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Delhi HC upholds CAT order cancelling AIIMS doctor's EWS benefit, says stipend counts as income

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 1:21:09 PM IST

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition filed by a doctor challenging the cancellation of his appointment under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quota at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). ... read..

Delhi HC seeks replies from Centre, Delhi govt on PIL highlighting rising cases of missing persons in national capital

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 1:21:07 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought responses from multiple authorities in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) raising serious concerns about the handling of missing-person cases in the Delhi-NCR region and calling for stronger enforcement of investig ... read..

All-round development in all tenures of our government: Suresh Khanna presents Budget 2026-27 in Uttar Pradesh assembly

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 1:20:57 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna on Wednesday presented the State Budget for 2026-27 in the Legislative Assembly, highlighting what he described as "all-round development" achieved during the previous and current tenures of the Yogi Adityanath ... read..

"Nothing in central budget for Uttar Pradesh or Ayodhya": Samajwadi Party MP hits out at UP Budget 2026-27

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 1:20:56 PM IST

Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad on Wednesday expressed scepticism regarding the Uttar Pradesh State Budget 2026-27, saying that there's nothing in the central budget for Uttar Pradesh or Ayodhya, and this budget has nothing to do with the state's farme ... read..

SC asks Calcutta HC to examine if NIA probe is warranted in Beldanga violence

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 1:20:54 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Calcutta High Court to independently examine whether a further investigation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is necessary in the January 16-17 violence in Beldanga in West Bengal's Murshidabad and whethe ... read..

J-K Budget Session: BJP MLAs chant "unparliamentary sarkaar", demand CM Abdullah's apology on "shoe beating" remark

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 11, 2026 12:50:50 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Wednesday raised slogans of "unparliamentary sarkaar" after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah entered the House. ... read..

"Share in governance does not apply to Tamil Nadu," MK Stalin sets ground rules for electoral alliance with Congress

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 11, 2026 12:50:40 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday laid the guidelines for the alliance with the Congress and other parties as the state gears up for polls later this year. ... read..

"Don't behave like children, not right to use national security as political weapon": Rijiju slams Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 12:50:31 PM IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday lashed out at Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi amid the ongoing row over former Army Chief General MM Naravane's memoir, asking him not to use national security as a "politica ... read..

"Omar sahib never uses language which might send a wrong message": J-K DyCM Choudhary amid uproar in Assembly

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 11, 2026 12:50:24 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Wednesday defended CM Omar Abdullah's remarks amid an uproar by the Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs in the Assembly in the ongoing budget session. ... read..

Shortcomings found in no-confidence motion notice against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla: Sources

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 12:20:57 PM IST

Shortcomings have been found in the notice for the no-confidence motion submitted by Opposition MPs, seeking the removal of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, sources said on Wednesday. ... read..

UP Minister Swatantra Dev Singh pays tribute to Deendayal Upadhyay on his death anniversary

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 11, 2026 12:20:50 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Jal Shakti Minister Swatantra Dev Singh on Wednesday paid floral tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his death anniversary, marking the day as 'Samarpan Diwas'. ... read..

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju accuses Congress MPs of hurling "abuses" at Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla, says "he is hurt"

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 12:20:48 PM IST

Following the submission of a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla by opposition MPs, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday alleged that Congress members entered the Speaker's chamber and verbally abused him. ... read..

"Laughing stock, embarrassment": BJP's Poonawala trains gun at Rahul Gandhi amid row over Naravane's book

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 12:20:33 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Wednesday criticised Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over the controversy surrounding excerpts from former Army Chief General MM Naravane's unpublished memoir, titl ... read..

Mohali schools receive bomb threat email; police conduct searches

Mohali (Punjab) | February 11, 2026 11:51:01 AM IST

Several prominent schools in Mohali, S.A.S Nagar, Punjab, received a threatening email at around 7:30 a.m. today. Authorities immediately cordoned off the affected schools, declared a holiday for students and staff, and deployed bomb disposal, anti-sabota ... read..

"Budget for Viksit Rajasthan", says Deputy CM Diya Kumari ahead of presenting state budget

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | February 11, 2026 11:50:54 AM IST

Ahead of presenting Rajasthan's Budget for the 2026-27 financial year, State Finance Minister and Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari arrived at the state Assembly on Wednesday and termed the document a significant step toward building a "Viksit Rajasthan." ... read..

Andhra Assembly Budget Session begins with Governor's address amid protest by YSRCP leaders

Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) | February 11, 2026 11:50:52 AM IST

The Andhra Pradesh Assembly Budget Session began on Wednesday with Governor S Abdul Nazeer's address, amid protest and sloganeering by Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) leaders. ... read..

Anurag Thakur hails Union Budget 2026-27 as inclusive, women-centric

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 11:50:41 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Anurag Singh Thakur on Wednesday welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, describing it as a decisive, inclusive, and forward-looking blueprint that places women at the very centre of India's development journey. ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi's fraudulent, fake book bomb has been busted": BJP's CR Kesavan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 11, 2026 12:20:42 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader CR Kesavan launched a sharp attack on Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi over the row surrounding former Army Chief General Naravane's memoir, "Four Stars of Destiny", stating that his "fraudulent, fake book bomb has been buste ... read..

Kerala LoP VD Satheesan slams government as Sabarimala Gold Theft accused gets bail

Wayanad (Kerala) | February 11, 2026 11:21:25 AM IST

Kerala MLA VD Satheesan said on Wednesday that almost all the accused in the Sabarimala gold pilferage case have been released on statutory bail after the Special Investigation Team (SIT) failed to submit even a preliminary FIR or charge sheet within the ... read..

"Assam and Northeast writing a new chapter of development": Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Union Budget

Guwahati (Assam) | February 11, 2026 11:21:11 AM IST

Union Minister for Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday said that Assam and the entire Northeast are scripting a "new chapter of development", asserting that the recently presented Union Budget lays a strong foundation for a fully developed Indi ... read..

"Kaunsa arthshastri CM baitha hai": Ram Gopal Yadav's jibe at Yogi Adityanath ahead of UP budget

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 11:21:05 AM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Ram Gopal Yadav on Wednesday cast doubts over the effectiveness of the Uttar Pradesh budget scheduled to be presented today in the state assembly, taking a dig at Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, saying that he wasn't an economist. ... read..

Telangana: Union Minister Kishan Reddy visits BJP candidate's bereaved family

Narayanpet (Telangana) | February 11, 2026 10:51:05 AM IST

Union Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Wednesday met the family of Mahadevappa, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from the Makthal Municipality, who allegedly died by hanging in Narayanpet district of Telangana. ... read..

Sanjay Singh gives zero-hour notice in Rajya Sabha to discuss "injustice" against sanitation workers

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 10:50:59 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Wednesday submitted a Zero Hour notice in the Rajya Sabha to raise the issue of "injustice" faced by sanitation workers due to privatisation in municipal corporations. ... read..

Centre's debt for 2024-25 at Rs 185.95 lakh Cr, Cong MP Randeep Surjewala says "Karznirbhar Bharat"

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 10:50:53 AM IST

Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala on Wednesday flagged the rise in the Union Government's debt as compared to 2014, stating that the Centre added more than Rs 127 lakh crore of debt in a decade. ... read..

"Unparalleled devotee of Motherland": PM Modi pays tribute to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his death anniversary

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 10:50:48 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS) founder Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on the occasion of his death anniversary, remembering him as an unparalleled devotee of the Motherland. ... read..

"Govt overreacted": Congress MP Manickam Tagore slams Centre over row on Naravane's book

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 10:21:02 AM IST

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Wednesday questioned the central government's handling of Former Army Chief General MM Naravane's book, titled 'Four Stars of Destiny', saying it was already published and available for years. ... read..

Glucose remains best test for diabetes diagnosis; HbA1c cannot be used as single test, says top expert

By Shalini Bhardwaj

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 10:21:00 AM IST

On the Lancet study claiming that the HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin) alone could delay diagnosis of diabetes, Chairman, Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre, V Mohan said, "This article is a review article... It (HbA1c) is the gold standard for assessing lo ... read..

Parliament Budget Session: Rahul Gandhi to intervene in ongoing discussion on Union Budget in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 10:20:58 AM IST

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will intervene in the ongoing discussion on the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Lower House on Wednesday. ... read..

Delhi: BJP leaders pay floral tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on death anniversary

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 10:20:56 AM IST

Delhi BJP chief Virendraa Sachdeva, along with several prominent party members, including MP Manoj Tiwari and Yogender Chandolia, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta, paid floral tributes to the late Bharatiya Jana Sangh leader Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay ... read..

Manipur: BJP MLA Letzamang Haokip stresses need for all-weather roads in region

Churachandpur (Manipur) | February 11, 2026 9:51:10 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Letzamang Haokip on Wednesday inspected the construction of the road linking Henglep with Churachandpur in Manipur under the North Eastern Council. ... read..

RailTel secures Rs 455 crore Kavach project from West Central Railway

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 9:51:08 AM IST

RailTel Corporation of India Ltd, a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Railways, has achieved a significant milestone in railway safety and modernisation by securing a major order to implement the KAVACH system covering 1067 RKM of the Jabalpur division ... read..

"Afraid of those who ask questions": Congress' Sukhdeo Bhagat slams Centre amid Naravane book row

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 9:51:02 AM IST

Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat criticised the Narendra Modi government for blocking Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi from citing former Army Chief General MM Naravane's unpublished memoir, saying that the public has the right to know India's ... read..

UP Budget 2026-27 a "decennial testament" to development, says CM Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 11, 2026 9:21:08 AM IST

As the Uttar Pradesh government prepares to present its budget on Wednesday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted what he described as a transformative decade for the state under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. ... read..

"Must have been under pressure": Abu Azmi on Salman Khan attending RSS centenary event in Mumbai

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 11, 2026 9:21:05 AM IST

After Bollywood star Salman Khan attended the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) centenary event, Maharashtra Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Abu Azmi claimed that the actor "must have been under pressure". ... read..

Bengaluru techie murder in Toronto: High Commissioner to Canada in discussions to repatriate Chandan's body, says G Parameshwara

Thyamagondlu (Karnataka) | February 11, 2026 9:20:59 AM IST

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara visited the residence of Chandan Kumar in Thyamagondlu, following the techie's murder in Canada in a shooting incident, and informed that the latter's body may be brought back within the next three to four days. ... read..

Parliament Budget Session: Both Houses to further discuss Union Budget 2026-27 today

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 8:51:25 AM IST

Both Houses of Parliament are scheduled to continue discussion on the Union Budget 2026-26 on Wednesday. ... read..

Clash between four drunk men been interpreted as communal violence: VP of KSO Ukhrul Mercy Khongsai on Litan violence

Ukhrul (Manipur) | February 11, 2026 8:51:24 AM IST

Following a recent incident of violence in the Litan village of Manipur's Ukhrul, where miscreants set houses on fire, Vice President of Kuki Students' Organisation Ukhrul, Mercy Khongsai, said the incident has been wrongly portrayed as a communal clash. ... read..

Rajasthan: Tragic road accident near Kailai on NH-21, six dead

Dausa (Rajasthan) | February 11, 2026 8:51:17 AM IST

A Swift Desire car and a trailer collided head-on on Tuesday night near Kailai on National Highway-21 in the Sikandra police station area of Dausa district. All six people in the car died in the accident. Chaos ensued at the scene. Four injured people w ... read..

'Initiative to protect basic rights': CPS's Binoy Viswam rallies support for Feb 12 nationwide farmers' strike

Kollam (Kerala) | February 11, 2026 8:51:14 AM IST

Communist Party of India (CPI) leader and working president of All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), Binoy Viswam, announced his full support for the upcoming nationwide farmers' strike on February 12, describing it as a movement to protect the basic ri ... read..

"Will continue to pursue this matter": Rohit Pawar seeks positive response from Centre on uncle Ajit's plane crash death

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 11, 2026 8:51:10 AM IST

After raising concerns about the former Maharashtra Deputy CM and his uncle Ajit Pawar's plane crash, Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) MLA Rohit Pawar said his party will continue to raise the issue until all doubts related to this matter ... read..

UP govt to present biggest budget in history of state today: Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 11, 2026 8:51:07 AM IST

The Uttar Pradesh government will present the biggest budget in the history of the state today, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said. ... read..

Delhi air quality worsens to 294 AQI in 'poor' category

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 8:21:17 AM IST

The air quality in the national capital deteriorated on Tuesday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) rising to 294, placing it in the 'poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). ... read..

Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police arrest three in Rs 1.07 crore digital fraud

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 11, 2026 7:20:32 AM IST

The Cyber Crime Police, Hyderabad City, have arrested three individuals in connection with a digital arrest fraud case involving Rs 1.07 crore. ... read..

Earthquake of 4.3 magnitude hits Bay of Bengal

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 7:20:27 AM IST

A moderate earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale was recorded in the Bay of Bengal early Wednesday morning, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). ... read..

Everyone is involved; things are much clearer: Manipur's Deputy CM

Imphal (Manipur) | February 11, 2026 6:50:30 AM IST

Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho on Tuesday expressed confidence that the ongoing law and order situation in Manipur would be resolved, emphasising the collective efforts of the government, security forces, and civil society to restore peace. ... read..

Two buses catch fire in Pimpri-Chinchwad's Nigdi area; no injuries

Pimpri-Chinchwad (Maharashtra) | February 11, 2026 6:20:47 AM IST

A fire broke out involving three buses in the Nigdi area of Pimpri-Chinchwad on Tuesday. ... read..

Delhi: 32-year-old dies after falling into open drain in Rohini

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 5:50:52 AM IST

A 32-year-old man died after falling into an open drain in Rohini Sector 32, near Mahashakti Kali Temple, in Begumpur area of Delhi's Rohini. ... read..

"Protect minors online": TDP MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu seeks social media regulation

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 5:50:51 AM IST

TDP MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu wrote a letter to Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighting the alarming rate of social media addiction and its impact on minors. ... read..

Southern Command chief reviews Exercise Rudra Shakti at Pokhran

Pune (Maharashtra) | February 11, 2026 4:51:11 AM IST

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Southern Command, reviewed Exercise Rudra Shakti on Tuesday, an all-arms manoeuvre exercise involving live firing, conducted by the Rudra Brigade at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges ... read..

Department of Tourism unveils Goa Carnival 2026, set to kick off on Feb 13

Panaji (Goa) | February 11, 2026 4:20:52 AM IST

The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, is all set to host the much-anticipated Goa Carnival 2026, one of the state's most iconic cultural celebrations. Known for its vivid colours, lively music, and festive spirit, the Carnival draws huge participa ... read..

CBI coordinates return of wanted fugitive Sombir Motta from USA

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 4:20:50 AM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has successfully coordinated the return of wanted fugitive Sombir Motta from the United States of America. ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi is wasting Parliament's time,": BJP' Syad Bhasha on No-Confidence Motion

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 11, 2026 4:20:46 AM IST

Syad Bhasha, President of the Andhra Pradesh BJP Minority Morcha, on Tuesday criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the proposed no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. ... read..

DRI Hyderabad seizes Tiger nails, canine teeth in Telangana, two traffickers detained

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 11, 2026 3:20:33 AM IST

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Hyderabad Zonal Unit conducted a successful operation on Monday, seizing seven tiger nails and three tiger canine teeth from individuals reportedly involved in the illegal trade of wildlife articles. ... read..

Tharoor terms Union Budget a "squandered opportunity", slams government over terms of India-US Interim Trade Agreement

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 2:50:55 AM IST

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday slammed the Union Budget as a "squandered opportunity", alleging that it ignores unemployment, rising living costs, and inequality and offers little to address the real struggles and aspirations of the common man ... read..

Bandi Sanjay alleges Congress "orchestrated killing" of BJP candidate Mahadevappa

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 11, 2026 2:50:54 AM IST

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, on Tuesday, alleged that the death of BJP's sixth ward municipal councillor candidate, Mahadevappa, was not a suicide but "a killing orchestrated by the Congress." ... read..

Pune court rejects bail plea of Sheetal Tejwani in Rs 1,800-crore land scam case

Pune (Maharashtra) | February 11, 2026 4:20:49 AM IST

A Pune sessions court has rejected the bail application of Sheetal Kisanchand Tejwani, accused in an alleged large-scale land scam involving protected government land, citing prima facie evidence of her involvement and the serious nature of the offence. ... read..

Discussion on No-Confidence motion against Speaker likely on March 9: Sources

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 1:50:55 AM IST

The discussion on the motion to remove the Speaker is likely to take place on March 9, the first day of the second part of the Budget Session, according to the Lok Sabha Secretariat sources. ... read..

"India has been forced to concede more than what it got": Jairam Ramesh on India-US interim deal

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 1:50:54 AM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday reiterated his criticism of the India-US interim trade agreement, stating that New Delhi has been "forced to concede more to Washington than it has got". ... read..

"BJP blames Revanth Reddy govt": NV Subhash on death of BJP candidate in Makthal

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 11, 2026 1:20:45 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday condemned the alleged intimidation of its leaders in Telangana's Makthal municipality and demanded an impartial investigation into the incident. ... read..

"Very archaic understanding of word 'publication'": Karti Chidambaram on former Army Chief's 'unpublished' memoir

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 1:20:44 AM IST

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Tuesday addressed the row over the alleged circulation of former Army Chief MM Naravane's unpublished memoir, Four Stars of Destiny, saying that "if anything is in the public domain, it's publication." ... read..

Delhi Court sentences two Afghan nationals to 10 years' imprisonment for drug trafficking

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 12:50:15 AM IST

Delhi's Dwarka Court has sentenced two Afghan nationals, Abdul Khaliq Noorzai and Ghulam Hazrat Mirzale, to 10 years in prison for trafficking 7.6 kilograms of heroin, a commercial quantity of the drug. ... read..

Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar visits HMT Kalamassery, emphaises BJP's 'Viksit Keralam' vision

Kochi (Kerala) | February 11, 2026 12:50:13 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday visited the HMT (Hindustan Machine Tools) Limited unit in Kochi's Kalamassery area and outlined his party's vision for transforming Kerala into a manufacturing and investment hub ... read..

Biker's Death Case: Court grants protection from arrest to contractor, asks him to join investigation

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 12:50:12 AM IST

Delhi's Dwarka Court on Tuesday granted protection from arrest to contractor Kavish Gupta. He had approached the court for anticipatory bail after receiving a notice from the police to join the investigation into the biker's death case. The court directed ... read..

Journalist Ravi Nair convicted in defamation case filed by Adani Enterprises, gets one-year jail term

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | February 10, 2026 11:50:33 PM IST

A Judicial Magistrate First Class court in Mansa, Gandhinagar, has convicted journalist Ravi Nair in a criminal defamation case filed by Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) and sentenced him to one year of simple imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 5,000. ... read..

Maharashtra: DRI Mumbai busts gold melting syndicate, seizes 5.8 kg smuggled gold; 2 held

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 10, 2026 11:50:31 PM IST

The Mumbai Zonal Unit of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted a gold melting syndicate in the city, seizing 5.8 kilograms of smuggled gold worth Rs 9.22 crore and arresting two key members of the network under the Customs Act, 1962, offici ... read..

RDG should be restored in Himachal's interest, BJP should take up matter with PM: Pratibha Singh

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 10, 2026 11:50:23 PM IST

Former Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) president Pratibha Singh on Tuesday urged the state BJP to talk with its leaders at the Centre so that the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) to the state by the Centre is not discontinued. ... read..

Everyone must follow "keep your mouth shut" order of party: Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar amid CM post tussle

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 10, 2026 11:20:40 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that everyone in the Congress party must heed AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge's instructions to "keep their mouth shut" and not damage the party with their frequent statements on leadership. ... read..

"Pakistan became afraid and backed off": J-K CM Omar Abdullah mocks Pak's U-turn before T20 WC match

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 10, 2026 11:20:39 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday took a jibe at Pakistan for backtracking on their decision to boycott the T20 World Cup match against India, stating that they shouldn't threaten if they don't have the strength to stand behind it. ... read..

LS Speaker Om Birla to skip House proceedings on "moral grounds" after Congress-led no-confidence motion notice

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 11:20:34 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has decided on moral grounds that he will not attend the proceedings of the House till the disposal of the no-confidence motion notice against him, sources informed. ... read..

Journalist Ravi Nair convicted in defamation case filed by AEL, gets one-year jail term

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | February 10, 2026 11:20:31 PM IST

All agencies working in coordination to reduce cybercrimes: Amit Shah inaugurates new cybercrime branch of CBI

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 10:51:13 PM IST

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, delivered a keynote address at the National Conference on "Tackling Cyber-Enabled Frauds and Dismantling the Ecosystem" in New Delhi, on Tuesday. ... read..

Himachal Assembly's budget session to begin on Feb 16 with Governor's address

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 10, 2026 10:51:10 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review security arrangements ahead of the budget session, scheduled to begin on February 16. ... read..

UP: FCI employees launch 'Black fortnight' protest over 'long pending' issues

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 10, 2026 10:51:08 PM IST

The Bhartiya Khadya Nigam Karamchari Sangh (BKNKS), the sole recognized union of Food Corporation of India (FCI) employees, has launched a nationwide "Black Fortnight" protest from February 10 to February 23, against the persistent delay and alleged arbit ... read..

2026 Beldanga violence: WB govt moves SC against HC order allowing deployment of Central forces

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 10:51:06 PM IST

The West Bengal government has moved the Supreme Court challenging a Calcutta High Court order that left it open for the Centre to step in and deploy Central Armed Forces following violent agitation in Beldanga, Murshidabad, in mid-January that led to ars ... read..

Karnataka Minister G Parameshwara meets with family of techie killed in Canada, offers condolences

Thyamagondlu (Karnataka) | February 10, 2026 10:50:56 PM IST

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday met with the family of Chandan Kumar, a techie from Karnataka, who was murdered in Toronto, Canada. ... read..

"Don't think there will be any fair polls": Ramchander Rao after Maktal candidate Mahadevappa's death ahead of municipal elections

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

Ahead of Telangana municipal elections on February 11, State Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President N Ramchander Rao on Tuesday alleged police bias following the death of party candidate Mahadevappa from Maktal Municipality. ... read..

"Accident or conspiracy? : Rohit Pawar raises questions about circumstances surrounding Ajit Pawar's plane crash

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 10, 2026 10:20:51 PM IST

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchand Pawar) leader Rohit Pawar on Tuesday raised questions about the circumstances surrounding Ajit Pawar's plane crash, suggesting it might be a conspiracy. ... read..

"Action should be taken against any responsible officials": Ramdas Athawale calls for probe into Ajit Pawar's death in plane crash

Pune (Maharashtra) | February 10, 2026 10:20:47 PM IST

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Tuesday demanded an investigation into the death of Maharashtra's former Deputy Chief Minister and NCP Chief Ajit Pawar in a plane crash and called for action against the responsible officials involved. ... read..

Himachal CM Sukhu interacts with CCI children on educational tour under Sukh-Aashray Yojana

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 10, 2026 10:20:42 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday interacted with 'Children of the State' of Child Care Institutions (CCIs) of Sundernagar, Talyar, Bharnal and Dehar in Mandi district. ... read..

"BJP plundered state treasury instead of investing in development": Himachal CM Sukhu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 10, 2026 10:20:41 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday accused the previous BJP government of plundering the state treasury and spending extravagantly instead of investing in development and essential infrastructure. ... read..

Jagan Mohan Reddy alleges "lathi charge" on Shiva Mala Dharana devotees at Srisailam Temple

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | February 10, 2026 10:20:36 PM IST

YSR Congress Party chief Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday alleged that Andhra Pradesh "lathi-charged" Shiva Mala Dharana devotees, who were gathered at Srisailam Temple in Andhra Pradesh during Shivaratri Brahmotsavam. ... read..

"Has given correct statement": Former Ayodhya litigant Iqbal Ansari backs UP CM Yogi

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | February 10, 2026 9:20:51 PM IST

Former litigant in the Ram Janmabhoomi vs Babri Masjid case, Iqbal Ansari, on Tuesday backed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over his remarks targeting what he described as "opportunists" who remember Lord Ram only during times of crisis. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: CCTV monitoring of state board exams flags cheating, action ordered against negligent staff

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 10, 2026 9:20:48 PM IST

The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) began its examinations for Class 12th on Tuesday, with the Higher Secondary English paper being conducted across the state. ... read..

"For first time since Independence": Annamalai slams DMK over postponement of Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission exams

Dindigul (Tamil Nadu) | February 10, 2026 9:20:46 PM IST

BJP leader K Annamalai on Tuesday criticised the DMK over the sudden cancellation of the Tamil Nadu Combined Civil Services (Group II and IIA Services) Main Examination held on February 8. ... read..

DGCA orders special safety audit of non-scheduled operators after Baramati Aircraft accident

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 9:20:43 PM IST

Following the accident involving M/s VSR Ventures Pvt Ltd's Learjet 45 aircraft (VT-SSK) at Baramati on January 28, 2026, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered a special safety audit of non-scheduled operators, the aviation regulato ... read..

"We gain nothing from this deal, only losses": J-K CM Omar Abdullah on India-US Interim Trade Agreement

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 10, 2026 9:20:41 PM IST

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said that Jammu and Kashmir will not benefit from the India-US Interim Trade Agreement and it will harm the interest of farmers. ... read..

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta's new 'farziwada'; AQI monitoring stations installed in green areas: Saurabh Bharadwaj

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 8:50:57 PM IST

Raising questions over the credibility of Delhi's air quality data, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday objected to the BJP government's decision to install six new AQI monitoring stations in Delhi's green and open areas, calling it a deliberate attempt ... read..

"Why do they always raise voice against Hinduism?": Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane slams Raj Thackeray over RSS centenary event remarks

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 10, 2026 8:50:55 PM IST

Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane on Tuesday dismissed Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray's criticism of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) centenary event, saying that the Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat "never disrespected any language." ... read..

"Some people only want to do politics:" Uttarakhand CM Dhami on Ankita Bhandari murder case

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 10, 2026 8:50:53 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday accused certain individuals of allegedly politicising the case of Ankita Bhandari, who was murdered at Rishikesh in September 2022. ... read..

"Why is govt scared of having discussion on it?": Congress leader Sachin Pilot over memoir row

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 8:50:48 PM IST

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Monday questioned the BJP-led government for not allowing Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to quote from former Army Chief General MM Naravane's unpublished memoir, asking, "What do they want to hide?" ... read..

Gujarat: Grey Hypocolius emerges as star attraction at Chhari-Dhandh Wetland in Kachchh, draw global tourists

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | February 10, 2026 8:20:56 PM IST

The presence of the rare Grey Hypocolius has turned the Chhari-Dhandh Conservation Reserve in Gujarat's Kachchh district into a major global destination for birdwatchers and ornithologists. ... read..

MP Cabinet approves Rs 7,133.17 Cr for continuation of Tribal Affairs, Women and Child Development schemes till 2030-31

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 10, 2026 8:20:54 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav chaired a cabinet meeting held at Mantralaya on Tuesday and granted approvals to several key decisions. ... read..

West Bengal CEO announces revised SIR schedule for the state

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 10, 2026 8:20:48 PM IST

The Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal announced a revised schedule for the ongoing SIR process in the state on Tuesday, following a Supreme Court order. ... read..

MP: Four, including 2 policemen held in relation to loot case in Indore, investigation underway

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | February 10, 2026 7:50:47 PM IST

Four people, including two police constables, were arrested in relation to a loot case in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district, a police officer said on Tuesday. ... read..

Assam CM Sarma files Rs 500 crore defamation case against Congress leaders, including Gaurav Gogoi

Kokrajhar (Assam) | February 10, 2026 7:50:44 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday filed a defamation case seeking Rs 500 crore in damages against Congress State President Gaurav Gogoi, AICC General Secretary Jitendra Singh and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel for alle ... read..

Delhi HC asks MEA to facilitate Celina's brother's interaction with court

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 7:50:42 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has asked the counsel for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to get in touch with the ministry/Consulate to facilitate the interaction of Major (Retd) Vikrant Jaitly with the court. Vikarant Jaitly is in detention in the UAE. ... read..

Doctors perform rare life-saving surgeries to save 16-year-old after corrosive poisoning destroys her stomach

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 7:50:40 PM IST

Doctors at a hospital in Faridabad have saved the life of a 16-year-old girl after she accidentally consumed a corrosive toilet-cleaning chemical that completely destroyed her stomach, forcing surgeons to remove it in an emergency. ... read..

Congress and DMK are in harmony, alliance talks will be announced soon: Kanimozhi

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) | February 10, 2026 7:50:39 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader Kanimozhi on Tuesday said that Congress and DMK are in harmony and the alliance talks for the forthcoming assembly polls will be announced soon. ... read..

"Their ideology won't work": SP MP Awadesh Prasad hits back at Yogi Adityanath over "Babri Masjid" remark

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 7:50:37 PM IST

Samajwadi Party MP Awadesh Prasad on Tuesday said the Bharatiya Janata Party's "ideology will not work" after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's "Babri Masjid" remark. ... read..

Girl killed in firing incident in Mumbai's Govandi area; probe underway

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 10, 2026 7:21:00 PM IST

A firing incident occurred in Mumbai's Govandi area on Tuesday, under Shivaji Nagar police jurisdiction, resulting in the death of a girl. The Mumbai Police are investigating the incident. ... read..

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