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MHA releases India's first national counter terrorism policy

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday released India's first comprehensive national counter-terrorism policy and strategy titled PRAHAAR, outlining a structured and intelligence-driven framework to prevent and combat terrorism in all its forms.

2026-02-23T11:46:07.942680+00:00 IST

SC directs Delhi Govt to operationalise CAQM’s recommendations

A bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant also directed the Ministry of Environment and Power to submit a proposal, based on the latest CAQM recommendations, for shifting all coal-based industries out of Delhi-NCR. This proposal must include the identification of such industries and viable alternative fuel sources.

2026-02-23T11:42:46.362767+00:00 IST

TMC's Subhranshu Roy after his father's demise

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Subhranshu Roy, son of veteran politician Mukul Roy, on Monday said that "no one from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) contacted" him following the passing of his father at a private hospital in Kolkata.

2026-02-23T11:40:33.755024+00:00 IST

IIT Delhi signs MoU with Jindal Steel

The initiative aims to promote the expanded use of structural steel in construction, which can enable more sustainable buildings, reduce life-cycle costs and accelerate infrastructure delivery across India.

2026-02-23T11:33:33.021066+00:00 IST

Chhattisgarh: STF Jawan injured in Maoist-planted IED blast

The injured personnel was immediately shifted to a higher medical centre for advanced treatment, a senior police officer said.

2026-02-23T11:29:18.339377+00:00 IST

HP: Scheme to tackle malnutrition; boost maternal, child health

To strengthen maternal and child health and combat malnutrition, the State Government has decided to launch the Indira Gandhi Matri Shishu Sankalp Yojna (IGMSSY) with an outlay of Rs. 207.11 crore.

2026-02-23T11:26:20.494947+00:00 IST

Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati denies POCSO allegations

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, on Monday, called the POCSO Act case against him a tactic by the government to divert attention from the demand of ban on cow slaughter.

2026-02-23T11:13:22.691716+00:00 IST

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Rahul Gandhi interacts with young female students in Kerala

The Rae Bareli MP said their confidence and belief in their dreams show that "women are the greatest force for change."

2026-03-08T06:40:33.471229+00:00 IST

PM Modi inaugurated GPRA flats, to launch Metro projects in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated 2,722 newly built flats and laid the foundation stone for 6,632 additional flats under the General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) redevelopment plan in Delhi, as part of a major housing and infrastructure push in the national capital.

2026-03-08T06:31:10.499370+00:00 IST

Ashish Sood flags 8th edition of Zydus Pinkathon Delhi 2026

Delhi Minister Ashish Sood on Sunday flagged off the 8th edition of Zydus Pinkathon Delhi 2026 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on the occasion of International Women's Day, with the large-scale women's running event witnessing an impressive turnout of over 10,000 participants.

2026-03-08T05:53:56.195111+00:00 IST

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Rahul Gandhi warns Punjab Congress leaders to be "team players"

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday warned the party workers in Punjab to be "team players," or else the party high command will "fix" them.

2026-02-28T11:22:29.920051+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi criticises PM Modi over India-US interim trade deal

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a scathing attack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre, calling the India-US trade deal framework a "death warrant" for farmers and MSMEs.

2026-02-28T11:13:52.351937+00:00 IST

DMK-Congress alliance natural and intact: K Selvaperunthagai

Tamil Nadu Congress President K Selvaperunthagai on Saturday said the alliance between the DMK and the Congress is natural and very intact, and asserted that even if Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Tamil Nadu 100 times, the BJP won't take anything from the state.

2026-02-28T09:50:17.461334+00:00 IST

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ECI publishes final electoral rolls of Tamil Nadu

According to an official release, the final electorate in the state is 5,67,07,380, which comprises 2,77,38,925 male voters, 2,89,60,838 female voters and 7,617 third gender voters.

2026-02-23T11:11:43.299871+00:00 IST

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"16.12 cr lost their jobs:" Siddaramiah at MGNREGA Protest

Addressing the "MGNREGA Bachao" protest in Chikkaballapur, the Chief Minister emphasised that the scheme had earlier guaranteed 100 days of wage employment to rural labourers and supported the operations of Gram Panchayats.

2026-02-23T10:56:27.070426+00:00 IST

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Telangana: 18-year-old student drowns in private pool in Alwal

The young life was cut short in a tragic accident at a private swimming pool on Sunday evening. According to the Alwal police, the deceased has been identified as Vaishnavi, a student who had been attending regular swimming sessions at the facility. She drowned during swimming practice at the pool.

2026-02-23T10:38:18.160260+00:00 IST

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Academicians across India condemn Youth Congress' protest

About 150 academicians from across India on Monday condemned the Indian Youth Congress' "shirtless" protest during the India AI Impact Summit, terming the act "disgraceful and shameful," Director of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation, Binay Kumar Singh.

2026-02-23T10:34:28.055918+00:00 IST

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"Minor technical incident,": HAL

Responding to reports suggesting a crash involving the LCA Tejas aircraft, HAL on Monday said the incident was limited to a minor technical issue on the ground and there was no airborne accident.

2026-02-23T09:52:06.238134+00:00 IST

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"Lost dear friend," Uddhav pays tribute to Ajit Pawar in Council

Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde paid an emotional tribute to Former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in the Maharashtra Legislative Council,

2026-02-23T09:46:39.117651+00:00 IST

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Sudhanshu Trivedi condemns Youth Congress 'shirtless' protest

Trivedi said, "While the AI Summit was a highly successful display of India's intelligence, technological prowess, and the superiority of our youth, it also witnessed a highly cunning display of the Congress party's lowliness and nakedness. The entire country is not only upset about this issue, but also outraged."

2026-02-23T09:45:47.571833+00:00 IST

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Security forces eliminate Saifullah Group

General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Counter-Insurgency Force (CIF) Delta, Major General A P S Bal, while speaking to ANI, said, "The elimination of the Saifullah group is a major success as they were the fulcrum around which the entire terror network was working...The elimination of seven terrorists is a huge success for all of us."

2026-02-23T09:45:11.648794+00:00 IST

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20% posts of male constables in Delhi police reserved for Ex-Agni

Under the new amendment, Ex-Agniveers will get 20 per cent reservation in recruitment to the post of Constable (Executive) in Delhi Police. They will also receive exemption from the Physical Efficiency Test and three years relaxation in the prescribed upper age limit. Additionally, candidates of the first batch of the Agniveer Scheme will get five years' age relaxation beyond the prescribed upper age limit of 25 years.

2026-02-23T09:35:09.013138+00:00 IST

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Rahul Gandhi meets gym trainer Deepak who defended advocate Ahmed

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi met with gym trainer Deepak on Monday, who famously defended Advocate Ahmed's Baba School Dress & Matching Centre in Kotdwar last month.

2026-02-23T09:26:06.323424+00:00 IST

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TVK chief Vijay says TN's people are his "flesh and blood"

"This is like an election that comes once in 50 years. In this election, everyone has united to oppose Vijay. This is a war against corruption for the people of Tamil Nadu. Before entering politics, what were your assets? After entering politics, what are your assets? Let every politician answer this. If you insult me, it is like insulting the people. Vijay and the people are bound by blood and flesh," Vijay said addresing a rally in Vellore.

2026-02-23T09:20:30.652455+00:00 IST

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President unveils bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari

The bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, situated at the Grand Open Staircase near Ashok Mandap, replaces the bust of Edwin Lutyens.

2026-02-23T09:19:00.326014+00:00 IST

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JNU vows strict action under BNS after violent clash between stud

"Strict action under University's rules & regulations and under BNS is being taken to ensure proper academic environment in the campus.", the statement said.

2026-02-23T09:10:39.118019+00:00 IST