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Amit Shah condoles Bhiwadi chemical factory incident

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday mourned the loss of seven lives in a "tragic" fire at a chemical factory in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan.

2026-02-16T10:25:17.658823+00:00 IST

Court defers order on ED's plea for confiscation of arms dealer S

The Rouse Avenue Court on Monday deferred the order on ED's plea for confiscation of Arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari's properties. The court has now listed the matter for order on February 28.

2026-02-16T10:24:03.579003+00:00 IST

Tenginkai slams Priyank Kharge over RSS remarks

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Mahesh Tenginkai on Monday criticised Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge for his repeated remarks on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), urging Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to take action.

2026-02-16T09:28:51.804377+00:00 IST

UNICEF Youth Voice Prasiddhi Singh calls for safe AI

Prasiddhi Singh said, "We present the following eight demands, calling on governments, regulatory authorities, think tanks, civil society organisations, UN bodies and technology companies to ensure and take immediate and collective action. We want to ensure that AI systems are inclusive by design and use diverse and representative data sets that reflect the lived experiences of marginalised communities across caste, class, gender, geography and racial context."

2026-02-16T09:26:54.999321+00:00 IST

Rajnath Singh calls GTRE "foundation of India’s strategic capabil

"GTRE is not only one of India's but one of the world's prestigious establishments. The way you are working for the country's self-reliance and security deserves praise," he said.

2026-02-16T09:18:29.680195+00:00 IST

PM Modi condoles Bhiwadi chemical factory incident

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed grief over the loss of lives in the Bhiwadi fire incident and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.

2026-02-16T09:08:48.331461+00:00 IST

Delhi HC refers plea seeking enhancement of the sentence of Kulde

The division bench has requested the chief justice to list all matters before a particular bench in accordance with the order of the Supreme Court.

2026-02-16T09:03:07.118363+00:00 IST

Coimbatore jewellery shop burgled, over Rs 1 Cr stolen

A jewellery pawn shop in Singanallur, Coimbatore, was burgled late Saturday night, leading to the loss of around 70 sovereigns of gold and 20 kilograms of silver, police said.

2026-02-16T08:43:03.227985+00:00 IST

MHA plans nationwide CCTV and control room network

The proposed framework will not only strengthen surveillance and coordination mechanisms across states but will also be supported by appropriate legal provisions to ensure effective implementation and enforcement.

2026-02-16T08:20:57.498036+00:00 IST

SC to hear Sabarimala entry case from April 7

The Supreme Court of India is set to commence hearings in the long-pending Sabarimala temple entry matter, alongside a batch of connected cases that raise broader constitutional questions on religious freedom and its interplay with equality and constitutional morality. Fixing a schedule, the apex Court directed that hearings will begin at 10:30 AM on April 7.

2026-02-16T08:08:01.259913+00:00 IST

SC refuses SIT probe against Assam CM over "Miya" remark, directs

The Supreme Court has refused to entertain various petitions seeking action by way of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe and an FIR against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his alleged discriminatory remarks, particularly the "Miya" remark in reference to a community and other material alleged to have been 'hate speech' posted on social media.

2026-02-16T07:56:42.980572+00:00 IST

Durai Vaiko submits six key proposals to Kanimozhi

During the meeting, Durai Vaiko handed over a memorandum outlining six major demands to foster development, create employment, and advance education in Tamil Nadu.

2026-02-16T07:42:42.643996+00:00 IST

Amit Shah reiterates end of Naxal menace by next month's end

"Maoist insurgency, which had spread across 11 states, had long been considered a major challenge to the country's internal security. However, I am glad to convey to the nation, through the people of Delhi, that we are very close to permanently freeing the affected regions from Naxalism. I would like to once again assure the people that by March 31, 2026, we will succeed in freeing the entire country from Maoist violence. This will be a major achievement for our security forces," Shah said.

2026-02-16T07:29:00.904514+00:00 IST

Rajasthan: 7 charred to death as chemical factory catches fire

Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra urged the government and the administration to take immediate action on the matter, where he also pointed to an earlier similar accident in Ajmer, where 16 people were killed after a chemical tanker overturned.

2026-02-16T07:15:01.763853+00:00 IST

Delhi Court frames charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav

Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi appeared before the court, denied the charges, and stated they would face trial.

2026-02-16T07:13:35.662658+00:00 IST

Bomb threats target schools in Gujarat

On the several schools in Ahmedabad receiving bomb threats through email, Gujarat minister Rivaba Jadeja says, "The government is serious about the bomb threats. All the threats received against schools and other places are taken seriously. The state government is investigating the bomb threats."

2026-02-16T06:58:20.097670+00:00 IST

1 lakh diyas at Bhusandeswar temple on Mahashivaratri

On Sunday, BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi told reporters that the Odisha government has approved a token grant of Rs 10 crore for the temple's development.

2026-02-16T06:46:37.641217+00:00 IST

Amit Shah lays Delhi Police Special Cell HQ, calls it "country’s

"It will, in a way, become the country's most modern centre for tackling narcotics and terrorism. Equipped with a state-of-the-art indoor firing range, war room, cyber lab, training hall, and various advanced equipment, this headquarters will be fully modernised. I am confident that it will emerge as an ideal Special Cell headquarters for police forces across the country," Shah said.

2026-02-16T06:43:21.090415+00:00 IST

Jitin Prasada aims for next leap in innovation at AI Summit

Speaking at the AI Impact Summit, the minister underlined that the country's ambition is not just to be an AI consumer but an AI service provider to the world.

2026-02-16T06:41:32.191213+00:00 IST

CISF conducts joint Counter-Terrorist mock exercise at IGI

CISF said in a post on X, "A Joint Counter-Terrorist Mock Exercise was conducted at Delhi Airport to enhance interagency coordination, preparedness & response to security threats. CISF in coordination with NSG, Delhi Police, BCAS, ARFF (DIAL), Fire Services and Medical Services participated, focusing on strengthening threat response, sharpening tactical readiness and ensuring seamless inter-agency coordination."

2026-02-16T06:20:46.003410+00:00 IST

"AI will not kill jobs but will unbundle them": Puneet Chandok

"There is still debate on whether we are getting better with AI or not. I believe models are definitely getting better. You can see the change in the last six months. What you have seen today is remarkable. In the next three years, there are thousand X are coming in the AI sector," he said.

2026-02-16T06:06:59.044988+00:00 IST