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Delhi CM presents report card as BJP-led govt completes one year

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday presented a report card of her Vidhan Sabha, outlining development work worth Rs 250 crore and major projects worth Rs 10,000 crore, as the BJP-led government completed one year in office.

2026-02-08T06:41:21.278942+00:00 IST

Rajasthan CM flags off Alwar Tiger International Half Marathon

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, along with Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari, on Sunday flagged off the Alwar Tiger International Half Marathon 2026, a large-scale sporting and environmental awareness event held in Alwar district.

2026-02-08T06:38:16.682789+00:00 IST

Dalai Lama's office dismisses reports linking him to Epstein

"We can unequivocally confirm that His Holiness has never met Jeffrey Epstein or authorised any meeting or interaction with him by anyone on His Holiness's behalf," said a press statement by the Dalai Lama's office in Dharamsala.

2026-02-08T06:27:09.922210+00:00 IST

Nellore police intensify crackdown on ganja

Nellore Assistant Superintendent of Police Deeksha conducted a surprise inspection of the Balaji Nagar Police Station as the police intensify their crackdown on the illegal transportation and sale of ganja.

2026-02-08T06:09:50.578431+00:00 IST

Surajkund Mela to continue despite joyride tragedy that killed 1

The official said the amusement ride area at the Surajkund Mela has been temporarily closed as a precaution following the incident and will remain closed until the investigation is complete and safety checks are fully reviewed.

2026-02-08T05:58:05.059862+00:00 IST

“Reduction in tariff received with tareef”: CR Kesavan

BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Sunday hailed the India-US Interim Trade Framework Agreement, which significantly reduces tariffs on Indian exported goods from 50 per cent to 18 per cent.

2026-02-08T05:45:12.096399+00:00 IST

Health Minister Subramanian Flags Off ‘Run for Rice' Marathon

Emphasising the importance of traditional nutrition for sustainable health, Tamil Nadu Health and Family Welfare Minister Ma. Subramanian on Sunday flagged off the 'Run for Rice - Pazhaya Soru Marathon 2026' at Besant Nagar Beach in Chennai.

2026-02-08T05:33:09.835983+00:00 IST

“Everyone should realise that Communists, Congress gave wrong not

Telangana BJP President N Ramchander Rao on Sunday backed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat's call for "Hindu unity" that encompasses all inhabitants of India and originates from the nation's ancient culture.

2026-02-08T05:15:09.387938+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu CM urges PM Modi to direct Railways to release funds

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to direct the Railways Ministry to release the required funds for sanctioned projects to facilitate land acquisition and compensation.

2026-02-08T05:14:10.536060+00:00 IST

“LDF will win 110 seats": V Shivankutty

Kerala Education Minister V Shivankutty on Sunday expressed confidence that the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) will secure a massive victory in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, claiming the alliance would win as many as 110 seats.

2026-02-08T05:11:28.496927+00:00 IST

Southern Command honours 34 personnel, 33 units at investiture...

The Southern Command Investiture Ceremony was hosted at Ahmedabad on February 6 and 7, 2026 and honoured 34 personnel and 33 units for acts of valour, courage and distinguished service to the nation.

2026-02-08T04:53:52.940328+00:00 IST

Odisha Governor releases books by former Biswabhusan Harichandan

Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati said that leadership is not confined to positions of authority but is reflected through ideas, values, and service to society, as per a press release.

2026-02-08T04:43:03.723461+00:00 IST

Farmers’ interests protected in trade deal… : Shivraj Singh

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday said that the trade agreement with the United States will not harm Indian farmers, while the US has reduced tariffs on several Indian farm exports to zero.

2026-02-08T04:35:28.240231+00:00 IST

"Delhi to soon be state with maximum number of EV buses": CM

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said that the national capital will soon become the state with the maximum number of electric buses.

2026-02-08T04:32:58.992406+00:00 IST

Ahmedabad Crime Branch dismantles interstate gang defrauding e-co

The Ahmedabad City Crime Branch intercepted and neutralised a sophisticated interstate criminal syndicate that specialised in defrauding major e-commerce platforms such as Flipkart and Amazon on Saturday.

2026-02-08T04:30:06.947181+00:00 IST

UP Police foil murder plot, rescue man kidnapped over elopement

Aligarh Police recovered a man within five hours after he was kidnapped by a girl's father and brother with the intention of murder in the Gonda area of Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh.

2026-02-08T04:07:43.552779+00:00 IST

Odisha: 148 Lichen species discovered in Simlipal National Park

Researchers from Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University in Baripada found 148 lichen species in Similipal National Park, the highest ever in Odisha.

2026-02-08T03:56:09.693629+00:00 IST

Iran's Consul Hamid Ahmadieh celebrates 47th Iran National Day

Hamid Ahmadieh, Iran's Consul General, celebrated the 47th National Day of the Islamic Republic of Iran at the Trident Hotel in Hyderabad on Sunday.

2026-02-08T03:55:21.433823+00:00 IST

MLAs to abide by high command's decision on CM post: Dinesh Rao

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Sunday refuted claims that a discussion about a change in the state Congress leadership was underway, saying there is no rift in the party.

2026-02-08T03:41:16.592925+00:00 IST

J-K Shia community holds candle march for Islamabad mosque victim

The Shia community has held a candle march to pay tribute to the suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Pakistan's Islamabad in which several members of the Shia community were killed.

2026-02-08T03:39:25.764613+00:00 IST

Kerala: Seven-member gang arrested for attempting to sell tiger s

A seven-member gang was arrested for attempting to sell tiger skin, teeth, and claws in the Kathirur area of Thalassery Taluk in Kerala's Kannur district.

2026-02-08T03:26:12.197549+00:00 IST