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State government is working with single agenda: Tripura CM

Tripura Chief Minister Prof Dr Manik Saha on Monday asserted that the state government is working with a single agenda--overall development for the common people.

2026-02-23T21:04:46.071709+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

"Decisive step in shedding colonial symbols": Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday hailed President Droupadi Murmu, unveiling a bust of C Rajagopalachari, the first and only Indian Governor-General of independent India, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, amd called it a significant step in shedding colonial symbols.

2026-02-23T20:00:17.102573+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

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Aurat: The Women Who Wrote My Life:” Suvir Saran

There are poems that live in books, and there are poems that live in the bloodstream. For me, one such poem has always been the searing nazm by Sahir Ludhianvi -- a poem that arrives like a mirror held up to civilisation.

2026-03-08T08:37:41.328455+00:00 IST

UP CM Yogi participates in International Women's Day program

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday participated in the International Women's Day program and said that the government will provide women with a package of 25 thousand rupees from their birth to graduation.

2026-03-08T08:17:39.632683+00:00 IST

Nishant Kumar joins JD(U) in Patna, greets party workers

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar on Sunday formally joined the JD(U) and marked an unprecedented shift in Bihar politics.

2026-03-08T08:15:39.477671+00:00 IST

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PM targets Congress, says Oppn party worked as “speedbreaker” in

"Under the earlier Congress-DMK rule, the people of Puducherry faced immense hardships. Those years were marked by political instability, allegations of corruption, rising crime, and the neglect of the poor..." the Prime Minister said.

2026-03-01T07:31:09.418349+00:00 IST

Khamenei death: AAP's Sanjay Singh urges Govt to clarify stance

Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP reacted to the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling it the end of an era and highlighting the historic ties between India and Iran.

2026-03-01T07:06:06.819997+00:00 IST

PM Modi's address expected to energise AIADMK-NDA: GK Vasan

Speaking with ANI, he said that PM Modi's address is expected to energise the AIADMK-NDA team ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections and will be announcing crucial infrastructure projects for the state, focusing on roadways and railways.

2026-03-01T06:32:51.460252+00:00 IST

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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

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Only BJP can ensure real development for tribals in TTAADC: Saha

Tripura Chief Minister Prof Dr Manik Saha on Monday said that a massive reign of loot is taking place in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) under the current administration.

2026-02-23T19:16:11.075584+00:00 IST

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Bust of C Rajagopalachari unveiled in Rashtrapati Bhavan replacing that of Lutyens, President Murmu attends Rajaji Utsav

The President later attended Rajaji Utsav at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, where she took a round of the photo and book exhibition on his life and work.

2026-02-23T19:15:21.345598+00:00 IST

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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

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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

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Vijay calls upcoming polls 'TVK vs DMK' battle; DMK responds

Actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazagham (TVK) chief Vijay on Monday launched a sharp attack at the Dravida Munnetra Kazagham (DMK)-led Tamil Nadu government, accusing them of running a "fake model" administration and mocking them as "stand-up comedy government."

2026-02-23T19:08:28.337542+00:00 IST

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'Govt will do things to divert attention from real issues'

Congress leader Harish Chaudhary on Monday accused the BJP-led Union government of attempting to divert attention from the "real issues."

2026-02-23T18:43:17.887079+00:00 IST

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'Govt will do several things to divert attention from real issues

Congress leader Harish Chaudhary on Monday accused the BJP-led Union government of attempting to divert attention from the "real issues."

2026-02-23T18:29:39.521603+00:00 IST

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UP Congress chief Ajay Rai writes to PM Modi

"The circumstances and broader perspective surrounding this case have raised serious questions and concerns in society," Raid said, stressing that Swamiji had earlier publicly questioned the Uttar Pradesh government's administrative arrangements in connection with the stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela.

2026-02-23T18:15:20.244660+00:00 IST

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Double-decker bus overturns on Lucknow-Purvanchal road, 5 dead

A private double-decker bus overturned on the Lucknow-Purvanchal Expressway on Monday, leaving at least five people dead and several others injured.

2026-02-23T18:05:21.918080+00:00 IST

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Air ambulance with seven on board crashes in Jharkhand, says DGCA

A medical chartered plane with seven people on board, including two crew members, crashed at Kasariya Panchayat, Simariya block of Chatra district in Jharkhand on Monday, DGCA sources stated.

2026-02-23T18:02:49.501811+00:00 IST

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FIR filed in IDFC bank fraud case: Haryana CM

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday said that a First Information Report (FIR) has been registered in connection with the Rs 590 crore fraud case involving IDFC First Bank, asserting that a comprehensive probe is underway and strict action will be taken against those found guilty.

2026-02-23T17:59:39.643731+00:00 IST

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J-K: Indian army distributes food kits in Kandi, Tarish villages

According to an official release, recognising the spiritual and social significance of Ramzan, the initiative aimed to ease the burden on underprivileged households by providing essential ration supplies to support Iftar and Sehri meals. The food kits included staples such as Rice, Flour, Cooking Oil, Dates, Soji, necessary Condiments and other daily necessities.

2026-02-23T17:51:32.259348+00:00 IST

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Bikash Bhavan erupts after teachers protest over corruption

Teachers under the CSS-VSE NSQF project, including para-teachers, vocational subject teachers, and Shiksha Bandhus, were against 12 years of deprivation, exploitation, corruption, wastage of government funds, and a steady decline in the quality of education.

2026-02-23T17:49:06.956539+00:00 IST