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Congress' Rahul Gandhi alleges media following BJP directives

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday criticised the media for allegedly blindly following BJP directives, calling it a disservice to the country.

2026-02-12T08:11:40.066843+00:00 IST

“Blatant attack on freedom of religion”: Arshad Madani

Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind President Maulana Arshad Madani on Thursday criticised the Union government's directive to play all six stanzas of Vande Mataram before the national anthem at official events, calling it a "blatant attack on freedom of religion".

2026-02-12T07:51:12.169522+00:00 IST

Yolmo becomes first woman TTE to lead tour duties on DHR

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is witnessing a historic milestone as Sarita Yolmo becomes the first female Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) to be assigned the prestigious "Tour Duty" on the iconic world-heritage railway, the release said.

2026-02-12T07:50:50.750286+00:00 IST

Special Cabinet meet tomorrow at South Block

A special cabinet meeting is scheduled to be held tomorrow at the South Block, which is expected to be the last such meeting at this venue. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) will soon shift to a new address at Sewa Tirth.

2026-02-12T07:27:22.972084+00:00 IST

CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar on nationwide strike by trade unions

Speaking to ANI, Kumar said the CPI stands firmly with millions of workers who are opposing the implementation of the labour codes. He alleged that the government has attempted to suppress the strike but asserted that the United Action Council of Workers remains strong.

2026-02-12T07:21:27.327265+00:00 IST

MK Stalin at Conversion Conclave 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday urged the investors to continue investing in the state, underlining that the state government utilise the investment to create job opportunities, bring youth development, and enhance economic growth, during the Conversion Conclave 2026.

2026-02-12T07:20:37.642432+00:00 IST

Gujarat: 131 urban gardens being developed at cost of Rs 117.56 c

To make Indian cities water secure and self-reliant, the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0 (AMRUT 2.0) was launched on October 1, 2021, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2026-02-12T07:17:27.714712+00:00 IST

PM Modi to inaugurate Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan-1 & 2

The inauguration marks a transformative milestone in India's administrative governance architecture and reflects the Prime Minister's commitment to building a modern, efficient, accessible and citizen-centric governance ecosystem.

2026-02-12T07:14:06.456638+00:00 IST

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy meets Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Sharing details of the meeting on social media platform X, Reddy said he briefed the Union Minister on the historical significance of the site and recalled that Mahatma Gandhi's ashes were immersed at the confluence of the two rivers in February 1948.

2026-02-12T07:13:02.042306+00:00 IST

"Came to discuss political things": DK Shivakumar in Delhi

After the AICC meeting, Shivakumar told reporters, "I don't think I need to disclose whom I met inside 10 Janpath. We are not ready to talk about politics in the streets. We have met our high command and discussed what has to be discussed. Once I came here, we met and spoke about many things; I don't need to disclose that. We came here to discuss political things, not just to breathe air."

2026-02-12T07:11:21.652463+00:00 IST

Delhi Police question Penguin India over Gen Naravane book case

The Special Cell issued a notice and posed approximately 12 key questions. The Penguin India Company representatives responded to some questions; for others, the company sought additional time to reply. The Special Cell will now analyse the responses from Penguin India and investigate whether the leak was due to conspiracy or negligence; the findings will be revealed after the investigation.

2026-02-12T07:06:38.580945+00:00 IST

Bomb threat at Patna Civil Court again, security heightened

The Patna Civil Court on Thursday received yet another bomb threat, followed by one recieved via email on Wednesday, after which a heavy police force has been deployed outside the court to ensure safety.

2026-02-12T06:49:30.411350+00:00 IST

BJP's Nishikant Dubey moves motion against Rahul Gandhi

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Thursday said he has moved a motion in the Lok Sabha against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, while accusing him of misleading the country.

2026-02-12T06:33:03.717597+00:00 IST

CM welcomes MHA's decision to sing 6 verses of Vande Mataram

Speaking to reporters, CM Yadav said, "I not only approve of the decision by the Home Ministry, under the leadership of the Prime Minister, to sing six verses of Vande Mataram before Jana Gana Mana, but also I feel joy that this decision by our Prime Minister will bring the entire nation together with us to remember all those who sacrificed their lives for the country before independence. We are fortunate that the Prime Minister has decided to sing the entire Vande Mataram. The Madhya Pradesh government also supports this decision, and we will implement it immediately in our state."

2026-02-12T06:24:16.686203+00:00 IST

Kerala HC grants anticipatory bail to Rahul Mamkootathil in sexua

As part of the bail conditions, Mamkootathil has been barred from leaving Kerala and directed to surrender his passport and mobile phone to the investigators. The court has also strictly prohibited him from contacting the complainant or attempting to influence any witnesses.

2026-02-12T06:17:44.784174+00:00 IST

Court issues summons to Bina Modi, Lalit Bhasin in assault case

The Saket Court has issued summons to Bina Modi and Lalit Bhasin in a case filed by her son Samir Modi. The Delhi Police filed a charge sheet and said that there is no sufficient material to proceed against them. The court took Cognizance of the charge sheet and issued summons.

2026-02-12T06:17:18.750147+00:00 IST

Kiren Rijiju reiterates claim of Congress MPs abusing Om Birla

In a post on social media platform X, Rijiju shared what he described as an "illegal video" recorded by a Congress MP. He alleged that around 20-25 Congress MPs entered the Speaker's chamber, abused him and threatened Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2026-02-12T06:16:01.364385+00:00 IST

“Assam will vote for Congress”: DK Shivakumar after AICC meet

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that the Congress is confident of winning the upcoming Assembly elections in Assam.

2026-02-12T06:13:14.607236+00:00 IST

Sanjay Singh gives zero-hour notice in Rajya Sabha on demand for

AAP MP Sanjay Singh on Wednesday submitted a Zero Hour notice in the Rajya Sabha seeking a discussion on the demand for strong national laws and accountability for safe roads across India, highlighting the growing number of road accidents caused by potholes and poor road maintenance across the country.

2026-02-12T05:53:50.899780+00:00 IST

Lamborghini crash: Shivam Mishra wrongly arrested, claims lawyer

Yadav said, "He (Shivam Mishra) has been wrongly arrested by the police. He was not driving the car."

2026-02-12T05:45:34.776725+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu-Kerala bus services suspended due to Bharat Bandh

In Kanyakumari district, passengers heading to Kerala via Tamil Nadu have been severely affected. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses are not operating from the Vadasery Bus Stand. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) buses operate only up to the inter-state border at Kaliakkavilai and do not extend beyond.

2026-02-12T05:41:57.095464+00:00 IST