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Tamilisai confident on NDA win

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tamilisai Soundararajan on Thursday expressed confidence in the success of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Tamil Nadu ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.

2026-02-26T07:03:18.576979+00:00 IST

Delhi HC declines to entertain appeal against dismissal of plea c

The Delhi High Court has refused to entertain a Letters Patent Appeal (LPA) filed against the dismissal of an election petition challenging the 2020 Assembly election victory of Manish Sisodia from the Patparganj constituency.

2026-02-26T06:55:23.913616+00:00 IST

Alleged ‘Abduction’ at Chirgaon Resort: FIR registered

The Himachal Pradesh Police have registered an FIR at Chirgaon police station in Shimla district following a complaint alleging that unknown persons forcibly took away three guests from a resort and removed CCTV equipment from the premises.

2026-02-26T06:52:44.455358+00:00 IST

BJP MP Anurag Thakur launches ‘Yuva Changemakers’ Leadership Fell

As the Prime Minister had called for bringing one lakh youth into politics, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Anurag Thakur on Thursday launched an initiative in that direction by introducing the Yuva Changemaker Fellowship Scholarship Programme.

2026-02-26T06:52:11.919838+00:00 IST

Congress MLAs protest outside Rajasthan assembly against PM Modi

Protesters carried banners reading "PM Modi is compromised." Leader of the Opposition in the Rajasthan Assembly, Tikaram Jully, said the government needs to wake up and recognise how it has jeopardised farmers' interests.

2026-02-26T06:51:33.973914+00:00 IST

AI-protest fallout: Shimla Police intervene in "abduction" scare; reveal multi-state police operation

A dramatic sequence of events at a local resort, initially reported as a daylight abduction, culminated in a multi-district police intercept yesterday. What appeared to be a kidnapping by unidentified gunmen turned out to be a coordinated--though legally scrutinised--custody operation by Delhi and Haryana police teams.

2026-02-26T06:51:26.580446+00:00 IST

Telangana BJP President Ramchander Rao meets Madhu Park Ridge Apa

The residents expressed deep concern that the riverfront development could result in their displacement. Several families shared their grievances before the BJP leader, with some breaking down in tears while describing their uncertainty and distress.

2026-02-26T06:50:25.451324+00:00 IST

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Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu questions Punjab budget

Addressing a press conference here, Bittu alleged that the AAP-led Punjab government's announcement to provide ₹1000 to women during the final phase of its tenure is essentially a way to deceive the people. He stated that the government should instead provide the full amount of ₹60,000 for five years to the women.

2026-03-08T20:16:05.514427+00:00 IST

Gautam Adani hails Team India's T20WC victory

In a post on X, Adani celebrated the team's performance and singled out key players for their consistency throughout the tournament.

2026-03-08T20:03:53.156414+00:00 IST

Punjab Minister Aman Arora lauds 'Mavan Dhiyan da Satkar scheme

Punjab Minister Aman Arora on Sunday lauded the monthly cash transfer scheme for women by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led government as the "world's biggest cash transfer scheme to women."

2026-03-08T20:01:47.672183+00:00 IST

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“Congress President in Tamil Nadu is spokesperson of DMK”: AIAIDM

AIADMK spokesperson Kovai Sathyan on Tuesday lashed out at Tamil Nadu Congress President K Selvaperunthagai, calling him a "DMK spokesperson" who has pushed Congress into "darkness".

2026-03-03T09:00:05.607001+00:00 IST

Siddaramaiah refutes phone-tapping allegations, slams BJP, JD(S)

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in a strong-worded response, denied the phone-tapping allegations by Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy and Leader of Opposition R Ashoka, calling them a "frustrated statement from restless souls."

2026-03-03T08:56:17.680663+00:00 IST

Chidambaram to meet CM MK Stalin amid seat-sharing deadlock

Congress MP P Chidambaram and Tamil Nadu Congress President K Selvaperunthagai will meet Chief Minister MK Stalin at his residence on Tuesday to resolve the deadlock around the seat-sharing formula between DMK and Congress.

2026-03-03T07:16:42.738209+00:00 IST

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IIT Delhi develpos high- efficiency AC to cut electricity by 33%

Researchers from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Delhi are developing a new type of high-efficiency air conditioner that has shown potential to reduce electricity use by roughly one-third, addressing concerns over rising power consumption for cooling.

2026-02-26T06:47:25.880303+00:00 IST

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ECI delegation arrives in Chennai to review polls preparation

The Commission is scheduled to hold consultations with the Chief Secretary, the Director General of Police (DGP), District Election Officers, senior police officials, and representatives of recognised political parties in Chennai.

2026-02-26T06:39:06.749513+00:00 IST

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SC bans NCERT class 8 chapter on ‘corruption in judiciary’

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi refused to halt suo motu proceedings despite NCERT's apology over the controversial inclusion and imposed a blanket ban on the textbook section. The court warned that any attempt to bypass the order would be considered direct interference with the administration of justice and could attract contempt of court.

2026-02-26T06:23:04.037978+00:00 IST

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Nainar Nagendran on NDA alliance seat sharing talks

Speaking at an event in Chennai, the Tamil Nadu BJP chief emphasised the need for proper coordination within the NDA alliance, for shaping up Tamil Nadu's bright future. He also hit out at the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam regime over law and order situation in the state and also accused them of acting against government officials.

2026-02-26T06:22:02.291134+00:00 IST

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Bangladeshi national booked for marrying local man in Hapur

A Bangladeshi national, Mahmuda Begum, was booked on Thursday for allegedly obtaining Indian documents with a fake identity and marrying a local man, Muhammad Mashruf, in Hapur.

2026-02-26T06:19:15.414526+00:00 IST

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Sanjay Raut accuses Maharashtra govt of "shielding" DGCA, VSR

Addressing reporters, Raut questioned why the Mumbai Police denied filing an FIR requested by NCP MLA Rohit Pawar, suggesting that interference from influential individuals influenced the authorities' behaviour. He claimed that DCP had received a call from the Vidhan Bhavan, after which the approach of the commissioner changed. Raut also alleged that many politicians have invested in VSR Ventures, and current ministers have financial links with the company, which could explain the lack of proper action.

2026-02-26T06:15:15.517230+00:00 IST

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ED Director to reach Chennai today for three-day review of ongoin

The review comes at a time when multiple cases involving alleged money laundering, financial fraud, illegal foreign exchange transactions and proceeds of crime are at crucial stages, either under active investigation or pending before special courts under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

2026-02-26T06:04:17.680288+00:00 IST

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Arunachal CM Pema Khandu speaks to Delhi Police Commissioner over

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday said that he immediately took up the matter with Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golchha and sought strict action on the alleged racial abuse and criminal intimidation of three women from Arunachal Pradesh in the Malviya Nagar area of Delhi.

2026-02-26T06:00:36.752214+00:00 IST

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Anil Ambani joins ED's money laundering investigation

The move comes after the ED attached the Mumbai's Pali Hill Residential property 'Abode' of the industrialist worth Rs 3,716.83 crores in connection with its ongoing money laundering probe linked to Reliance Communications Ltd's alleged bank fraud case. ED's Special Task Force (Headquarters) attached the property under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). Earlier, part of this property was attached to the extent of Rs 473.17 crores.

2026-02-26T05:44:20.953666+00:00 IST

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Court to consider supplementary charge sheet against Vadra

The Rouse Avenue court listed the supplementary charge sheet filed against Robert Vadra for consideration in a money laundering case linked with arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) argued that pre-cognizance notice is not required in supplementary charge sheet.

2026-02-26T05:42:04.632825+00:00 IST

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"Shirtless protest": Three IYC workers arrested in Shimla brought to Ambala for medical checkup

The Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested three more Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers from Himachal Pradesh in connection with the controversial "shirtless protest" at the AI Impact Summit.

2026-02-26T05:37:37.490767+00:00 IST

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FIR registered after Hanuman temple idol vandalized in Hyderabad

An FIR has been registered after the idol of Lord Hanuman at a nearly 200-year-old temple in the Chandrayangutta area of Hyderabad was vandalized by unknown miscreants.

2026-02-26T05:34:55.567490+00:00 IST

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CBI coordinates return of wanted fugitive from UAE

Anil Kumar Reddy Yeddula is a wanted subject of Andhra Pradesh Police in a number of cases registered against him on the allegations of Cheating, Criminal Breach of trust and Criminal Intimidation.

2026-02-26T05:25:02.566673+00:00 IST

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Patna: 1 dead, 1 injured in Musallahpur Hat firing

A minor dispute took a violent turn on Wednesday, resulting in a fatal shooting at the busy Musallahpur Hat under the Sultanganj Police Station jurisdiction. The incident has left one person dead and another battling for his life.

2026-02-26T05:17:25.103102+00:00 IST