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Delhi: Namo Bharat Rapid Rail trial run conducted successfully

Namo Bharat Rapid Rail is a short-distance, high-speed regional transit service operating on an inter-city network. The trains have been designed and developed by Indian Railways at the Rail Coach Factory (RCF) in Kapurthala, Punjab.

2026-02-20T15:30:03.513430+00:00 IST

HP: Kufri’s winter charm draws tourists, boosts local livelihoods

Although snow-based adventure activities have slowed due to thinning snow cover, visitors continue to arrive and enjoy the scenic landscapes, viewpoints and orchard trails. Local tourism operators, including guides, taxi drivers, hoteliers and horse owners, said this year's snowfall significantly boosted their income after a gap of several years.

2026-02-20T15:12:07.933990+00:00 IST

BMW accident case accused Gagan Preet Kaur moves plea for supply

Patiala House Court has issued notice to the investigation officer (IO) and listed the matter for hearing on March 20.

2026-02-20T15:10:50.271658+00:00 IST

"What is illegal offline is illegal online": Vaishnaw on SGI...

"Many countries are already moving to bring in regulations on SGI. Many have congratulated India on our approach. In fact, three countries have explicitly said they would like to make their framework like India's. Our template is 'bahut accha' (very good)," Vaishnaw said.

2026-02-20T15:00:04.773358+00:00 IST

Youth Congress members booked under non-bailable sections...

This comes after a group of Indian Youth Congress workers was detained by the Delhi Police on Friday for staging a protest at the India AI Impact Summit venue, Bharat Mandapam, in the national capital.

2026-02-20T14:55:21.058405+00:00 IST

“Rahul Gandhi should apologise”: Anurag Thakur

In a self-made video, Thakur said, "Indecent slogans were raised against PM Modi by the Congress party. What problem does the Congress party have with the development of the nation? To what level will the Congress party stoop to shame the nation? Rahul Gandhi should apologise to the nation."

2026-02-20T14:36:32.608896+00:00 IST

Youth doesn't believe in "negative politics"...: Ashwini Vaishnaw

"The youth very clearly said that this is their exhibition. It is the exhibition. This is the summit for the youth. The youth who want to make the best use of it. They don't believe in the negative politics that Congress was trying to play. We had some bad choices here. We took immediate action against anybody who tried to demean the good work done by our startups," Vaishnaw said.

2026-02-20T14:31:04.613814+00:00 IST

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Mallikarjun Kharge slams Modi govt over LPG price hike

In a post on X Mallikarjun Kharge, wrote, "A hike of ₹60 in domestic LPG cylinders, A profit of ₹115 earned in commercial LPG, First, the benefit of lower international prices was snatched from the public, Now, the public's sweat is being extracted under the burden of inflation, The Modi government, which boasts "sab changa si" in times of war, Is helpless in providing adequate oil-gas and fertilizer!"

2026-03-07T08:09:54.450507+00:00 IST

Common people worried after LPG price hike

Concerns are growing among common citizens in Himachal Pradesh after the recent increase in LPG cylinder prices, with many saying the hike will further burden poor and middle-class households amid global tensions in the Middle East.

2026-03-07T07:31:59.151568+00:00 IST

Upset, but will stand by Nitish Kumar's decision: Shravan Kumar

Bihar Minister Shravan Kumar on Saturday said that the Janata Dal (United) workers were upset with incumbent Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's decision to move to the Rajya Sabha, but have resolved to stand by him and support him.

2026-03-07T07:27:33.910169+00:00 IST

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"Their enmity is with Muslims...No one is our own": AIMIM leader

"Yogi demolishes houses with bulldozers there, here Reddy is also demolishing houses and mosques... There is no difference between Yogi and this Reddy. There is no difference between the BJP and the Congress," Owaisi alleged.

2026-02-27T03:00:56.915465+00:00 IST

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over NCERT class 8 book row

NCERT had earlier issued an apology and stated that it would review and revise the chapter following proper consultation, acknowledging that the reference to corruption was inappropriate.

2026-02-26T18:20:59.255270+00:00 IST

BJP’s NV Subhash opposes Musi River Beautification Project

"The BJP, under the leadership of N Ramchander Rao, has visited several places where the middle class have been affected. They have been asked to vacate because of the project, which is proposed to be coming here... We are always with the common people... BJP demands that you either drop this project or make some structural changes in the Musi River," Subhash said while speaking to ANI.

2026-02-26T17:06:59.181737+00:00 IST

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Rahul Gandhi condemns attacks on Kashmiri students, shawl sellers

In his letter, Gandhi expressed deep concern over the recent wave of violence targeting members of the Kashmiri community.

2026-02-20T14:19:30.742486+00:00 IST

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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of assault on journalist covering

The Commission has observed that the contents of the news report, if true, raise a serious issue of violation of the human rights of the victim. Therefore, it has issued a notice to the Delhi Police Commissioner, calling for a detailed report on the matter within two Weeks.

2026-02-20T14:08:42.465821+00:00 IST

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MP: Hindu orgs demand action over Azad Chowk stone pelting

"The incident that occurred in Sihora last night is the worst in its history; it is the first time stone-pelting has ever taken place here. This was a deliberate attempt to disturb our peace, executed with complete and well-planned precision. We have to ask: how were stones, sticks, and swords found inside the mosque in such large numbers?" a protester told ANI.

2026-02-20T14:08:25.903082+00:00 IST

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Andhra Pradesh Govt constitutes one-man commission to probe

The panel has been tasked with examining the Self-Contained Note (SCN) submitted by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and recommending suitable action against erring committee members and senior officers of TTD for lapses, omissions, and failures in the relaxation and enforcement of ghee tender conditions.

2026-02-20T14:07:09.701150+00:00 IST

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BJP's Tarun Chugh on Youth Congress' protest at AI Summit

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tarun Chugh on Friday criticised the opposition act and said that "Rahul Gandhi kept hatching" every despicable conspiracy under the "foreign toolkit."

2026-02-20T13:55:56.302815+00:00 IST

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Eyewitness recounts Youth Congress' protests at AI Summit

Eyewitnesses at the summit condemned the 'shirtless' protest, stating that the opposition intended to create a ruckus and disrupt the summit. Speaking to ANI, one of the eyewitnesses said that the protest gave a bad image to the country.

2026-02-20T13:54:44.244264+00:00 IST

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Madhya Pradesh to launch State AI Mission

The initiative is positioned as the next phase of the state's broader digital transformation strategy and is aligned with key policy frameworks covering IT/ITeS, startups, industrial development, MSMEs, and renewable energy, according to a release.

2026-02-20T13:54:05.364024+00:00 IST

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Uttarakhand CM announces Maa Chandika tempel complex reconstructi

During the visit, the Chief Minister offered prayers at the Maa Chandika temple, participated in the Maha Yagya, and performed rituals amid Vedic chanting, seeking the blessings of Maa Chandika and praying for the prosperity and well-being of the state.

2026-02-20T13:43:54.742605+00:00 IST

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BJP Yuva Morcha members protest outside Rahul Gandhi’s residence

"Rahul Gandhi Murdabad," the BJP Yuva Morcha activists said while holding a banner with the photograph of the Congress leader that read, "Shames India".

2026-02-20T13:33:50.744714+00:00 IST

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“Hindi and local languages are two sisters of same mother”: Amit

Addressing the Joint Regional Official Language Conference (Rajbhasha Sammelan) for the Eastern, North-Eastern and Northern Regions in Agartala, Shah said promoting Hindi ultimately strengthens all languages and fosters unity in India's diverse linguistic landscape, highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to encourage the use and learning of India's rich linguistic heritage.

2026-02-20T13:33:11.829512+00:00 IST

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Tamil Nadu: Fire breaks out in plastic sack warehouse in Erode

Operations are underway to douse the blaze.

2026-02-20T13:23:25.788386+00:00 IST

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Ancestral property not immune from attachment under PMLA: Delhi H

A division bench of Justice Navin Chawla and Justice Ravinder Dudeja held that the law does not carve out any exception for ancestral properties.

2026-02-20T13:21:00.489114+00:00 IST

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Uttarakhand Kumbh Mela 2027: Mela Officer inspects Haridwar stati

Considering the likelihood of a large influx of pilgrims via railways during the Kumbh Mela, ground-level efforts have been intensified to provide additional facilities and necessary arrangements at Haridwar and other nearby railway stations.

2026-02-20T13:20:21.778001+00:00 IST

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"Should have chosen another forum for protest": RJD MP Manoj Jha

"I believe there is anger in the country, and the anger is on many fronts - regarding the India-US deal. From (tariffs at) 2.9 per cent to 50 per cent, then it went back to 18 per cent, which is being celebrated. Someone is named in the 'file'. There are many issues. However, I feel that it was not a good choice to protest at a summit like this. They (protestors) should have chosen another forum for the protest," Jha told ANI.

2026-02-20T13:10:15.217854+00:00 IST