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7th GRP chiefs conference concludes in Delhi

The 7th All India Conference of Government Railway Police Chiefs, convened by the Railway Protection Force, concluded successfully at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on Tuesday.

2026-02-24T19:28:16.212287+00:00 IST

Assam Governor Lakshman Acharya attends health camp in Guwahati

In a public outreach initiative under Sewa Sankalp Saptah, Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Tuesday attended a Health Camp held at Jahajghat LP School in Guwahati.

2026-02-24T19:13:20.424060+00:00 IST

India enjoys preferential trade access to nearly two-thirds of global trade, says Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that India now enjoys preferential trade access to nearly two-thirds of global trade, underscoring the country's growing global economic integration.

2026-02-24T19:05:05.258844+00:00 IST

Firing on car in Delhi's Kashmiri Gate area

A firing incident on a car was reported at Delhi's Kashmiri Gate area, the Delhi police said on Tuesday.

2026-02-24T18:45:32.975247+00:00 IST

Gujarat CM approves Rs 302 crore for construction of new bridges

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has taken an important decision to ensure smooth connectivity to the district headquarters and taluka headquarters for more than 18,000 people from around 11 villages in the tribal region of Narmada district.

2026-02-24T18:25:33.682933+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand constitutes 14-member panel to revise building bylaws

On the directions of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan has constituted a 14-member high-level committee to review and revise the existing by-laws.

2026-02-24T18:17:58.691955+00:00 IST

Tripura aims top spot in fish production; recruits 52 new Fishery

"After 2016, these fishery officer appointments have been made here. Since our government came to power, so many jobs have been given through transparency. It has become a culture to get a job by luring a leader, by collaborating with a party already. This will not happen in our government. We have already given jobs to over 20 thousand people, and today, 52 fishery officer appointments have been made. This will increase fish production," CM Saha told ANI.

2026-02-24T18:08:32.594701+00:00 IST

Cabinet has approved infra projects worth Rs 13 lakh crore

The Union Cabinet has approved infrastructure projects worth nearly Rs 13 lakh crore since June 2024, covering railways, highways, metro connectivity, airports, ports and ropeways.

2026-02-24T17:53:16.811106+00:00 IST

One arrested for harassing woman doctor near AIIMS Gorakhpur

Uttar Pradesh police have arrested one accused in connection with the harassment of a woman doctor near All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Hospital in Gorakhpur on the night of February 22.

2026-02-24T17:52:04.798518+00:00 IST

Hyderabad police bust ATM cash theft, one held

According to the police reports, Kumar, employed with Sangam Security Agency, allegedly stole the cash while on duty on February 12. While other staff members were filling cash into the ATM, he took advantage of being alone in the vehicle and drove away with the cash. He misled his colleagues by informing them that he was having tea at a nearby hotel.

2026-02-24T17:50:30.606773+00:00 IST

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy meets Aviation Minister Ram Naidu

Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy met Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu on Tuesday in New Delhi.

2026-02-24T17:48:22.266545+00:00 IST

Group of 20 people forced their way into campus: Azim Premji Univ

A group of 20 people forced their way into its campus in Bengaluru, Azim Premji University said in a statement on Tuesday, adding that the group "shouted slogans, vandalised some of the property, and assaulted a few of the security guards and students".

2026-02-24T17:47:55.546605+00:00 IST

Ashwini Vaishnaw meets Merck Electronics EVP Katherine Dei Cas

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met Katherine Dei Cas, Executive Vice President of Merck Electronics, to discuss semiconductor collaboration.

2026-02-24T17:40:32.654280+00:00 IST

Jharkhand CM expresses grief over Chatra air ambulance crash

"This is a very unfortunate incident. An air ambulance was booked for the better medical treatment of a person. Unfortunately, this incident occurred. People lost their lives. Administration has been active ever since this incident occurred. Officers have reached the accident spot. The bodies have been retrieved," Soren told the reporters.

2026-02-24T17:36:35.741686+00:00 IST

UP receives Rs 1 lakh crore investment proposals: CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that the state has received investment proposals worth up to Rs 1 lakh crore during engagements in Singapore, with Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 60,000 crore already finalised.

2026-02-24T17:34:20.229953+00:00 IST

Transparent recruitment ensures jobs only for deserving: Tripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that, as promised to the people of the state, the present government is providing jobs with transparency and job offers are being distributed openly because employment is being given to unemployed youth in a transparent manner.

2026-02-24T17:29:32.635911+00:00 IST

Delhi court directs return of property money to Shikhar Dhawan

The Patiala House Courts Family Court in New Delhi has ruled in favour of Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan in his civil suit against his estranged wife, issuing clear directions on the enforceability of foreign court orders and the return of property money.

2026-02-24T17:28:18.563854+00:00 IST

Delhi court granted 4 days' custody of IYC chief Chib

The court said that the absence of a person does not exonerate him from criminal liability. Counsel for accsued had argued that he was not physically present at the spot.

2026-02-24T17:24:52.843787+00:00 IST

Delhi: Green corridor planned along Najafgarh Drain

The Delhi Government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has approved a major project to develop a 61 km road along the Najafgarh Drain, aiming to improve traffic management and connectivity between rural areas and the city.

2026-02-24T17:24:27.189233+00:00 IST

DGCA orders safety audit of VSR Ventures after Baramati crash

"Following the accident of LearJet 45 aircraft (VT-SSK) of M/s VSR Ventures Pvt Ltd on 28.01.2026 at Baramati, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation ordered the special safety audit of the organisation," an official statement read.

2026-02-24T17:19:10.431470+00:00 IST

West Bengal govt welcomes SC order on judicial manpower for SIR

West Bengal government on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to permit the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court to deploy additional civil judges with three years of experience and, if required, seek assistance from the Chief Justices of Jharkhand and Odisha for verifying objections under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter rolls in the state.

2026-02-24T17:18:34.626145+00:00 IST