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Scindia condemns racial abuse against Arunachali women in Delhi

Union Minister for Development of the Northeastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Tuesday condemned the racial abuse against Arunachali women in New Delhi, stating that the Centre would not tolerate such incidents.

2026-02-24T12:35:54.137490+00:00 IST

Strategic MoU signed between Invest UP and SCE during CM Yogi's

During Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's visit to Singapore, an important Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Government of Uttar Pradesh's investment promotion agency Invest UP and Singapore Cooperation Enterprise (SCE), an organisation representing the interests of the Government of Singapore.

2026-02-24T12:35:28.433962+00:00 IST

NGT examines plastic pollution from bottle caps

The Tribunal also observed that broader issues relating to plastic waste collection and the regulation of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regime are already under consideration in other pending matters. In view of the overlapping environmental concerns, the present case will be listed along with those matters on February 26.

2026-02-24T12:33:30.120151+00:00 IST

Union Cabinet holds first meeting at newly built Seva Tirtha

Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the historic first meeting of the Union Cabinet was held at the new Prime Minister's Office, 'Seva Teerth' on Tuesday, February 24.

2026-02-24T12:32:28.020379+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu: Over 30 injured after tipper truck hits school bus

Over 30 people, including school students, drivers, and teachers, were injured after a tipper truck collided with a school bus in the Chathirakudi area at Ramanathapuram district on Monday.

2026-02-24T12:31:08.170500+00:00 IST

Hyderabad-bound British Airways flight diverted to Nagpur

A British Airways flight en route from London to Hyderabad was diverted to Nagpur airport early this morning due to unfavourable weather conditions in Hyderabad.

2026-02-24T12:30:07.079609+00:00 IST

Swami Saraswati approaches Allahabad HC for Anticipatory bail

The legal battle surrounding Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati has intensified, with the Shankaracharya moving an anticipatory bail petition before the Allahabad High Court. The matter is likely to come up for hearing soon.

2026-02-24T12:27:15.513733+00:00 IST

PM dragged India’s reputation through mud: Priyank Kharge

He further accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of undermining India's reputation globally, listing instances that question the country's strategic autonomy.

2026-02-24T12:12:17.030603+00:00 IST

Making Waves: India and Australia dive into advanced para-swimmin

The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), in partnership with the Australian High Commission in New Delhi, on Tuesday, launched "Beyond the Lanes: Advanced Para Swimming Coaching Workshop" at the Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee Swimming Pool Complex, New Delhi. The workshop will take place this week at the Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior.

2026-02-24T11:55:36.994799+00:00 IST

SC refuses to stay Haldwani eviction order

A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi refused to stay the eviction but acknowledged that thousands of families are likely to be uprooted. The Court, therefore, directed the State to verify their eligibility under PMAY and submit a detailed status report before the next hearing.

2026-02-24T11:50:21.058473+00:00 IST

Police, bomb squad conduct checks after Lucknow Court bomb threat

The Lucknow Civil Court was placed on high alert on Tuesday after authorities received a bomb threat, prompting a swift response from law enforcement agencies.

2026-02-24T11:44:47.686243+00:00 IST

AI Summit case: Uday Chib was not at spot, records Delhi Court

While granting 4 days' custody of Indian Youth Congress President Udai Bhanu Chib, Patiala House Court recorded that the case diary of the Delhi police, which said that Chib was not physically present at the spot.

2026-02-24T11:38:28.981472+00:00 IST

Deep conspiracy found: Delhi Police on IYC protest at AI Summit

Speaking at a press briefing, Devesh Chandra Srivastava, Delhi Police Special CP Crime Branch, said that they have found concrete evidence that the incident was done "under a deep conspiracy."

2026-02-24T11:23:53.477634+00:00 IST

CM Yogi holds talks in Singapore on IT, aviation & trade growth

He said that he had exchanged views on strengthening collaboration in hyperscale data centre infrastructure, digital ecosystems and sustainable technology investments to support Uttar Pradesh's rapid growth.

2026-02-24T11:19:55.886136+00:00 IST

Government to roll out HPV vaccination across India soon

Taking a major leap in women's health, the Government of India will soon launch a nationwide HPV vaccination programme, sources stated on Tuesday.

2026-02-24T11:06:17.761077+00:00 IST

Cabinet approves alteration of name of “Kerala” to “Keralam”

Briefing reporters after a meeting of the Union Cabinet, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the Kerala Alteration of Name Bill will be sent to the state assembly for its approval

2026-02-24T10:05:02.597712+00:00 IST

MP High Court directs parties to file objections to ASI report in

The Bhoj Utsav Samiti, advocate Shirish Dubey said that the Division Bench of the High Court, Indore, on Monday allowed all parties two more weeks to submit suggestions and objections on the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) report concerning the Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex.

2026-02-24T09:56:12.226810+00:00 IST

Swami Avimukteshwaranand approaches Allahabad HC

ADJ Rape and POCSO Special Court Vinod Kumar Chaurasia ordered the Jhunsi police to register a case and investigate. In compliance with this court order, the police have registered a case. Jhunsi police station has registered an FIR against Swami Avimukteshwarananda, his disciple Mukundanand Giri, and two or three unidentified persons.

2026-02-24T09:54:03.441429+00:00 IST

Devkamal hospital CEO mourns loss of patient who died in aircraf

Founder and CEO of Devkamal Hospital & Research Centre, Anant Sinha, said, "The patient's name was Sanjay Kumar. He was forty-one years old. He was admitted to our hospital on the 16th. He had suffered around sixty per cent burns. We kept him in the ICU. Some relatives suggested they might want him to be taken abroad for better treatment. They negotiated and arranged for an air ambulance."

2026-02-24T09:47:44.681752+00:00 IST

Father of victim in Jharkhand air ambulance crash shares plight

Speaking to ANI on Monday, Dr Vikash Kumar Gupta, father of one of the deceased, said, "My elder son was posted in the Sadar Hospital, Ranchi. If there had been proper health facilities here, why would they have gone to Delhi for treatment?"

2026-02-24T09:29:04.002290+00:00 IST

IIT Madras Prof. appointed to UN’s Int'l Scientific Panel on AI

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Professor B. Ravindran has been appointed to the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence, established by the United Nations to provide rigorous, independent scientific assessment of AI's impact on society.

2026-02-24T09:23:29.001755+00:00 IST