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Unnao rape survivor says ‘My father is not coming back’

The Unnao rape survivor on Monday expressed relief after the Supreme Court of India rejected the bail plea of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in connection with the custodial death of her father.

2026-02-09T23:58:15.502784+00:00 IST

Tripura launches PMKVY 4.0 Future-ready skill programmes

In a major boost to advanced skill development in the Northeast, the Directorate of Skill Development, Government of Tripura, on Monday launched IIT Delhi-led Advanced IT and Emerging Technology Skill Development Programmes under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 4.0.

2026-02-09T23:33:11.691058+00:00 IST

Specially-abled children from Ladakh meet President Murmu

A group of specially-abled children from Ladakh called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, officials said.

2026-02-09T22:49:05.428737+00:00 IST

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis hails BJP-Mahayuti’s Zilla Parishad win

CM Devendra Fadnavis said, "In 2014, we shattered the perception that BJP is an urban party. We performed even better in 2017, and the results after that are before everyone."

2026-02-09T22:48:13.043698+00:00 IST

Tirupati Ladoo Row: Janasena slams YSRCP, demands apology

Janasena MP Tangella Uday Srinivas said For the past 5 years, under the Jagan Mohan Reddy government, there has been huge adulteration in Tirupati Ladoos. YSRCP never believe in god. This is the biggest sin in the distribution of adulterated ladoos.

2026-02-09T22:13:32.270002+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.1 strikes West Kameng

An earthquake measuring 3.1 on the Richter scale occurred in the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh at 12:58 am on Tuesday, officials said.

2026-02-09T21:47:06.214536+00:00 IST

Sharad Pawar's health is very good right now: Rohit Pawar

NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar has developed chest congestion and will be undergoing a five-day course of antibiotics, while all other vital parameters remain normal, party MP Supriya Sule said on Monday.

2026-02-09T21:41:13.405264+00:00 IST

MP CM Mohan Yadav grants out-of-turn promotions to 60 soldiers

The Chief Minister also paid floral tributes by laying a wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti to soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the peace and security of the state. Additionally, CM Yadav remotely inaugurated 32 police stations and other government offices in Balaghat district that have been developed in accordance with ISO standards (International Organization for Standardization).

2026-02-09T21:04:30.174826+00:00 IST

Karnataka contractors calls for statewide strike over pending bil

"If any problems of the contractors of the state are to be resolved, an 'official meeting' of the Chief Minister will be inevitable. To open the government's eyes, struggle is the only way. We have organised a massive strike at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Thursday," the Karnataka RSA announced.

2026-02-09T20:49:16.947816+00:00 IST

PAN-IIT Alumni India to launch Hyderabad Summit 2026 on AI

Addressing the media at Hotel Taj Deccan on Monday evening, Prabhat Kumar stated that PAN-IIT would actively contribute to strengthening India's global leadership in artificial intelligence through strategic collaborations and knowledge platforms.

2026-02-09T20:39:01.992453+00:00 IST

Delhi: SKM calls for protest against India-US interim trade deal

Speaking to ANI, SKM Convenor Hannan Mollah expressed its disagreement with the deal, citing adverse repercussions on the Indian farmers. He accused the BJP-led Central government of "surrendering before the shrewdness of the US."

2026-02-09T20:20:18.048814+00:00 IST

Kapil Mishra lauds growing 'Bhajan Clubbing' culture among youth

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised this tradition, calling bhajan-kirtan the soul of Indian culture. After the Prime Minister mentioned such cultural initiatives as 'Bhajan Clubbing' in the Mann Ki Baat programme, Delhi is now set to immerse itself in divine melodies of devotion, culture, and music," he said.

2026-02-09T19:06:15.232233+00:00 IST

Five held in Amritsar with pistols, heroin, Rs 11.9L drug money

Amritsar Commissionerate Police has dismantled a cross-border arms and narcotics smuggling module with the arrest of five operatives and recovered six sophisticated pistols, 115 grams heroin and Rs 11.90 lakhs drug money from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Monday.

2026-02-09T18:40:56.877039+00:00 IST

Gujarat sets benchmark in gram productivity

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat has made significant strides in pulse farming.

2026-02-09T18:25:42.574848+00:00 IST

Haryana CM distributes Rs 24 crore prize money

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday said that the state has emerged as a powerhouse of sports, asserting that Haryana is not only known for agricultural production but also for producing champions on the national and international stage.

2026-02-09T18:21:38.073490+00:00 IST

Madhya Pradesh: Wife of head constable ends life in Indore

Head constable Jadon is posted at the PTC, where he provides yoga training to newly recruits. He had gone out for his routine training session, and upon returning home, found his wife hanging.

2026-02-09T18:06:03.993033+00:00 IST

7-year-old girl raped in Odisha's Gajapati, minor accused held

The SP further stated that the accused has been produced before the Justice Juvenile Board, according to which, further action will be taken. He said that the deadline to complete the investigation in the case has been set to 15 days.

2026-02-09T17:31:03.366853+00:00 IST

Sri Lanka’s JVP pays courtesy visit to CM Bhupendra Patel

General Secretary of Sri Lanka's ruling party, Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), Tilvin Silva, and his delegation paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar.

2026-02-09T17:30:00.232782+00:00 IST

'Financial crisis needs fiscal discipline, not speeches': Dhumal

Senior BJP leader and former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal has expressed concern over the state's current financial situation, saying the fiscal stress is not sudden but the result of long-anticipated challenges that the government failed to address in time.

2026-02-09T17:28:27.400856+00:00 IST

Sharad Pawar has developed chest congestion: Supriya Sule

Nationalist Congress Party (SCP) president Sharad Pawar was admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic Hospital on Monday and his daughter Supriya Sule said that he has developed chest congestion and will need a five-day course of antibiotics.

2026-02-09T17:19:13.945011+00:00 IST

Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan slams govt over ‘insults’ in Parliamen

Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan on Monday said the proposed no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is about safeguarding the tradition of Parliament, voicing strong concern over what she described as "insults to women MPs and former Prime Ministers."

2026-02-09T17:03:50.715071+00:00 IST