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Congress MLA Abdur Rashid Mandal joins Raijor Dal

Three-time Congress MLA Abdur Rashid Mandal has officially joined the Raijor Dal party, signalling a shift in the political landscape of Guwahati, Assam. Following the induction, Raijor Dal founder and president Akhil Gogoi expressed confidence in the party's growing momentum, stating that many more leaders are expected to join as they set their sights on winning at least 15 seats in the upcoming assembly elections.

2026-02-17T01:15:15.168590+00:00 IST

Delhi mother appeals for justice after son killed by minor driver

Inna Makan, the mother of the 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra, who died in a road accident after an SUV driven allegedly by a minor collided with his motorcycle, appeals for justice.

2026-02-17T01:05:45.042465+00:00 IST

UMCRS holds press conference in Agartala

The United Movement Committee for Roman Script (UMCRS), a joint movement committee jointly initiated by Twipra Students' Federation (TSF) and Tipra Indigenous Students' Federation (TISF), held a press meet on Sunday and briefed on their demand, expectations, and the current status of its movement concerning the adoption of the Roman script.

2026-02-17T00:40:46.495106+00:00 IST

Two Pakistani nationals escape from Observation home in Jammu

Three inmates lodged at the Observation Home in R.S. Pura, Jammu, escaped the facility at approximately 5:15 PM on Monday.

2026-02-17T00:17:04.534413+00:00 IST

Bhopal hotel fire extinguished, no casualties reported

A fire broke out in a hotel during a wedding ceremony in Bhopal on Sunday night.

2026-02-16T22:12:03.076235+00:00 IST

Ministry of Education host session on Pushing the Frontier of AI

The Ministry of Education is organising a special session titled "Ministry of Education - Pushing the Frontier of AI in India" on 17th February, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi

2026-02-16T21:00:50.160150+00:00 IST

Preparations intensify in Tripura ahead of Amit Shah’s visit

As part of the preparations, the state government has taken a special initiative highlighting the "Vocal for Local" vision by promoting indigenous craftsmanship and cultural heritage. Artisans at the Bamboo & Cane Development Institute (BCDI), located in Agartala, are working round-the-clock to develop a commemorative souvenir artwork depicting the rich heritage of Tripura, which will be presented to dignitaries and participants during the Sammelan.

2026-02-16T20:53:16.312474+00:00 IST

LoP Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP of ignoring gig workers' hardships

Following his interaction, the Congress leader accused the BJP of turning a blind eye to the systemic injustices and hardships faced by these gig workers.

2026-02-16T20:52:19.698185+00:00 IST

Odisha to showcase ‘AI-to-Impact’ readiness

The Odisha Pavilion will present the State's "Odisha - From AI to Impact" approach, highlighting how Odisha is moving beyond pilots to real-world deployments across governance, healthcare, agriculture, education, disaster management and urban infrastructure, anchored by a structured implementation model and institutional capacity.

2026-02-16T20:51:56.640808+00:00 IST

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann admitted to Fortis Hospital in Mohali

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was admitted to Fortis Hospital Mohali, sources said on Monday.

2026-02-16T18:44:55.581384+00:00 IST

Amit Shah confers President’s Medal on Chandigarh DGP

Director General of Police, Chandigarh, Sagar Preet Hooda was conferred with the President's Medal for Distinguished Service on Monday.

2026-02-16T18:43:12.361492+00:00 IST

Rajnath Singh lauds EVM scientists, slams opposition

Addressing the Scientists of Bharat Electronics Limited in Bengaluru, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "BEL has contributed to strengthening both democracy and security. A major example of this is the Electronic Voting Machine. Through it, you have strengthened Indian democracy. Yet there are some people in politics who accuse it of being manipulable."

2026-02-16T18:42:12.437528+00:00 IST

EC team to meet representatives of political parties

In view of the upcoming Assam polls, a team of the Election Commission of India led by the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, arrived in Guwahati on Monday on a three-day visit.

2026-02-16T18:08:17.529686+00:00 IST

Together we will shape AI solutions: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi today and said that the gathering of innovators, researchers, and tech enthusiasts offers a glimpse of AI's extraordinary potential.

2026-02-16T17:57:40.225039+00:00 IST

Heathrow boosts 2026 Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) incentive

Combined, this would see up to 5.6 per cent of all aviation fuel used at Heathrow derived from SAF, amounting to around 350,000 tonnes. The initiative is backed by more than 80 million pounds in support for airlines in 2026.

2026-02-16T17:51:37.625565+00:00 IST

AI-powered tele-robotic ultrasound links Delhi to Antarctica

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, on Monday said tele-robotics will add a new dimension to healthcare through value addition powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), as he witnessed a live demonstration of an indigenously developed Tele-Robotic Ultrasonography (TUS) system connecting New Delhi to Antarctica.

2026-02-16T17:50:07.895280+00:00 IST

Madhya Pradesh CM inaugurates Cyber Registration Office

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the Cyber Registration Office at Registration Bhawan in the state capital Bhopal on Monday and stressed that the initiative would boost paperless and cashless services.

2026-02-16T17:41:32.754044+00:00 IST

MP CM Yadav chairs state wildlife board meeting

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday chaired the Madhya Pradesh State Wildlife Board meeting at Mantralaya and issued key directions to forest department officials to strengthen wildlife conservation and tourism initiatives.

2026-02-16T17:35:50.971344+00:00 IST

FCI agitation put on hold after talks; Union clarifies

The ongoing agitation by employees of the Food Corporation of India (FCI), led by the Bhartiya Khadya Nigam Karamchari Sangh (BKNKS), the sole recognised union in FCI, has been put on hold following a joint discussion held before the Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), New Delhi on Monday.

2026-02-16T17:34:45.402791+00:00 IST

Delhi: Juvenile gets bail after Dwarka crash kills 23-year-old

A man was killed in a road accident in Delhi's Dwarka after a car allegedly driven by a juvenile without a licence collided with his motorcycle.

2026-02-16T17:29:34.811340+00:00 IST

ECI delegation arrives in Guwahati

An Election Commission delegation led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr Vivek Joshi, arrived in Guwahati today on a three-day visit to assess and review preparations for the upcoming Assam polls.

2026-02-16T17:22:49.654466+00:00 IST