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Refusing handshake is poor sportsmanship: Digvijaya Singh

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Saturday questioned the mindset of refusing to shake hands with Pakistani players, saying such actions do not reflect nationalism but a lack of sportsmanship, while addressing students at the Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad programme organised by a private university in Pune.

2026-02-21T17:40:47.266585+00:00 IST

Eknath Shinde slams Congress over protest at AI Summit

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde on Saturday strongly criticised the Congress over its protest during the AI Summit, terming the act condemnable and harmful to the country's global image.

2026-02-21T17:39:04.967256+00:00 IST

"Congress has become anti-national party": BJP's Syed Shahnawaz

"Rahul Gandhi is beginning to feel that instead of being the leader of an opposition party, he has become the leader of an anti-national party. Congress is busy maligning and insulting the country, which is a matter of concern for the country. Those involved in this should be charged with treason," Hussain told ANI.

2026-02-21T17:34:56.076641+00:00 IST

BJP leaders condemn IYC protest at AI Impact Summit

"Under Rahul Gandhi's leadership, Congress has become a party that has started opposing the country and acting like a traitor. The manner in which they behaved at the AI Summit was an insult to India. Rahul Gandhi should apologise to the country," Union Minister Giriraj Singh said.

2026-02-21T17:28:27.418376+00:00 IST

Tripura CM chairs meeting on reopening of Kailashahar Airport

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday asked the Airports Authority of India to send a technical and operational team to Kailashahar Airport to review the situation on the ground and examine the land-related and other issues.

2026-02-21T17:24:33.152815+00:00 IST

Gujarat poised for Pharma export growth in next 3-5 years

The interaction served as a structured platform for aligning regulatory frameworks, export policies, and industry capabilities with the evolving requirements of global pharmaceutical markets.

2026-02-21T17:24:05.292343+00:00 IST

Shiv Sena seeks apology from Rahul Gandhi over AI Summit remarks

Shiv Sena (Pune City) demanded that Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi issue a public apology within 24 hours, warning that the party would stage a protest outside his residence if he fails to do so.

2026-02-21T17:20:42.584936+00:00 IST

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Delhi Court grants interim bail to Al Falah chief Jawad Siddique

The Saket court on Saturday granted two weeks' interim bail to Al Falah Group chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddique. He has been granted interim bail on the grounds of his wife's medical condition.

2026-03-07T15:07:16.181450+00:00 IST

“Major success for Telangana govt and police”: DGP on 130 maoists

"130 cadres of the CPI (Maoist) party surrendered today. They handed over 124 weapons to the police, including INSAS and AK-47 rifles. All these weapons were looted from the police force. This is a major success for the government and the Telangana Police Force," Reddy said.

2026-03-07T14:48:37.192339+00:00 IST

Telangana aiming for $3 trillion economy: Labour Minister Vivek

Speaking at an annual meet of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in Hyderabad on Saturday, the minister said the government is focusing strongly on skill development to prepare the youth for emerging industrial opportunities.

2026-03-07T14:46:21.244518+00:00 IST

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"Nothing more dangerous than misuse of power": Mufti

"Today's judgement discharging Kejriwal, Sisodia & Kavitha in the excise policy case exposes the high handedness of investigative agencies. When agencies are wielded like political swords justice becomes the first casualty and truth surfaces only after years of pain and tears. No prima facie case. No credible evidence. Yet years of incarceration. Nothing is more dangerous than the misuse of power and the weaponisation of institutions. Yet somehow it continues unabated," Mufti wrote on X.

2026-02-27T11:49:16.812297+00:00 IST

Literature Conference launched to promote Marathi: Uday Samant

"The 4th World Marathi Literature Conference has been organised on the occasion of Marathi Language Day. This conference has been organised to promote Marathi and to increase awareness of the Marathi language among school and college students for future generations," Samant told reporters in Mumbai.

2026-02-27T11:44:31.231150+00:00 IST

JKSA writes to Andhra CM over harassment of Kashmiri students

The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) wrote to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, seeking urgent intervention over alleged harassment and discrimination faced by Kashmiri students at the Government College of Nursing in Kurnool.

2026-02-27T11:33:32.581512+00:00 IST

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Karan Adani outlines governance, defence and growth priorities

He said indigenisation is a strategic national objective. He pointed to maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities, including a recent partnership with Brazil's Embraer, as part of a broader aviation and defence ecosystem integrating domestic manufacturing with global supply chains

2026-02-21T17:20:07.451793+00:00 IST

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“Celebration of joy”: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta hails PM Modi

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday informed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Meerut Metro and the Delhi-Meerut Rapid Rail corridor on Sunday (February 22), calling it a major gift for the people of the national capital.

2026-02-21T17:19:37.054156+00:00 IST

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Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini launches Saini Samaj Trust website

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini attended a community gathering organised by the Saini Samaj Trust in Amritsar as the Chief Guest.

2026-02-21T17:17:23.669640+00:00 IST

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PM Modi performs groundbreaking ceremony for HCL-Foxconn project

Prime Minister Modi on Saturday performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the HCL-Foxconn Joint Venture project, India Chip Pvt Ltd, in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) in Uttar Pradesh. via video conferencing. The event was also graced by Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

2026-02-21T17:16:29.148537+00:00 IST

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AI Summit protest case: court rejecting accused's bail pleas

Patiala House Court said that though the right to protest is fundamental to democracy, it is not absolute and it cannot be against public order and decency. It is subject to certain reasonable restrictions.

2026-02-21T17:13:00.251342+00:00 IST

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Haryana CM calls for secure and progressive Punjab

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, while addressing 'Punjab Bachao Rally' held in Amritsar, said that Punjab is not just a state but the soul of India.

2026-02-21T17:09:14.504803+00:00 IST

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"INDIA alliance distancing from this:" Syed Zafar Islam

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson Syed Zafar Islam on Saturday declared that the "shirtless" protest conducted by the Congress at the AI Impact Summit has shamed the nation.

2026-02-21T16:57:21.763394+00:00 IST

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Odisha: Five arrested in minor student assault case in Kendrapara

Police have arrested five persons in Kendrapara district, including four teachers of a private school, in connection with the alleged assault of a minor Class 7 girl student, officials said on Saturday.

2026-02-21T16:55:50.081485+00:00 IST

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Rs 8,000 Cr provided for women to avail loans: Pemmasani

Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications, Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, on Saturday, said that Rs 8,000 crore has been provided for women to avail loans on an individual basis, instead of as a self-help group.

2026-02-21T16:54:50.500810+00:00 IST

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"Grateful to PM Modi for establishing country as hub for emerging technologies:" CM Yogi at India Chip Ltd ceremony in Greater Noida

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for establishing India as a new hub for emerging technologies.

2026-02-21T16:50:55.484541+00:00 IST

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"Aren't BJP politicians the most honest?": Karnataka Dy CM

"BJP leaders can't be corrupted. Someone must have given you false information. Let's wait till the Lokayukta gives its statement, and then I will give my comments," he quipped, taking a dig at the BJP.

2026-02-21T16:40:45.122705+00:00 IST

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DK Shivakumar welcomes Kharge's assurance to Satish Jarkiholi

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar today said he was happy about AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge's assurance to Satish Jarkiholi on resolving the leadership issue in Karnataka.

2026-02-21T16:39:49.690008+00:00 IST

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Delhi: House fire in Model Town

Fire broke out in a house in Model Town.

2026-02-21T16:34:37.313047+00:00 IST

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P Chidambaram slams economic commentators welcoming 10% tariffs

Congress Rajya Sabha MP P Chidambaram on Saturday slammed BJP supporters and economic commentators welcoming the 10 per cent tariffs on Indian goods by the United States, asking them to condemn the "weaponisation of tariffs" by Donald Trump.

2026-02-21T16:31:32.150084+00:00 IST