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Jayalalithaa’s photo removed from Panneerselvam's car

With O Panneerselvam joining DMK on Friday, the photo of former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa was replaced with that of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin in his car.

2026-02-27T14:38:51.179892+00:00 IST

Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurates three projects in Dibrugarh

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated three major inland waterways infrastructure projects on Friday in Dibrugarh on National Waterway-2 (River Brahmaputra). He described the projects as a balanced approach of "Vikas and Virasat" under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.

2026-02-27T14:37:27.957200+00:00 IST

AI-enabled tech helps clean floating garbage on Yamuna River

Deepam Sheth, CEO of Potential Engineering, said this is the first time AI-enabled machines have been used to clean the Yamuna of solid waste, plastic debris, and organic matter using Mechanised Weed Harvesters, and the results are impressive.

2026-02-27T14:13:31.708828+00:00 IST

Allahabad HC stays arrest of Swami Avimukteshwaranand

The court order provides interim protection from coercive action until further hearing in the matter. The bench directed the authorities not to take any immediate action against the Shankaracharya and stated that he would cooperate with the ongoing police investigation.

2026-02-27T13:12:55.287475+00:00 IST

Himachal CM inspects under-construction Jaskot heliport

Emphasising the state government's commitment to promote the tourism sector, the Chief Minister said that expansion of connectivity and infrastructure was being given added priority to enhance facilities for visitors. He added that the growth of tourism would strengthen the state's economy and generate employment and self-employment opportunities for the youth, according to a release.

2026-02-27T13:03:19.109837+00:00 IST

Kangra gets highest number of foreign and domestic tourists

A footfall of 15 lakh domestic tourists and 30,000 foreign tourists has been recorded in Dharamshala and other parts of Kangra district during the year 2025, which is the highest number of tourists arriving since the Covid pandemic.

2026-02-27T13:01:58.003698+00:00 IST

President Murmu, Rajnath Singh witness IAF’s Exercise Vayu Shak

President Droupadi Murmu and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the Indian Air Force's (IAF) large-scale Exercise Vayu Shakti at Pokhran, Jaisalmer, on Friday. The exercise showcased the operational preparedness, tactical capabilities, and combat efficiency of the IAF.

2026-02-27T12:50:12.758984+00:00 IST

Surrendered Naxals find stability under PM Awas Yojana

This area, which once lived under the shadow of Naxal influence, is now moving rapidly towards peace, development, and rehabilitation.

2026-02-27T12:32:05.912233+00:00 IST

CBI moves Delhi HC after trial court discharges Kejriwal, Sisodia

In a significant development in the Delhi excise policy case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has approached the Delhi High Court challenging the trial court's order discharging all 23 accused, including former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.

2026-02-27T12:31:03.846727+00:00 IST

CM Pushkar Dhami joins Kali Kumaon Holi Rang Mahotsav

On the occasion, CM said, "I greet everyone here today in Lohaghat at the Kali Kumaon Holi Rang Mahotsav. On this auspicious occasion, joining me on stage are our popular MP from Almora-Pithoragarh and Union Minister, Ajay Tamta; District President of the BJP, Govind Samant; Zila Panchayat Chairperson, Anand Singh Adhikari; and other senior leaders and local representatives."

2026-02-27T12:11:13.133381+00:00 IST

INS Anjadip commissioned into Indian Navy at Chennai Port

INS Anjadip, the fourth ship of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) project, was formally commissioned into the Indian Navy in an official ceremony held at Chennai Port on Friday. The Commissioning Ceremony was presided over by Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi.

2026-02-27T12:08:53.084205+00:00 IST

PM to visit Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on 1st March

The Prime Minister will inaugurate, dedicate to the Nation and lay the foundation stone of multiple projects aimed at strengthening infrastructure, urban services, industrial development, education, healthcare and sustainable growth in Puducherry.

2026-02-27T11:53:55.037320+00:00 IST

CM pays tribute to Chandra Shekhar Azad on his death anniversary

CM Yadav visited Azad's Kutiya, 'Azad Smriti Mandir', located at Chandrashekhar Azad Nagar in the district and offered homage by garlanding his statue. He also took the stock of an exhibition displayed at the site showcasing the life and contributions of the freedom fighter.

2026-02-27T11:35:45.193484+00:00 IST

J-K Dy CM Dy CM after Kejriwal, Sisodia discharged

"It is a day of celebrations, and congratulations are in order for the judiciary, Mr Kejriwal and Mr Sisodia because people in this country have instilled a lot of faith in the judiciary. The judiciary has kept that faith, so this is a big decision," he said.

2026-02-27T11:29:45.692110+00:00 IST

Prosecution fail to cross Prima Facie threshold in Excise policy

Holding that the prosecution had failed to disclose "even the threshold of a prima facie suspicion, far less the grave suspicion" required for framing of charges, a Special Court in Delhi on Friday discharged all 23 accused in the CBI case relating to the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22.

2026-02-27T09:24:26.891340+00:00 IST

'Namo Gaurav Parks' to be developed across Gujarat’s municipal co

The Government of Gujarat, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, has decided to develop theme-based 'Namo Gaurav Parks' in the Municipal Corporations of the state, with ₹20 crore allocated in the Gujarat Budget 2026-27 under the Urban Development and Urban Housing Department

2026-02-27T09:24:14.191045+00:00 IST

Haryana: Fire breaks out in scrap warehouse in Bhiwani

Firefighter Sanjay Sharma said the information was received in the morning, following which the fire tenders were deployed and subsequently controlled the blaze.

2026-02-27T09:19:12.173842+00:00 IST

Anil Ambani skips ED summon in money laundering case

Ambani was asked by ED to appear before the agency today.

2026-02-27T09:13:24.739502+00:00 IST

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini rejects ₹5,000 crore paddy scam

Responding to the allegations, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that if any irregularities had occurred in paddy procurement, the government had taken action. Referring to Ashok Arora's claim of a Rs 5,000 crore scam, the Chief Minister countered that even bigger scams had taken place during the Congress regime.

2026-02-27T08:56:26.360766+00:00 IST

Fake ‘e-challan’ SMS: A single click can empty your bank account

As per officials, victims receive an SMS claiming that a traffic e-challan has been issued against their vehicle. The message typically carries a link urging immediate payment to avoid penalties. Believing the message to be genuine, recipients click on the link and are redirected to a fake webpage designed to closely resemble the official M-Parivahan portal of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

2026-02-27T08:34:55.828480+00:00 IST

Delhi Police should have informed Himachal first: CM Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday criticised the Delhi Police over its action in Rohru, saying the agency should have informed the state police before taking any accused out of the state following the high-voltage late-night standoff between teams of Delhi Police and Himachal Pradesh Police in Shimla on February 25.

2026-02-27T08:34:21.473644+00:00 IST