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Telangana BJP chief welcomes BRS, Congress youth, cites growing s

Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) Telangana President Ramchander Rao on Wednesday welcomed a new entrants as leaders from various parties, including the BRS and Congress, who joined the BJP at its state office.

2026-02-25T08:46:38.268747+00:00 IST

Gujarat to host 3rd Edition of Semiconnect Conference 2026

The Government of Gujarat is set to host the third edition of the Gujarat Semiconnect Conference 2026 on March 1, at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, the release said.

2026-02-25T08:45:25.778293+00:00 IST

Ashwani Kumar after SC takes suo moto cognisance of NCERT

He further emphasised that the judiciary is a venerable institution, and any attempt to legitimise narratives labelling it as corrupt is completely unacceptable. He praised the Chief Justice for taking the appropriate steps to prevent the denigration of the judiciary.

2026-02-25T08:32:04.493856+00:00 IST

Omar Abdullah backs Mamata Banerjee's demand for renaming WB

"If she (Mamata Banerjee) has demanded it, then the Central government should accept it. If the name of Kerala can be changed, then why not the name of West Bengal?" Abdullah said.

2026-02-25T08:24:44.123034+00:00 IST

Zero-tolerance against drugs, says SSP Udhampur at review meet

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Udhampur Amod Nagpure, IPS, chaired an Ops-cum-Crime Review Meeting at District Police Lines (DPL) Udhampur to comprehensively review the crime scenario, operational preparedness and overall police functioning in the district.

2026-02-25T08:11:58.158880+00:00 IST

CM Rekha assure action against misconduct toward Arunachali women

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Wednesday, addressing the recent reports of alleged misconduct against women from the Northeast in Delhi's Malviya Nagar, expressed her concern over the incident, noting that it was brought to her attention through social media tags and videos from various influencers.

2026-02-25T08:10:30.437081+00:00 IST

G Parameshwara urges calm after Shivamogga's teen murder

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwar on Wednesday said the situation in Shivamogga city is "under control" following the murder of a teenage boy and urged people to maintain peace, warning that strict action would be taken if law and order is disturbed.

2026-02-25T08:06:46.304966+00:00 IST

"Rename Delhi to Indraprashta": BJP MP Khandelwal

In the letter by Praveen Khandelwal stated, "I am writing to draw your attention to an issue of profound historical and civilizational importance relating to the identity of our national capital, Delhi.

2026-02-25T07:58:55.285324+00:00 IST

DMK leader Maran meets Southern Railway GM

ravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)leader Dayanidhi Maran on Wednesday urged the Southern Railway to address commuter hardships caused by the partial closure of Egmore suburban stations.

2026-02-25T07:56:01.916549+00:00 IST

SC stays criminal proceedings in ED case against Jharkhand CM

"Counsel accepts notice on behalf of ED. Counter affidavit (by ED) shall be filed in four weeks. A rejoinder (if any) in two weeks thereafter", the Court noted.

2026-02-25T07:54:25.163822+00:00 IST

Scindia calls for action against BSNL director

Addressing reporters, Scindia said that following the Ujjain Dak Sammelan, media queries brought the issue to his attention. He emphasised that the Director's actions were improper, violated established rules and traditions, and are completely unacceptable. He informed that a show-cause notice has already been issued to Banzal, giving him seven days to respond. Appropriate action will be taken based on his explanation.

2026-02-25T07:53:44.173748+00:00 IST

Not be tolerated at all: Scindia on alleged racial abuse case

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday asserted that "such incidents will not be tolerated at all" in connection with the alleged racial abuse and criminal intimidation of three women from Arunachal Pradesh in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar area.

2026-02-25T07:39:49.344895+00:00 IST

Swadeshi mela commence in 38 municipalities

Under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the Government of Gujarat has undertaken several new initiatives to support rural and urban artisans, handicraft workers and small industries.

2026-02-25T07:38:04.082058+00:00 IST

“365 days changed Delhi”: CM Rekha Gupta releases one-year report

Speaking on the occasion, the CM said, "These 365 days were the days that changed the course of Delhi, and the coming 4 years will change the condition of Delhi. Taking new decisions in the interest of the people of Delhi and carrying out development works in Delhi is our daily routine. On completion of one year, I congratulate the people of Delhi."

2026-02-25T07:36:25.813962+00:00 IST

No black box in air ambulance crash in Jharkhand, AAIB team inves

The Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd Beechcraft C90 (VT-AJV) that crashed had no black boxes as the aircraft's maximum takeoff weight is below 5,700 kg, sources said.

2026-02-25T07:35:14.688901+00:00 IST

Sharad Pawar discharged, completely stable

Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar was discharged from the Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune on Wednesday and is doing well.The Chief Cardiologist and Chairman and Managing Trustee of Ruby Hall Clinic said that Pawar's health is stable.

2026-02-25T07:25:54.267697+00:00 IST

National event's image tarnished says Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, while speaking to ANI, said, "The AI Summit was a national event, and such a condemnable incident at a national event has tarnished the image of the entire country.

2026-02-25T07:25:26.695054+00:00 IST

Maran demands immediate restoration of full Chennai suburban trai

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Dayanidhi Maran has urged the Southern Railway to immediately restore the full schedule of suburban train services in Chennai, citing widespread public anger and severe hardship faced by daily commuters following a sharp reduction in services.

2026-02-25T07:23:00.701828+00:00 IST

CM Yogi Adityanath meets JETRO CEO in Tokyo

The Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath also holds a meeting with Noriya Kaihara, Director, Executive Vice President, and Representative Executive Officer of Honda Motor Co, Ltd.

2026-02-25T07:22:16.334466+00:00 IST

Delhi: Fire at Lakkar Mandi controlled

A fire erupted at Kirti Nagar's Lakkar Mandi this morning, affecting a plywood warehouse and nearby shops, said the official.

2026-02-25T07:06:52.645694+00:00 IST

Delhi Police arrests couple in connection with racial abuse

The Delhi Police on Wednesday said that the accused Ruby Jain has been arrested in connection with the alleged racial abuse and criminal intimidation of three women from Arunachal Pradesh in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar area.

2026-02-25T07:02:36.280631+00:00 IST