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CII Himachal Pradesh holds interactive session on climate-resilient apple economy

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Himachal Pradesh, in collaboration with CII FACE (Food and Agriculture Centre of Excellence), organised a day-long interactive session titled "Enabling a Competitive and Climate-Resilient Apple Economy" in Shimla today.

2026-02-11T17:14:09.200230+00:00 IST

Himachal will overcome financial crisis and emerge stronger: Vikr

Vikramaditya Singh said, "There should be no wasteful expenditure. The state is facing a financial crisis. But Himachal will come out of this crisis and once again become a strong state. Similar crises occurred during previous governments as well, but the state continued to progress and will keep moving forward."

2026-02-11T16:38:35.613600+00:00 IST

Vistadome coach introduced on Budgam–Katra special train; Service

Passenger amenities in the Jammu Division of Northern Railway continue to expand with the extension of special train No. 04688/04687 from Budgam to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, replacing its earlier termination at Banihal.

2026-02-11T16:34:25.743511+00:00 IST

Delhi High court issues notice to DDA in Shahi Idgah's plea

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to DDA on a petition moved by Shahi Idgah Management Committee. The committee has stated that the matter is pending before the Waqf Tribunal. Despite this, DDA was putting the board on the land.

2026-02-11T16:33:09.047247+00:00 IST

Dharmendra Pradhan lays foundation stones for girls' hostel

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday laid the foundation stones for the Academic Block-103 and Girls Hostel-50B at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi).

2026-02-11T16:32:48.664342+00:00 IST

Delhi Government clears three new corridors under Metro Phase V-A

The Delhi Government has taken a major step towards strengthening and modernising the capital's public transport system. The Cabinet, chaired by the Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, approved Metro Phase V(A)

2026-02-11T16:25:13.269701+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM chairs high-level law and order review meeting; Ca

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday stated in strong terms that no compromise with law and order will be tolerated in the state. He directed the Director General of Police (DGP) to ensure that FIRs are registered immediately in all types of crimes and that strict and effective action is taken against criminals.

2026-02-11T16:24:23.318949+00:00 IST

Rose exports from Krishnagiri surge ahead of Valentine’s Day

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, the export of roses from Tamil Nadu to various countries has gathered momentum. Krishnagiri district, particularly the regions of Thally and Hosur, continues to play a pivotal role in the State's flower export industry.

2026-02-11T16:08:43.395007+00:00 IST

LJP(R) Lok Sabha MP Shambhavi Choudhary meets Amit Shah to discus

Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) Lok Sabha MP Shambhavi Choudhary and Secretary, Mahavir Mandir, Sayan Kunal, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday, where Kunal briefed the Home Minister on the progress of construction of the Virat Ramayana Temple at Motihari.

2026-02-11T15:52:54.283932+00:00 IST

"Both are experienced": Maharashtra CM Fadnavis congratulates new

Ghadi told ANI that the focus would be on improving roads, fixing drainage to avoid water stagnation, and upgrading hospitals with better facilities.

2026-02-11T15:36:42.464548+00:00 IST

Assam rifles seize 3.518 kg of Morphine from NGopa, Mizoram

Acting on specific intelligence regarding the trafficking of narcotics in the general area Ngopa, Saitual district in Mizoram, Assam Rifles troops launched a joint operation along with Saitual Police and Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau on 10 Feb 26.

2026-02-11T15:25:57.750357+00:00 IST

MP CM Yadav performs bhoomi pujan of water project worth Rs over 1,133 in Ujjain for Simhastha-2028

Simhastha is a Hindu religious fest held every 12 years in Ujjain district of Madhya Pradesh. It is also known as the Ujjain Simhastha Kumbh and the previous Simhastha was held in 2016.

2026-02-11T15:16:19.498677+00:00 IST

AI to move from access to outcomes: Dharmendra Pradhan

The Ministry of Education will host the Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave 2026 on February 12 to February 13 at Bharat Mandapam, bringing together policymakers, researchers and industry leaders to chart the next phase of AI-driven education reform.

2026-02-11T15:14:15.380387+00:00 IST

Court rejects bail plea of sub contractor in Biker's death case

Dwarka court dismissed the regular bail of the plea of Subcontractor Rajesh Kumar, who has been arrested in the Biker's death case of Janakpuri. The court said that there is a loss of human life, and the investigation is at an initial stage.

2026-02-11T15:13:24.259302+00:00 IST

Raghav Chadha pushes for "Right to Recall" for voters

Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha on Wednesday pushed for a "right to recall" mechanism that would allow voters to remove the non-performing elected representatives before the end of their terms.

2026-02-11T14:47:08.872344+00:00 IST

ECI organises EVM/VVPAT awareness campaign in poll-bound states

Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched an extensive EVM and VVPAT awareness campaign across poll-bound States and Union Territories.

2026-02-11T14:37:35.387749+00:00 IST

You are reading too much into it: SC to centre on Sonam Wangchuk’

The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned whether Ladakh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's speeches and social media posts could really be treated as provocative material that led to the violence in Leh on September 24, 2025.

2026-02-11T14:14:43.582792+00:00 IST

Driver admits he was driving Lamborghini during accident, says “S

Driver of Shivam Mishra on Wednesday admitted that he was driving the Lamborghini, which rammed into into an autorickshaw, a bullet motorcycle and then a pole in Kanpur, leaving one person injured.

2026-02-11T14:13:09.612691+00:00 IST

Delhi Court reserves order on bail plea of Former CMD Manoj Gaur

Delhi's Patiala House Court on Wednesday reserved order on the regular bail plea of businessman Manoj Gaur, former CMD of Jaypee Infratech Ltd Gaur has been arrested and charge sheeted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in an alleged money laundering case of more than Rs 13000 crores.

2026-02-11T13:17:19.861119+00:00 IST

Himachal Congress hiding fiscal failure by targeting Centre: BJP

With political exchanges intensifying in Himachal Pradesh over the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) and the state's financial condition, BJP's co-incharge for Himachal Pradesh Sanjay Tandon on Wednesday accused the Congress government of attempting to shift blame to the Centre to cover up its fiscal failures.

2026-02-11T12:58:24.725726+00:00 IST

NCW to hold state-level consultation on women’s safety in Shimla

The National Commission for Women (NCW) will organise a state-level consultation on women's safety in higher educational institutions in Shimla on February 12.

2026-02-11T12:56:58.326637+00:00 IST