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HP Assembly passes resolution seeking restoration of RDG

The Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday passed a government resolution urging the Union Government to restore the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG), amid uproar and slogan-shouting by the Opposition BJP, which expressed dissatisfaction with Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's reply.

2026-02-18T17:13:59.108207+00:00 IST

Assam Rifles, Cachar police seize heroin worth Rs 4.05 crores

During the operation, the team apprehended one individual who was transporting heroin worth ₹4.05 Crores via Silchar Bypass near Maharpur late at night on February 17. The apprehended individual, along with the seized vehicle have been handed over to Cachar Police for further investigation, according to Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (East).

2026-02-18T17:12:21.145400+00:00 IST

PM Modi to visit Tamil Nadu on March 7

The Prime Minister will participate in a public meeting organised by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Vellore on the same day.

2026-02-18T17:11:44.900777+00:00 IST

GIFT City, AJNIFM join hands to build FinTech and International F

The partnership is designed to align advanced financial education with the evolving requirements of India's only International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) ecosystem at GIFT City.

2026-02-18T17:05:47.586739+00:00 IST

PIB debunks viral claim on IAF Helicopter in Manipur

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Wednesday dismissed as "fake" a viral social media claim alleging that so-called "Manipur freedom fighters" had captured an Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter from an air base in Manipur and that IAF personnel had fled the area out of fear.

2026-02-18T17:04:59.079675+00:00 IST

Next-gen engineers step inside Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train site

These visits were designed to provide practical exposure to the engineers and to enable them to understand the construction methodology, engineering precision, and technological advancements involved in India's first high-speed rail corridor.

2026-02-18T17:02:09.841980+00:00 IST

AI Safety Connect Convenes 250 Global Leaders in New Delhi

"The race to build ever more capable and powerful AI systems is accelerating, with AGI and advanced robotics on the horizon, and safety is clearly not the priority. This needs to change," said Nicolas Miailhe, Co-Founder of AISC, in his opening remarks.

2026-02-18T17:01:44.884448+00:00 IST

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IIM Ahmedabad inaugurates program for visually-challenged people

The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) welcomed 28 participants for the fourth edition of its 'Leadership and Strategic Thinking' programme for visually-challenged people. The three-day immersive programme, scheduled from March 6 to 8, was inaugurated today by Bharat Bhasker, Director, IIMA; Rajesh Chandwani, Faculty Chair for the programme; Bhushan Punani, General Secretary, Blind People's Association (BPA) Ahmedabad, and Kinnari Desai, Deputy Director at BPA, according to a release.

2026-03-06T15:28:36.222169+00:00 IST

Manipur: CVDF organises road march in Churachandpur

Speaking to ANI, CVDF Liaison Officer Rose Ngaihte said that the "peaceful" protest march is organised against the deaths since the outbreak of violence in Manipur in 2023. Condemning the death of Vungzagin Valte, she slammed the mishandling of the issue by the BJP-led state and central government.

2026-03-06T15:26:04.522982+00:00 IST

MoPSW strengthens monitoring amid West Asia Maritime situation

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has strengthened monitoring and preparedness measures in view of the evolving maritime situation in the West Asia region, with a focus on safeguarding Indian seafarers, ensuring the safety of Indian vessels and maintaining continuity of maritime trade.

2026-03-06T15:00:12.039770+00:00 IST

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Tirupati laddus made with fake ghee under Jagan: TDP spokesperson

TDP spokesperson Prem Kumar Jain said that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu gave detailed information in the state Assembly about the alleged laddu scam at the Tirupati temple during YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's tenure as Chief Minister, claiming that laddus were produced using fake ghee.

2026-02-25T09:14:33.556823+00:00 IST

Rohit Pawar alleges police refusal to register FIR

Addressing reporters, Rohit Pawar said that upon arriving at the police station, a junior officer authorised to register an FIR was present, along with the senior PI. After discussing the matter and convincing them, the officers brought a laptop and began the process of printing the FIR. However, a higher-ranking officer, the Additional DCP, subsequently arrived and refused to register it.

2026-02-25T09:03:44.918912+00:00 IST

Deepender Singh Hooda slams state govt over MGNREGA, BPL row

Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda on Wednesday lashed out at the state government over the alleged dismantling of MGNREGA schemes and cancellation of 14 lakh BPL cards, asserting that the opposition has a constitutional right to protest.

2026-02-25T08:36:03.354087+00:00 IST

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Congress must explain where the money went: Dr Rajeev Bindal

BJP State President Dr. Rajeev Bindal stated that he wishes to draw public attention to two serious issues concerning governance and development in Himachal Pradesh.

2026-02-18T16:58:01.629862+00:00 IST

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BJP’s victory in Assam to sink Congress’s boat: Nitin Nabin

The BJP's victory in Assam will sink the Congress's boat, which has repeatedly played with the nation's security, BJP National President Nitin Nabin said here on Wednesday.

2026-02-18T16:52:18.460630+00:00 IST

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'Operation Black Forest 2' against Naxals begins in Chhattisgarh

Nearly 2,000 security personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Chhattisgarh Police, District Reserve Guard (DRG) and elite Cobra unit are engaged in the 'Operation Black Forest 2' started late Tuesday night, a source, privy to the development, told ANI.

2026-02-18T16:51:28.734686+00:00 IST

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Accused Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru gets bail in Sabarimala case

Accused Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru on Wednesday walked out of the Poojappura Central Prison after securing bail from the Kollam Vigilance Court in connection with the Sabarimala gold theft case.

2026-02-18T16:50:35.347239+00:00 IST

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"Bhupen Bora was last Hindu leader of Congress:" Assam CM Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday characterised Bhupen Bora's resignation from the Congress as a "separation" of the party from Hindu society, labelling the former Congress leader as the last recognised Hindu face within the state's primary opposition.

2026-02-18T16:34:15.825963+00:00 IST

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Moon sighted for Ramadan 2026, first roza to be observed tomorrow

Ramadan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. During this period, devotees fast from dawn to sunset and engage in increased spiritual activities, including special nightly prayers.

2026-02-18T16:26:44.807821+00:00 IST

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PDP's Iltija Mufti congratulates J-K Cricket Team on Ranji Trophy

PDP leader Iltija Mufti on Wednesday congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team for qualifying for the Ranji Trophy finals and urged the youth to pursue sports and stay away from drug abuse.

2026-02-18T16:26:01.084569+00:00 IST

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Will dump garbage in front of your houses: DK Shivakumar

Shivakumar alleged that BJP MLAs (specifically mentioning Aravind Limbavali and Dheeraj Muniraju) are deliberately obstructing garbage trucks from disposing of waste in the outer zones of Bengaluru.

2026-02-18T16:18:44.946100+00:00 IST

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“Sanjay Raut doesn’t know anything”: TKS Elangovan hits back

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson TKS Elangovan on Wednesday responded to remarks made by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, asserting that the Opposition alliance is actively taking on the BJP government across issues and not merely during election time.

2026-02-18T16:05:57.750384+00:00 IST

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CMA CGM Cochin Shipyard sign contract for six LNG-Fuelled vessels

India's ongoing maritime sector reforms are translating into concrete outcomes in shipbuilding and green shipping, with the signing of a contract between global shipping major CMA CGM and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the construction of six 1,700 TEU LNG-fuelled feeder container vessels, signed at an event held in New Delhi on Wednesday.

2026-02-18T15:56:09.161399+00:00 IST

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“Show must go on”: SC hints examination of Places of Worship Act

The Supreme Court on Wednesday hinted that it will soon hear and adjudicate a batch of pleas challenging the validity of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.

2026-02-18T15:16:05.760467+00:00 IST

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Vaishnaw outlines India’s AI priorities for manufacturing

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw, today chaired a strategic convening of industry leaders and global academicians, policymakers and technology experts to articulate India's AI priorities, especially for the Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MET) ecosystem, with a strong focus on adoption, skills development and inclusive growth.

2026-02-18T15:05:24.983955+00:00 IST

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Delhi: CAQM revokes GRAP Stage II citing improvement in AQI

However, the notice clarified that measures under Stage I of the GRAP will continue across the National Capital Region (NCR) to ensure that air quality does not deteriorate further.

2026-02-18T15:00:07.683722+00:00 IST