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Delhi shop employee saves woman’s life, cushions her fall

Speaking with ANI, Ashish said, "I looked up and saw her at the window, looking like she was about to jump." He immediately began placing empty cartons of large appliances, including refrigerator and washing machine boxes, beneath the window.

2026-02-13T12:51:25.595260+00:00 IST

NIA court sentences 2 convicts to 15 years sentence for providing

The Special NIA court, Patiala House Court, on Friday sentenced 2 convicts of terror Conspiracy to 15 years imprisonment for providing logistic support, shelter and food to another Lashkar Terrorist Bahadur Ali, a Pakistani national.

2026-02-13T12:50:40.211314+00:00 IST

"Dhool chehre pe thi aur main aaina saaf karta raha": CM Yogi moc

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday criticised the Samajwadi Party and other opposition parties, stating that their behaviour "made daughters nervous, and businessmen wound up their businesses".

2026-02-13T12:22:01.539813+00:00 IST

NIA court extends investigation period by 45-days in Delhi blast

A Special NIA court at Patiala House Court on Friday extended the period of investigation for a further 45 days to conclude the investigation in the Delhi blast case of November 2025. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) sought a 90-day extension to complete the investigation.

2026-02-13T12:13:22.247443+00:00 IST

MP HC seeks status report on tiger deaths in Bandhavgarh Reserve

Petitioner Dubey filed the petition on January 4, seeking a detailed investigation into the tiger deaths in the state. He also alleged various irregularities in the probe of tiger deaths and accused the forest officials of negligence.

2026-02-13T11:53:54.898541+00:00 IST

DIPAS, DRDO and IIT Ropar sign MoU to boost collaborative Researc

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT Ropar) to promote collaborative research, academic exchange and strengthen technological innovation by leveraging each other's research expertise.

2026-02-13T11:45:17.437103+00:00 IST

Delhi CM inaugrates 51 Ayushmaan Arogya Mandirs in South Delhi

Speaking to the media, the CM shared that the state government planned to build 1100 Arogya Mandir in Delhi, a plan whihc is steadily progressing.

2026-02-13T11:41:56.257397+00:00 IST

DMK cadres celebrate as CM Stalin credits ₹5,000 to women benefic

The current monthly assistance of ₹1,000 will be increased to ₹2,000 under Dravidian Model 2.0 (during the next term of government), the Chief Minister MK Stalin stated.

2026-02-13T11:38:07.454625+00:00 IST

“As long as I'm alive, will work for my people”: BJP MP

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Smita Uday Wagh has announced her determination to continue attending Parliamentary proceedings despite being diagnosed with Stage 1 cancer.

2026-02-13T11:22:06.788827+00:00 IST

Mumbai: Fire breaks out on 9th floor of 45-storey building

A fire broke out on the ninth floor of a 45-storey residential building in the Gokuldham area of Goregaon East here on Friday, officials said.

2026-02-13T11:13:52.614611+00:00 IST

Karnataka govt school for transporting students in pickup van

Dakshina Kannada district police have registered a case against a government school administration for allegedly transporting students in a pickup van, violating safety norms and the Motor Vehicles Act.

2026-02-13T10:53:40.394003+00:00 IST

MP: 2 businessmen receive extortion threat call

Two businessmen in Madhya Pradesh received extortion threat calls in the name of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and lodged complaints with the police, officials said on Friday.

2026-02-13T10:44:44.256972+00:00 IST

Assam Rifles showcases prowess of its canines to officials

The Assam Rifles showcased the exceptional prowess of its canines to a high-level delegation from the Press Information Bureau at the Assam Rifles Dog Training Centre in Jorhat on Friday.

2026-02-13T10:42:37.781684+00:00 IST

3 criminals shot in leg in encounter in Delhi's Usmanpur

Three gang members were injured in the leg and arrested after they opened fire on the police team. The gang opened fire when challenged, and police returned fire, injuring them.

2026-02-13T10:30:52.847112+00:00 IST

PM Modi’s first decisions from Seva Teerth reflect spirit of seva

Significant new initiatives taken include the PM RAHAT Scheme, doubling of target of Lakhpati Didis to 6 crore, doubling of the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund to Rs two lakh crore, Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 with a corpus of Rs 10,000 crore.

2026-02-13T10:28:55.914927+00:00 IST

India recognised Tibet as part of China in 1954 for stability: CD

"On independence, the British left, and it was for India actually to decide where a front is. Nehru probably knew that we had something, as the McMahon Line in the east, and we had some kind of a claim in the Ladakh area, but it was not here. So that's why he wanted to go in for a Panchsheel agreement, probably," the CDS said.

2026-02-13T10:09:37.763609+00:00 IST

Defence Secretary on progress of LCA Mark 1A programme

Speaking to ANI, He said production has largely stabilised for Indian vendors and the main manufacturer, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, and will improve further once engine supply stabilises. He asserted that while weapon trials have been successful, some of the Indian Air Force's requirements have not yet been fully met.

2026-02-13T09:30:04.792206+00:00 IST

PM Modi to visit Meerut on February 22

The visit is seen as significant for the region's infrastructure push, positioning Meerut as an emerging urban and economic hub in Western Uttar Pradesh.

2026-02-13T09:28:44.009689+00:00 IST

Defence Secretary on MM Naravane unpublished memoirs row

Speaking to ANI, Singh said existing rules and laws already govern such matters, including the Official Secrets Act (OSA). He added that the key issue was not the absence of guidelines, but whether any existing rules had been bypassed.

2026-02-13T09:14:44.112406+00:00 IST

Raza Academy President calls Vande Mataram notification "illegal"

Speaking to ANI, Saeed Noori stated that forcing citizens to participate in rituals forbidden by their respective faiths would lead to widespread resentment.

2026-02-13T09:09:47.422760+00:00 IST

PM unveils name of complex housing PMO, NSCS and Cabinet Secretar

Some of the key changes include the transformation of South Block into Seva Teerth, the Central Secretariat renamed as Kartavya Bhavan, Rajpath rechristened as Kartavya Path, Race Course Road becoming Lok Kalyan Marg, and various Raj Bhavans and Raj Niwas across the country now designated as Lok Bhavan or Lok Niwas.

2026-02-13T09:06:48.173706+00:00 IST