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Defence Minister flags off jt expedition to Argentina Mt Aconcagu

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off a joint expedition to Mount Aconcagua in Argentina from South Block, New Delhi on February 05, 2026. The mountain at 6,961 metres is the highest peak in South America and the highest mountain outside Asia. The joint expedition is being undertaken by the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM), Uttarkashi and Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports (JIM&WS), Pahalgam.

2026-02-05T09:45:20.122020+00:00 IST

Amit Shah to review naxal situation in three-day visit to Chhatti

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will review the prevailing Naxal situation during his three-day visit to Chhattisgarh from February 7 to 9, in what is being seen as a crucial step towards the Centre's target of eliminating Naxalism or Left Wing Extremism (LWE) by March 31, 2026.

2026-02-05T09:23:35.878010+00:00 IST

Centre releases Rs 118 crore for fisheries in Jammu and Kashmir

Over Rs 118 crore has been released to Jammu and Kashmir under PMMSY over five years to boost fisheries, improve infrastructure and support fisherfolk. The funding is part of a nationwide push to strengthen aquaculture, livelihoods and sustainable fisheries development, with added focus on women and marginalised communities.

2026-02-05T09:06:06.470426+00:00 IST

Amit Shah to visit Chhattisgarh from February 7 to 9

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Chhattisgarh from February 7 to 9 to review the security operations against the Naxalism in the state.

2026-02-05T09:04:16.315377+00:00 IST

Congress planned to physically attack PM Modi in LS: Sources

In an unprecedented turn of events, Prime Minister Narendra Modi did address the Lok Sabha on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address. Congress was physically planning to attack PM Modi in Lok Sabha, and hence, women MPs were sent as a cover measure for this, sources claimed.

2026-02-05T09:03:53.922378+00:00 IST

J-K: Amit Shah to review security, development in three-day visit

The visit, from February 5 to 7, assumes significance amid continued efforts by the Centre to further strengthen security mechanisms and accelerate infrastructure and welfare projects in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

2026-02-05T09:02:55.429411+00:00 IST

J-K: Amit Shah on three-day visit, review meeting tomorrow

During his visit, he will preside over high-level review meetings on security and development issues. He is also set to visit the Border Security Force's Bobia and Gurnam Border Outposts. In addition, the minister will meet with the families of fallen soldiers and hand over appointment letters.

2026-02-05T08:38:17.928503+00:00 IST

"PM Modi unable to muster moral courage to face people": Tiwari

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Thursday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the former Army Chief MM Naravane's unpublished memoir controversy and India-US trade deal, claiming that the PM is "unable to muster the moral courage to face people and parliament" over these issues.

2026-02-05T08:15:56.353129+00:00 IST

Congress MP Manickam Tagore slams LS for passing Motion of Thanks

Amid continuous ruckus in the Parliament, Congress suspended MP Manickam Tagore on Thursday asserted that till the time the Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi is not allowed to present his views, the Opposition will not allow Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak in the House.

2026-02-05T08:03:33.583893+00:00 IST

J-K: BJP lauds successful counter-terror operations in valley

Chief Spokesperson of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, Tanvir Sadiq, said that the Home Minister's visit brings "a ray of hope", reiterating the people's demand for the restoration of statehood. He also demanded cognisance of the attacks on Kashmiris outside the state.

2026-02-05T07:51:14.211675+00:00 IST

MP CM Mohan Yadav practices Yoga with Swami Ramdev in Haridwar

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday participated in a yoga session with Yoga guru Swami Ramdev at Patanjali Yogpeeth in Haridwar and highlighted the importance of yoga in daily life for physical and mental well-being.

2026-02-05T07:51:13.399150+00:00 IST

Karnataka: 3 killed in cruiser-canter vehicle collision

The accident occurred around 6 am near Jigaluru Cross in Rona taluk on State Highway 30, involving a cruiser and a canter from SRP Logistics.

2026-02-05T07:24:29.727716+00:00 IST

Indian Navy delivers Bailey Bridges to Sri Lanka

In a significant gesture of solidarity and support, the Indian Naval Ship Gharial has docked in Colombo with a vital shipment of 10 Bailey Bridges, aimed at bolstering Sri Lanka's reconstruction efforts following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The delivery, which took place on February 4, 2026, marks a key milestone in ongoing humanitarian efforts to restore infrastructure and support affected communities in the aftermath of the cyclone.

2026-02-05T07:18:15.011696+00:00 IST

Indore Court acquits four, including constable

A special NDPS court in Madhya Pradesh's Indore has acquitted four persons, including a police constable, in an alleged 198-gram MD drugs seizure case after forensic laboratory tests found that the seized powder was not a narcotic substance but potassium nitrate.

2026-02-05T06:59:55.753874+00:00 IST

Maharashtra: Chemical tanker overturns at Khandala Ghat

Traffic on the Mumbai-Pune highway remained severely affected for more than 24 hours after a chemical-laden tanker overturned at Khandala Ghat, leading to long tailbacks in the Urse Maval stretch.

2026-02-05T06:54:03.105288+00:00 IST

Sabarimala gold case: Unnikrishnan Potti secures bail in 2nd case

Arguments in the bail plea concluded on Wednesday. Potti had earlier obtained statutory bail in the Dwarapalaka case as well. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) is yet to file charge sheets in either case.

2026-02-05T06:47:52.925328+00:00 IST

Kharge, Nadda exchange heated remarks in Rajya Sabha

The Upper House of Parliament witnessed a heated exchange between Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and BJP leaders after the Congress MP alleged that Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi was not allowed to speak in the House.

2026-02-05T06:46:58.029930+00:00 IST

HAL says five LCA Mk1a fighter jets ready for delivery

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on Thursday confirmed that five LCA Mk1a fighter jets are fully ready and an additional nine aircraft have already been built and flown.

2026-02-05T06:32:55.777445+00:00 IST

Chennai-New Jalpaiguri Express derails in Odisha, no casualties

According to officials, one coach of the train has been derailed. No casualties have been reported so far, and passenger operations remain unaffected.

2026-02-05T06:16:40.446314+00:00 IST

Manoj Gaur moves to Delhi HC for extension of interim bail

He was granted interim bail on the grounds of his mother's health. However, the order granting interim bail to Gaur is under challenge before the Delhi High Court.

2026-02-05T06:06:23.122537+00:00 IST

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited revises annual fare

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) announces Annual Fare Revision as per the First Fare Fixation Committee (FFC) constituted under the Metro Railways (Operation & Maintenance) Act, 2002.

2026-02-05T05:48:28.052053+00:00 IST