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Punjab: Two members of BKI module arrested in Jalandhar

In a major development, Counter Intelligence (CI) Jalandhar has arrested two key members of a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) module involved in an extortion and firing case.

2026-02-25T03:28:05.007366+00:00 IST

Delhi’s air quality remains in ‘poor’ category

The air quality in East Delhi's Anand Vihar area deteriorated to the "very poor" category on Wednesday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) being recorded at 342 at 8:00 AM, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.

2026-02-25T03:27:06.391055+00:00 IST

“Top-level leadership of Maoists has become zero”: IG Bastar P Su

IG Bastar P. Sundarraj on Wednesday said that the top-level leadership of CPI (Maoist) in Telangana has been reduced to "zero", asserting that the strength of the outfit is steadily declining in the state.

2026-02-25T03:23:07.646885+00:00 IST

Exercise Agni Varsha demonstrates integrated combat power in dese

The exercise focused on coordinated employment of combined arms, precision long-range fires and network-enabled command and control in a realistic battlefield setting, according to a release.

2026-02-25T03:21:43.623418+00:00 IST

Chief Justice stresses empathy in child rights

The Assam Police organised a keynote lecture on 'Institutionalising Child Friendly Practices Across the Justice Delivery Chain' in Guwahati on Tuesday.

2026-02-25T03:13:39.637771+00:00 IST

Forest staff trained to protect India’s only ape in Namsai

The training aimed to familiarise forest personnel with the Western Hoolock Gibbon (Hoolock hoolock), India's only ape, and to strengthen their motivation and capacity for its conservation.

2026-02-25T03:10:29.121440+00:00 IST

Bhopal-Dhanbad/Chhapra Express flagged off

Speaking on the occasion, Vaishnaw said, "A new train service has been launched between Bhopal and Dhanbad. In Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term, so many projects for Madhya Pradesh have been approved as have never been approved since independence. Projects worth Rs 48,000 crore have been approved that are connected to Madhya Pradesh."

2026-02-25T02:58:00.493765+00:00 IST

Heavy snowfall hits Sikkim, 324 vehicles stranded

Heavy snowfall stranded 324 vehicles, including tourist cars, at 15 Mile on the Nathula Pass and Changu Lake route, on Tueaday.

2026-02-25T02:54:22.606867+00:00 IST

IndiGo announces direct flights from NMIA to six cities from Marc

IndiGo has announced new direct routes connecting Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) with Ahmedabad, Diu, Goa, Rajkot, Belgaum, and Kolhapur, effective 29 March 2026.

2026-02-25T02:48:48.151885+00:00 IST

National Round Table Conference of ECI-SEC Concludes

The Election Commission of India (ECI) organised the National Round Table Conference of ECI and State Election Commissioners (SECs) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, the release said.

2026-02-25T02:31:30.051572+00:00 IST

Tension erupts in Shivarampalli over cow transport

A tense situation erupted in Shivarampalli after 'Gow Rakshak' members stopped a truck carrying cows, the Attapur Police said. According to the officials, the members blocked the truck, leading to slogans being raised by opposing groups.

2026-02-25T00:14:30.353692+00:00 IST

BJP leader on govt's approval to rename Kerala to 'Keralam'

BJP leader V Muraleedharan on Tuesday praised the Union Cabinet's approval to rename Kerala as 'Keralam', stating that it signifies the Malayalam language.

2026-02-25T00:09:09.919973+00:00 IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on renaming of Kerala to 'Keralam'

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday criticised the Union Government, stating that it has not given AIIMS, development projects, or any new institutions to Kerala, but rather has focused on the renaming of the state.

2026-02-24T23:09:51.185728+00:00 IST

Expelled AIADMK Leader VK Sasikala on flag launch

Expelled AIADMK leader VK Sasikala on Tuesday stated that she will walk the path enlightened by Anna, MGR, and Jayalalithaa as she launched her own party flag.

2026-02-24T23:07:08.617867+00:00 IST

Sikkim: 541 tourist vehicles stuck near Tsomgo Lake

A total of 541 tourist vehicles carrying approximately 2,736 tourists were stranded owing to heavy snowfall and road blockages, as per the latest reports.

2026-02-24T22:42:13.019943+00:00 IST

Family of deceased patient seeks compensation

Vijay Kumar, a relative of the patient Sanjay Kumar and his wife Archana Devi, stated that a fire broke out at his hotel, causing burn injuries while trying to escape. Upon consultation, the doctor advised the family to avoid road travel to transfer him to Delhi as he could collapse midway. The total cost for the Air Ambulance was around Rs. 8 lakh.

2026-02-24T22:22:50.434739+00:00 IST

Security agencies conduct mock drill at Jamnagar Refinery

A counter-terrorism mock drill simulating a terrorist attack was successfully held at Reliance Refinery here with various security agencies participating in a coordinated response exercise.

2026-02-24T21:36:01.169110+00:00 IST

Car firing: Case registered at Kashmiri Gate Police Station on Deepak Khatri's complaint

A case under sections 109(1)/3(5) of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and 25/27 Arms Act has been registered at Kashmiri Gate Police Station on the complaint of Deepak Khatri, Delhi Police said on Wednesday.

2026-02-24T21:18:27.077560+00:00 IST

"Lawrence Bishnoi's advocate was in a car," confirms police

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) North Raja Banthia on Wednesday confirmed that Lawrence Bishnoi's advocate Deepak Khatri was in the car when shots were fired at the car in Delhi's Kashmiri Gate area.

2026-02-24T20:39:42.849883+00:00 IST

Kerala Cabinet announces key decisions: PSC age limit raised, sta

The Kerala Cabinet on Tuesday approved a series of major policy decisions, including raising the upper age limit for PSC applicants and granting in-principle approval for a comprehensive group insurance scheme aimed at protecting households from recurring natural disasters.

2026-02-24T20:01:15.772149+00:00 IST

Four dead after bus hits two vehicles in Bihar's Bhagalpur

A head-on collision between a bus and two auto-rickshaws on NH-31 near Dayalpur in Bhagalpur district claimed the lives of four people, while eleven others were left injured on Tuesday.

2026-02-24T19:46:18.096412+00:00 IST