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JKSA appeals to Punjab CM on student harassment

The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association on Tuesday sought the intervention of the Punjab Chief Minister over alleged harassment and eviction threats faced by Muslim Kashmiri students at CT University, Punjab, after they requested basic arrangements for Sehri (Suhoor) and Iftar during the holy month of Ramzan, the release said.

2026-02-24T09:08:08.504748+00:00 IST

Kerala Assembly passes Nativity card bill amid opposition walkout

The Kerala government on Tuesday passed the Nativity Card Bill in the Legislative Assembly, even as the Congress-led Opposition protested and staged a walkout from the House.

2026-02-24T09:03:03.819217+00:00 IST

Mother of IYC Chief backs son, urges youth to follow Bhagat Singh

Following the arrest of Indian Youth Congress (IYC) Chief Uday Bhanu Chib in connection with the protest during the AI India Impact Summit 2026, his mother, Rajni Bala, on Tuesday said that she was proud of her son while defending the protest.

2026-02-24T09:01:57.002243+00:00 IST

Court sends IYC Chief Uday Bhanu Chib for 4-day custody

The Patiala House Court on Tuesday granted four-day custody of the Indian Youth Congress President, Uday Bhanu Chib, to the Delhi Police in connection with the AI Summit Protest case.

2026-02-24T08:47:50.882068+00:00 IST

UP CM signs MoUs with Singapore Cooperation enterprise and SATS

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday held discussions with Singapore's Minister for Manpower and Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology Tan See Leng, and Chief Executive Officer of Singapore Cooperation Enterprise, Kong Wy Mun.

2026-02-24T08:44:55.168070+00:00 IST

Assam government constitutes 8th Assam Pay Commission

According to the order issued by the Finance (Pay Research Unit) Department, the Secretary, Finance (PRU) Department will serve as the Member Secretary of the Commission. Other members include the Senior Most Secretary, Personnel Department; Senior Most Secretary, ARTPPG Department; Senior Most Secretary, Finance Department; LR-cum- Commissioner & Special Secretary, Judicial Department; Special Director, Finance (Budget) Department or nominee of Senior Most Secretary, Finance Department; and Prof. Ratul Mahanta, Gauhati University.

2026-02-24T08:35:50.432820+00:00 IST

India uniquely positioned to lead Global Healthcare: Shekhawat

Union Minister of Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, on Tuesday said that India has emerged as a preferred global destination for medical value travel, offering affordable and high-quality healthcare backed by accredited institutions and globally respected professionals.

2026-02-24T08:24:32.219717+00:00 IST

Budget strengthens state’s growth vision: Chhattisgarh CM

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai extended his greetings to the people of the state, describing the Budget for the financial year 2026-27 as an important step towards Chhattisgarh's overall development, the release said.

2026-02-24T08:23:45.769975+00:00 IST

Delhi HC cautions against misuse of PIL jurisdiction

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging a 1980 notification listing certain mosques in Jahangir Puri as Wakf properties, observing that courts cannot allow stale disputes to be revived on "flimsy grounds" or permit misuse of PIL jurisdiction.

2026-02-24T08:19:19.494967+00:00 IST

Ramesh calls PM Modi’s Israel visit “cynical, hypocritical"

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his upcoming visit to Israel, stating that the Prime Minister's visit contradicts the Union Government's position on Palestine, calling it "cynical and hypocritical".

2026-02-24T08:14:05.297023+00:00 IST

JNU students protest VC’s casteist remarks, demand resignation

In a statement, the All India Students Association (AISA) said, "As the forces of Manuvad unleash a united attack against social justice, the legacy of Ambedkar must prevail!"

2026-02-24T08:00:54.346204+00:00 IST

White Knight Corps shares update on Assault Dog Tyson

The Indian Army's White Knight Corps on Tuesday lauded the bravery of its assault dog 'Tyson', who was injured during Operation Trashi-I in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar while leading troops into a terrorist hideout.

2026-02-24T07:58:53.485399+00:00 IST

Lucknow University issues notices to 13 students for offering Nam

This comes after the students held prayers outside a historic building called Lal Baradari because the gates were locked.

2026-02-24T07:36:37.843670+00:00 IST

Kerala HC questions CMO on accessing data of 5 lakh employees

The Kerala High Court issued a stern warning to the State Government and sought an immediate explanation regarding how the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) accessed the private contact details of nearly five lakh government employees, judicial officers, and scheme beneficiaries on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

2026-02-24T07:35:37.647473+00:00 IST

Sibal slams NCERT over Class 8 book section on judicial corruptio

Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal on Tuesday criticised the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) over a newly added section in its Class 8 textbook on corruption in the judiciary, questioning why corruption in other sectors is not addressed.

2026-02-24T07:27:25.958779+00:00 IST

Court gives 4-day police custody to IYC President Uday Bhanu

A Delhi Court on Tuesday granted four days' police custody of Indian Youth Congress (IYC) President Uday Bhanu Chib in connection with the protest case at Bharat Mandapam during the India AI Impact Summit 2026.

2026-02-24T07:09:20.143907+00:00 IST

Pawan Hans chopper experiences landing incident at Mayabunder-Andaman; all passengers safe

A Pawan Hans spokesperson said, "The helicopter has taken off from Port Blair with 2 crew members and 5 passengers. All are rescued and are safe. No injuries reported to any of the rescued persons."

2026-02-24T06:47:55.262043+00:00 IST

SC permits Calcutta HC to seek judges from Jharkhand, Odisha

The directions were issued by a bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant after the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court flagged a shortage of officers to verify over 50 lakh objections under the 'Logical Discrepancy' category within the existing timeframe.

2026-02-24T06:37:42.365258+00:00 IST

Mallikarjun Kharge condemns arrest of Youth Congress Chief

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, while talking to the media, said, "I condemn such an arrest. The youth today are desperate for jobs, and the environment in the country has deteriorated so much that people are very angry with PM Modi.

2026-02-24T06:32:04.678603+00:00 IST

Telangana govt invites tender for security upgrades at CM Revanth

The Telangana government has officially invited tenders for a major security and infrastructure project at the Dr MCR HRD Institute (MCHRDIT) campus in Hyderabad.

2026-02-24T06:23:54.354888+00:00 IST

Governor’s letters on policy address reported to Assembly

Speaker A.N. Shamseer said, "The Governor has informed the House that the Assembly passed a resolution on January 28, 2026, expressing thanks for the policy address delivered by him on January 20, 2026. He has described this response from the Assembly as a commendable act. Under Rule 15(8), I am reporting this to the House."

2026-02-24T06:14:37.153522+00:00 IST