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PM interacts with students at 'Pariksha pe Charcha' 2nd episode

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with students during the second episode of the 9th edition of 'Pariksha pe Charcha'.

2026-02-09T05:31:49.421337+00:00 IST

K Laxman slams opposition

Rajya Sabha MP K Laxman said on Monday that the opposition is not prepared for parliamentary discussions and is intentionally creating disruptions in the House during the ongoing Parliament Budget Session. He stated that the government is ready to answer any questions raised by the opposition and desires all matters to be discussed without interruption.

2026-02-09T05:30:28.536067+00:00 IST

Like Mahatma title, recognize ‘swatantraveer’ too for Savarkar

"If the government wants to honor Savarkar ji, it would be more appropriate to officially recognize the title of 'swatantraveer'. Just as the title of 'Mahatma' given to Mahatma Gandhi was officially recognized during the British era through a Government Resolution (GR) issued by the Central Provinces," Rajendra Savarkar told ANI while in Nashik, the birthplace of his grandfather.

2026-02-09T05:02:05.338009+00:00 IST

Mother, Daughter die by suicide over alleged neighbour harassment

In a heartbreaking incident, a 46-year-old woman named Shakuntala Devi and her 19-year-old daughter Priyanka tragically took their own lives in the small area of Dalavai Kodihalli, located in the Malavalli taluk of Mandya district, Karnataka. The family was reportedly preparing for the joyful occasion of Priyanka's marriage, a moment that should have been filled with happiness and celebration.

2026-02-09T04:55:59.521400+00:00 IST

Nine schools receive bomb threats, security teams deployed

Bomb threat emails were received at nine schools across the national capital on Monday morning, as per the Delhi Police.

2026-02-09T04:44:35.142951+00:00 IST

High-speed luxury car hits pedestrians in Kanpur, several injured

Speaking to ANI on Monday, an eyewitness, Satyendra Singh Chandel, described the incident and the aftermath, saying that the driver was taken away from the spot shortly after the accident.

2026-02-09T04:38:07.548658+00:00 IST

Uttar Pradesh CM shares 3 key messages for Board Exam students

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday urged students to prioritise safety, health, and academic focus ahead of the upcoming board examinations.

2026-02-09T04:28:12.468631+00:00 IST

Tourists flock to Nathatop as Jammu receives fresh snowfall

At Nathatop, tourists were seen enjoying a range of winter activities, including dancing, playing in the snow, and ice-related adventures. Visitors also enjoyed local delicacies such as sweet corn, warmed themselves by fires, and captured photographs of the snow-covered landscape.

2026-02-09T04:18:37.799350+00:00 IST

BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar seeks exemption for Kerala from MSP bo

BJP State President Rajeev Chandrasekhar wrote to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman requesting that Kerala be excluded from the Centre's advisory on discontinuing Minimum Support Price (MSP) bonus for paddy and wheat.

2026-02-09T04:15:51.893492+00:00 IST

Delhi: One man found charred after bus catches fire in Vikas Puri

One man was found charred after a bus caught fire in New Delhi's Vikas Puri, Delhi Fire Services said.

2026-02-09T04:15:13.072642+00:00 IST

UP CM listens to people’s grievances during ‘janta darshan’

People lined up with their grievances listed in papers, with the UP CM individually talking to each member of the public and directing officials to commence work on helping the people.

2026-02-09T04:12:09.991029+00:00 IST

Snow, song and culture: Thousands flock to J-K’s Sarthal

In a major push to promote tourism and highlight the rich natural and cultural heritage of the region, the Tourism Department, in collaboration with the District Administration Kathua and the Bani-Basohli Development Authority (BBDA), successfully organized the second edition of the Sarthal Winter Festival in the breathtaking Sarthal Valley of Bani Subdivision. Sarthal is the most beautiful tourist destination in Bani subdivision of Kathua district, known for its snow-covered meadows, dense forests and breathtaking natural beauty.

2026-02-09T04:01:20.521925+00:00 IST

J-K: Security forces continue Op Trashi-I in Kishtwar

Security forces are conducting search-and-cordon operations in the Chatroo area in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, as part of Operation Trashi-I, which has been underway for over 20 days now.

2026-02-09T03:59:59.702551+00:00 IST

Security heightened outside UP Assembly ahead of Budget Session

The budget session of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly will commence on Monday, with extensive security and traffic arrangements in place in Lucknow.

2026-02-09T03:53:05.917251+00:00 IST

Extortion Racket unfolds in Hyderabad: Businessman targeted

The complainant, Gangishetti Janardhan, was constructing a new house in Saroornagar and received a call from a person claiming to be a reporter from a newspaper, demanding Rs 60,000.

2026-02-09T03:45:02.907635+00:00 IST

Arunachal CM inaugurates Donyi Polo prayer, cultural centre

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated the newly consecrated Donyi Polo Kargu Gamgi, a Donyi Polo prayer and cultural centre, at Modirijo in Itanagar on February 8, reaffirming the State Government's commitment to preserving and promoting Arunachal Pradesh's rich indigenous faith systems, culture and traditions.

2026-02-09T03:40:55.723673+00:00 IST

Dilip Ghosh says, Hindus must choose leaders who will protect

BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Monday accused the West Bengal government of failing to protect Hindus in the state, alleging rising atrocities against women and attacks on opposition workers.

2026-02-09T03:37:33.685733+00:00 IST

Minor stabbed to death, another injured in Delhi’s Moti Nagar

In a shocking incident, a minor was killed, and another young man was seriously injured in a stabbing that took place in the Moti Nagar area of Delhi on Sunday evening.

2026-02-09T03:09:47.843296+00:00 IST

Manipur Security Forces seize arms, destroy poppy plantation

Security forces operating across various districts of Manipur have recovered a substantial cache of arms and ammunition, including AK-47 rifles and pistols, and destroyed approximately 27 acres of illegal poppy plantations, according to a press note released by the Manipur Police Control Room today. The operations were conducted on February 7 and 8, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to maintain law and order and conduct area domination in fringe and vulnerable areas.

2026-02-09T03:09:21.678602+00:00 IST

Jairam Thakur slams Congress-led Himachal govt over financial cri

Himachal Pradesh Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Jairam Thakur criticised the Congress-led state government over the worsening economic crisis.

2026-02-09T03:08:11.678341+00:00 IST

Both Houses to begin discussion on Union Budget 2026-27

Both Houses of Parliament are scheduled to begin discussion on the Union Budget 2026-27 on Monday, which was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1.

2026-02-09T03:04:49.950666+00:00 IST