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GMC Rajouri granted PG status; 4 MD pediatrics seats approved

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved four MD Pediatrics seats for the current academic session. Officials said the college became eligible to start the course in Pediatrics due to the availability of a qualified professor in the department.

2026-02-27T04:00:31.746509+00:00 IST

Katchatheevu church festival begins today

A total of 3,996 pilgrims set off by sea to attend the festival at Katchatheevu, an islet located between India and Sri Lanka. The devotees departed from the Rameswaram port after completing mandatory checks by the police, revenue department, citizenship department and customs authorities.

2026-02-27T03:42:27.532825+00:00 IST

Country objects to the language of foreigners, Rahul Gandhi uses

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday launched a sharp attack on Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his recent remarks, with party leader Narendra Kumar Kashyap alleging that the Congress leader uses the "language of foreigners" while speaking about India.

2026-02-27T03:34:41.940834+00:00 IST

Zubeen Garg case: Assam Cabinet seeks fast-track court trial

The Assam government decided to seek the trial of cultural icon Zubeen Garg's death case in a fast-track court.

2026-02-27T03:12:21.224719+00:00 IST

PM Modi pays tribute to Chandrashekhar Azad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to freedom fighter Chandrashekhar Azad on his martyrdom day, remembering his supreme sacrifice in India's struggle for Independence.

2026-02-27T02:54:06.357956+00:00 IST

Allahabad HC to hear Avimukteshwaranand's bail plea today

A key hearing in connection with Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati is scheduled to take place here on Friday at the Allahabad High Court.

2026-02-27T02:45:46.729801+00:00 IST

Delhi police accuses JNU students of assaulting personnel

The Delhi Police stated that the student protestors turned violent and "pelted banners and sticks, threw shoes, and even bit the personnel," following which those who violated the law were detained.

2026-02-27T01:13:57.782575+00:00 IST

Sanand GIDC completes auction for premium hotel plot; developer

The Gujarat government has successfully completed the e-auction for a 5-acre plot in the Sanand-2 Industrial Estate, with the land now allotted to a developer for the construction of a premium hotel within four years. This initiative, concluded on December 22, 2025, aims to expand facilities for national and multinational companies operating in the Sanand industrial area as the state continues efforts to strengthen its industrial ecosystem.

2026-02-27T01:13:19.362381+00:00 IST

Scientists present study for Badrinath Corridor Project

Scientists from the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) presented a scientific study before Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan regarding maintaining ecological and ecosystem balance during the ongoing construction work under the Badrinath Corridor Development Project.

2026-02-27T01:13:00.599957+00:00 IST

Tripura to introduce India’s first State AI Policy

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday announced that with the assistance of Atal Innovation Mission and NITI Aayog, Tripura will come up with an artificial intelligence policy, a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country.

2026-02-27T01:10:26.326295+00:00 IST

Capacity of major cities needs to be doubled: Ashwini Vaishnaw

nion Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said that in view of the rapid, sustained growth in demand for travel, the capacity of major cities to originate new trains needs to be doubled from the current level in the next 5 years.

2026-02-27T01:08:30.295814+00:00 IST

NCERT Director to probe textbook error after SC notice

"The Director, NCERT, is ascertaining the process of making of the textbooks, which has led to this error of judgment and also identifying the persons/processes responsible for the same. This would also ensure that this kind of inappropriateness is completely avoided in future. This shall be done with the utmost strictness," sources told ANI.

2026-02-27T01:07:49.086575+00:00 IST

Congress MLA urges Uttarakhand DGP to act on religious violence

Congress MLA Qazi Mohd. Nizamuddin from Manglaur in Haridwar district has written a letter to the Director General of Police of Uttarakhand on Thursday, expressing concern over recent incidents of violence allegedly occurring based on religion in the state. He cited cases such as the mistreatment of a Muslim man offering prayers in a field and the assault of a truck driver in Haridwar.

2026-02-27T01:07:28.556177+00:00 IST

100 public schools to be developed in Telangana: CM Revanth Redd

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced that Telangana Public Schools would be opened in 100 constituencies across the state (outside Hyderabad city) from this academic year.

2026-02-27T00:54:24.714968+00:00 IST

"Sunetra Pawar will run the party well...": Rupali Chakankar

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Rupali Chakankar on Thursday expressed confidence in Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar as she gets elected as the NCP Chief, stating that Pawar will follow in the footsteps of her late husband and former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and run the party.

2026-02-26T23:49:27.581044+00:00 IST

Assam Cabinet approves re-appointment of 57 Junior engineers

The Assam Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has taken a series of decisions, including the re-appointment of Junior Engineers, land allotment under Mission Basundhara, and establishing a new College of Agricultureon on Thursday.

2026-02-26T22:49:42.929932+00:00 IST

"SC has justified what it has done": Priyank Kharge on NCERT row

The political row over an NCERT textbook chapter on judicial corruption escalated on Thursday after the Supreme Court imposed a "complete blanket ban" on the Class 8 NCERT book.

2026-02-26T22:20:51.009676+00:00 IST

Sudarsan Pattnaik to represent India at Contemporary Venice 2026

India will be proudly represented at Contemporary Venice - 18th Edition in Italy by renowned Indian sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik, which is going to be open on 6th March and will continue till 20th March 2026.

2026-02-26T22:20:06.572124+00:00 IST

Sixth India-Japan Intellectual Conclave “Kizuna” held in Shillong

The Sixth India-Japan Intellectual Conclave was held today at Vivanta, Shillong, which was attended by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma as the Chief Guest.

2026-02-26T21:34:31.333674+00:00 IST

Ammonia gas leak reported in Indore

An incident of a gas leak from a cylinder occured in the Raoji Bazaar Police Station area on Thursday.

2026-02-26T21:25:36.708445+00:00 IST

Indian Railways, Indian Army launch ‘Framework of Cooperation’

In a significant step towards deepening institutional collaboration, Indian Railways and the Indian Army have introduced a "Framework of Cooperation" aimed at expanding post-retirement employment opportunities for Agniveers and serving Army personnel transitioning to civilian life.

2026-02-26T20:45:56.851291+00:00 IST