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"BJP not working in Himachal's interest": Jagat Singh Negi

"The Bharatiya Janata Party is not working in Himachal Pradesh's interest. Earlier too, when we passed a resolution in the Assembly seeking continuation of the Revenue Deficit Grant, the BJP backed out. Why did they betray the people of Himachal?" he said.

2026-02-23T16:55:50.310006+00:00 IST

Tirupati Laddu row: SC dismisses Subramanian Swamy’s plea

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea filed by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy challenging the Andhra Pradesh government's decision to appoint a one-member committee to examine the report of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged adulteration of ghee used in preparing 'prashadam laddus' at the Tirupati Temple in Tirumala.

2026-02-23T16:52:24.005296+00:00 IST

Assam: Akasa Air becomes first airline to operate from LGBIA

To mark the commencement of the inaugural flight, a ceremonial lamp-lighting was held at Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in the presence of Bhavin Joshi, Co-Founder and Senior Vice President - Strategy, Akasa Air, along with senior representatives of Guwahati Airport, followed by a cake-cutting ceremony.

2026-02-23T16:50:16.541188+00:00 IST

Maoist leader Devuji surrenders along with 16 other cadre members

Devuji, a top commander and senior functionary of the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist), laid down arms along with 16 other Maoists, including Central Committee member Rajireddy.

2026-02-23T16:49:46.222806+00:00 IST

Sarbananda Sonowal Launches Over 1,500 Crore Projects at VOC Port

A key highlight of the event was the inauguration of the VOC Maritime Heritage Museum, an immersive institution dedicated to India's maritime legacy and the contribution of freedom fighter V.O. Chidambaranar. The museum has been conceived as a cultural and educational landmark for southern Tamil Nadu and is expected to promote tourism, community engagement and awareness of the Coromandel Coast's maritime history.

2026-02-23T16:40:21.731572+00:00 IST

Andhra CM Chandrababu announces Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia after 4 die

Speaking in the Assembly on the adulterated milk incident, the Chief Minister said the government has ordered a comprehensive inquiry into the tragedy. He stated that strict action will be taken if the contamination is found to be intentional and assured that the government will not remain negligent.

2026-02-23T16:27:49.732716+00:00 IST

1,085 Olectra e-buses to power Hyderabad’s green transit

According to a release, the initiative is led by Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric public transport across Indian cities. The Olectra electric buses will be deployed in Hyderabad, further strengthening the city's clean, efficient, and sustainable public transport ecosystem.

2026-02-23T16:27:49.523084+00:00 IST

Delhi: Union Education Minister launches 'Teacher App 2.0'

Speaking to the media, the Minister highlighted the recent launch of two large language models (LLMs), BharatGen and Sarvam, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the AI Impact Summit 2026, expressing hope that similar AI capabilities would soon be incorporated into the app.

2026-02-23T16:01:16.071451+00:00 IST

CAG hosts national conference on Power Sector, unveils audit

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), K Sanjay Murthy, on Monday hosted a National Conference on the Power Sector, bringing together State Power Secretaries, senior officials from the Union Ministry of Power.

2026-02-23T15:39:52.737390+00:00 IST

YSRCP chief Jagan Reddy expresses grief over 4 deaths

He conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of those hospitalised, a party release said.

2026-02-23T15:22:42.464991+00:00 IST

LBSIM Chairman reflects on Lal Bahadur Shastri on Foundation Day

Speaking on the occasion of the 31st Foundation Day of the institute, Shastri said that the founding vision of running the institute on the values upheld by Lal Bahadur Shastri has been successfully realised. He also highlighted the institute's academic standing, noting that it ranks among the top 20-25 management institutes in the country.

2026-02-23T15:18:41.587363+00:00 IST

Rs 15 lakh penalty on coaching institute for misleading ad

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has passed a final order imposing a penalty of Rs 15 lakh on Vajirao and Reddy Institute for issuing misleading advertisements in relation to the Civil Services Examination (CSE), 2023. The Authority observed that the Institute deliberately concealed important information in its advertisements, namely, the specific course(s) opted for by the successful candidates, a press release said.

2026-02-23T15:17:30.678704+00:00 IST

Assam: Shivraj allots PMAY-G houses to one lakh families

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday performed the Griha Pravesh ceremony for one lakh families receiving houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) in Assam.

2026-02-23T15:10:09.187062+00:00 IST

President Droupadi Murmu unveils bust of C Rajagopalachari

In a post on X, the Rashtrapati Bhavan handle stated that the bust of Rajagopalachari has replaced the bust of Edwin Lutyens at the Grand Open Staircase near Ashok Mandap.

2026-02-23T14:59:01.210330+00:00 IST

BJP Bengal poll strategy: Parivartan Yatra, Booth Vijay Abhiyan

As part of its efforts to defeat the ruling Trinamool Congress in the upcoming assembly polls, the BJP will embark on 'Parivartan Yatras' that would touch all constituencies in the state.

2026-02-23T14:07:27.595974+00:00 IST

India Post expands services, modernises ops with logo...

India Post is entering a new phase of transformation with the introduction of a refreshed logo and dynamic marketing strategies. The initiative reflects the organisation's commitment to modernisation, enhanced brand identity, improved customer engagement, and expansion across logistics, financial, and citizen-centric service verticals.

2026-02-23T14:00:33.581663+00:00 IST

BJP to launch ‘Jan Ashirwad Yatra’ in Assam ahead of elections

The initiative is aimed at strengthening the party's connect with citizens at the grassroots level and highlighting the developmental works and welfare initiatives undertaken by both the Central government and the Assam state government.

2026-02-23T13:51:50.406081+00:00 IST

‘Anti-Himachal’ remarks shows frustration : Rakesh Jamwal

Referring to the issue of Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG), Jamwal stated that the matter was discussed extensively in the Assembly for three consecutive days, where both the ruling party and the opposition presented their views, all of which are part of the official legislative record. He clarified that the BJP never said the grant should be stopped; rather, the real question is why it was discontinued. He alleged that the state government failed to present its case effectively before the Finance Commission, which contributed to the present situation.

2026-02-23T13:51:13.798251+00:00 IST

Motorcycle-tanker collision claims two lives in Hyderabad

A motorcycle collided with a tanker at Hyderabad's Banjara Hills Road No. 1 on Monday morning, claiming the lives of a home guard and a young woman.

2026-02-23T13:41:00.998818+00:00 IST

Bomb threats to Red Fort,  Secretariat, Assembly, 2 Delhi schools

"A bomb threat sent via email threatens to destroy the Army School, the Red Fort, and the Delhi Legislative Assembly. Nothing suspicious has been found so far. The email mentions a Khalistani group," Delhi Police said.

2026-02-23T13:25:33.153192+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand: Police arrest two in Dehradun Silver City Mall shoot

The victim was shot dead by unidentified bike-borne assailants on the Rajpur Road near Silver City mall area in Uttarakhand's Dehradun earlier on February 13. The victim was targeted around 10:15 am while he was returning from the gym, prompting a massive security response in the heart of the city.

2026-02-23T13:16:00.335987+00:00 IST