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Supports naxalism fight against exploitation, not violence: Digvijaya Singh clarifies Congress's position

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | February 26, 2026 9:20:55 AM IST

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh and Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Wednesday clarified the party's position on Naxalism, stating that their suport extends to their fight against social progress and exploitation, they "never suppor ... read..

UP CM Yogi Adityanath meets Indian Diaspora children in Japan's Yamanashi

Yamanashi | February 26, 2026 8:51:27 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, during his visit to Japan, met people and children of Indian origin while on his way to Yamanashi. ... read..

Bengaluru: 18.6 kg cannibis worth Rs 6.5 cr seized at Kempegowda International Airport

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 26, 2026 8:51:24 AM IST

Customs officials at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru have seized 18.6 kilograms of hydroponic cannabis valued at approximately Rs 6.5 crore, officials said on Thursday. ... read..

Major fire breaks out in the main market of Bandipora; fire services rush to control

General News | February 26, 2026 8:51:22 AM IST

Bandipora (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], February 26: A major fire broke out in the main market of Bandipora on Thursday, causing panic in the area. ... read..

Kerala Minister Chinchu Rani condemns attack on Veena George, says "Congress and youth organisations creating provocations"

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | February 26, 2026 8:51:21 AM IST

Kerala Minister J Chinchu Rani has condemned attack on state Health Minister Veena George accusing the Congress and its youth organisations of creating provocations within the state. ... read..

APCC President Gaurav Gogoi condemns vandalism of Jawaharlal Nehru's statue in Cachar

Guwahati (Assam) | February 26, 2026 8:51:17 AM IST

The President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), Gaurav Gogoi, has strongly condemned the incident in which miscreants allegedly used a JCB to damage the bust of India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, located at Poilapool in the Lakh ... read..

"His principles left no space for extremism": TN Minister PK Sekar Babu pays last respects to veteran CPI leader Nallakannu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 26, 2026 8:51:16 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Minister PK Sekar Babu, on the demise of veteran CPI leader Nallakannu, said his principles opposed religious extremism and hegemonic forces, praising his lifelong sacrifices. ... read..

AIMIM leader Waris Pathan slams Nitesh Rane over remarks on Madrasas, calls statement 'an insult to freedom fighters

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 26, 2026 8:51:11 AM IST

Amid a political row over Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane's reported remarks on madrasas, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Waris Pathan has accused him of making false statements and insulting freedom fighters. ... read..

Telangana: CID arrests Falcon Group ex-COO in connection with Rs 4,215 cr investment fraud

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 26, 2026 8:21:17 AM IST

The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Telangana arrested , the former Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Falcon Group, Vikas Kumar Sakhare on Wednesday. ... read..

"Full transparency in this double-engine government:" Haryana CM Saini replies to Opposition's adjournment motion on HPSC and HSSC recruitment issue

Chandigarh (Haryana) | February 26, 2026 8:21:16 AM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday, replied to an adjournment motion by the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly regarding recruitments by the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) and the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC), ... read..

West Bengal: NCW takes suo motu cognisance of a woman's assault in East Midnapore

New Delhi | February 26, 2026 7:50:49 AM IST

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of an alleged brutal assault on a woman in West Bengal's East Midnapore. The victim was reportedly tied to a tree, stripped, and assaulted in the presence of her minor daughter, alleged ... read..

"Name-changing CM has arrived in Japan": Akhilesh Yadav mocks CM Yogi's visit, quips on renaming Nippon to Adityapur

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | February 26, 2026 7:50:48 AM IST

The Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday took a swipe at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over his ongoing visit to Japan, mocking his record of renaming places in the State. ... read..

Delhi Police leave Shimla after showdown at Shoghi barrier; say seizure memo shared with Himachal Police

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 26, 2026 6:50:37 AM IST

After a prolonged argument with Shimla Police and high-voltage drama on Wednesday, the Delhi Police team on Thursday morning departed from the Shoghi barrier with all vehicles and the three accused who had been sent on transit remand by a local court. ... read..

Jharkhand: Four trucks reduced to ashes as vehicle collision sparks massive fire in Dumka

Dumka (Jharkhand) | February 26, 2026 6:20:53 AM IST

A massive fire broke out in Dumka after a vehicle carrying flammable materials was hit from behind by another vehicle. Four trucks have burned down in the incident. ... read..

Kerala: Kannur police book 5 KSU leaders for attempt to murder in connection with alleged assault on Minister for Health

Kannur (Kerala) | February 26, 2026 5:51:00 AM IST

Kannur Town Police have booked five leaders of the Congress's Kerala Students' Union (KSU) on charges of attempt to murder in connection with the alleged assault on Minister for Health, Women and Child Development Veena George. ... read..

Delhi Police team stopped on NH-5 by Shimla Police amid FIR row; transit remand granted for three IYC workers

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 26, 2026 5:50:59 AM IST

The Shimla Police on early Thursday morning stopped the Delhi Police personnel midway on NH 5, asking them to join in their investigation regarding the FIR registered by Shimla Police. ... read..

Kerala Health Minister Veena George shifted to Kannur Government Medical College after KSU protest incident

Kannur (Kerala) | February 26, 2026 4:20:44 AM IST

Kerala Health Minister Veena George was shifted to Kannur Government Medical College on Thursday after sustaining injuries to her neck and hand during a Kerala Students' Union (KSU) Black Flag Protest at the Kannur Railway Station. ... read..

After day-long high-voltage drama, Delhi Police secures transit remand for three accused arrested in Rohru

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 26, 2026 3:50:44 AM IST

After a day-long high-voltage drama involving the Delhi Police and Himachal Pradesh Police, an Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM-II) court in Shimla granted transit remand to three accused arrested by the Delhi Police from Rohru in Shimla distric ... read..

No KSU members approached Kerala Health Minister, says LoP VD Satheesan on Black Flag Protest

Allapuzha (Kerala) | February 26, 2026 3:20:49 AM IST

Kerala MLA and Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan on Wednesday stated that it has been clarified that no members of the Kerala Students Union approached the State Health Minister Veena George during the protest. ... read..

Tripura to host mega exhibition 'Vikshit Bharat Vikshit Tripura'

Agartala (Tripura) | February 26, 2026 3:20:45 AM IST

Tripura is all set to host a mega exhibition titled 'Vikshit Bharat Vikshit Tripura' from February 26 to February 28 at Children's Park in Agartala. ... read..

Mamata Banerjee always tries to run parallel centre in West Bengal, says BJP MLA Shankar Ghosh

Siliguri (West Bengal) | February 26, 2026 2:50:25 AM IST

BJP MLA Shankar Ghosh on Wednesday said that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee always runs parallel to the central government in the state, underlining that it is not right for the federal structure. ... read..

South Central Railway launches pilot 'Rail Parcel App' at Rail Nilayam in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 26, 2026 2:20:36 AM IST

The South Central Railway on wednesday launched the pilot project 'Rail Parcel App, a first-of-its-kind initiative on Indian Railways aimed at providing seamless door-to-door parcel booking and delivery service for customers at Rail Nilayam in Hyderabad. ... read..

Kerala: LDF workers vandalise Youth Congress flagpoles, posters in Adoor

Pathanamthitta (Kerala) | February 26, 2026 2:20:32 AM IST

The Left Democratic Front (LDF) workers in Adoor vandalised the Youth Congress flagpoles and tore down posters related to the VD Satheesan-led "Pothuyatra" during a protest march held in response to the attack on Kerala Health Minister Veena George. ... read..

"Why this mockery?": AAP MP Sanjay Singh questions appointment as delegation head after passport seizure

New Delhi | February 26, 2026 1:51:03 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Wednesday thanked the central government for appointing him as the head of the India-Suriname Friendship Parliamentary Delegation. However, he called the decision "a joke" as his passport was seized. ... read..

Indian Railways begins to operate 1,244 holi special trains to ensure smooth and comfortable festival travel

New Delhi | February 26, 2026 1:50:59 AM IST

Indian Railways has made elaborate arrangements to facilitate smooth, safe and comfortable travel for passengers during the upcoming Holi festival. To manage the anticipated surge in passenger traffic, 1244 Holi Special train trips will be operated across ... read..

"A moment of pride for India...": Nitin Gadkari extends greetings to PM Modi for receiving 'Speaker of the Knesset Medal'

New Delhi | February 26, 2026 1:20:53 AM IST

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday extended heartfelt greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on being conferred with the 'Speaker of the Knesset Medal', the highest honour of the Knesset, Israel, saying that it is a moment of great pride for Ind ... read..

Delhi: After SC rap, NCERT halts Class 8 textbook to rewrite judiciary chapter

New Delhi | February 26, 2026 1:20:51 AM IST

After the Supreme Court took strong note of references to "corruption in the judiciary" in a Class 8 Social Science textbook, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) on Wednesday said it has put the book's distribution on "strict ... read..

"Orchestrated attempt to malign Kerala's Health Sector": CPI (M)'s John Brittas condemns attack on Veena George

Kannur (Kerala) | February 26, 2026 1:20:48 AM IST

CPI(M) MP John Brittas on Wednesday condemned the assault on Kerala Health Minister Veena George by KSU workers, alleging it was carried out at the behest of the Congress leadership. ... read..

"This was an organised, pre-planned attack...": CPI(M) State Secretary on attack on Kerala Health Minister Veena George

Kollam (Kerala) | February 26, 2026 1:20:41 AM IST

Communist Party of India (Marxist) State Secretary MV Govindan on Wednesday condemned the recent attack on Kerala Health Minister Veena George, saying that it was a pre-planned, deliberate attempt to assault carried out under the leadership of Congress. ... read..

"Gandhi family completely compromised": BJP slams Congress over AI Summit protest, Oppn questions PM's Israel visit

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 11:51:00 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday launched a scathing attack against Congress' "PM is compromised" remarks, alleging the Gandhi family to be "compromised" instead. ... read..

IDFC bank fraud case: Four accused sent to seven-day police remand, next court hearing on March 4

Panchkula (Haryana) | February 25, 2026 11:50:45 PM IST

The Panchkula District Court on Wednesday sent all four people to a seven-day police remand in connection with a massive financial fraud involving IDFC First Bank accounts belonging to the Haryana government. ... read..

Cyberabad explores AI-based predictive traffic management model

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 25, 2026 11:21:16 PM IST

Cyberabad Police on Wednesday reviewed the adoption of Artificial Intelligence-based predictive traffic management systems, aligned with European standards, at a meeting held at the SCSC Meeting Hall, PSIOC, Cyberabad Police Commissionerate. ... read..

Southern Air Command conducted joint maritime exercise, 'Kalari Leap' in Lakshadweep

Lakshadweep | February 25, 2026 11:21:13 PM IST

Southern Air Command (SAC) successfully conducted a high-tempo joint maritime exercise "Kalari Leap", in the Lakshadweep and Minicoy archipelago, along with forces from Armed Forces Special Operations Division (AFSOD) & Indian Coast Guard (ICG). ... read..

NIA arrests two J-K residents from Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind terror outfit for supplying weapons to Delhi car blast prime accused

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 11:21:11 PM IST

In another major success in the deadly Delhi Red Fort blast case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two Jammu and Kashmir residents having alleged links with the Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGH) terror outfit for "supplying weapons" to the p ... read..

EC holds review meeting with parties, directs strict crackdown on cash, freebies ahead of Puducherry Assembly polls

Puducherry | February 25, 2026 11:21:06 PM IST

The Election Commission on Wednesday directed officials in Puducherry to strictly enforce the rule of law without fear or favour, crack down on the flow of cash, liquor, drugs and freebies, and ensure coordinated action among enforcement agencies ahead of ... read..

Union Minister Shekhawat, Ladakh LG attend 33rd edition of SATTE 2026

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 11:21:03 PM IST

Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, along with Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta, on Wednesday graced the 33rd annual edition of the South Asia Travel and Tourism Exchange (SATTE), a premier travel and tourism exposition of India at Y ... read..

"Poster Boy of Negative Politics:" Union Minister Piyush Goyal slams Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 11:21:00 PM IST

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, calling him the "poster boy of negative politics." ... read..

"Don't do politics over this:" BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul on Mamata Banerjee's proposal to rename West Bengal as 'Bangla'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 25, 2026 11:20:58 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Agnimitra Paul on Wednesday criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her call to rename the state from West Bengal to 'Bangla', urging the Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader to refrain from doing politics ov ... read..

Unnao custodial death case: Delhi HC directs AIIMS to examine Jaideep Senger for cancer

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 11:20:55 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to constitute a medical board to examine Jaideep Singh Sengar, a convict in the Unnao Custodial death case. ... read..

North East women racial abuse case: Saket court sends couple accused of racial abuse to judicial custody

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 11:20:53 PM IST

The Saket court on Wednesday remanded a couple who are accused of racial abuse of three women from the North Eastern State of Arunachal Pradesh. They have been arrested by the Delhi Police in a case registered at the Malviya Nagar police station. ... read..

Telangana: Hyderabad Task Force busts tea adulteration racket, one held

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 25, 2026 11:20:51 PM IST

The Commissioner's Task Force of Jubilee Hills Zone on Wednesday busted a tea powder adulteration racket in Hyderabad, apprehending a 33-year-old businessman for allegedly mixing synthetic colours and cocopeat with low-quality tea dust to make illegal pro ... read..

"R Nallakannu will be remembered for his grassroots connect": PM Modi

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 10:50:57 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief over the passing of veteran Communist Party of India (CPI) leader Ramasamy Nallakannu, remembering him for his grassroots connect and lifelong efforts to give voice to the underprivileged, workers ... read..

Home Minister Amit Shah chairs review meeting of Land Port Authority in Bihar

Patna (Bihar) | February 25, 2026 10:50:55 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday chaired a review meeting of the Land Port Authority of India (LPAI) in Bihar and assessed the functioning and progress of land ports in the country, particularly those in the state. ... read..

IndiGo to launch twice-daily flights between Bhavnagar and Navi Mumbai from March 29

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 10:50:52 PM IST

India's leading domestic carrier IndiGo on Wednesday announced the launch of 14 weekly direct flights connecting Bhavnagar in Gujarat with Navi Mumbai, effective March 29, 2026. ... read..

J-K: Army, Police recover cache of amunition including IEDs, from Gani Forest in Poonch

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 25, 2026 10:50:44 PM IST

A joint team of White Knight Corps of the Army and the Special Operations Group (SOG) Poonch police recovered a significant terrorist cache from the Gani Forest area in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. ... read..

NIA nabs two more terror operatives in Delhi bomb blast case, total arrests go up to 11

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 10:50:41 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has apprehended two more terror operatives allegedly involved in the Delhi Red Fort area bomb blast conspiracy, taking the total number of arrests in the case to 11. The duo, identified as Zameer Ahmad Ahangar of Ga ... read..

Three IYC workers detailed by Delhi Police produced in Shimla Court

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 25, 2026 10:21:08 PM IST

Three Youth Congress workers detained by Delhi Police from Rohru were produced before the court in Shimla on Wednesday. ... read..

Silent heroes: Ahmedabad's firefighters who stand guard beyond spotlight

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | February 25, 2026 10:21:05 PM IST

As Ahmedabad moves round the clock, its firefighters remain on constant vigil, responding swiftly to emergencies across the city. ... read..

"Our NDA alliance is getting ready," says Union Minister L Murugan ahead of PM Modi's upcoming visit to Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 25, 2026 10:21:03 PM IST

Union Minister L Murugan on Wednesday announced that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) alliance in Tamil Nadu is gearing up for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to the state. ... read..

WB: Bomb reported on railway tracks near Sainthia railway station in Birbhum

Birbhum (West Bengal) | February 25, 2026 10:21:01 PM IST

A bomb was reported on railway tracks around 1.5 kilometres from Sainthia railway station in Birbhum district on Wednesday. ... read..

Medical profession filled with challenges, opportunities: Andhra Governor Abdul Nazeer

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | February 25, 2026 10:20:58 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer participated as the Chief Guest at the 22nd Graduation Day celebrations of Katuri Medical College and Hospital held in the College campus in Guntur on Wednesday. ... read..

"Great loss for people in political life": MK Stalin pays last respects to veteran CPI leader Nallakannu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 25, 2026 10:20:53 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday called veteran CPI leader R Nallakannu's demise a "great loss for the people in political life," after paying his last respects at the CPI office in T Nagar, Chennai. ... read..

Festival of colours, joy and sticks: Lathmar Holi begins at Barsana and Mathura

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) | February 25, 2026 9:51:08 PM IST

The vibrant and playful Lathmar Holi has commenced in the twin towns of Barsana and Mathura in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, marking the beginning of the week-long Holi celebrations that draw devotees and tourists from across the country and across the worl ... read..

Vintage cars to get special registration as Himachal moves towards fully automated transport system: Dy CM

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 25, 2026 9:51:03 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh is set to introduce special registration for vintage vehicles while accelerating digital automation across the transport sector, Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, who also holds the Transport portfolio, said on Wednesday. ... read..

"Favour of alliance, hold formal discussions": Gaurav Gogoi on alliance talks with Raijor Dal ahead of polls

Guwahati (Assam) | February 25, 2026 9:50:58 PM IST

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday said that he is in favour of a potential alliance with Raijor Dal, adding that discussions with the party are ongoing ahead of the upcoming assembly elections later this year. ... read..

"RSS decides laws for Rajasthan govt": Cong state chief criticises civic poll eligibility move

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | February 25, 2026 9:50:56 PM IST

Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra on Wednesday criticised the state cabinet's decision to bring in legislation to allow individuals with more than two children to contest elections for Panchayati Raj institutions and municipalities, allegi ... read..

Andhra Pradesh to build global Titanium, Rare Earth Hub from Beach Sand Minerals

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | February 25, 2026 9:50:51 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Minister for Mines, Geology and Excise Kollu Ravindra asserted that Andhra Pradesh is committed to transforming its Beach Sand Mineral (BSM) wealth into a globally competitive Titanium and Rare Earth industrial ecosystem. ... read..

"One anarchic method, different faces": BJP leader's poster "compares" Rahul Gandhi with Umar Khalid

By Sandip Kumar Singh New Delhi | February 25, 2026 9:50:48 PM IST

Amid a war of words between the BJP and Congress over "shirtless protest" by IYC workers at AI Impact Summit, BJP leader RP Singh on Wednesday targeted Rahul Gandhi with a poster ostensibly comparing him with 2020 Delhi riots accused Umar Khalid with the ... read..

Punjab: Union MoS for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu hails approval of FLS for Kauli-Sarai Banjara bypass

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 9:50:46 PM IST

Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu on Wednesday welcomed the approval of the Final Location Survey (FLS) for the proposed bypass line connecting Kauli to Sarai Banjara in Punjab, stating that the project will significantly strengthen ... read..

Chandigarh Administrator launches citizen-friendly environmental status report

Chandigarh | February 25, 2026 9:50:44 PM IST

The Chandigarh Administrator, Gulab Chand Kataria, on Wednesday released the first Quarterly Environmental Magazine of the Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee (CPCC) in the presence of the Chief Secretary, Home Secretary-cum-Chairman, CPCC, Member Secr ... read..

NCC DG Lt Gen Virendra Vats arrives in Kerala for three-day official visit

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | February 25, 2026 9:50:41 PM IST

Director General of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), Lieutenant General Virendra Vats, arrived in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday for a three-day official visit to Kerala. ... read..

Mortal remains of veteran CPI leader R Nallakannu taken to party head office in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 25, 2026 9:20:49 PM IST

The mortal remains of veteran CPI leader R Nallakannu on Wednesday were taken from Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital to CPI Head Office in T Nagar in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. ... read..

ED seizes Rs 5.84 crore in cash, gold and silver in Ahmedabad raids under FEMA

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 9:20:46 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized assets worth approximately Rs 5.84 crore, including Indian and foreign currency, gold and silver, during searches at nine locations in Ahmedabad under the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) ... read..

Telangana: KTR holds CM Revanth Reddy led-govt accountable in Kummera child killing case

Nagarkurnool (Telangana) | February 25, 2026 9:20:44 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) strongly condemned the brutal incident that occurred in Kummera, stating that the entire Telangana society has bowed its head in grief and anguish over the inhuman tragedy. ... read..

74 Nations, 42 Warships: Exercise MILAN 2026 concludes in Visakhapatnam

Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | February 25, 2026 9:20:41 PM IST

The MILAN 2026 naval exercise was recently concluded in Visakhapatnam. ... read..

CEC Gyanesh Kumar holds meetings ahead of Puducherry Assembly polls

Puducherry | February 25, 2026 8:50:41 PM IST

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday said that the political parties have promised the Election Commission that the upcoming Puducherry Assembly elections will be "model elections" for the country. ... read..

"INC has become 'India-Virodhi Nangi Congress'": Shehzad Poonawalla slams party over 'shirtless protest' at AI summit

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 8:50:37 PM IST

BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Congress over the Indian Youth Congress' recent "shirtless" protest at the AI Summit, terming the party the "Anti-India Naked Congress" and accusing it of promoting abuse ... read..

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee inaugurates Jain Manas Stambh, other state projects in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 25, 2026 8:50:32 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday inaugurated several development projects in the state, including the Jain Manas Stambh at Bhawanipur in Kolkata. ... read..

"Entirely BJP security failure": Akhilesh Yadav on "shirtless" protest at AI Impact Summit

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | February 25, 2026 8:21:02 PM IST

Supporting the IYC 'shirtless' protest during the recently concluded AI Impact Summit, Samajwadi Party President and Congress' INDIA bloc ally Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday sharply criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over what he called a "security ... read..

Three Youth Congress workers brought back to Himachal, produced in court

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 25, 2026 8:20:57 PM IST

Three Youth Congress workers detained by Delhi Police from Rohru in Shimla district early Wednesday were brought back to Himachal Pradesh after intervention by the state police, officials said. ... read..

Patiala House Court extends custody of five IYC workers for 4 days in AI Summit protest case

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 8:20:48 PM IST

Patiala House Court on Wednesday extended the police custody of five accused associated with the Indian Youth Congress for an additional four days in connection with the AI Summit protest case. The accused are scheduled to be produced in court on March 1. ... read..

"Lifelong warrior for farmers, people's rights": TVK chief Vijay mourns passing of veteran CPI leader Nallakannu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 25, 2026 8:20:47 PM IST

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay expressed deep sorrow over the passing of veteran Communist Party of India (CPI) leader Nallakannu, saying he was a lifelong advocate for farmers and the rights of the people. ... read..

Arunachal Pradesh: Assam Rifles conducts door-to-door medical check-up at Changlang

Changlang (Arunachal Pradesh) | February 25, 2026 8:20:45 PM IST

Jairampur Battalion of Assam Rifles conducted a door-to-door medical outreach at Village Longvi, Changlang District, Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday. ... read..

Couple accused of racial abuse against Arunachali women sent into 14-day judicial custody: Advocate

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 8:20:41 PM IST

The couple accused of racial abuse and criminal intimidation towards three women from Arunachal Pradesh in New Delhi's Malviya Nagar have been sent into a 14-day judicial custody, their advocate said on Wednesday. ... read..

Himachal HC quashes FIR against former Shimla councillor in railway safety case

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 25, 2026 7:50:49 PM IST

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh has quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings against former Shimla Municipal Corporation councillor Diwakar Dev Sharma in a case related to the alleged endangerment of railway safety during the laying of a sewerage pipeli ... read..

Jharkhand ex-CM Champai Soren's grandson Veer Soren dies in Manali

Manali (Himachal Pradesh) | February 25, 2026 7:50:44 PM IST

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren's grandson and Babulal Soren's son, Veer Soren, died during a visit to Manali in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district, police said on Wednesday. ... read..

Kerala CM condemns attack on Health Minister Veena George, calls it "organised hooliganism"

Kannur (Kerala) | February 25, 2026 7:50:37 PM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan condemned the attack on Health Minister Veena George, terming it "organised hooliganism" and a threat to the state's peace. ... read..

BJP won't be able to make any attempt in upcoming Rajya Sabha poll: Himachal Dy CM Mukesh Agnihotri

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 25, 2026 7:50:36 PM IST

As Himachal Pradesh prepares for the Rajya Sabha election on March 16 to fill the seat vacated by BJP MP Indu Goswami at the end of her tenure, Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Wednesday stated that the BJP would not be able to repeat its previou ... read..

Action must be taken against Delhi Police for alleged warrantless raid at Himachal Sadan: Congress's Kuldeep Rathore

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 25, 2026 7:50:34 PM IST

The Congress MLA and AICC national spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Rathore on Wednesday alleged that attempts were being made to suppress the voice of youth by making an issue out of the shirtless protest staged by Youth Congress workers during the AI Impact s ... read..

Punjab: DIG visits injured Inspector Gurmeet Singh in hospital after Gurdaspur encounter

Gurdaspur (Punjab) | February 25, 2026 7:21:04 PM IST

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Border Range, Sandeep Goyal, on Wednesday visited a private hospital in Gurdaspur to check on Inspector Gurmeet Singh, who sustained injuries during an encounter with terrorist Dilawar Singh. ... read..

Armed robbers loot jewellery worth Rs 60 lakh in Delhi's Chandni Chowk; victims held at gunpoint

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 7:21:02 PM IST

Three armed assailants looted gold jewellery worth approximately Rs 60 lakh from a shop in the Kinari Bazar area of Chandni Chowk in Delhi on Wednesday. ... read..

Delhi teen held after speeding car kills 65-year-old man in Goa

Anjuna (Goa) | February 25, 2026 7:20:55 PM IST

A 19-year-old Delhi youth has been booked for rash driving after his car collided with another car in North Goa, killing a 65-year-old man. ... read..

ED attaches Anil Ambani's Rs 3716 crore Pali Hill Residential property 'Abode'

General News | February 25, 2026 7:20:51 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 25 (ANI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached Mumbai's Pali Hill Residential property 'Abode' of industrialists Anil Ambani worth Rs 3,716.83 crores in connection with its ongoing money laundering probe linked to Relia ... read..

CBI closure report in Air India leasing Case: Court issues notice to complainant

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 7:20:48 PM IST

A Special CBI Court at Rouse Avenue has taken note of a closure report filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation in a case concerning alleged irregularities in aircraft leasing by Air India and officials of the Ministry of Civil Aviation. ... read..

Rajasthan Cabinet announces Bills to allow individuals with more than two children to contest civic polls

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | February 25, 2026 6:50:48 PM IST

The Rajasthan Cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Wednesday announced the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Rajasthan Municipalities (Amendment) Bill, 2026 to allow individuals with more than two children to contes ... read..

CPM calls assault on Keralam Minister Veena George 'deliberat', CM Vijayan meets her in hospital

Kannur (Keralam) | February 25, 2026 6:50:33 PM IST

Keralam Health Minister Veena George sustained injuries during a black flag protest staged by members of the Kerala Students Union (KSU) at the Kannur Railway Station today. ... read..

J-K: Congress holds protest over IYC President's arrest for 'shirtless protest' at AI Impact Summit

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 25, 2026 6:50:31 PM IST

Jammu Congress members on Wednesday held a protest in Jammu over the arrest of Indian Youth Congress National President Uday Bhanu Chib following the 'shirtless' protest at AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. ... read..

Delhi High Court issues notice on plea challenging biometric data law

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 6:50:29 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Central Government, the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), and the Delhi Government on a plea challenging the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022 and the associated Rules, which the petit ... read..

Indian Navy wet leases two Augusta Westland-139 choppers from Indian helicopter operator

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 6:50:23 PM IST

The Indian Navy has wet-leased two Augusta Westland-139 choppers from an Indian civilian chopper operator for carrying out logistics operations. ... read..

"They were discussing an issue related to Kashmir," Karnataka Home Minister on Azim Premji Uni incident

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 25, 2026 6:20:44 PM IST

Following the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) protest at Azim Premji University over alleged "anti-national" activities in the campus, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara stated on Wednesday that police are investigating the incident, noting ... read..

"At whose behest does PM go abroad?": Pawan Khera on PM Modi's Israel visit

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 6:20:39 PM IST

Chairman of Congress' Media and Publicity Department, Pawan Khera, on Wednesday raised questions over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign visits just as the PM landed in Israel for a two-day visit to strengthen the bilateral ties. ... read..

"India must be bold and put deal on hold": Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on US trade pact

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 6:20:36 PM IST

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh launched an attack on the India-US trade deal yet again on Wednesday, calling it "distinctly one-sided" and asserting that the deal should be put "on hold." ... read..

AAIB, DGCA teams examine Chatra air ambulance crash site; gather evidence

Chatra (Jharkhand) | February 25, 2026 5:50:53 PM IST

Teams from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) have conducted on-site investigations into the tragic air ambulance crash that claimed seven lives in Jharkhand's Chatra district on Monday e ... read..

NCERT's Class 8 Social Science textbook, having section on 'corruption in the judiciary', pulled out of sale: Sources

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 5:50:48 PM IST

The National Council of Educational Research and Training's new Class 8 Social Science textbook, which had a section on "corruption in the judiciary", has been pulled out of sale, sources in the NCERT told ANI on Wednesday. ... read..

"Political volcano with calm smile": MK Stalin pays tribute to veteran CPI leader Nallakannu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 25, 2026 5:50:46 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday paid an emotional tribute to veteran Communist Party of India (CPI) leader R Nallakannu, calling him an "indomitable comrade" and a "political volcano" whose life would remain a guiding light for generation ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Minor studying in class 10 delivers baby during board exam in Pithampur

Dhar (Madhya Pradesh) | February 25, 2026 5:50:45 PM IST

In a shocking incident reported from Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district, a minor girl studying in Class 10 delivered a baby boy during her board examination at an exam centre in Pithampur, a police officer said. ... read..

"Strategic opportunities on border negotiations were diluted": Gadkari attacks Cong over "PM is compromised" allegations

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 5:50:41 PM IST

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday accused Congress of "dilution of opportunities" over border negotiations with India's neighbours, raising doubts over the past government's decisions on Tibet and Kashmir. ... read..

Centre sanctions Rs 350 crore to Uttarakhand under Special Assistance Scheme for Capital Investment

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 25, 2026 5:21:16 PM IST

Uttarakhand has been sanctioned an incentive amount of Rs 350 crore under Part IX of the Special Assistance Scheme for Capital Investment (SASCI), titled "Incentives to States for Efficiency in Financial Management." ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi means compromise, is puppet of anti-India force, poster boy of negative politics": Piyush Goyal

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 5:21:14 PM IST

Hitting back at Rahul Gandhi over his attack on the BJP-led government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Wednesday alleged that the Gandhi family "is a completely compromised political family" and ... read..

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