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Rajasthan Cabinet announces amendments to civic poll legislations

The Rajasthan Cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, on Wednesday announced the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Rajasthan Municipalities (Amendment) Bill, 2026 to allow individuals with more than two children to contest elections for Panchayati Raj institutions and municipalities, a press release said.

2026-02-25T12:48:00.679775+00:00 IST

"Put the deal on hold": Jairam Ramesh on India-US trade deal

"It is quite extraordinary that the US has just imposed 125.87% duty on imports of solar modules from India. What does this say of President Trump's commitment in letter and spirit to the India-US trade deal so much praised and applauded by his good friend in New Delhi as opening doors for India's exports to the US?" he wrote in the post.

2026-02-25T12:33:44.524723+00:00 IST

"At whose behest does PM go abroad?": Pawan Khera asks

Chairman of Congress' Media and Publicity Department, Pawan Khera, on Tuesday raised questions over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign visits just as the PM landed in Israel for a two-day visit to strengthen the bilateral ties.

2026-02-25T12:19:48.482077+00:00 IST

"Discussing issue related to Kashmir:" G Parameshwara

: Following the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) protest at Azim Premji University over alleged "anti-national" activities in the campus, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara confirmed on Wednesday that police are investigating the incident, noting the demonstration pertained to an issue related to Kashmir.

2026-02-25T12:14:26.687538+00:00 IST

Gadkari attacks Congress over "PM is compromised" allegations

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday accused Congress of "dilution of opportunities" over border negotiations with India's neighbours, raising doubts over the past government's decisions on Tibet and Kashmir.

2026-02-25T12:07:17.359450+00:00 IST

MP: Minor, studying in class 10 delivers baby during board exam

According to police officials, the girl was appearing for her board examination when she complained of severe stomach pain during the exam. She subsequently went to the washroom of the school premises, where she delivered the baby.

2026-02-25T12:05:47.486722+00:00 IST

"Political volcano with calm smile": Stalin remembers Nallakannu

Nallakannu, one of the senior-most leaders of the Communist movement in Tamil Nadu, passed away at the age of 101 on Wednesday afternoon at the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in Chennai.

2026-02-25T12:05:03.487440+00:00 IST

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‘Shakti Walk #SheLeadsBharat’ held at Kartavya Path

According to an official release, the event was organised under the guidance of the Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Annpurna Devi and Minister of State in the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Savitri Thakur.

2026-03-08T16:53:43.317609+00:00 IST

MP: Fire breaks out at house in Gwalior, 3 rescued

A fire broke out in a house in the Daulatganj area in Gwalior on Sunday.

2026-03-08T16:47:53.134747+00:00 IST

Assam CM's 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra' covers 25 constituencies

The overwhelming enthusiasm and unprecedented participation of the people infused the Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, with renewed energy and determination to continue working for the development and progress of Assam.

2026-03-08T16:47:08.911360+00:00 IST

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Naveen Patnaik urges centre to ensure safe evacuation of Odias

Amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik on Monday urged the Government of India to take immediate steps to ensure the safe evacuation of people from Odisha stranded in the region.

2026-03-02T12:34:59.654246+00:00 IST

Telangana: Rahul Gandhi attends concluding session of DCC Preside

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday participated in the concluding session of a training programme for District Congress Committee (DCC) presidents from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana at Haritha Resorts in Ananthagiri Hills, Vikarabad district.

2026-03-02T12:34:34.037648+00:00 IST

West Bengal: Congress holds protest march against SIR

"What is the reason behind the removal of genuine voters' names today? The Election Commission is silent. The full reason for this must be audited and made public. Otherwise, there will be strong protests, and we will hold a dharna on the 6th March," Congress leader Ashutosh Chatterjee told ANI.

2026-03-02T12:25:41.354145+00:00 IST

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NCERT Class 8 Social Science textbook pulled out of sale: Sources

The National Council of Educational Research and Training's new Class 8 Social Science textbook, which had a section on "corruption in the judiciary", has been pulled out of sale, sources in the NCERT told ANI on Wednesday.

2026-02-25T12:02:44.327942+00:00 IST

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AAIB, DGCA teams examine Chatra air ambulance crash site

The teams collected crucial evidence from the wreckage of the Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd Beechcraft C90 aircraft, registered VT-AJV, which was operating a medical evacuation flight from Ranchi to Delhi when it went down in Kasariya Panchayat under Simaria block on Monday at around 7:30 pm.

2026-02-25T11:49:01.399849+00:00 IST

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"Defended our tricolor, Constitution": Rahul Gandhi lauds Deepak

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi recognised Deepak's actions as a firm response to hate and intimidation. He said that Deepak has directed all those who want harmony in the country but are weak and scared. Calling it the biggest patriotism, the LoP said that he has defended the tricolour and the Constitution.

2026-02-25T11:37:57.472390+00:00 IST

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Law and order has collapsed in Bihar: Tejashwi Yadav

Yadav asserted that the state government's "credibility has been eroded" and law and order has "collapsed."

2026-02-25T11:22:39.191093+00:00 IST

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Delhi-bound AI 1851 flight delayed by more than 45 min: Sources

A New Delhi-bound Air India flight stood on the runway at the Mumbai Airport, delayed from its scheduled departure time of 3:25 pm, sources said.

2026-02-25T11:13:16.938543+00:00 IST

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Delhi blast case: Court remands 2 accused for 10-day NIA custody

It is alleged that they were collecting arms and ammunition. Zamir Ahmed Ahangar was given a rifle, a pistol and live ammunition by Mufti Irfan Ahmed and Dr Adeel Ahmed Rather.

2026-02-25T11:12:09.588625+00:00 IST

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Rahul Gandhi is poster boy of negative politics: Piyush Goyal

Hitting back at Rahul Gandhi over his attack on the BJP-led government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Wednesday alleged that the Gandhi family "is a completely compromised political family" and Congress is "a compromised political party".

2026-02-25T11:10:19.943206+00:00 IST

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Centre sanctions Rs 350 crore to Uttarakhand under SASCI

Uttarakhand has been sanctioned an incentive amount of Rs 350 crore under Part IX of the Special Assistance Scheme for Capital Investment (SASCI), titled "Incentives to States for Efficiency in Financial Management."

2026-02-25T11:09:28.087423+00:00 IST

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Kejriwal backs movement demanding abolition of Section 39A of TCP

Referring to the protest at Azad Maidan, he said that Section 39A of the Goa TCP Act allegedly provides scope for corruption and has led to widespread public dissatisfaction.

2026-02-25T10:59:07.059640+00:00 IST

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BY Vijayendra backs student wing on Azim Premji Uni incident

Karnataka BJP state president BY Vijayendra on Wednesday backed the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) members for "protesting" at Azim Premji University in Bengaluru over alleged "anti-national" elements.

2026-02-25T10:50:48.494365+00:00 IST

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurates 3-day Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday inaugurated the three-day Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela at the ICAR-IARI campus in the national capital, outlining a sweeping reform agenda aimed at steering Indian farming toward "Developed Agriculture-Self-Reliant India."

2026-02-25T10:43:21.673918+00:00 IST

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CM Yogi Adityanath meets Suzuki, Minda Chiefs

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday held high-level discussions with the leadership of Suzuki Motor Corporation and Minda Corporation in Japan to explore large-scale investment opportunities in the state's automobile sector.

2026-02-25T09:42:31.095392+00:00 IST

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Madurai Road full of pothole: Sellur Raju

Sellur Raju said, " The Chief Minister had come here. The roads in Madurai are full of potholes. A false and misleading piece of information was given to the Chief Minister that under the Mullai Periyar combined drinking water scheme, uninterrupted water supply is being provided to 2,57,000 households in Madurai city.

2026-02-25T09:36:26.266186+00:00 IST

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Delhi HC refuses plea seeking “Reading Down” of AAIB preliminary

The Delhi High Court has refused to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) that sought "reading down" of the preliminary investigation report into the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad last year.

2026-02-25T09:31:39.075804+00:00 IST