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Zero tariff puts farmers’ future at risk, centre silent: Himachal

He stated that if such commitments are made without extensive public consultation, parliamentary debate, or dialogue with farmers' representative bodies, it would constitute a direct betrayal of the interests of crores of Indian farmers, horticulturists, and agricultural labourers.

2026-02-03T23:11:11.569103+00:00 IST

Sacred devnimori relics of Lord Buddha reaches Delhi ahead of pub

The relics will be open for public veneration from February 5 at Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo.

2026-02-03T22:54:53.016615+00:00 IST

Assam: 3 students missing after boat capsizes in Gangadhar River

The incident triggered panic among people present on the riverbank. With prompt action from locals, 19 of the 22 children were rescued safely. However, three children remain missing.

2026-02-03T22:43:30.908289+00:00 IST

Assam Rifles seize heroin worth Rs 60 lakh; one drug peddler appr

Acting on specific and reliable intelligence, the team launched an operation in the general area of Nandankanan Bridge near Jirighat Market (approximately 8 km west of Jaliura). During the operation, 10 boxes containing 116.2 grams of heroin valued at approximately ₹60 lakh were recovered, the release noted.

2026-02-03T21:58:22.762961+00:00 IST

Shab-e-Barat 2026: Devotees gather at Jammathul Saliheen Mosque i

Shab-e-Barat, one of the significant spiritual nights in Islam, is observed on the night of the 15th day of the Islamic month of Sha'ban.

2026-02-03T21:45:55.979026+00:00 IST

BJP's Tarun Chugh congratulates newly-elected Manipur party leade

"Heartiest congratulations to Hon'ble Shri @YKhemchandSingh on being elected as the BJP Legislature Party Leader of Manipur. I extend my heartfelt best wishes for a successful and impactful tenure. Under the able guidance and visionary leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister @NarendraModi ji, your vast experience, unwavering commitment, and strong leadership will further strengthen the party and help fulfil the aspirations of the people of Manipur." Chugh wrote on X.

2026-02-03T21:41:43.108246+00:00 IST

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announces annual financial assistance for tw

The Delhi Government has taken an important and people-centric decision to provide relief from inflation to economically weaker families. The Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, approved a scheme under which, from 2026, all ration card-holding families in Delhi will receive financial assistance equivalent to the cost of two LPG cylinders per year. This assistance will be extended on the occasions of major festivals such as Holi and Diwali.

2026-02-03T20:16:02.199139+00:00 IST

"incorrect application" of force caused fuel switch to move from

"Both left and right switches were checked and found satisfactory, with the locking tooth/pawl fully seated and not slipping from RUN to CUTOFF. When full force was applied parallel to the base plate, the switch remained secure. However, applying external force in an incorrect direction caused the switch to move easily from RUN to CUTOFF, due to the angular base plate allowing slip when pressed improperly with finger or thumb.", the rejoinder said in clarification.

2026-02-03T20:15:02.227969+00:00 IST

Mega eviction drive to begin in Agartala to make city encroachmen

Terming it an "exclusive and first-of-its-kind" initiative, Agartala Mayor Dipak Majumder said the drive would be carried out with unprecedented scale and coordination. A large team comprising AMC workers and officials, Public Works Department (PWD) staff, labourers and personnel from the Tripura State Rifles (TSR) police force will be deployed from the early hours of the day.

2026-02-03T19:32:21.660211+00:00 IST

Delhi HC orders premature release of ex President guard

The Delhi High Court has set aside the order of the Sentence Review Board (SRB) and ordered the premature release of Ex-President Guard from the custody after 23 years. The President Guard Harpreet Singh was convicted in the infamous Buddha Jayanti Garden Gang rape case and was serving a life sentence.

2026-02-03T18:40:28.486606+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand opens 83 major Himalayan peaks for expeditions

Uttarakhand has taken a historic step in the field of adventure tourism, giving mountaineering a new height.

2026-02-03T18:33:54.241458+00:00 IST

Air India, IndiGo aircraft collision at Mumbai Airport; passenger

Air India AI 2732 Mumbai to Coimbatore was stationary on the runway while IndiGo 6E 791 Hyderabad to Mumbai was taxiing after landing, according to the Sources.

2026-02-03T18:32:56.729101+00:00 IST

Himachal CM expresses grief over HRTC bus accident

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has expressed deep sorrow over the HRTC bus accident at Kawanu in Uttrakhand today morning in which three persons lost their lives.

2026-02-03T18:01:52.479995+00:00 IST

Discontinuation injustice to hill state: Naresh Chauhan

Speaking to the media here, Chauhan described the discontinuation of the revenue deficit grant as a "grave injustice" to hill states. He said that since Independence, successive Finance Commissions had recognised the difficult geographical conditions of hill states and introduced a system of revenue deficit grants to accelerate their development.

2026-02-03T17:52:47.956708+00:00 IST

Light rain and snow lash parts of Himachal

Light to moderate rains and snowfall were recorded at several places across Himachal Pradesh over the past 24 hours. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for thunderstorms, gusty winds, and dense fog at isolated locations, particularly in the low hills and plains.

2026-02-03T17:52:32.634623+00:00 IST

Congress constitutes State Election Committee in Assam

The Congress has approved a proposal to constitute the State Election Committee of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), with Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi as its Chairman in the poll-bound state.

2026-02-03T17:52:12.224183+00:00 IST

Akasa Air starts Dibrugarh flights

The new route is designed to improve regional accessibility and support growing demand for trade, commerce, tourism, and business travel.

2026-02-03T17:51:49.095519+00:00 IST

New drainage policy to strengthen road infrastructure in Himachal

Vikramaditya Singh informed that the policy was prepared after a detailed technical assessment by the department and has been approved for placement before the forthcoming Cabinet meeting for final endorsement.

2026-02-03T17:51:29.894950+00:00 IST

Gujarat wins ‘best state for promotion of aviation ecosystem’ awa

Gujarat Civil Aviation Commissioner KL Bachani said the award reflects the state's consistent progress in strengthening aviation infrastructure and policy support. The honour was presented by Union Minister for Civil Aviation Shri K. Ram Mohan Naidu.

2026-02-03T17:41:18.335564+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand DGP chairs high-level law & order review meeting

Senior officers from the Police Headquarters, in charge of Garhwal and Kumaon, district heads, and senior officers of the Special Task Force (STF) attended the meeting.

2026-02-03T17:35:26.220267+00:00 IST

SC Collegium approves appointment of five retired judges

The Supreme Court Collegium on Tuesday approved the appointment of five retired judges as ad hoc judges of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad for a period of two years, invoking its powers under Article 224-A of the Constitution of India. The decision was taken during the Collegium's meeting held on February 3, 2026.

2026-02-03T17:33:59.681926+00:00 IST