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HPC for Ladakh's meeting with KDA, ABL "cordial and constructive"

A High Powered Committee (HPC) meeting with Apex Body Leh (ABL) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) was held in Delhi on Friday in a "cordial and constructive" manner, according to sources.

2026-02-13T17:20:41.773502+00:00 IST

Himachal govt to safeguard service benefits of teachers

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday chaired a meeting of the Education Department and directed the department to retain lien in the parent cadre for teachers selected for Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)-affiliated schools, ensuring that their promotional avenues remain unaffected.

2026-02-13T17:11:30.822961+00:00 IST

ED attaches assets worth Rs 100.44 crore in coal mining case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached assets worth Rs 100.44 crore in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation relating to large-scale illegal coal mining and pilferage in the leasehold areas of Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL), the agency said on Friday.

2026-02-13T16:21:20.258880+00:00 IST

J-K: Shrine Board consults Banganga-Charanpaduka stakeholders to

This follows decisions taken during the 76th Meeting of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), which was chaired by Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. The initiatives aim to enhance infrastructure and improve services.

2026-02-13T16:12:39.716031+00:00 IST

Rail connectivity bringing about major transformation in Mizoram

This premium tourist train, carrying 81 tourists from different parts of India as well as other nations such as the United States and Nepal, underscores Mizoram's growing visibility on the national and international tourism map.

2026-02-13T16:12:19.912999+00:00 IST

Janakpuri biker's death case: Court issues fresh notice to SHO

This case pertains to the tragic death of a biker who fell into a pit dug by the Delhi Jal Board in the Janak Puri area last week.

2026-02-13T16:11:13.572873+00:00 IST

DAP 2026 proposes transformative leap in India's defence procurem

It aims to build a stronger indigenous defence manufacturing base, reduce import dependence, and position India as a global leader in defence technology by streamlining processes, enhancing indigenous content mandates & introducing innovative procurement categories, the Ministry of Defence statement added.

2026-02-13T16:00:56.211823+00:00 IST

Tripura emerging as model state in Development: Manik Saha

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that the state is becoming a model for various states in implementing development plans. He emphasised that this progress has been made possible by the stable law and order, peace, and harmony currently prevailing throughout the state.

2026-02-13T15:56:09.673375+00:00 IST

"Transfer case to us; within 50 days, we will solve": TMC MP

In a video shared on his Facebook account, Banerjee called on the Maharashtra Police to remain vigilant, stating, "Maharashtra Police should ensure that the family receives justice. If those involved get bail, police should oppose it". In a direct challenge to the investigative process, he added, "If they can't, transfer the case to us; within 50 days, we will solve the case".

2026-02-13T15:50:38.011799+00:00 IST

MP: Missing woman’s body found in Indore's flat, probe on

The deceased has been identified as Khushboo Rathore, and her body was recovered from the flat of a building located within the limits of Dwarkapuri Police Station in the district. The woman went missing on February 1,0 and her family members lodged a missing persons complaint on February 11 at Pandharinath Police Station.

2026-02-13T15:39:53.672866+00:00 IST

India is poised to drive world’s economic growth: PM Modi

Noting that India today accounts for 16% of global growth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the country is poised to drive the world's economic growth and emerge as a new engine of global progress.

2026-02-13T15:29:01.227902+00:00 IST

Himachal first to bring state data hosting policy; 200 e-services

Speaking to ANI after addressing a press conference, Butail outlined the achievements of the Department of Digital Technologies over the past three years, with a special focus on the expansion of e-district services and data-driven governance.

2026-02-13T15:18:32.836072+00:00 IST

WB: Fire breaks out at Globsyn Crystal Tower in Salt Lake

A fire broke out at Globsyn Crystal Tower in Salt Lake, Kolkata, on Friday, an official said.

2026-02-13T14:57:45.203162+00:00 IST

YSRCP accuses Nara Lokesh of lies on fee dues

Botcha slammed Nara Lokesh over fee reimbursement. He said the claim that thousands of crores remained unpaid by the previous administration was false. Except for about Rs 700 crore relating to the last quarter when the election code came into force, payments were made regularly, he asserted.

2026-02-13T14:57:03.678389+00:00 IST

AIIMS prepares for India’s first face transplant

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, is taking a landmark step toward introducing face transplantation, a highly advanced and complex reconstructive procedure, and organised a training session on the procedure at the institute.

2026-02-13T14:24:12.790431+00:00 IST

Man dies after consuming poison near TVK meeting venue in Salem

A 50-year-old porter worker from Mettur, identified as Murugan, died after allegedly consuming poison mixed with alcohol near the venue of a TVK meeting in Salem, police said.

2026-02-13T14:15:08.702725+00:00 IST

Himachal BJP walks out of all-party meet on revenue deficit grant

The meeting was called following the 16th Finance Commission's reported decision to discontinue the Revenue Deficit Grant to certain states, including Himachal Pradesh.

2026-02-13T14:10:46.763816+00:00 IST

MP: Woman’s body found in box submerged in water tank in Bhopal

The body was found in a locality under the jurisdiction of Nishatpura police station in the state capital on Thursday evening, prompting the police to rush to the spot and begin investigation into the matter.

2026-02-13T13:59:58.152089+00:00 IST

Gang war angle probed in Dehradun Silver City Mall shootout; vict

The Uttarakhand Police is probing a gang war angle in the Dehradun Silver City Mall shootout, which resulted in the death of a man identified as Vikram Sharma. According to officials, Sharma was shot by unidentified assailants when he was returning from the gym.

2026-02-13T13:32:01.312713+00:00 IST

Seva Teerth, Kartavya Bhavan 1 and 2 mark a milestone: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that Seva Teerth, Kartavya Bhavan 1 and 2 mark an important milestone in India's journey towards Viksit Bharat.

2026-02-13T13:15:42.411708+00:00 IST