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CM Bhupendra Patel administers oath to Jatin Thakkar

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel administered the oath of office and secrecy to Jatin Thakkar, who has been appointed as a Member of the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC).

2026-02-04T18:17:10.655060+00:00 IST

Railways deploys AI-based system to prevent elephant deaths

The Ministry of Railways, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, has launched an AI-enabled Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to prevent elephants from being hit by trains.

2026-02-04T18:15:29.673350+00:00 IST

J-K: Indian Army helps poor Pulwama student

Despite limited resources, Sahil scored an impressive 498 marks in his Class 10 examinations. His dream is clear -- he wants to become a doctor and serve society.

2026-02-04T18:07:05.375681+00:00 IST

Textile industry will get maximum benefit: Rajasthan CM

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Wednesday said that the historic trade deal between India and the United States will open doors to unlimited possibilities for the entire country, including Rajasthan. He said the textile industry and the handloom sector in the state will benefit the most from the deal.

2026-02-04T17:56:58.734138+00:00 IST

PM Modi skips Lok Sabha amid ex-Army Chief's unpublished memoir row; BJP, Opposition lock horns

BJP leaders maintained that PM Modi wanted to address the House but was denied the opportunity due to disruptions by Congress leaders. The Congress alleged PM Modi stayed away because he did not want scrutiny on national security.

2026-02-04T17:56:07.901625+00:00 IST

Shinde orders emergency plan after Mumbai-Pune Expressway chaos

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday took serious note of the massive traffic disruption on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway at Bhorghat following a gas tanker accident and directed authorities to draw up a special emergency traffic management plan to prevent such incidents in the future.

2026-02-04T17:30:44.341081+00:00 IST

Himachal: Rescued Sambar from River Tirthan dies during treatment

The injured Sambar died around 11:15 PM during treatment at the Banjar veterinary hospital, after which the forest department cremated it on Wednesday afternoon. The post-mortem report also revealed that the animal was injured.

2026-02-04T17:01:59.100757+00:00 IST

India-Kyrgyzstan joint special forces Ex Khanjar commences

According to an official statement from the Ministry of Defence, the Indian Army contingent, comprising 20 personnel, was represented by troops from the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), and the Kyrgyzstan contingent, also comprising equal strength, is represented by the ILBRIS Special Forces Brigade.

2026-02-04T16:41:50.657980+00:00 IST

Revanth Reddy announces Rythu Bharosa to farmers

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced that the Rythu Bharosa benefit will be deposited in the farmers' accounts soon after the conclusion of the Municipal elections. Like in the past, the government will disburse the Rs 9000 crore scheme benefit to the farmers' accounts.

2026-02-04T16:39:44.322365+00:00 IST

Over 500 women screened in mega cervical cancer camp at BudhVihar

In a landmark achievement for preventive healthcare, Novaneo Hospital on Wednesday entered the Guinness Book of World Records by collecting the highest number of cervical cancer (Pap/HPV) screening gut samples within an eight-hour window, underscoring the growing role of hospital-led initiatives in large-scale disease prevention.

2026-02-04T16:37:10.325589+00:00 IST

Manipur to play key role in 'Viksit Bharat 2047'

The Chief Minister of Manipur, Yumnam Khemchand Singh, said, "Manipur will play an important role in the Viksit Bharat 2047.

2026-02-04T16:15:06.529511+00:00 IST

8 Cheetahs to arrive in MP from Botswana on Feb 28: CM Yadav

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday said that eight additional cheetahs would arrive in the state from Botswana at the end of February.

2026-02-04T16:13:41.301377+00:00 IST

Operation Trashi-I: One terrorist killed in J-K's Kishtwar

Security forces have successfully neutralised one terrorist in the general area of Dichhar, Kishtwar of Jammu and Kashmir, the Army said on Wednesday.

2026-02-04T16:11:51.514593+00:00 IST

Indian Air Force to review LCA Mark 1A aircraft project in May

The project was discussed in detail in December last year. Since most aircraft projects are expected to be completed in April 2026, the Indian Air Force will review the project in detail again in May. The delivery timeline would be decided only after that, defence sources told ANI.

2026-02-04T15:50:23.740924+00:00 IST

"How did they reach Udhampur?": J-K CM Omar Abdullah

Reacting to the encounter, Abdullah on Wednesday said, the recurring cycle of violence raises unanswered questions. "This cycle just keeps going on. They were killed, fine, but where did they come from? How did they reach Udhampur? How long had they been there, and how long will this continue?" he asked.

2026-02-04T15:37:39.980627+00:00 IST

Telangana busts unlicensed manufacturing, sale of medical devices

Drugs Control Administration, Telangana, busted the unlicensed manufacturing and sale/distribution of medical devices at Bluesemi Research and Development Pvt. Ltd., Raidurg, Serilingampally, Ranga Reddy district. Stocks worth Rs 4 lakhs were seized during the raid, a Drug Control official from Telangana state said.

2026-02-04T15:24:58.222806+00:00 IST

MP: Bhopal cyber crime team arrests accused linked to investment

Based on the complaint and technical evidence, a case was registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at the Bhopal crime branch, and an investigation was initiated. During the probe, the police found that the accused were operating from abroad and withdrawing the defrauded money through ATMs in Dubai.

2026-02-04T15:24:16.893515+00:00 IST

J-K CM Omar Abdullah introduces Jan Vishwas and anti-discriminati

The Bill seeks to amend certain enactments of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir by decriminalising and rationalising offences, with the objective of further strengthening trust-based governance and promoting ease of living and doing business.

2026-02-04T15:16:57.074212+00:00 IST

India, US near deal for $3 billion P-8I anti-submarine aircraft

The proposal to buy the six new P-8I aircraft is expected to be taken up for clearance by the Defence Ministry in the near future, after which it would require a clearance by the Cabinet Committee on Security, Defence sources told ANI.

2026-02-04T15:05:06.627156+00:00 IST

"Many questions unanswered": AAP MP Sanjay Singh on India-US trad

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of Parliament Sanjay Singh on Wednesday said that many questions were left unanswered in the Parliament by the Industries and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on the India-US trade deal.

2026-02-04T14:15:47.686137+00:00 IST

MSRTC cancels 139 bus trips after tanker overturns

A gas tanker overturned in the Khandala Ghat section last night, forcing authorities to divert all Mumbai-Pune Expressway traffic to the old Mumbai-Pune Highway. Despite the diversion, vehicles continued to face heavy congestion in the ghat area.

2026-02-04T14:14:57.341742+00:00 IST