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"Opportunity to seek blessings from people": Pabitra Margherita

Union Minister Pabitra Margherita said on Saturday that the BJP's Jan Ashirwad Yatra is an opportunity to seek blessings from the people of Assam. He also said that we are always blessed by the mandate and continuous and constant support of the people of Assam.

2026-02-28T11:52:34.199396+00:00 IST

Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram Airports issue passenger advisory

Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram Airports issue passenger advisory amid disruption in "multiple international airspaces"

2026-02-28T11:50:22.092087+00:00 IST

PM Modi inaugurates Micron’s Semiconductor ATMP facility in Gujar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Semiconductor Assembly, Test and Packaging (ATMP) facility of Micron Semiconductor Technology India Private Limited in Sanand.

2026-02-28T11:32:35.022789+00:00 IST

Six killed in two separate road accidents in Kerala

In Thiruvananthapuram, three people were killed after a motorcycle rammed into a footpath at Karamana around 1.30 AM. The deceased have been identified as Pranav and Sajin, both natives of Neyyattinkara, and Ritik, a migrant worker. All three were employees of a local hotel.

2026-02-28T11:31:22.675639+00:00 IST

Dubai bound Air India Express flight returns to Trichy

An Air India Express flight bound for Dubai was denied landing permission amid the ongoing war situation in the Middle East region.

2026-02-28T11:29:43.609508+00:00 IST

Delhi Court sends IYC chief Udai Bhanu Chib to judicial custody

The Patiala House Court remanded Indian Youth Congress (IYC) President Uday Bhanu Chib to judicial custody in connection with the AI Summit protest case, even as he was granted bail earlier in the day.

2026-02-28T11:23:40.646211+00:00 IST

PM Modi launches nationwide HPV vaccination drive for 14-year-old

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Campaign for 14-year-old girls from Ajmer, Rajasthan, marking a historic milestone in India's fight against cervical cancer.

2026-02-28T11:20:32.757468+00:00 IST

22-year-old injured after iron rod falls from Sewri-Worli Bridge

A 22-year-old man was injured after an iron rod fell from the Sewri-Worli Bridge onto Acharya Donde Marg in Mumbai on Friday night.

2026-02-28T11:11:10.476502+00:00 IST

Our government is committed to all-round development: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public gathering in Ajmer today, marking a significant milestone in Rajasthan's development journey. The Prime Minister paid homage to the cultural and heroic legacy of the region, including the Tejaji Dham of Sursura and the bravery of Major Dalpat Singh, whose role in liberating Haifa is still honoured in Israel.

2026-02-28T10:53:37.582811+00:00 IST

Delhi HC stays government order on school fee panels; allows stat

The Delhi High Court on Saturday put on hold the Delhi government's February 1 notification directing private schools in the national capital to set up School-Level Fee Regulation Committees (SLFRCs) and submit proposed fee structures for the next three academic years.

2026-02-28T10:26:07.846170+00:00 IST

EaseMyTrip advises international travellers to monitor airlines

EaseMyTrip on Saturday advised international travellers to monitor airlines and keep their travel plans flexible due to Iran and Israel keeping their airspace closed for civilian flight operations amid military escalation between the two nations, travel firm's co-founder Rikant Pittie said.

2026-02-28T10:17:24.760451+00:00 IST

IndiGo issues travel advisory after Israel-US strike Iran

IndiGo Airlines on Saturday issued a travel advisory stating it is closely monitoring regional updates concerning Iran and its airspace amid the evolving geopolitical situation in the region.

2026-02-28T09:52:19.301469+00:00 IST

Priyanka Gandhi visits Mundakkai-Chooralmala landslides survivors

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday visited the Wayanad township to meet the survivors of Mundakkai and Chooralmala landslides, highlighting that the party has promised 100 houses for them, claiming that the Central government has been lacking in their efforts for victim's rehabilitation.

2026-02-28T09:50:59.203945+00:00 IST

Solapur division introduces advanced 8-wheeler tower Wagon

The Solapur Division of Central Railway in a significant step towards strengthening electric traction infrastructure and enhancing operational reliability, has inducted a new 8-wheeler Tower Wagon for the Traction Distribution (TRD) Department.

2026-02-28T09:49:17.187444+00:00 IST

SP's Abu Azmi seeks Ramzan work relief for employees in Maha

Maharashtra Samajwadi Party president, Abu Asim Azmi, while talking to the media, said, " I have written a letter to the Chief Minister urging him to grant time off to employees during Ramzan, as the governments of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have already done in their states. It has been some time since we submitted this request to the government, but we have not received any response yet."

2026-02-28T09:49:13.055844+00:00 IST

First phase of the Wayanad Model Township to be inaugrated on Mat

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will lead the ceremony at Elston Estate in Kalpetta, where he will distribute title deeds to the first group of beneficiaries who lost everything in the disaster.

2026-02-28T09:48:19.054812+00:00 IST

Lamborghini Crash: Injured rider alleges delay in bike release

In Kanpur Lamborghini crash case, the injured bike rider Vishal Tripathi has raised concerns alleging disparity in police action and prolonged non-release of his vehicle.

2026-02-28T09:46:12.497245+00:00 IST

Meghalaya government assures support for cadres

Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong on Thursday said the recent surrender of a militant cadre was driven by multiple personal and practical reasons, stressing that the government remains committed to rehabilitating those who abandon underground activities and return to the mainstream.

2026-02-28T09:44:48.148919+00:00 IST

Air India flight AI139 returns to Delhi

According to Air India Spokesperson, "AI139 operating from Delhi to Tel Aviv on 28 February is returning to India due to the closure of airspace in Israel and in the interest of the safety of passengers and crew. Air India regrets the inconvenience caused to passengers due to this unforeseen situation and remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety.

2026-02-28T09:41:19.574956+00:00 IST

WHO congratulates India on launch of HPV vaccination campaign

The World Health Organisation (WHO) South-East Asia Region on Saturday congratulated the Government of India on the national launch of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign aimed at preventing cervical cancer among adolescent girls.

2026-02-28T09:22:18.114518+00:00 IST

Dhami inaugurates ₹147 crore development projects in Haldwani

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday participated in a programme at Sushila Tiwari Government Medical College, Haldwani, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 40 development projects worth ₹147.28 crore.

2026-02-28T09:06:45.156161+00:00 IST