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Assam: Forest homeguard dies in rhino attack at Kaziranga Reserve

In a horrific incident, a forest homeguard was killed and another injured after they were attacked by a rhino in Assam's Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve on Sunday, officials said.

2026-02-15T14:56:24.185580+00:00 IST

Bihar minister wishes well to India for IND-PAK match in T20 WC

"Congratulations to the Indian team. India will win... How can you compare a match to a war... Do we have to keep fighting all our lives or move forward...," Choudhary said, urging people not to compare sporting contests with war and calling for a forward-looking approach despite tensions between the two nations.

2026-02-15T14:54:47.283877+00:00 IST

Sikkim records severe rainfall deficit across all districts: IMD

Sikkim has recorded an alarming rainfall deficit across all six districts between January 1 and February 15 this year, with three districts reporting no rainfall, according to data released by the Meteorological Centre, Gangtok.

2026-02-15T14:51:56.106624+00:00 IST

Andhra Minister Ponguru Narayana participates in Maha Shivaratri

The couple performed special rituals along with their family members. He conveyed Maha Shivaratri greetings to the people of the state and said he was happy to have darshan of Lord Shiva with his family.

2026-02-15T14:43:19.686938+00:00 IST

Karnataka: 2 killed after chemical storage tank explode in Mandya

In a tragic accident at Kirti Chemicals Industries in Mandya, Karnataka, on Sunday, two people died and three others were injured after a chemical storage tank exploded.

2026-02-15T14:28:37.434689+00:00 IST

J-K: BRO restores Bhaderwah–Bani–Basohli connectivity

In a swift and coordinated operation amid extreme weather conditions, 69 RCC and 118 RCC of 35 Border Roads Task Force (BRTF) under Project Sampark of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) successfully reopened the strategic Bhaderwah-Bani-Basohli road at Chattergala Pass following heavy snowfall.

2026-02-15T14:15:44.387021+00:00 IST

Maharashtra ATS raids 21 locations in anti-terror crackdown

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) carried out coordinated raids at 21 locations across Ahilyanagar and Yavatmal districts as part of a major operation against alleged attempts to radicalise youth and establish links with terrorist organisations.

2026-02-15T14:13:56.017558+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu: Defence Minister arrives for Mahashivaratri celebrati

Upon his arrival, the Defence Minister was welcomed by spiritual guru and founder of the Isha Foundation, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev.

2026-02-15T14:12:30.311167+00:00 IST

"We are more Hindu than North Indians": Karti Chidambaram refutes

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Sunday dismissed claims that Tamil Nadu is hostile to Sanatan Dharma, asserting that the term carries a different connotation in the state and is often associated with caste hierarchy rather than religious practice.

2026-02-15T14:09:25.851007+00:00 IST

Kisan Mazdoor Morcha criticises India-US interim trade deal

The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) termed the proposed India-US agriculture trade understanding a "death deal for the farm sector" and announced plans to intensify protests across Punjab and beyond at a meeting held at Kisan Bhawan in Chandigarh on Sunday.

2026-02-15T14:05:30.676980+00:00 IST

Kerala Police accords Guard of honour to 10-month-old donor Alin

Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Sunday stated that the Kerala Police has accorded a Guard of Honour to 10-month-old Alin Sherin Abraham, the state's youngest organ donor, whose selfless contribution saved the lives of five people.

2026-02-15T13:56:42.094428+00:00 IST

CRPF jawans cheer up for Men in Blue as India faces Pakistan

Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Jawans on Sunday cheered for the Indian cricket team as they face Pakistan in a high-octane T20 World Cup match.

2026-02-15T13:54:53.617539+00:00 IST

Karti Chidambaram on Rahul Gandhi's responsibility for Congress

Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram on Sunday underscored the collective responsibility of Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, for the party's defeats. However, he said that the average Congress cadre has a special relationship with the Nehru-Gandhi family, and backed Rahul Gandhi's leadership despite consecutive losses.

2026-02-15T13:46:17.064377+00:00 IST

UP: 2 arrested in Ayodhya for series of robberies

A joint team successfully cracked the armed robbery case registered via FIR No. 40/2026, wherein the plaintiff reported being robbed of a gold chain, bracelet, watch, and mobile phone by unidentified individuals in a four-wheeler on January 27.

2026-02-15T13:38:38.866451+00:00 IST

Nityanand Rai leads 'Shiv Baraat' on Mahashivratri at Hajipur

Speaking to ANI, MoS Home Nityanand Rai prayed for the well-being of all devotees, and reflected on his long-time tradition of participating in the Shiv Baarat as a "charioteer."

2026-02-15T13:33:55.578378+00:00 IST

BRS will fight for Singareni Workers rights, said KTR

Speaking to the media, he stated that since the CPI and Congress are already in an alliance, sharing the Kothagudem Mayor's post comes as no surprise. However, he questioned why the CPI-affiliated AITUC agreed to this alliance, noting that he could not comment on the specific pressures that may have influenced the decision.

2026-02-15T13:21:31.918746+00:00 IST

"Politics should not be played with sports:" Rafiqul Islam

head of the highly anticipated India-Pakistan match, All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) leader Rafiqul Islam asserted on Sunday that politics should not be brought into sports, regardless of the countries involved.

2026-02-15T13:11:53.593715+00:00 IST

UP CM Yogi Adityanath performs Rudrabhishek at Barohiya Shiv Temp

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday performed Rudrabhishek at the Barohiya Shiv Temple in Gorakhpur on the occasion of Mahashivratri.

2026-02-15T12:53:04.118586+00:00 IST

Karti Chidambaram calls legal cases against him "baseless"

On being asked about the future of the cases against him, he quoted Former Prime Minister PV Narsimha Rao, to assert that "All cases will die, but the cases in India will never die." He also expressed disappointment over the "unfortunate" involvement of other officials in these cases, but claimed that it will have no outcome.

2026-02-15T12:29:05.558346+00:00 IST

MP: Massive fire breaks out at factory in Bhopal

A massive fire broke out at a fabrication factory in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on Sunday.

2026-02-15T12:26:57.738695+00:00 IST

JKSA advises Kashmiri students to ‘stay away from trouble’

Ahead of the much-anticipated India-Pakistan clash in the T20 World Cup, the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Sunday urged Kashmiri students across the country to view the match in the right spirit and refrain from posting on social media that could land them in trouble.

2026-02-15T12:05:26.421585+00:00 IST