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Delhi: Man dies after falling into manhole in Rohini

According to Additional Commissioner of Police (Rohini) Rajeev Ranjan, a PCR call was received at Begumpur police station reporting that a man had fallen into an open manhole. The concerned agencies were immediately notified and rushed to the location mentioned by the caller. The body of the deceased, identified as Birju Kumar Rai, was recovered at around 8:45 pm. Police questioned the deceased's friend, who stated that both of them worked as labourers.

2026-02-12T03:30:13.096847+00:00 IST

New Delhi: Court to decide on sentencing procedure in Aasiya case

Andrabi is the alleged chief of the women's terror outfit, namely Dukhtaran-e-Millat. On February 2, A Special NIA judge at Patiala House transferred the case of Aasiya Andrabi to the predecessor judge who passed the judgement of conviction.

2026-02-12T03:15:42.680922+00:00 IST

Dehradun police arrest shooter involved in Arjun Sharma murder

Dehradun Police have arrested the shooter involved in the Arjun Sharma murder case that took place on Wednesday morning, along with his associate, after separate encounters at different locations.

2026-02-12T03:11:29.082922+00:00 IST

Auto-rickshaw driver dragged on car bonnet after car collision

An auto-rickshaw driver was dragged on the bonnet of a car after the two vehicles collided on Wednesday afternoon in Bengaluru, the police stated.

2026-02-12T03:08:31.669721+00:00 IST

Budget session: Lok Sabha to present reports, discuss Labour Law

BJP MPs Manoj Tiwari and Chandra Prakash Joshi will present the Fourth Report (in Hindi and English) of the Committee on Petitions on the representation of Parameswaran Krishna Iyer concerning the levying of penal charges for non-maintenance of minimum balance in bank accounts.

2026-02-12T03:07:29.244178+00:00 IST

Delhi's air quality remains ‘poor’, AQI at 209

The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'poor' category on Thursday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 209 around 7 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

2026-02-12T02:57:33.012886+00:00 IST

Telangana: Jayesh Ranjan takes charge as special officer

Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary, assumed charge as Special Officer for Greater Hyderabad, Malkajgiri, and Cyberabad Municipal Corporations.

2026-02-12T02:47:48.927287+00:00 IST

Assam SIR process ends, over 5.86 lakh added to electoral roll

The Special Revision (SR) of electoral rolls in Assam concluded on February 10 after a door-to-door verification drive across all 35 districts, Chief Electoral Officer Anurag Goyal said on Wednesday.

2026-02-12T01:59:31.209308+00:00 IST

SC seeks progress report on AAIB probe into Ahmd crash

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought a progress report and a report on the procedural protocol followed so far by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB in its probe into the Air India Ahmedabad crash of June 12, 2025, which killed 260 people in three weeks' time.

2026-02-12T01:54:30.320866+00:00 IST

Budget ignores minorities’ concerns, says AIMIM chief Owaisi

AIMIM chief and MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday opposed the Union Budget in the Lok Sabha, alleging that it fails to address key concerns related to minority education and welfare.

2026-02-12T00:53:03.534791+00:00 IST

Mandaviya introduces Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill

The Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday by Union Minister of Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya during Zero Hour.

2026-02-11T23:51:37.098895+00:00 IST

Pune Police arrests eight for ₹22.03 crore fake share trading

Pune Police have arrested eight persons in connection with a major cyber fraud case involving fake share trading, in which an 85-year-old senior citizen was cheated of ₹22.03 crore, officials said on Wednesday.

2026-02-11T23:22:19.720897+00:00 IST

Pune: Two suspected Bangladeshi women detained during police op

Pune City Police on Tuesday detected two suspected Bangladeshi women during a massive combing operation conducted in the Budhwar Peth red-light area, as part of a drive against illegal activities and unlawful practices, officials said on Wednesday.

2026-02-11T23:21:42.114680+00:00 IST

Committed to Antyodaya, ensuring benefits reach poor: Haryana CM

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday said that the state government, guided by Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya's Antyodaya philosophy, is committed to ensuring that the benefits of development reach the poorest of the poor.

2026-02-11T22:29:47.042970+00:00 IST

MAHSR Project: 8 of 12 station foundations completed

The experience and technical capabilities being developed through the MAHSR project, particularly in track construction, advanced signalling, Rolling Stock manufacturing & maintenance, project management etc., are expected to provide a strong foundation for future high-speed rail corridors in the country. With the gain of such expertise, India will strengthen its position for planning and decision-making in the HSR Sector, according to an official release from the Ministry of Railways.

2026-02-11T21:57:15.449026+00:00 IST

Bangladesh stall allegedly vandalised at MIT-WPU Pune

An incident of alleged vandalism disrupted the World Cultural Festival at MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU) on Tuesday evening after members of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), the youth wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), reportedly ransacked a Bangladesh food stall and set fire to a Bangladesh flag on the campus.

2026-02-11T21:40:44.979576+00:00 IST

Ex-Devaswom Board President N. Vasu gets bail after 90 days

Vasu is the fifth accused to be released in the case. He is the third accused in the Dwarapalaka gold theft case and the fifth in the Sreekovil threshold gold theft case.

2026-02-11T20:16:28.170060+00:00 IST

NFITU opts out of nationwide farmers' strike on February 12

Speaking to ANI in Guwahati, NFITU General Secretary Nilam Hazarika said, "A strike is proposed across the country against the new labour law tomorrow. We at NFITU will not participate because we believe it is politically motivated... The facilities not covered by this law are now available. This is a successful effort by PM Modi."

2026-02-11T19:51:52.224381+00:00 IST

Bihar: Patna Civil Court receives bomb threat for the sixth time;

Panic gripped the Bihar capital on Wednesday after Patna Civil Court received yet another bomb threat via email. As a precautionary measure, the entire court premises were evacuated, and judicial proceedings were suspended.

2026-02-11T17:50:26.347169+00:00 IST

CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates Amul AI

While inaugurating Amul AI, which ushers in a transformative new direction for the dairy sector through Artificial Intelligence, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel stated that this initiative will mark a significant milestone in modernising agriculture, animal husbandry and the dairy sector, and in advancing self-reliance under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2026-02-11T17:50:07.909644+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi flags digital trade relaxation in India-US interim t

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that under the pretext of "clearing barriers to digital trade," Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "surrendered to the US chokehold" in the interim trade agreement.

2026-02-11T17:28:58.989431+00:00 IST