Singrauli coal mines issue, demands JPC probe

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 26, 2026 11:21:08 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Congress created an uproar in the assembly on Thursday and walked out in protest from the House over the Singrauli coal mines issue, alleging irregularities in compensation to displaced tribal families. ... read..

KTR slams Congress over Khammam evictions, says "Will move Supreme Court if needed"

Khammam (Telangana) | February 26, 2026 11:21:03 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on the Congress government over the demolition drive in Velugumatla (Vinoba Bhave Colony) in Khammam, alleging "gross injustice" to poor families and accu ... read..

Telangana: One person arrested for manufacturing and selling adulterated ginger and garlic paste

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 26, 2026 11:20:58 PM IST

Hyderabad Police conducted a surprise inspection at a house near Railway Gate, MS Maqtha in Khairatabad and arrestred one 21-year-old for manufacturing ginger and garlic paste in plastic containers under highly unhygienic conditions. ... read..

"For all dreams Dada had for Maharashtra, have accepted responsibility": Sunetra Pawar after being elected NCP Chief

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 26, 2026 11:20:56 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and newly elected Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sunetra Pawar on Thursday said she has accepted the responsibility in keeping with the wishes of party workers and in honour of Ajit Pawar's vision for Maharashtra. ... read..

Uttarakhand Chief Minister participates in three-day 'Nayar Valley Adventure Festival-2026'

Pauri Garhwal (Uttarakhand) | February 26, 2026 11:20:53 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the Nayar Valley Adventure Festival at Bilkhet in Pauri Garhwal district on Thursday. ... read..

Telangana Police bust Rs 2.05 crore Ganja racket; 4 held

Bhadradri Kothagudem (Telangana) | February 26, 2026 10:51:11 PM IST

In a major crackdown on narcotics smuggling, Telangana police seized 408.185 kilograms of ganja valued at approximately Rs 2.05 crore and arrested four persons involved in the illegal transportation. ... read..

JNUSU calls second march against detention of over 50 students following protests against VC

New Delhi | February 26, 2026 10:51:08 PM IST

The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) on Thursday called for a "complete lockdown" against the arrest of 50 university students, following today's protest march to the Union Education Ministry. ... read..

Telangana: Three apprehended for vandalising Lord Hanuman idol in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 26, 2026 10:51:05 PM IST

Hyderabad Police on Thursday apprehended three Children in Conflict with the Law (CCL) for allegedly breaking into a Hanuman Temple, stealing a copper vessel and vandalising the idol at Barkas, police said in a statement. ... read..

Telangana aims to emerge as global logistics hub by 2047: Sridhar Babu

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 26, 2026 10:51:03 PM IST

Telangana is working with a structured roadmap to emerge as one of India's leading logistics hubs and position itself as a global logistics destination by 2047, IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu said on Thursday. ... read..

ECI reviews poll preparedness for upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 26, 2026 10:51:01 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday conducted a detailed review of poll preparedness for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections. ... read..

CP Malkajgiri appreciates medal winners at 4th Telangana Police Games & Sports Meet-2026

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 26, 2026 10:50:58 PM IST

Malkajgiri Commissioner of Police Avinash Mohanty on Thursday expressed appreciation to all medal winners and sportspersons of the 4th Telangana Police Games and Sports Meet-2026 for their dedication and discipline. ... read..

"Drop this project or make structural changes": BJP's NV Subhash opposes Musi River Beautification Project

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 26, 2026 10:50:54 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson NV Subhash on Thursday raised concerns over the proposed Musi river beautification project, alleging that middle-class families are being adversely affected. ... read..

'Vande Mataram' Composer Bankim Chandra's descendant Sumitra Chattopadhyay joins BJP ahead of elections

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 26, 2026 10:21:12 PM IST

Sumitra Chattopadhyay, a descendant of 'Vande Mataram' composer Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and a former senior official of the Labour Department, formally joined the BJP in Kolkata on Thursday. ... read..

"Nothing will happen this time": Bengal minister Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay on EC deploying 480 CAPF companies

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 26, 2026 10:21:09 PM IST

As the Election Commission of India (ECI) moves to deploy 480 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in West Bengal ahead of the Assembly elections, state Parliamentary Affairs Minister Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay said that Chief Minister Mamata Bane ... read..

Telangana: Rajya Sabha MP R Krishnaiah alleges caste killing of toddler at temple fair

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 26, 2026 10:21:07 PM IST

Rajya Sabha MP R Krishnaiah on Thursday alleged that a two-year-old boy was killed by upper caste individuals during a temple fair in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district and demanded Rs 1 crore compensation and a government job for the bereaved family membe ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami meets Governor Gurmit Singh to discuss state development

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 26, 2026 10:21:00 PM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid a courtesy visit to Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd.) at Lok Bhavan on Thursday. ... read..

JNUTA demands immediate release of detained students; strict action against alleged police brutality

New Delhi | February 26, 2026 10:20:54 PM IST

The Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers Association has demanded the immediate release of all university students detained following a protest march taken out to the Union Ministry of Education. The association has asked for strict action against the Del ... read..

Gujarat govt continues efforts to strengthen semiconductor sector and industrial ecosystem

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | February 26, 2026 9:50:58 PM IST

To increase facilities for national and multinational companies operating in the Sanand Industrial Estate, the auction process for hotel construction has been completed. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh Minister Vikramaditya Singh meets CM Revanth Reddy in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 26, 2026 9:50:53 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh met Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy in Hyderabad today.Rajya Sabha MP Anil Kumar Yadav also participated in this meeting held at the ICC in Hyderabad. https://x.com/revanth_anumula/status/20269872570 ... read..

Madras HC upholds life sentence conviction of 26 out of 27 accused in 2018 Sivaganga triple murder case

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | February 26, 2026 9:50:48 PM IST

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday has upheld the life sentences awarded to 26 convicts in connection with the 2018 murder of three Scheduled Caste men at Kachanatham in C district. ... read..

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel gives assistannce of Rs. 6.97 Crore to farmers associated with natural farmers

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | February 26, 2026 9:50:46 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel distributed assistance of Rs. 2,000 per acre for the Kharif season through DBT to 35,829 farmers from 33 districts who have newly joined natural farming in the state under the National Mission on Natural Farming. ... read..

Telangana: Two people arrested in two separate theft cases in Mangalagiri

Guntur (Telangana) | February 26, 2026 9:50:45 PM IST

Two people have been arrested in two separate theft cases under the limits of Mangalagiri Police Station in Telangana, police said on Thursday. ... read..

'Nothing will happen this time': West Bengal minister Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 26, 2026 9:50:36 PM IST

TMC leader Jay Prakash Majumdar flags concerns over ECI's move to deploy 480 CAPF companies in West Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 26, 2026 9:50:33 PM IST

Trinamool Congress leader Jay Prakash Majumdar on Thursday questioned the decision of the Election Commission of India (ECI) to deploy 480 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in West Bengal ahead of the Assembly elections, saying the poll pane ... read..

PM Modi to lay foundation stone and inaugurate development projects worth Rs 16,686 crore in Ajmer on February 28

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | February 26, 2026 9:20:56 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan's Ajmer on February 28 (Saturday), where he will unveil various development projects worth Rs 16,686 crore from the Central and State governments. ... read..

West Bengal: Massive fire engulfs Excise Department Scrap Yard at Bandel Bazar

Hooghly (West Bengal) | February 26, 2026 9:20:54 PM IST

A massive fire broke out at the store yard of the Excise Department at Bandel Bazar, near Bandel Station, in Hooghly on Thursday. Firefighting operations are currently underway. No injuries or casualties reported. ... read..

Delhi: Food Safety Department launches campaign to curb adulteration ahead of Holi

New Delhi | February 26, 2026 9:20:52 PM IST

The Food Safety Department in Delhi has launched a special enforcement campaign ahead of the Holi festivities to curb adulteration of various foodstuffs and prevent consumption by the public. The department's focus is broad, spanning multiple categories i ... read..

BJP submits memorandum to HP governor over Youth Congress workers' detention row

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 26, 2026 9:20:50 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Leader of Opposition and former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, on Thursday submitted a memorandum to Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla at Lok Bhawan, raising concerns over the alleged conduct of Himachal ... read..

SC sets final hearing in Sonam Wangchuk's wife's detention plea on March 10

New Delhi | February 26, 2026 8:50:41 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday scheduled the final hearing in the plea filed by Gitanjali J Angmos, wife of Ladakh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, challenging her husband's detention under the National Security Act (NSA), for March 10. ... read..

Delhi HC sets aside passport impounding order, reaffirms citizen's right to travel abroad

New Delhi | February 26, 2026 8:50:38 PM IST

In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court on Thursday set aside an order issued by the Ministry of External Affairs impounding the passport of Yogesh Raheja, erstwhile Director of Raheja Developers. ... read..

Maharashtra DyCM Sunetra Pawar elected NCP chief

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 26, 2026 8:50:36 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar was elected as the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) National President on Thursday, announced by party leader Praful Patel. ... read..

Pariej wetland emerges as Sarus crane conservation success in Gujarat

Kheda (Gujarat) | February 26, 2026 8:21:39 PM IST

Pariej Wetland in Gujarat's Kheda district has emerged as a notable example of wetland conservation, supporting a growing population of the Sarus Crane, the world's tallest flying bird. ... read..

BJP cites Telangan Chief Secretary's report to allege financial mismanagement in state

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 26, 2026 8:21:36 PM IST

BJP State Chief Spokesperson and Media In-Charge N.V. Subash has cited a report by Telangana's Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao which hady raised alarm over the state's ballooning salary and pension burden, to allege a decade of fiscal mismanagement by s ... read..

Bhopal family's Goa trip for birthday turns tragic; elderly man killed, others injured following collision with overspeeding Thar, kin seek justice

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 26, 2026 8:21:34 PM IST

A family from Madhya Pradesh's capital Bhopal that had travelled to Goa to celebrate a birthday met with a tragic road accident, resulting in the death of a 65-year-old man and leaving his wife critically injured and some other family members also sustain ... read..

MDMK Chief Vaiko hails Nallakannu as model of honesty and social justice

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 26, 2026 8:21:32 PM IST

MDMK (Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) chief Vaiko has lauded late Communist leader Comrade Nallakannu as a "legend" of the communist movement and an "example of pure honesty, simplicity and humility". Vaiko highlighted Nallakannu's lifelong dedica ... read..

"BJP pushing divisive agendas:" Tejashwi Yadav on Amit Shah's statement on infiltration

Patna (Bihar) | February 26, 2026 8:21:30 PM IST

The Leader of the Opposition in Bihar and RJD chief Tejashwi Yadav launched a sharp attack on the BJP on Thursday. He alleged that whenever elections are around the corner, BJP leaders consistently resort to 'baseless' rhetoric and push 'divisive agendas' ... read..

Delhi Excise policy corruption case: Court to pronounce order on framing of charges in Delhi Excise policy case on February 27

New Delhi | February 26, 2026 8:21:27 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court is set to pronounce its order on the framing of charges in the Delhi Excise Policy corruption case on February 27. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM participates in bhoomi pujan of PHC upgradation, inaugurates multiple development projects

Tehri Garhwal (Uttarakhand) | February 26, 2026 8:21:25 PM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the inauguration and foundation-laying programme for several development projects along with the Bhoomi Pujan of the Primary Health Centre (PHC) upgradation in Tehri Garhwal on Thursday. ... read..

Congress leader K Muraleedharan calls attack on Health Minister Veena George a 'cooked-up story'

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | February 26, 2026 8:21:22 PM IST

Congress leader K Muraleedharan alleged that the alleged attack on Kerala Health Minister Veena George by Kerala Students Union (KSU) workers was a "cooked-up story," intensifying the political row surrounding the incident at Kannur Railway Station. ... read..

JK Police attach ?40 lakh movable property of habitual bovine smuggler in Udhampur district

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 26, 2026 8:21:20 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Police attached a vehicle valued at ?40 lakh belonging to a habitual bovine smuggler on Thursday. The action was taken under Section 107(5) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), following orders issued by the Court of the Dis ... read..

Uttarakhand: Kumbh Mela Administration consults stakeholders for smooth execution

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | February 26, 2026 8:21:14 PM IST

To ensure the well-organised and successful conduct of the upcoming Kumbh Mela, Uttarakhand's fair administration is continuously holding consultations with various stakeholders associated with the event, including akharas, religious institutions, and sai ... read..

Delhi's Patiala House Court grants 3-day custody of five Indian Youth Congress workers

New Delhi | February 26, 2026 7:51:07 PM IST

Patiala House Court on Thursday granted 3 days' custody to five Indian Youth Congress workers arrested in connection with the AI Summit protest case. Delhi Police sought remand of the accused persons to investigate the case and ascertain their role in the ... read..

Indian Army to hold 10th Chiefs' Conclave with ex Indian, Nepal Army Chiefs on Friday

By Ajit Dubey

New Delhi | February 26, 2026 8:50:48 PM IST

The Indian Army will hold the 10th Chiefs' Conclave on Friday, in which former Chiefs of Armies of India and Nepal will be briefed about the various operations and aspects of the force. ... read..

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launches Rail Tech Policy and e-RCT System

New Delhi | February 26, 2026 7:21:04 PM IST

Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday announced the RailTech Policy and the complete digitisation of the Railway Claims Tribunal (RCT) as Reform Number Three and Reform Number Four under Indian Railways' flagship "52 Reforms in 52 Weeks ... read..

Punjab Govt orders transfer of two IFS officers with immediate effect on administrative grounds

Chandigarh | February 26, 2026 7:20:59 PM IST

The Punjab Government on Wednesday ordered the transfer and posting of two Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers with immediate effect on administrative grounds. ... read..

3,375 km water awareness walk spanning nine states highlights critical need for conservation

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) | February 26, 2026 7:20:57 PM IST

A 3,375.35-kilometre walking yatra spanning nine states to educate the public on the importance of water, an essential natural resource, is nearing its completion after more than 100 days in Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram. The initiative, started by social activ ... read..

Delhi Police detains Congress workers over protest against arrest of IYC Chief Uday Bhanu Chib

New Delhi | February 26, 2026 7:20:52 PM IST

Delhi Police detained Congress workers and leaders during their protest over the arrest of Indian Youth Congress President Uday Bhanu Chib in connection with the "shirtless protest" at the AI india Impact Summit in the national capital. ... read..

Delhi HC declines plea over death of Ghaziabad woman during Nepal unrest

New Delhi | February 26, 2026 7:20:43 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to entertain a petition filed by a Ghaziabad-based businessman who alleged negligence on the part of the Central government, which subsequently led to the death of his wife in Kathmandu during last year's Gen-Z pro ... read..

We received MoUs worth Rs 90,000 cr in Japan, Rs 60,000 in Singapore: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Tokyo | February 26, 2026 7:20:40 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, highlighting key outcomes of his visit to four-day visit to Singapore and Japan said that he received Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 90,000 crore in Japan and Rs 60,000 crore in Singapore for the ... read..

ED places prosecution sanction order against P Chidambaram in Aircel Maxis Deal, INX Media case before court

New Delhi | February 26, 2026 7:20:38 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has placed a prosecution sanction received from the competent authority against former Union Finance Minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram in respect of the offence of money laundering in the Aircel Maxis and I ... read..

Madras HC seeks TN govt response on plea against Minister Mano Thangaraj over 'Epstein files' post

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 26, 2026 7:20:36 PM IST

Madras High Court on Wednesday sought a response from the State government on a petition filed by an advocate seeking action against Tamil Nadu's Minister for Milk and Dairy Development, Mano Thangaraj, over a social media post allegedly linking Prime Min ... read..

Political parties urge CEC Gyanesh Kumar to hold single-phase polls in Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 26, 2026 6:51:48 PM IST

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, on Thursday held meetings with recognised political parties in Chennai ahead of the upcoming elections in Tamil Nadu. ... read..

Minister of State for Defence inaugurates Taram Chu Steel Bridge, restores vital North Sikkim connectivity

North Sikkim (Sikkim) | February 26, 2026 6:51:26 PM IST

Minister of State (MoS) for Defence Sanjay Seth on Thursday inaugurated the newly constructed Taram Chu Steel Bridge, restoring crucial connectivity along the Chungthang-Lachen Road in North Sikkim. ... read..

JNU students detained over protest demanding VC's resignation

New Delhi | February 26, 2026 6:51:15 PM IST

Student protestors of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) led by JNUSU (Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union) were on Thursday detained by Delhi Police after they took out a protest against Vice-Chancellor Santishree D Pandit. ... read..

Maoist leader Sukru kills own commander who was looking to surrender: Odisha Police

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | February 26, 2026 6:51:08 PM IST

An internal conflict among the Maoists over the prospect of surrender has led to the killing of a platoon commander, Anwesh. ... read..

Gujarat allocates Rs 7,690 crore for Women and Child Welfare in budget

General News | February 26, 2026 6:51:06 PM IST

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], February 26: Under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, an allocation of Rs 7,690 crore has been made for the Women and Child Welfare sector to further strengthen Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Suposhit ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu participates in Bhoomi Pujan ceremony of Shri Jagannath temple in Jamshedpur

Jamshedpur (Bihar) | February 26, 2026 6:51:04 PM IST

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, on Thursday participated in the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony of Shri Jagannath Temple at Jamshedpur, organised by the Shri Jagannath Spiritual and Cultural Charitable Centre Trust. ... read..

Punjab Vidhan Sabha Budget Session to commence from March 6

Chandigarh | February 26, 2026 6:51:02 PM IST

The Punjab Vidhan Sabha Secretariat on Thursday issued a notification summoning the Sixteenth Vidhan Sabha of the State of Punjab to meet for its Twelfth Budget Session on March 6. ... read..

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