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Gujarat Board exams 2026 begin

The Class 10th and Class 12th board examinations commenced in Gujarat from Thursday. A large number of students reached the examination centres in Vadodara to appear for their exams.

2026-02-26T05:16:23.038757+00:00 IST

LS Speaker reconstitutes panel probing Justice Yashwant Varma

Om Birla, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, has reconstituted the three-member inquiry committee tasked with examining the grounds for the removal of Justice Yashwant Varma.

2026-02-26T04:37:48.103092+00:00 IST

Brahmachari levels fresh allegations against Avimukteshwaranand

New allegations have surfaced in the case against Swami Avimukteshwaranand, with complainant Ashutosh Brahmachari claiming that several individuals, including senior ashram functionaries and VIPs, were involved in the alleged misconduct with young disciples.

2026-02-26T04:36:31.578393+00:00 IST

PM Modi receives Knesset Medal; ministers hail honour

Rajnath Singh and Shivraj Singh Chouhan congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on receiving the Speaker of the Knesset medal by the Knesset, one of the highest parliamentary honours of Israel.

2026-02-26T04:36:13.637658+00:00 IST

Assam: 105,540 waterbirds of 107 species recorded in 7th Kazirang

Top 5 wetlands by count are Rowmari Beel (Laokhowa: 15,661 birds), Donduwa Beel (14,469), Katakhal (4,979), Sohola Combined (3,612), Khalihamari (3,463) and top 5 wetlands by Diversity are Rowmari (77 spp.), Donduwa (71), Sohola (69), Kawoimari-Bhoisamari-Diffulo (57), Ververy (53).

2026-02-26T04:35:20.080343+00:00 IST

UP CM Yogi Adityanath hails Japan’s role in strengthening India-J

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed gratitude to the Japanese government and the Governor of Yamanashi Prefecture for their role in strengthening India-Japan ties and advancing clean energy collaboration.

2026-02-26T04:34:19.220569+00:00 IST

Ramesh's jibe at PM Modi's Israel recognition claim to his birth

In an 'X' post, Ramesh highlighted the long-standing India-Israel relationship dating back to the era of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. The Congress leader also shared letters and documents exchanged between Nehru and the renowned scientist and Nobel laureate Albert Einstein. He noted that Einstein had written to Nehru on June 13, 1947, regarding the creation of Israel, to which Nehru responded a month later.

2026-02-26T04:33:49.115891+00:00 IST

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Congress calls alliance in Tamil Nadu "formidable", questions ECI

Congress General Secretary Mukul Wasnik described the alliance in Tamil Nadu as "formidable" and said the party would contest a limited number of seats while fully supporting its allies in other constituencies.

2026-03-08T19:42:37.113668+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi, Kharge congratulate team India on T20WC win

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge led a chorus of congratulations from political leaders after India clinched the ICC Men's T20 World Cup title, defeating the New Zealand national cricket team in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

2026-03-08T19:17:53.237242+00:00 IST

Opposition to meet on March 9 over no-confidence motion

He said 118 MPs have signed the motion, emphasising that the issue is about the Speaker's neutrality and moral standards, not numbers.

2026-03-08T18:40:18.242146+00:00 IST

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"Should definitely join politics": JD(U)'s Neeraj Kumar as Nitish

Janata Dal (United) leader Neeraj Kumar on Tuesday said the Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar should definitely enter politics.

2026-03-03T06:21:22.044467+00:00 IST

Shrawon Kumar on Nishant Kumar joining JD(U)

He further added that the path for Nishant's entry has been finalised, and he believes that once Nishant joins the party, senior leaders will convene to discuss future strategy.

2026-03-03T06:12:29.074330+00:00 IST

Nishant Kumar to join JD(U) on Holi, says Shrawon Kumar

In a telephonic conversation with ANI, Kumar said the move comes in response to demands from party workers and the people of Bihar.

2026-03-03T05:56:00.309250+00:00 IST

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Chhattisgarh: Two Maoist killed in encounter near River Indravati

Two Maoists were killed in an encounter with the security forces near the Indravati River area in Chhattisgarh on Thursday. Several weapons, including an SLR rifle, an INSAS rifle, and a 12-bore rifle, along with explosives, were recovered. The operation was launched based on intel about the Maoist presence in the area.

2026-02-26T04:27:40.000115+00:00 IST

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Telangana BJP chief N Ramchander Rao hits back at Rahul Gandhi

Telangana BJP Chief N Ramchander Rao has hit back at Rahul Gandhi over his recent remarks, saying that the term "coward" better applies to the Congress party and not others.

2026-02-26T04:08:56.352867+00:00 IST

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Rahul Gandhi to lay foundation stone of disaster survivors houses

Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday left his residence in Delhi for Wayanad, Kerala, for the foundation stone laying ceremony of Mundakkai-Chooralmala disaster survivors' houses.

2026-02-26T04:03:55.039531+00:00 IST

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Indian Air Force validates readiness ahead of Vayushakti-26 at

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has completed the Full Dress Rehearsal for the upcoming Vayushakti 26 exercise at Pokhran, effectively validating all operational parameters, officials said on Thursday.

2026-02-26T04:01:20.850863+00:00 IST

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Manas Dutta backs Odisha Vigilance's action on Debabrata Mohanty

BJP MLA Manas Kumar Dutta has backed Odisha Vigilance's action on Debabrata Mohanty, Deputy Director of Mines, Cuttack Circle, who was caught red-handed taking a ₹30,000 bribe from a licensed coal vendor. Simultaneous raids at his residences and office uncovered over ₹4 crore in cash, making it the largest cash seizure in Odisha Vigilance history.

2026-02-26T03:53:35.898561+00:00 IST

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NCERT withdraws Class 8 Social Science textbook

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has issued an apology and withdrawn the distribution of its newly released Class 8 Social Science textbook after an inappropriate textual material and errors of judgement were found in a chapter on the judiciary.

2026-02-26T03:39:45.322091+00:00 IST

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Digvijaya Singh backs naxals’ fight for progress, not violence

Singh described Congress as the "epitome of non-violence", stating, "Gandhian ideology can never support violence. However, their fight was for social and economic progress, against the exploitation of officials and employees. We support them in that, but we were against violence."

2026-02-26T03:36:18.142764+00:00 IST

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Railway pensioners urged to stay vigilant against cyber fraud

They have been urged to stay vigilant against cyber fraudsters who are making fake phone calls and sending SMS/WhatsApp messages in the name of Railway officials, seeking personal and financial details on the pretext of PPO updates, KYC verification, and additional pension benefits.

2026-02-26T03:30:19.282870+00:00 IST

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AP SWC Chairperson calls for effective implementation of POSH Act

Speaking at an awareness programme organised at the Tikkana Auditorium in the District Collector's Office, Sailaja stressed the need for setting up Internal Complaints Committees (ICCs) in all workplaces employing more than 10 women, as mandated under the Act.

2026-02-26T03:26:20.329190+00:00 IST

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Delhi HC directs AIIMS to constitute medical board to examine con

The Delhi High Court has directed the All India Institute of Medical Sciences to constitute a medical board to examine Jaideep Singh Senger, a convict in the Unnao custodial death case, who has sought suspension of his sentence on medical grounds.

2026-02-26T03:20:24.334936+00:00 IST

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NCERT moves to retrieve 38 sold copies of withdrawn Class 8 book

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is attempting to retrieve the 38 copies of the now-withdrawn Class 8 Social Science Part 2 textbook that were sold, sources in the Education Ministry told ANI on Wednesday.

2026-02-26T03:15:18.400217+00:00 IST

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Waris Pathan slams Nitesh Rane over remarks on Madrasas

Amid a political row over Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane's reported remarks on madrasas, AIMIM leader Waris Pathan has accused him of making false statements and insulting freedom fighters.

2026-02-26T03:06:56.426796+00:00 IST

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TN Minister pays tribute to Nallakannu

Tamil Nadu Minister PK Sekar Babu, on the demise of veteran CPI leader Nallakannu, said his principles opposed religious extremism and hegemonic forces, praising his lifelong sacrifices.

2026-02-26T02:59:45.286623+00:00 IST

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Gogoi condemns vandalism of Jawaharlal Nehru's statue in Cachar

The President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), Gaurav Gogoi, has strongly condemned the incident in which miscreants allegedly used a JCB to damage the bust of India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, located at Poilapool in the Lakhipur constituency of Cachar district.

2026-02-26T02:58:25.926335+00:00 IST