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Piyush Goyal praises India-Brazil Business Forum 2026

Addressing the India-Brazil Business Forum on Saturday, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal called for a transformative leap in bilateral economic relations, asserting that the partnership between the two nations is entering a "golden era" of cooperation.

2026-02-21T16:31:29.124753+00:00 IST

NTK releases list of 234 candidates for Assembly polls

The Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) on Saturday released its full list of 234 candidates for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections at the 'Maatrathai Virumbum Makkal Maanadu' (Conference of People Seeking Change) held at Alampatti Pudur in Tiruchirappalli.

2026-02-21T16:14:06.333613+00:00 IST

AI Impact Summit: 88 countries and international organisatons

The AI Impact Summit 2026, held in New Delhi on February 16-20, concluded with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact, marking a significant milestone in global cooperation on artificial intelligence.

2026-02-21T15:59:54.662907+00:00 IST

World is looking at India as the centre of the tech future: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today, participated in the groundbreaking ceremony of HCL-Foxconn Semiconductor Unit in Uttar Pradesh, via video conferencing. The ceremony marks a historic milestone in India's journey toward becoming a global semiconductor hub, following closely on the heels of the Global AI Impact Summit held in New Delhi.

2026-02-21T15:53:38.028700+00:00 IST

This is a new Assam, 'Atal, Avichal and Agragami': CM Himanta

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, in the presence of Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, laid the foundation stone of the 10th Assam Police Battalion at Kachutoli, in Sonapur in Kamrup (Metro) district on Saturday.

2026-02-21T15:49:26.653715+00:00 IST

Over 10 cr women associated with self-help group: Shivraj Singh

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday stated that the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) has played a revolutionary role in transforming the lives of rural women, noting that over 10 crore women are currently associated with the self-help group movement.

2026-02-21T15:46:48.625095+00:00 IST

Ajit Pawar's plane crash: Allegations regarding Rammohan Naidu sh

The allegations suggesting that Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu or the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) are involved in shielding anyone connected to Ajit Pawar's plane crash are completely unfounded, baseless and politically motivated, sources from TDP said on Saturday.

2026-02-21T15:45:12.217492+00:00 IST

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Menstrual hygiene drive at 2 Namo Bharat stations

A two-day awareness campaign on menstrual health and hygiene has been launched at two Namo Bharat corridor stations to celebrate the 115th edition of International Women's Day (IWD) as a call to action for accelerating gender equality, the release said.

2026-03-07T13:49:58.667657+00:00 IST

Pensioners to hold nationwide protest from March 9

Pensioners from across the country will stage a three-day protest at Jantar Mantar from March 9 to March 11, demanding an increase in the minimum pension under the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS-95).

2026-03-07T13:41:17.413960+00:00 IST

Woman moves SC challenging pre-arrest bail to Mamkootathil

The plea seeking cancellation of the anticipatory bail granted to the MLA. The complainant has contended that the High Court erred in granting protection from arrest despite the seriousness of the allegations and the ongoing stage of investigation.

2026-03-07T13:21:10.723336+00:00 IST

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Tamil Nadu assembly elections likely in single phase: CEC Gyanesh

The Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, on Friday indicated that the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections may be conducted in a single phase, following a detailed consultation with political parties.

2026-02-27T10:48:06.774963+00:00 IST

Allegations replace evidence in ‘New India’, says KTR after Court

BRS Working President K T Rama Rao on Friday alleged that the government led by Arvind Kejriwal was brought down in the name of a "so-called liquor scam" and claimed that the political fallout of the narrative impacted the Bharat Rashtra Samithi in both the Assembly and Parliament elections.

2026-02-27T09:23:34.904557+00:00 IST

BJP supporters must be writhing in deep shame: Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday expressed strong support for former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, terming recent developments in the national capital a vindication of truth and justice.

2026-02-27T09:21:31.724275+00:00 IST

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Madhya Pradesh: Police books seven BJP workers over violent clash

The complainant alleged that around 3:45 PM, a group of 50 to 60 individuals armed with sticks and stones forcibly entered the office and began vandalising the property. Glass partitions, furniture, and posters were damaged during the ruckus.

2026-02-21T15:39:44.993734+00:00 IST

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"In last one year projects of Rs 1,500 crore Inaugurated": CM

Chief Minister Manik Saha today criticised the then Left Front government for ignoring the labour class people and creating a division between owners and labourers.

2026-02-21T15:38:25.855957+00:00 IST

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Budgam Police cracks down on terror network

In a strong and decisive strike against terror operatives and their support structures, Budgam Police has attached immovable property of a JKNOP involved in FIR No. 58/2024 of Police Station Khag, registered under Sections 7/25, 18, 20, and 23 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

2026-02-21T15:26:16.641424+00:00 IST

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Swami Avimukteshwaranand dismisses sexual exploitation allegation

Jyotish Peeth Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati dismissed the allegations of sexual exploitation of minors as fabricated, noting that his legal team has already informed the court of this stance on Saturday.

2026-02-21T15:15:59.667006+00:00 IST

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami attends last rites of Ranikhet MLA's brother

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited Bhikiyasen on Saturday to attend the Peepalpani last rites ceremony of the late Satish Nainwal, brother of Ranikhet MLA Pramod Nainwal and former Block Pramukh of Bhikiyasen.

2026-02-21T15:14:53.707771+00:00 IST

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Vice President releases updated version of Constitution

On the occasion of International Mother Language Day, celebrated on Saturday, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan released the updated versions of the Constitution of India in Gujarati and Tamil languages along with the latest edition of the Legal Glossary (English-Hindi).

2026-02-21T15:12:46.298375+00:00 IST

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“Offered nothing for ordinary citizens”: AAP chief Kejriwal

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday criticised the Gujarat Budget, alleging that it failed to provide relief to ordinary citizens.

2026-02-21T15:07:59.226491+00:00 IST

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Himachal Pradesh: Apple growers oppose eviction drive in Jubbal

The growers' association alleged that the government had not framed a policy in line with the apex court's directions to regularise land for farmers and instead initiated eviction proceedings without completing due legal formalities.

2026-02-21T15:06:55.382563+00:00 IST

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Akhilesh Yadav criticises IYC's AI Summit protest

Samajwadi Party chief and Congress' INDIA bloc ally, Akhilesh Yadav, on Saturday criticised the Indian Youth Congress' "shirtless" protest at the AI Impact Summit, saying it brought "shame" to the nation.

2026-02-21T14:58:49.556998+00:00 IST

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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel praises PM Modi

Chief Minister of Gujarat Bhupendra Patel said on Saturday that under the guidance and leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the world has witnessed the rise of a new India through the grand success of the AI Impact Summit.

2026-02-21T14:57:21.305931+00:00 IST

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West Bengal: CPI(M) expels committee member Pratik Ur Rahman

The statement comes after Pratik Ur Rahman joined the Trinamool Congress today. The former CPI(M) State Committee member earlier met with TMC MP and National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee.

2026-02-21T14:50:35.836391+00:00 IST

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Uttarakhand BJP MLA accused of assaulting Education Director

A confrontation occured at the Uttarakhand Directorate of Education on Saturday when BJP MLA Umesh Sharma Kau and his supporters allegedly assaulted the Director of Primary Education, Ajay Kumar Naudiyal, during a dispute over the renaming of a school.

2026-02-21T14:39:23.558582+00:00 IST

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Amit Shah lays foundation stone of headquarters of 10th Battalion

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Saturday laid the foundation stone of the headquarters of the 10th Battalion of the Assam Police in Kamrup, Assam, and addressed a public gathering.

2026-02-21T13:56:31.883563+00:00 IST

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"Too greedy to control Bengal": Mamata Banerjee slams Centre

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday trained guns at the Centre, reiterating her allegations of Bengali migrant workers being targeted in other states for speaking Bangla.

2026-02-21T13:56:07.160640+00:00 IST