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Amit Shah reviews Seemanchal security

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will give a focused push to issues of "demographic changes, infiltration and illegal religious constructions" during his three-day visit to Bihar from February 25 to 27, top sources said.

2026-02-24T06:02:59.205902+00:00 IST

AI Summit protest case transferred to Delhi Police Crime Branch

The ongoing investigation into the Indian Youth Congress protest at the Bharat Mandapam during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 has been transferred to the Delhi Police Crime Branch, authorities said on Tuesday.

2026-02-24T06:00:23.796363+00:00 IST

“Cabinet finalised Budget Session from March 16 to 30”: Congress

Speaking on the Cabinet decisions, Sama Ram Mohan Reddy said, "The Cabinet has finalised the schedule for the 2026-2027 Budget Session from March 16th to March 30th. Several other important decisions were taken, such as taking over the metro phase 1 and going up with the expansion of the metro with phase 2."

2026-02-24T05:40:51.911423+00:00 IST

Arunachal CM Pema Khandu condemns racial abuse of 3 women

In a post on X, Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khandu, wrote, "strongly condemning the shameful incident of racial abuse faced by our three young sisters from Arunachal Pradesh residing in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi. Such behaviour is absolutely unacceptable and has no place in our society.

2026-02-24T05:39:36.872873+00:00 IST

SSB on air ambulance crash in Jharkhand

Rescue teams faced severe challenges navigating the dense jungle and carrying the bodies over a two-kilometre stretch to the main road.

2026-02-24T05:30:52.665542+00:00 IST

Agniveer scheme an experiment to refine and improve: RSS Chief

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Mohan Bhagwat, participated in a "Prominent Public Interaction and Integrated Dialogue Program across Various Sectors" held at the Himalayan Cultural Centre, Nimbuwala, Garhi Cantt, Dehradun, where he interacted with ex-servicemen and former army officers, the release said.

2026-02-24T05:26:29.672367+00:00 IST

Engine failure triggers full emergency for SpiceJet flight

"SpiceJet 121 Delhi-Leh experienced a problem shortly after departure from Delhi, and returned to Delhi Airport instead of continuing to Leh. Approximately 150 passengers boarded the flight."

2026-02-24T05:25:22.847999+00:00 IST

Chhattisgarh set for double-digit growth; GSDP growth projected at 11.57 percent in FY 2025-26

Chhattisgarh is expected to sustain robust economic growth in the financial year 2025-26. The state's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current prices is projected to rise from Rs 5.65 lakh crore in 2024-25 to around Rs 6.31 lakh crore in 2025-26, as per the Economic Survey Report presented in the state assembly on Monday.

2026-02-24T05:02:31.378565+00:00 IST

Families of victims mourn following Jharkhand air crash

Reflecting on the unexpected nature of the disaster, Union Minister Sanjay Seth, while speaking to ANI, said, "This is a very sad incident. The crash will be investigated, but yesterday the weather suddenly changed and turned very bad. It is a very unfortunate incident."

2026-02-24T04:59:38.274973+00:00 IST

Court emphasises liberty, grants bail in PMLA case in invt fraud

In a significant ruling balancing stringent anti-money-laundering provisions with constitutional safeguards, the Delhi High Court granted regular bail to businessman Bhupesh Arora, observing that continued custody without a clear financial trail directly linking him to the alleged proceeds of crime would be unwarranted.

2026-02-24T04:57:17.317251+00:00 IST

Odisha; Fire breaks out at Supermarket near Dhauli Lingipur

A fire broke out at a supermarket near Dhauli Lingipur on Tuesday.

2026-02-24T04:34:27.666002+00:00 IST

"For diverse nation like India, we need to respect each other, no excuse for that": Meghalaya CM on Arunachal women's alleged racial abuse case

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma stated that the alleged racial abuse and criminal intimidation of three women from Arunachal Pradesh in Delhi's Malviya Nagar was "unacceptable", asserting that there is "no excuse" for disrespect in a diverse country like India.

2026-02-24T04:33:19.008018+00:00 IST

Sangma condemns alleged sexual harassment of Nagaland doctor

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma condemned the alleged molestation of a female doctor from Nagaland posted at All India Institute of Medical Sciences Gorakhpur, saying racial discrimination and sexual harassment of women from the North East should not just be sensationalized and forgotten repeatedly.

2026-02-24T04:24:53.951508+00:00 IST

"Truly pleased to see Rajaji honoured": Shashi Tharoor praises unveiling of C Rajagopalachari statue at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday welcomed the unveiling of a statue of C Rajagopalachari at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

2026-02-24T04:20:49.501018+00:00 IST

Youth Congress Chief Uday Bhanu Chib arrested

Indian Youth Congress Chief Uday Bhanu Chib was arrested on Tuesday in connection with a Youth Congress protest at Bharat Mandapam during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Delhi Police said.

2026-02-24T04:19:33.363265+00:00 IST

DMK MP condemns 'degrading' remarks against MP Jothimani

DMK MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian, while talking to the media, said, "We have all been in support of MP Jothimani. We have all posted, including our MP Kanimozhi, that degrading women in politics in that way is not actually good.

2026-02-24T04:16:46.278460+00:00 IST

Drone delivery company Skye Air begins AI-powered doorstep delive

Speaking about the development, Ankit Kumar, Founder and CEO of Skye Air Mobility, highlighted the company's progress in drone-based logistics and its new global collaborations.

2026-02-24T03:52:51.694376+00:00 IST

PM Modi pays tribute to Jayalalithaa on 78th birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister JJayalalithaa on her 78th birth anniversary, recalling her as a charismatic leader and outstanding administrator who championed welfare-driven governance, women's empowerment and inclusive development in the state.

2026-02-24T03:48:24.079052+00:00 IST

NCERT introduces ‘corruption in judiciary’ in new Class 8 book

For the first time, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has introduced a section on "corruption in the judiciary" in its new Class 8 Social Science textbook, marking a significant shift from earlier editions that largely focused on the structure and role of courts.

2026-02-24T03:44:15.848814+00:00 IST

IndiGo issues travel advisory

According to the airline, the current atmospheric situation has led to extended waiting periods for passengers both on the ground and onboard aircraft.

2026-02-24T03:43:23.056009+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM Dhami meets Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil in New Delhi for a courtesy meeting, where they held detailed discussions on the preparations for the Mahakumbh to be held in Haridwar in 2027 and projects related to the Namami Gange programme.

2026-02-24T03:17:52.413417+00:00 IST