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Pappu Yadav’s health deteriorates after arrest, shifted to Patna

Purnia MP Pappu Yadav was shifted to Patna Medical College and Hospital on Saturday after his health deteriorated following his arrest in a 1995 case.

2026-02-07T05:22:59.438066+00:00 IST

Operation Cyber Hawk 3.0: Over 500 apprehended in Delhi

Operation Cyber Hawk 3.0 targets organised cyber fraud networks operating across multiple digital platforms. The action involves advanced technical analysis, real-time intelligence inputs, financial trail tracking and coordinated field operations to identify and dismantle cybercrime syndicates.

2026-02-07T05:21:15.851310+00:00 IST

Indian Coast Guard busts international oil cargo smuggling racket

According to an official release, the vessels involved devised a method to smuggle large volumes of cheap oil and oil-based cargo from conflict-ridden countries and profit by mid-sea transfer to motor tankers in International waters.

2026-02-07T05:10:44.021442+00:00 IST

Rohit Pawar rememebers Ajit Pawar

NCP-SCP leader Rohit Pawar on Saturday remembered former Deputy Chief Minister and NCP Chief Ajit Pawar as 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis go into the election process today, saying that he had always actively participated in the campaigning for his party and karyakartas.

2026-02-07T05:09:34.477117+00:00 IST

Delhi: No warning signs, barricades or lighting at site, says FIR

Regarding the cause of the incident, the FIR registered by the police states that, based on an inspection of the spot, it is clear that the pit was dug by the Delhi Jal Board during road work and was left uncovered without any safety arrangements.

2026-02-07T04:59:12.041711+00:00 IST

Karnataka Legislature passes resolution against VB-G RAM G act, BJP calls resolution illegal

The Karnataka Legislature has passed a resolution against the controversial VB-G RAM G Act. The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has immediately called the resolution illegal, setting up a potential legal and political showdown between the state and central governments.

2026-02-07T04:58:06.816339+00:00 IST

Dy CM Sunetra Pawar casts vote in Baramati

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, wife of former Deputy CM and NCP Chief, late Ajit Pawar, on Saturday cast her vote for the Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections.

2026-02-07T04:48:09.342423+00:00 IST

Ashwini Vaishnaw highlights Indian Railways recruitment

The recruitment against 1,43,086 vacancies of non-gazetted personnel has been taken up on Indian Railways as per the Annual Calendar 2024 and 2025.

2026-02-07T04:24:56.251177+00:00 IST

Will expand export opportunities: Rajnath Singh on US-India deal

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday hailed the interim framework for the US-India trade agreement, underscoring the benefits of the agreement, including expanded exports, strengthened labour-intensive sectors, and job creation.

2026-02-07T04:24:04.520414+00:00 IST

Manipur: 83 acres of illegal poppy plantations destroyed

Additionally, the security forces arrested an active PREPAK cadre, Sapam Barlin Singh alias Nongthang (22), of Thangmeiband Khomdrang Selungba Leikai, Imphal West district, from Porompat Ayangpalli Road near the JNIMS main gate under Porompat-PS, Imphal East district.

2026-02-07T04:16:41.612771+00:00 IST

Indian Railways’ safety measures yield results

Indian Railway is continuously modernizing current infrastructure of its signalling system to improve reliability. Electronic Interlocking Systems with centralised operation points and signals in place of old mechanical signalling have been provided at 6660 stations as of December 31, according to a release.

2026-02-07T04:12:06.602994+00:00 IST

Union Minister Rijiju urges Opposition not to do politics over

Parliamentary Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday urged the Opposition not to discuss the military operations to "gain fame and do politics," warning that it could have "serious repercussions" on the future of the Military leadership.

2026-02-07T04:00:30.477408+00:00 IST

British-born Padma Shri Pepita Seth acquires Indian citizenship

British-born Padma Shri awardee Pepita Seth has officially acquired Indian citizenship after residing in Kerala for over 50 years, marking a significant milestone in her long association with the state's rich culture and heritage. Seth, who initially came to India from the UK and grew interested in the local culture, had applied for citizenship in 2024.

2026-02-07T03:59:53.291982+00:00 IST

Madhya Pradesh: Three persons died after car plunged into a canal

Town Inspector Sanjeev Singh said the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) reached the site promptly after receiving the information, adding that a further probe is ongoing.

2026-02-07T03:51:59.972173+00:00 IST

Andhra Pradesh: YSRCP questions CM after SIT report on TTD laddus

Citing the Special Investigation Team (SIT) report, which stated against the presence of animal fat in the laddus, Amarnath asked whether another committee is being formed to blame the YSRCP.

2026-02-07T03:49:13.544178+00:00 IST

Delhi: Gig workers' delegation meets Rahul Gandhi

A delegation of transport and delivery gig workers met the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, to discuss the need for legislation from the Centre and implementations of regulations in Congress-ruled states, the Telangana Gig And Platform Workers Union's Founder President said.

2026-02-07T03:35:00.047747+00:00 IST

"Increase in exports will create new jobs..": Kiren Rijiju

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, through a post on X, on Saturday, hailed the India-US trade agreement, saying that it will primarily benefit the farmers, fishermen, MSMEs, and Indian exporters.

2026-02-07T03:33:32.283892+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu: Thiruvilakku Puja held at Kanjanagaram Temple

On the occasion of the last Friday of the Tamil month Thai, a Thiruvilakku Puja was held at the Sri Thunga Balasthanambika Sametha Kadrasundareswarar Temple located at Kanjanagaram village in Tharangambadi taluk of Mayiladuthurai district. The event featured the traditional lighting of the Thiruvilakku, along with prayers and offerings to the deities. Community members brought sweets, fruits, and flowers, filling the temple with a joyful atmosphere through devotional songs and prayers. The priest led the ceremonies to bring blessings for health and prosperity.

2026-02-07T03:28:20.818523+00:00 IST

Amit Shah chairs high-level security review meeting on Jammu and

Amit Shah reiterated the unwavering commitment of the Modi government to attain the goal of a terror-free Jammu and Kashmir. Innovative measures to further reinforce the watertight security cordon were also discussed in the meeting.

2026-02-07T03:19:04.208998+00:00 IST

Delhi's air quality improves, AQI recorded at 213

The national capital on Saturday witnessed a slight improvement in the air quality, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 213 at 8, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.

2026-02-07T03:10:16.655460+00:00 IST

Congress Leader Manish Tewari Calls for Parliament Debate

Congress leader Manish Tewari has raised concerns about the wording of the February 6, 2026, Indo-US Joint Statement, saying it implies significant concessions by India on industrial and agricultural tariffs to the United States. Manish Tewari said that a specific sentence regarding the elimination or reduction of tariffs on all U.S. industrial goods merits a full parliamentary discussion due to its potentially "portentous implications". He highlighted that the phrasing for the industrial sector appears "wide open," and the agricultural reference includes "not limited to," suggesting potential unilateral concessions already made in the 2026 Finance Bill.

2026-02-07T03:04:40.347479+00:00 IST