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BJP MLA Satish Upadhyay dismisses AAP's allegations, accuses party of diverting attention
New Delhi | February 26, 2025 2:12:47 PM IST
A political row has erupted in Delhi over Shaheed Bhagat Singh and Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, with BJP MLA Satish Upadhyay dismissing AAP's allegations of disrespect. ... read..


Kolkata Municipality clarifies Vishwakarma Puja holiday error, issues corrigendum amid political row
Kolkata | February 26, 2025 1:43:00 PM IST
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has clarified that a holiday list notification for Hindi Medium KMCP Schools was issued without obtaining due concurrence from the competent authority. ... read..


Uttar Pradesh police conduct boat patrols during Maha Kumbh
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 26, 2025 1:42:57 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh police are on high alert on the last day of the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. The police have conducted a boat patrol to prevent any untoward incident. ... read..


CBSE says Punjabi language will be added next year as regional language in two boards exams scheme
New Delhi | February 26, 2025 1:42:54 PM IST
After several leaders across the Political spectrum in Punjab raised the issue of the alleged deletion of Punjabi from the CBSE's draft scheme for a twice-a-year board exam format, the board issued a clarification on the issue. ... read..


Mamata Banerjee didn't study properly, her remarks show lack of basic education: Agnimitra Paul on Mahakumbh row
Asansol (West Bengal) | February 26, 2025 1:42:49 PM IST
BJP leader Agnimitra Paul, slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her recent remarks on the Mahakumbh, questioning her understanding of religious history and accusing her of making misleading statements for political reasons. ... read..


Amit Shah slams DMK over corruption, says NDA will form govt in Tamil Nadu in 2026
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | February 26, 2025 1:42:47 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu, accusing its leaders of corruption and misgovernance. ... read..


"Mamta Banerjee should leave Hindu religion": BJP MP Saumitra Khan on Bengal CM's Maha Kumbh remarks
New Delhi | February 26, 2025 1:42:45 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Saumitra Khan on Wednesday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee for her remarks on Maha Kumbh, accusing her of insulting 100 crore Hindus. ... read..


UP Police showcased "unprecedented" model of crowd management during Kumbh: DGP Prashant Kumar
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 26, 2025 1:12:52 PM IST
Prashant Kumar, Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police, on Wednesday said that the police have presented an unprecedented model of crowd management, security, and techniques during the Maha Kumbh. ... read..


Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta extends Mahashivratri greetings, lauds Maha Kumbh arrangements
New Delhi | February 26, 2025 1:12:50 PM IST
Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta extended his heartfelt greetings to the people of the country and Delhi on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. ... read..


BJP's Dilip Ghosh targets CM Mamata, says those speaking wrong should drink 'Ganga Jal'
Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 26, 2025 1:12:47 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Dilip Ghosh has responded sharply to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's recent remarks on the Kumbh, as well as other pressing issues such as the recovery of bombs in Amdanga and voter turnout. ... read..


Arvind Kejriwal not going to Rajya Sabha, media speculations baseless: AAP's Priyanka Kakkar
New Delhi | February 26, 2025 7:42:44 PM IST
Amid speculation of former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal seeking a Rajya Sabha seat, AAP spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar dismissed the claims, terming them "absolutely wrong." ... read..


Nitish Kumar to expand Bihar Cabinet: 4 BJP, 2 JD(U) MLAs to be Inducted, say sources
Patna (Bihar) | February 26, 2025 12:42:58 PM IST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to expand his cabinet on Wednesday ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, bringing in new ministers from his party, the Janata Dal (United), and ally Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). ... read..


Kedarnath Dham to repopen from May 2 for pilgrims
Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand) | February 26, 2025 12:42:53 PM IST
On the occassion of Mahashivratri, Badrinath - Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) announced that the doors of the eleventh Jyotirlinga Kedarnath Dham will open on May 2 at 7 am. ... read..


UP CM Yogi offers prayers at Gorakhnath Temple, says 66 crore devotees attended Maha Kumbh
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | February 26, 2025 12:42:50 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered prayers to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati at the Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur on the occasion of Mahashivratri. ... read..


MP CM Mohan Yadav offers prayers at Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain on Mahashivratri
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | February 26, 2025 12:13:12 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav along with his wife offered prayers at Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple located in Ujjain district on the occasion of Mahashivratri. ... read..


Bihar Revenue Minister Dilip Jaiswal to step down, adheres to one man-one post policy
Patna (Bihar) | February 26, 2025 12:13:08 PM IST
Bihar Revenue Minister and state President Dilip Jaiswal on Wendnesday said that he's going to resign from his ministerial post, citing party's 'One person, one post' policy. ... read..


Maharashtra govt appoints Ujjwal Nikam as special prosecutor in Santosh Deshmukh murder case
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 26, 2025 12:13:04 PM IST
The Maharashtra government has appointed senior advocate Ujjwal Nikam as the special public prosecutor in the Santosh Deshmukh murder case in Beed district. ... read..


Reveal names of ministers who recommend "fixers" as PS, OSD: Sanjay Raut tells Maharashtra CM
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 26, 2025 12:13:00 PM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday welcomed Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's decision to stop the appointment of some of the ministers' personal secretaries (PSs) and officers on special duty (OSDs) on the suspicion of them bein ... read..


"First step towards national service is voting," says CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | February 26, 2025 12:12:58 PM IST
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar has urged all eligible citizens of India to register as electors and participate in the electoral process. He emphasised that voting is the first step towards national service. ... read..


AAP Spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar clarifies AAP's stance on portraits in Delhi Assembly
New Delhi | February 26, 2025 12:12:56 PM IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar addressed the recent ruckus in the Delhi Assembly, clarifying the party's stance regarding the installation of portraits. Kakkar emphasized that the Aam Aadmi Party never opposed the installation of Prime ... read..


Gujarat: Fire breaks out at textile store in Surat
Surat (Gujarat) | February 26, 2025 12:12:50 PM IST
A fire broke out at the Shiv Shakti Textile stores in Surat on Wednesday morning. ... read..


Uttarakhand CM Dhami offers prayers at Vankhandi Mahadev Temple on Maha Shivratri
Khatima (Uttarakhand) | February 26, 2025 12:12:48 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami performed puja at Vankhandi Mahadev Temple in Chakarpur, Khatima on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri on Wednesday. ... read..


Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak extends Mahashivratri wishes
General News | February 26, 2025 12:12:44 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Wednesday extended his warm wishes to the people of the state on the occasion of Mahashivratri. ... read..


UP: Dudheshwarnath Temple holds deep spiritual significance, security tightened, says Mahant Narayan Giri
Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) | February 26, 2025 11:42:50 AM IST
On the occasion of Maha Shivratri, Mahant Narayan Giri of Dudheshwarnath Temple highlighted the historical and spiritual significance of the temple, tracing its origins to ancient times. ... read..


Telangana Minister inspects SLBC tunnel collapse site amid ongoing rescue operations
Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 26, 2025 11:42:46 AM IST
Telangana Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy visited the site of the SLBC tunnel collapse on Monday to assess the ongoing rescue operation, as multiple agencies work tirelessly to save eight workers trapped since February 22. ... read..


Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath monitors arrangements at Maha Kumbh
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | February 26, 2025 11:12:58 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday monitored the arrangements at the Maha Kumbh from the control room located at the Gorakhnath Temple. ... read..


Shivling allegedly stolen from Gujarat temple ahead of Mahashivratri; search operation underway
Devbhumi Dwarka (Gujarat) | February 26, 2025 11:12:52 AM IST
A 'Shivling' was allegedly stolen from the Shree Bhidbhanjan Bhavaneeshvar Mahadev temple near Harshad Beach in Gujarat's Devbhumi Dwarka on the eve of Mahashivratri, prompting a large-scale search operation, officials said. ... read..


J-K: Police registers first-ever e-FIR via e-mail
Awantipora (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 26, 2025 11:12:47 AM IST
In a sophisticated move toward digital policing, Police Station Khrew has registered its first electronic First Information Report (e-FIR) following an email complaint, according to the statement. ... read..


A Large number of Devotees throng popular temples across India on Maha Shivratri
New Delhi | February 26, 2025 12:13:15 PM IST
On the occasion of Maha Shivratri, devotees have gathered in large numbers at various temples across India to offer prayers. ... read..


Bansuri Swaraj offers prayer to Lord Shiva on Mahashivratri at Pracheen Shiva Temple in CP
New Delhi | February 26, 2025 10:42:54 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Bansuri Swaraj offered prayers to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati at the Pracheen Shiv Temple at Connaught Palace on the occasion of Mahashivratri. ... read..


"My 'nakshatram birthday' is today...": Shashi Tharoor extends 'special' greetings on Mahashivratri
New Delhi | February 26, 2025 10:42:51 AM IST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor extended his greetings on the occasion of Mahashivratri on Wednesday, while highlighting why today marks such a special day for him and his family. ... read..


Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge extend wishes on Mahashivaratri
New Delhi | February 26, 2025 10:42:48 AM IST
Senior Congress leaders, including Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, extended their heartfelt wishes to the people on the occasion of Mahashivratri, invoking the blessings of Lord Shiva and Godde ... read..


"Today is my 'nakshatram birthday'...": Shashi Tharoor extends 'special' greetings on Mahashivratri
New Delhi | February 26, 2025 10:42:46 AM IST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor extended his greetings on the occasion of Mahashivratri on Wednesday, while highlighting why today marks such a special day for him and his family. ... read..


PM Modi extends Mahashivratri greetings, wishes for prosperity and good health
New Delhi | February 26, 2025 10:12:59 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings on the occasion of Mahashivratri, wishing for the prosperity and good health of the people. ... read..


Telangana Government orders Telugu as compulsory subject in schools
Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 26, 2025 10:12:57 AM IST
The Telangana Government on Wednesday issued an order implementing Telugu as a compulsory subject in CBSE, ICSE, IB, and other Board-affiliated schools in Telangana. ... read..


Foreign devotees visiting Mahakumbh and Varanasi, awed by Mahashivratri celebrations
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 26, 2025 10:12:50 AM IST
As the last day of the Mahakumbh concludes today, foreign devotees have also arrived to take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on the occasion of Mahashivratri. ... read..


BSF thwarts infiltration attempt at Pathankot border, intruder neutralized
Pathankot (Punjab) | February 26, 2025 10:12:46 AM IST
At pre-dawn on Wednesday, Border Security Force (BSF) troops observed suspicious movement along the International Border (IB) in the BOP Tashpatan area, located in the Pathankot border region. ... read..


"World saw a glimpse of our civilisation, culture": Giri Maharaj of Juna Akhara on Maha Kumbh
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 26, 2025 9:42:54 AM IST
Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avdheshanand Giri Maharaj of Juna Akhara on Wednesday said that nearly half of the country's population participated in the Maha Kumbh, showcasing India's civilisation and culture to the world. ... read..


Prayagraj: Devotees throng Triveni Sangam on last day of MahaKumbh
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 26, 2025 9:42:51 AM IST
Devotees continue to arrive in large numbers at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on the last day of Maha Kumbh 2025, coinciding with Maha Shivratri. ... read..


87 illegally held weapons surrendered in Manipur
Imphal (Manipur) | February 26, 2025 9:42:49 AM IST
Following the appeal of Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and joint efforts in public awareness by District Police, Assam Rifles and CRPF, people in Manipur have begun surrendering illegally held weapons. ... read..


President Droupadi Murmu, Amit Shah extend wishes on Mahashivratri
New Delhi | February 26, 2025 9:42:47 AM IST
President Droupadi Murmu extended her greetings to the nation on the occasion of Mahashivratri, praying for divine blessings and India's continued progress. She wished Mahadev's grace upon all citizens. ... read..


Savarkar's poem 'Anadi Mi, Anant Mi' to receive first Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Rajya Prerna Geet Award
General News | February 26, 2025 9:12:55 AM IST
Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar on Tuesday announced that Freedom Fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's poem 'Anadi Mi, Anant Mi' will receive the first Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Rajya Prerna Geet Award. ... read..


Police ensure that there are no choke points: SSP Maha Kumbh on crowd management at Prayagraj
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 26, 2025 9:12:53 AM IST
Devotees from across the country arrived in large numbers at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj in the early hours of Wednesday on the last 'Snan' of the Maha Kumbh, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri. ... read..


Karnataka: Speaker UT Khader plans recliner chairs for legislators
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 26, 2025 9:12:51 AM IST
Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker UT Khader is taking steps to arrange recliner chairs for legislators to rest during the upcoming Karnataka Legislative Assembly session, which begins next month. ... read..


CM Rekha Gupta wishes people on Maha Shivratri, prays for Delhi, country's progress
New Delhi | February 26, 2025 9:12:48 AM IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta extended her greetings to the people on the occasion of Maha Shivratri on Wednesday. She expressed her prayers for the blessings of Lord Shiva and the progress of Delhi and the country. ... read..


Maharashtra: Devotees take holy dip in Nashik Gange as Mahashivratri rush hits Prayagraj
Nashik (Maharashtra) | February 26, 2025 9:12:44 AM IST
Due to heavy crowds in Prayagraj, many devotees chose to visit Nashik, where they took a holy dip in the Godavari River (Nashik Gange) and offered prayers at the Shri Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple on Mahashivratri. ... read..


Delhi Assembly session extended till March 3, PAC to be formed soon: Speaker Vijender Gupta
New Delhi | February 26, 2025 8:43:02 AM IST
The Delhi Assembly session witnessed high drama on its second day as opposition protests continued unabated. Amidst heavy sloganeering, Speaker Vijender Gupta suspended 21 MLAs till February 28. ... read..


Congress MP Manickam Tagore urges NTA to extend JEE Mains deadline
New Delhi | February 26, 2025 8:43:00 AM IST
Congress MP Manickam Tagore has urged the National Testing Agency (NTA) to extend the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains application deadline, citing technical issues that prevented many students from submitting their applications on time. ... read..


Haryana : 47-year-old DRDO scientist gets rare third kidney transplant, now lives with five kidneys
Faridabad (Haryana) | February 26, 2025 8:42:53 AM IST
Amrita Hospital in Faridabad has successfully performed a rare third kidney transplant on 47-year-old DRDO scientist Devendra Barlewar, who now has five kidneys. He had been battling chronic kidney disease for 15 years, with two previous transplants faili ... read..


Maha Kumbh: Sea of devotees arrive at Triveni Sangam on last 'Snan' of Maha Shivaratri
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 26, 2025 6:42:47 AM IST
Devotees from across the country arrived in large numbers at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj in the early hours of Wednesday on the last 'Snan' of the Maha Kumbh, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri. ... read..


"What she is saying is wrong: BJP's Mithun Chakraborty refutes Mamata Banerjee's remarks on Maha Kumbh
By Ujjwal Roy

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 26, 2025 6:42:44 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and actor Mithun Chakraborty has strongly responded to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's remarks regarding the Maha Kumbh and said that her statements are inaccurate as 70 crore people attended and took a hol ... read..


"We have received more investment than our target": Madhya Pradesh CM on Global Investment Summit
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 26, 2025 5:42:44 AM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav extended greetings to the people over the "successful conclusion" of the Global Investment Summit, emphasizing that the state received more investments than its target. ... read..


Karnataka: Shivakumar submits appeal to Union Jal Shakti minister seeking approvals and funds for six new irrigation projects
New Delhi | February 26, 2025 5:12:46 AM IST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who also holds an Irrigation portfolio, sought approvals and financial aid for six new irrigation projects in Karnataka besides appealing for approvals and release of funds for existing irrigation projects fr ... read..


"Committed to fulfilling every manifesto promise, no matter the challenges": CM Chandrababu Naidu
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | February 26, 2025 5:12:44 AM IST
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu reaffirmed his commitment to fulfilling the promises the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) made in its manifesto despite challenges. ... read..


"Everything will be revealed soon, and Kejriwal will be punished": BJP's Nabendu Bhattacharjee over CAG report
Agartala (Tripura) | February 26, 2025 4:42:44 AM IST
Launching a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) after the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report was tabled in the Delhi Legislative Assembly, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Nabendu Bhattacharjee said that the real face of AAP is ... read..


Advantage Assam 2.0: Jaishankar reiterates Union Government's commitment to 'Act East' Policy
Guwahati (Assam) | February 26, 2025 4:42:42 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended a high-level session titled "Act East, Act Fast, Act First" in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, which was organized as part of Advantage Assam 2.0 in Guwahati. ... read..


Union Minister Vaishnaw inspects arrangements at New Delhi Railway Station ahead of Maha Shivratri
New Delhi | February 26, 2025 4:12:49 AM IST
Ahead of Maha Shivratri, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw conducted an on-site inspection at New Delhi Railway Station, reviewing preparations to ensure smooth travel for the large number of passengers expected during the festive season. ... read..


Fire breaks out at factory in Delhi's Mayapuri area, no casualties reported
New Delhi | February 26, 2025 4:12:47 AM IST
A major fire broke out at a factory in Delhi's Mayapuri area in the late hours of Tuesday. ... read..


"We are ready with all our preparations": Prayagraj DM outlines arrangements for last 'snan' of Maha Shivratri
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 26, 2025 4:12:46 AM IST
Ahead of the final 'Snan' on Maha Shivratri on February 26, the Prayagraj District administration has deployed extra forces and ensured better coordination with railway and airport authorities for better management on the last day of Maha Kumbh. ... read..


LoP Raja Iqbal Singh writes to MCD Commissioner, accuses Mayor of illegal conduct
New Delhi | February 26, 2025 3:42:52 AM IST
Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Raja Iqbal Singh, has demanded that the Commissioner declare Tuesday's session of the MCD as invalid, highlighting that the session began prematurely and was conducted in the absence ... read..


Advantage Assam 2.0: State govt signs 114 MoU worth Rs 1.89 lakh cr on day one
Guwahati (Assam) | February 26, 2025 3:42:51 AM IST
The Assam government has signed 114 Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) worth approximately Rs 1.89 lakh crore on the first day of the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit, marking a significant step toward industrial growth and economic prosperity for the state. ... read..


"Who was he insulting through his 'Giddh' remark"?: Akhilesh Yadav hits back at CM Yogi
Kannauj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 26, 2025 3:12:48 AM IST
Responding to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanth's "Pigs, Vultures" remarks, Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav hit back and questioned who the Chief Minister was insulting with his "Giddh" (vulture) remark. ... read..


"No compromise with tea plantations": Mamata Banerjee
Howrah (West Bengal) | February 26, 2025 3:12:46 AM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday asserted that there would be no compromise with tea plantations, stating that the uncultivated tea garden land would be used for tourism purposes. ... read..


Orange alert in four districts of Himachal Pradesh; IMD issues alert for rain, snow
New Delhi | February 26, 2025 3:12:45 AM IST
The Meteorological Department has forecast rain and snowfall across Himachal Pradesh for the next three days. The IMD has also issued an orange alert for four districts in the state on February 27. Senior Scientist of the Shimla-based IMD, Sandeep Kumar S ... read..


Himachal Pradesh CM felicitates people of state on Maha Shivratri festival
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 26, 2025 3:12:43 AM IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu extended his greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. He highlighted that the religious festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the state, as Himachal Prades ... read..


"BJP just wants to take false credit": Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Sajjan Kumar
Chandigarh (Punjab) | February 26, 2025 2:42:43 AM IST
Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday alleged that after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came to power at the Centre, there have been "riots in many places," and he called for the establishment of Supreme Court-monitored fast-track courts. ... read..


"Constituency delimitation, a sword hanging over South India's head": MK Stalin
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 26, 2025 2:12:41 AM IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin convened a cabinet meeting at the secretariat on Tuesday and announced the decision to hold an all-party meeting on March 5 to discuss the issue of constituency delimitation. He highlighted the state could lose eight MP ... read..


PM Modi is doing everything possible for Assam: Chief Minister Himanta Sarma
Guwahati (Assam) | February 26, 2025 1:42:51 AM IST
Terming the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit a "landmark for Assam," Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that no state has witnessed such a massive investment summit except Gujarat. ... read..


Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveils major infrastructure and IT initiatives at Advantage Assam 2.0
Guwahati (Assam) | February 26, 2025 1:42:50 AM IST
Union Minister of Railways, Electronics & Information Technology, and Information & Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw participated in the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit held in Guwahati and announced several key initiatives ... read..


Uttarakhand govt ramps up health preparations for Chardham Yatra
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 25, 2025 11:42:59 PM IST
The Uttarakhand government has ramped up its health preparations for the upcoming Chardham Yatra. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Health Minister Dhan Singh Rawat directed officials to ensure seamless medical services along the pilgrimage route, sa ... read..


Delhi: BJP attacks AAP over CAG report, Atishi defends party over excise policy
New Delhi | February 25, 2025 11:42:57 PM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Delhi on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on Delhi's excise policy, calling former Chief Minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal ... read..


Union Min Dharmendra Pradhan pushes for world-class development of prehistoric 'Bhima Mandali' site
Sambalpur (Odisha) | February 25, 2025 11:42:55 PM IST
Union Education Minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan visited the prehistoric site of Bhima Mandali in the Naktideul block of Odisha's Sambalpur district on Tuesday. ... read..


ED arrests Gujarat-based journalist Mahesh Langa in money laundering case
New Delhi | February 25, 2025 11:42:48 PM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Gujarat-based journalist Mahesh Langa in a money laundering case. ... read..


JPC meeting on 'One Nation, One Election' sees intense debate over feasibility, fairness, and legal hurdles
By Nishant Ketu

New Delhi | February 25, 2025 11:42:50 PM IST
A meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, on Tuesday saw intense questioning from MPs across political parties, who ... read..


CBSE plans to hold two board exams for Class X from 2026, seeks public feedback
General News | February 25, 2025 11:12:53 PM IST
New Delhi [India], February 25 (ANI) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday proposed a major reform in the Class X examination system, introducing two board exams from the 2025-26 academic session. ... read..


SGPC says life term for Sajjan Kumar came 'too late,' calls it insufficient punishment
Amritsar (Punjab) | February 25, 2025 11:12:49 PM IST
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) Secretary S Partap Singh on Tuesday stated that the life sentence awarded to former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar came too late, nearly 41 years after the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, and argued that life imprisonmen ... read..


1984 anti-Sikh riots case: Sajjan Kumar given maximum possible sentence, says Senior Advocate HS Phoolka
New Delhi | February 25, 2025 11:12:47 PM IST
After a Delhi court sentenced former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar to life imprisonment in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case on Tuesday, Senior Advocate HS Phoolka said that the court has awarded the maximum imprisonment possible. ... read..


"We will take forward the development work here": CM Dhami in Khatima
Khatima (Uttarakhand) | February 25, 2025 10:42:54 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the felicitation ceremony organised at the Tharu Government Inter College in Khatima. ... read..


ED arrests Arif Nisar, founder of Vuenow Marketing Service Ltd, in money laundering case
New Delhi | February 25, 2025 10:42:49 PM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Arif Nisar, a key figure in Vuenow Marketing Services Ltd, in Delhi as part of a money laundering investigation linked to the company and its associated entities, said the agency in a statement on Tuesday. ... read..


LDF wins 15 seats out of 30 wards in Kerala local body bypolls, UDF wins 12
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | February 25, 2025 9:42:51 PM IST
The CPM-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) on Tuesday won 15 out of 30 wards in local body bypolls held across Kerala, according to the results released by the State Election Commission (SEC). ... read..


"Assam, Northeastern states have seen act fast, act first when it comes to development": EAM Jaishankar at Advantage Assam 2.0
Guwahati (Assam) | February 25, 2025 9:42:46 PM IST
While addressing the Advantage Assam 2.0 in Guwahati, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted on Tuesday how all the Northeastern states of the country have benefitted from the 'Act East, Act Fast and Act First' policy of the union government, ... read..


Madhya Pradesh govt to implement MoUs worth Rs 30 lakh 77 thousand crore signed in Global Investors Summit: Amit Shah
New Delhi | February 25, 2025 9:42:44 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that MoUs worth a total of 30 lakh 77 thousand crore rupees were signed during the two-day Global Investors Summit, adding that the MoUs will be implemented on the ground and help the state government establis ... read..


Assam is laying the foundation for cutting-edge technology: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati (Assam) | February 25, 2025 9:42:42 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, in the presence of Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology and Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, attended a thematic session titled "Advancing Semiconductor Horizons in Assam for Viksit Bharat," organize ... read..


Andhra BJP president Purandeswari appeals for support to NDA candidates in MLC polls
Amravati (Andhra Pradesh) | February 25, 2025 9:13:12 PM IST
Ahead of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council polls, Bharatiya Janata Party state president and MP Daggubati Purandeswari urged to support for NDA candidate from Guntur and Krishna graduates' constituency Alapati Rajendra Prasad. ... read..


Putting up Kejriwal's portrait alongside Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh an "insult to their legacy", says BJP's Manoj Tiwari
New Delhi | February 25, 2025 9:13:04 PM IST
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of misleading the public, stating that they have "decided to spread lies." and criticized the party for previously placing Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's portrait alongside those of BR Ambe ... read..


"Lord Shiva is symbol of meditation, renunciation": Lok Sabha Speaker extends Maha Shivratri greetings
New Delhi | February 25, 2025 9:13:00 PM IST
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday extended greetings to the people on the eve of Maha Shivratri, describing Lord Shiva as the symbol of "meditation and renunciation." ... read..


Summit will go long way in highlighting growth opportunities in Assam: PM Modi
New Delhi | February 25, 2025 9:12:58 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi who attended the Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit on Tuesday said that the Summit will go a long way in highlighting the growth opportunities in the state. ... read..


"Kejriwal did not act on complaint...air hostesses used to come to Subrata Roy, there were whiskey bottles...": Former Tihar Jail PRO
New Delhi | February 25, 2025 9:12:50 PM IST
AAP leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal "did not take action, delayed or resorted to compromise" over complaints about "illegal things happening" while Sahara Group founder Subrata Roy was imprisoned in Tihar Jail, a former jail offici ... read..


Railways to run over 350 trains from Prayagraj on Maha Shivaratri
New Delhi | February 25, 2025 9:12:48 PM IST
The Indian Railways has undertaken special arrangements for Maha Shivaratri, planning to run more than 350 additional trains from Prayagraj to facilitate the return of pilgrims following the final Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025 on February 26, said Indian R ... read..


Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurates Gujarat Cultural Elocution Competition
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | February 25, 2025 9:12:46 PM IST
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel virtually inaugurated the Gujarat Cultural Elocution Competition 2025 from Gandhinagar. ... read..


Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel exemplifies 'Je Kehvu Te Karvu' work culture
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | February 25, 2025 8:42:54 PM IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has exemplified the (Delivering on Promises) work culture. ... read..


Unemployment on large-scale, govt wants to make profit: Akhilesh Yadav slams UP govt
Kannauj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 25, 2025 8:13:25 PM IST
In a sharp rebuttal to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's speech in the State Assembly during the UP budget session, Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav slammed Yogi Adityanath and alleged that unemployment is on a "large scale" and accu ... read..


"One-sided atmosphere": Haryana CM Saini ahead of local body elections
Panipat (Haryana) | February 25, 2025 8:13:20 PM IST
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini visited Panipat for the nomination of mayor candidate Komal Saini and 26 other councillor candidates. Saini stated that there is a one-sided environment in Haryana and predicted that a triple-engine government will ... read..


IIT Patna student jumps to death, police launch investigation
Patna (Bihar) | February 25, 2025 8:13:11 PM IST
A third-year B.Tech student at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna allegedly ended his life by jumping from the roof of a building on campus in Patna's Bihta on Tuesday, police said. ... read..


CBSE allows affiliated schools to set up primary-level branches under new rules
General News | February 25, 2025 8:13:06 PM IST
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced new rules allowing already affiliated schools to set up "Branch Schools" for primary-level education, covering classes from Bal Vatika to Class 5. ... read..


State govt is committed to build new Assam with empowered ecosystem of digital infrastructure: CM Sarma
Guwahati (Assam) | February 25, 2025 8:12:56 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that in the era of digital transmission, connectivity is the lifeline of progress, and Assam is steadfast in leading this revolution to achieve the fast-paced growth of the state. Sharing his visio ... read..


Tamil Nadu Congress announces black flag protest against Amit Shah during Coimbatore visit
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 25, 2025 8:12:54 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president Selvaperunthagai said that they will protest against Home Minister Amit Shah during his visit to Coimbatore on February 26. He stated that the union home minister has been constantly attacking Tamil Nadu with the th ... read..


"So many such CAG reports have come from 2014 on Central govt also but..." Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 25, 2025 8:12:51 PM IST
After the BJP tabled the CAG report on the Delhi excise policy on Tuesday, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi alleged that many such CAG reports have come out of the Central government since 2014 but no discussions have been held on them. ... read..


One Nation, One Election: Members showed 'positive attitude', working as a team, says JPC Chairman PP Chaudhary
New Delhi | February 25, 2025 8:12:47 PM IST
After a meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on 'One Nation, One Election', Committee Chairman PP Chaudhary on Tuesday said that the members showed a positive attitude and that they all are working as a team. ... read..


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