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Delebration at AI Impact Summit highlights rapid tech evolution

Highlighting the rapid pace of technological disruption, Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth on Monday said that deliberations at the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 underscored how emerging technologies are fundamentally reshaping warfare, industry and society.

2026-02-24T03:16:30.759823+00:00 IST

Body found inside car in Mayur Vihar, says Delhi Police

A body was found in a car in the parking lot of a mall in Delhi's Mayur Vihar area, Delhi police said on Tuesday.

2026-02-24T03:08:05.210074+00:00 IST

Council of Indian Aviation expresses grief over Redbird Airways

The aircraft, operated by, was on a critical medical evacuation mission from to, carrying a patient, medical personnel, attendants, and flight crew. Such missions represent the highest level of humanitarian aviation service, where every second is vital in saving lives.

2026-02-24T03:03:13.213824+00:00 IST

Congres MLA says Tripura assault case not a “sporadic incident”

Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman said it would be wrong to treat the alleged assault of a 19-year-old girl from Tripura in Gurugram as a "sporadic incident," claiming that it reflects the broader situation of crimes against women across the country.

2026-02-24T03:02:07.227802+00:00 IST

Centre releases Rs 500 Crore for Haridwar Kumbh 2027: CM Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre for releasing Rs 500 crore for preparations of Kumbh Mela 2027 in Haridwar, stating that the funds will boost infrastructure, sanitation, security and pilgrim facilities to ensure a grand and well-managed event, the release said.

2026-02-24T03:00:31.423952+00:00 IST

J-K forest department launches massive reforestation drive

Under the 'Green Udhampur' mission, the Forest Department in Udhampur district has launched a large-scale reforestation drive to restore areas severely damaged by flash floods and heavy rainfall in August 2025.

2026-02-24T02:59:03.482375+00:00 IST

CM Dhami orders SOP for safety in Govt offices

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed the Chief Secretary to prepare a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to ensure the safety of officers, employees, and teachers at government offices and workplaces.

2026-02-24T02:46:26.983589+00:00 IST

All 7 killed in Jharkhand’s Chatra air ambulance crash

Seven people were killed after an air ambulance crashed in the Simariya block of Chatra district on Monday, officials said.

2026-02-24T01:08:21.981668+00:00 IST

UP: Six dead after fire breaks out in Meerut’s Lisari Gate Area

Six people, including a woman and five children, died after a fire broke out in a house in the Lisari Gate area of Meerut, officials said here on Tuesday.

2026-02-23T22:28:17.269875+00:00 IST

Family alleges pressure to file complaint against Jyotirmath seer

Amid the alleged child sexual abuse case against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, a Shahjahanpur-based resident has claimed that attempts were made to pressure his family into filing a complaint against Jyotirmath Shankaracharya.

2026-02-23T22:22:44.730644+00:00 IST

One-stop shop for teachers: Bharti Enterprises VC on Teacher App

The app now covers the entire National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 curriculum, from class one to class 12. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the Teacher App 2.0, powered by AI, in collaboration with Bharti Airtel and CK12 Foundation.

2026-02-23T21:25:21.580077+00:00 IST

AIMSA seeks early return of Indian students from Iran

The All India Medical Students Association-Foreign Students' Wing has urged the government to ask the Indian Embassy in Iran to urgently coordinate with Iranian universities and authorities for postponement of all scheduled examinations for Indian students studying there in view of the security situation and advisories to Indian nationals to leave the country.

2026-02-23T21:24:17.789602+00:00 IST

"Was the pilot a suicide bomber?": Amol Mitkari on Ajit Pawar

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLC Amol Mitkari on Monday drew a comparison to Ajit Pawar's Baramati plane crash with Rajiv Gandhi's assassination by the LTTE.

2026-02-23T21:03:37.941887+00:00 IST

"Our priority is safe recovery of all passengers": Jharkhand Min

The District Administration and AAIB teams are at the location, and an investigation is underway. The plane, carrying seven people including two crew members, lost communication and radar contact with Kolkata at approximately 100 NM South-East of Varanasi at 19:34 IST.

2026-02-23T20:33:48.409059+00:00 IST

Final days of BJP nearing: Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar

Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka DK Shivakumar on Monday claimed that the BJP is nearing its final days. Speaking at the MGNREGA Bachao convention at Chikkaballapura, he stated that like the lamp which burns bright before dying, the BJP is nearing its end as it is planning to finish the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi.

2026-02-23T20:27:03.792643+00:00 IST

Karnataka: Section 163 to remain in Bagalkot old city till Feb 28

The extension was confirmed by Superintendent of Police Siddharth Goyal. Addressing a press conference in the city, the SP clarified that in order to maintain law and order, Section 163 will remain imposed within a four-kilometre radius of the Old City area and appealed to the public to maintain peace and communal harmony without creating any disturbance.

2026-02-23T20:07:15.287316+00:00 IST

JNUSU calls for 'human-chain' against alleged violence by ABVP

The Union alleged that the attackers were against the University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines, adding that the "goons" were "given full freedom" to attack the students by the Vice Chancellor of the University, Santishree D Pandit.

2026-02-23T19:54:26.929970+00:00 IST

TN BJP chief alleges rise in crimes under DMK

Addressing reporters after offering prayers at the BJP state headquarters, Kamalalayam in T Nagar, Nagendran said the ruling party had failed to implement the Old Pension Scheme despite assuring it before coming to power. He also accused the government of burdening people with hikes in property tax and electricity tariffs.

2026-02-23T19:50:28.227301+00:00 IST

Ex-Naxal area Sukma's Gogunda gets electricity for first time

Ensuring electricity to Gogunda is not just a facility, but the beginning of a social transformation. Bijapur Collector Amit Kumar noted that since the Forward Operating Base was established, basic infrastructure has been steadily developing in the area. For instance, a road has been constructed in the village. Additionally, the electricity line has also been extended in the former Naxal stronghold.

2026-02-23T19:10:48.355520+00:00 IST

Bengaluru gang-rape: Accused alleges extortion attempt

Police sources said this complaint was lodged a day before the survivor approached authorities with allegations of sexual assault against Dixon Sando and Nikhil.

2026-02-23T19:09:58.334686+00:00 IST