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Mortal remains of organ donor Alin Sherin brought to her home

The mortal remains of 10-month-old organ donor Alin Sherin Abraham were brought to her home in Mallappally on Sunday. A large number of family members, relatives, and locals gathered to pay their respects as the body arrived ahead of the funeral.

2026-02-15T12:04:28.121438+00:00 IST

"Cut the cake and share it": Karti Chidambaram on seat-sharing

In an interview with ANI, Chidambaram noted that the DMK has been an ally since 2004 and announced that a committee to discuss seat-sharing will be formed on February 22. He added that expectations are high, smaller parties may join the coalition, and some are "flirting on both sides", keeping their options open with other political groups.

2026-02-15T11:42:24.330269+00:00 IST

Karti Chidambaram defends TN CM Stalin's Rs 5k payout

Congress leader and Sivaganga MP Karti Chidambaram on Sunday defended Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's Rs 5,000 cash transfer to 1.31 crore women under the Kalaignar Women's Rights Scheme. Speaking with ANI, he dismissed the "freebie" label often attached to cash transfers by critics. Instead, he framed it as a strategic tool to "seed" the rural economy.

2026-02-15T11:39:02.845708+00:00 IST

Portals of Shri Kedarnath Dham to officially reopen for devotees from April 22

The portals of Shri Kedarnath Dham will officially reopen for devotees on April 22, 2026, at 8:00 AM.

2026-02-15T11:34:02.454170+00:00 IST

Himachal Pradesh Assembly Budget session opens Monday

Addressing a press conference at the Assembly complex in Shimla on Sunday and later speaking with ANI, Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania said the first phase of the Budget Session will comprise three sittings.

2026-02-15T11:29:16.230548+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin inaugurates flyover at Madhya Kailash juncti

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday inaugurated a newly constructed flyover at the Madhya Kailash junction in Adyar, Chennai.

2026-02-15T10:59:47.533171+00:00 IST

Multi-layer security in place for Assembly Budget Session from Fe

The district police, in coordination with the district administration, intelligence agencies and Assembly authorities, has drawn up a comprehensive security and law-and-order plan to ensure the smooth and peaceful conduct of the session.

2026-02-15T10:53:56.387861+00:00 IST

Mallikarjun Kharge extends Mahashivaratri greetings

In a post on X, Kharge wrote, "Heartfelt wishes to all fellow countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri. May the blessings of Devadhidev Mahadev remain upon everyone, may the light of happiness, prosperity, progress, and joy continue to spread in your life -- this is my sincere prayer."

2026-02-15T10:51:05.105249+00:00 IST

Ravi Shankar calls for inner focus and devotion on Mahashivratri

On the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Sunday highlighted the longstanding tradition of Shiva devotion across India.

2026-02-15T09:29:22.917163+00:00 IST

Nationwide digital campaign on February 16-17

As India prepares to inaugurate the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, under the IndiaAI Mission, in collaboration with Intel India, will launch "Most pledges received for an AI Responsibility campaign in 24 hours" a nationwide campaign beginning 16 February 2026 (8:00 AM IST onwards), according to an official release.

2026-02-15T09:18:18.168616+00:00 IST

Delhi police busts online investment scam, nabs 4 for defrauding

The Inter-State Cell (ISC) of the Crime Branch, Delhi Police, has arrested four persons involved in a large-scale online investment fraud. The arrested accused have been identified as Rishu Garg, Amit Giri, Deepak Joon alias Vikas, and Sunil Kumar alias Yash, officials said.

2026-02-15T09:10:23.025573+00:00 IST

Amit Shah inaugurates CBDC-based public distribution system

This initiative is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Digital India campaign, which aims to improve the delivery of essential services to the public.

2026-02-15T08:47:03.348025+00:00 IST

Karnataka: Explosion in chemical storage tank in Mandya kills two

Two people died on Sunday at Kirti Chemicals Industries near Karekate village in Mandya taluk after a storage tank containing chemicals exploded while opening the cap with a gas cutter.

2026-02-15T08:31:52.739163+00:00 IST

Huge crowds of devotees gather at Kolkata’s Bhootnath Temple

A huge crowd of devotees was seen at the temple, offering puja and performing special rituals and prayers on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri.

2026-02-15T08:28:58.453923+00:00 IST

Delhi Crime Branch nabs shooter linked to Kaushal Chaudhary gang

The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has apprehended 22-year-old Kuldeep Singh, allegedly the principal shooter of the Kaushal Chaudhary gang, who was planning to eliminate a Burari-based businessman to establish the gang's supremacy and expand its extortion network.

2026-02-15T08:09:07.309628+00:00 IST

Chirag Paswan offers prayers at Baba Yogesgwar Nath Dham

Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Sunday offered prayers at Baba Yogeshwar Nath Dham Temple on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri.

2026-02-15T08:03:27.358859+00:00 IST

Haryana CM performs "Jalabhishek" on Mahashivaratri

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday performed "Jalabhishek" at the Naleshwar Temple in Nuh on the occasion of Shivratri.

2026-02-15T07:49:16.482712+00:00 IST

Guwahati Airport elevated corridor awaiting approval: Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that while several infrastructure projects in the state have received Union government sanctions, approval for the elevated corridor from Guwahati Airport to Assam's Jalukbari is still awaited.

2026-02-15T07:48:57.896721+00:00 IST

Suresh Gopi at Vadakkumnathan Temple on Mahashivaratri

Union Minister Suresh Gopi on Sunday offered prayers at Vadakkumnathan Temple along with devotees on the occasion of Mahashivaratri.

2026-02-15T07:47:48.168206+00:00 IST

Devotees throng Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar temple on Mahashivaratri,

A devotee mentioned that the excitement was doubled as the highly anticipated India-Pakistan match coincided with the auspicious occasion of Mahashivaratri. He said that devotees visiting the temple prayed wholeheartedly for Team India's success in the big game.

2026-02-15T07:35:05.592746+00:00 IST

"ELF Moran to provide strategic security to Northeast": Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that the newly inaugurated Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) on the Moran Bypass in Assam's Dibrugarh will provide strategic security to India's Northeast and strengthen the region's defence preparedness.

2026-02-15T07:15:52.384928+00:00 IST