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US dominance being challenged: Rahul Gandhi

Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Gandhi said the first key point was that the world is witnessing an intensifying geopolitical conflict. He noted that the United States' dominance is being challenged by China, Russia, and other emerging powers, signalling a shift away from a unipolar global order.

2026-02-11T08:09:50.168068+00:00 IST

Jaishankar has "big fat zero to show for his efforts": Khera

"We will again see the 'Forum Minister' S Jaishankar speak from his pulpit at some new forum in the world. The taxpayer is paying for his lavish trips and he has a big fat zero to show for his efforts. As of today, in a latest interview, Trump again claimed he use trade and tariffs to threaten Modi to stop Operation Sindoor. India has been arm twisted to stop buying Russian Oil," Khera posted on X.

2026-02-11T08:09:28.823628+00:00 IST

Mumbai: Ritu Tawde elected as BMC Mayor unopposed

Ritu Tawde has been elected Mayor of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday in an uncontested election.

2026-02-11T08:03:32.211639+00:00 IST

Maharashtra: Fire breaks out at residential building in Pune

A fire broke out at a residential building located on BT Kawade Road in Maharashtra's Pune. No injuries were reported, and firefighting operations are underway.

2026-02-11T07:48:14.186959+00:00 IST

Delhi HC issues notice on accused's plea challenging his custody

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the police on the plea of Ritik Bajaj, an accused in a 500 kg drug haul case. He was repatriated from Dubai in December 2025.

2026-02-11T07:40:49.166356+00:00 IST

SC asks Calcutta HC to examine if NIA probe in Beldanga violence

A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi disposed of the West Bengal government's plea challenging the Calcutta High Court's January 28 order, which had left it open for the Centre to deploy central forces and to consider invoking the NIA Act.

2026-02-11T07:21:52.306620+00:00 IST

"Nothing in central budget for Uttar Pradesh or Ayodhya"

Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad said, This budget has nothing to do with the state's farmers, youth, laborers, Dalits, backward classes, minorities... Hope is placed in someone who has ever lived up to expectations, but these people have never lived up to expectations... What hope can be expected from them?"

2026-02-11T07:18:51.798190+00:00 IST

Delhi HC seeks replies on PIL on missing persons cases

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought responses from multiple authorities in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) raising serious concerns about the handling of missing-person cases in the Delhi-NCR region and calling for stronger enforcement of investigative protocols.

2026-02-11T07:08:32.094057+00:00 IST

Delhi HC upholds CAT order cancelling AIIMS doctor’s EWS benefit

"This Court finds no ground to interfere with the Impugned Order passed by the Tribunal," the Delhi High Court held.

2026-02-11T07:08:25.371555+00:00 IST

J-K DyCM Surinder Choudhary amid uproar in Assembly

Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Wednesday defended CM Omar Abdullah's remarks amid an uproar by the Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs in the Assembly in the ongoing budget session.

2026-02-11T07:01:07.526751+00:00 IST

Kiren Rijiju alleges Congress MPs of hurling "abuses" at Om Birla

Speaking to reporters, Rijiju said the Speaker was "deeply hurt" by the incident and that he had personally spoken to him. He also referred to a dispute in the House regarding speaking permissions. He said that after the Speaker issued a ruling, it was allegedly not followed. He claimed that Rahul Gandhi stated he did not need anyone's permission to speak and would speak as he wished.

2026-02-11T06:24:11.851328+00:00 IST

Shortcomings in no-confidence motion notice against LS Speaker

Shortcomings have been found in the notice for the no-confidence motion submitted by Opposition MPs, seeking the removal of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, sources said on Wednesday.

2026-02-11T06:08:33.585947+00:00 IST

Mohali schools receive bomb threat email; police conduct searches

Several prominent schools in Mohali, S.A.S Nagar, Punjab, received a threatening email at around 7:30 a.m. today. Authorities immediately cordoned off the affected schools, declared a holiday for students and staff, and deployed bomb disposal, anti-sabotage, and ARP teams to conduct thorough searches. SP City Mohali Dilpreet Singh confirmed the ongoing operation, stating that no suspicious items have been found yet.

2026-02-11T05:39:01.518275+00:00 IST

VD Satheesan slams government

Almost all the accused in the Sabarimala gold pilferage case have been released on statutory bail after the Special Investigation Team (SIT) failed to submit even a preliminary FIR or charge sheet within the mandatory 90-day period, stated Kerala MLA V.D. Satheesan. This development occurred despite the High Court and Supreme Court having previously denied bail to the accused persons. Satheesan expressed concern that the lack of evidence collection could allow the accused to destroy evidence and jeopardise the case.

2026-02-11T05:14:55.612331+00:00 IST

CR Kesavan on former Army chief's 'unpublished' memoir

On Tuesday, speaking to reporters outside Parliament, Rahul Gandhi cited General MM Naravane's 2023 X post and claimed the memoir was available for sale online.

2026-02-11T05:12:13.951482+00:00 IST

Delhi BJP leaders pay tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya

Delhi BJP chief Virendraa Sachdeva, along with several prominent party members, including MP Manoj Tiwari and Yogender Chandolia, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta, paid floral tributes to the late Bharatiya Jana Sangh leader Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his death anniversary.

2026-02-11T04:27:26.656472+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi to intervene in ongoing discussion on Union Budget

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will intervene in the ongoing discussion on the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Lower House on Wednesday.

2026-02-11T04:26:40.417520+00:00 IST

Glucose remains best test for diabetes diagnosis, says top expert

According to a new evidence-based Viewpoint published online in Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia, the widely used glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) test, as available in India, may not accurately reflect blood glucose levels for millions of Indians.

2026-02-11T04:24:07.437578+00:00 IST

RailTel secures Rs 455 crore Kavach project from WCR

Kavach is India's Indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) System. RailTel has a project valued at Rs 454.95 crore for Survey, Design, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Trackside Kavach Systems across key routes of the Jabalpur Division of West Central Railway.

2026-02-11T03:51:05.354119+00:00 IST

Manipur: BJP MLA Haokip stresses need for all-weather roads

Earlier in September 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over Rs 7,300 crore in Churachandpur, Manipur.

2026-02-11T03:44:22.575881+00:00 IST

Discussions ongoing to repatriate Chandan's body: G Parameshwara

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara visited the residence of Chandan Kumar in Thyamagondlu, following the techie's murder in Canada in a shooting incident, and informed that the latter's body may be brought back within the next three to four days.

2026-02-11T03:36:27.937466+00:00 IST