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AAP's Anurag Dhanda slams Haryana government after Rohtak killing

Dhanda further alleged that criminals were operating without fear. "The criminals are absolutely fearless. Yesterday, they committed a murder, and then they claimed on social media that they had committed it. This means that criminals don't fear the government at all," he said.

2026-02-17T09:37:07.457128+00:00 IST

Indian Coast Guard, Gujarat ATS intercept speedboat

In a Swift & daring overnight operation on Monday, the Indian Coast Guard undertook an intelligence-based operation at sea, jointly with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS).

2026-02-17T09:20:31.420919+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM flags off 5-km run for road safety awareness

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami flagged off a 5-kilometre run to promote road safety awareness and environmental protection.

2026-02-17T09:14:04.922506+00:00 IST

Qualcomm showcases humanoid robotics at AI Impact Summit

Speaking to ANI, Jain said Qualcomm is showcasing an end-to-end robotics suite under its Robotics System, integrating hardware, software, and compound AI.

2026-02-17T09:10:33.355532+00:00 IST

Congress stuck in policy paralysis: Sarbananda Sonowal

Addressing a press conference in Dibrugarh, Sonowal highlighted India's shift since 2014 from a "defensive and hesitant trade posture" to assertive, strategically negotiated global engagement. He pointed to nine major FTAs finalised in the last six years, granting preferential access to 38 developed nations across Europe, the Gulf, Oceania, and North America.

2026-02-17T09:09:35.744154+00:00 IST

Akasa Air welcomes 34th aircraft at Bengaluru airport

Akasa Air, India's fastest-growing airline, welcomed its 34th aircraft, marking its third aircraft induction in under two months since the beginning of CY 2026.

2026-02-17T08:50:45.528196+00:00 IST

Bengaluru among top global hubs for AI skilling: Priyank Kharge

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday highlighted the state's growing prominence in artificial intelligence, stating that Bengaluru ranks among the leading global hubs for AI skilling and startups.

2026-02-17T08:44:05.504289+00:00 IST

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“Attack on our sovereignity” Jairam Ramesh slams Centre

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Friday lashed out at the Central government as he viewed the US' 30-day waiver for New Delhi to purchase Russian oil as an "attack" on the country's sovereignty.

2026-03-06T08:57:55.754100+00:00 IST

Saurabh Bhardwaj slams PM Modi over US waiver for Russian oil

AAP Delhi President, while speaking to ANI, said, "... PM Modi has made this country a slave again... India has never faced this kind of nationwide humiliation following the US Treasury Department's decision to grant a temporary 30-day waiver for Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil.

2026-03-06T08:56:33.839321+00:00 IST

Bihar Deputy CM meets new Nagaland Governor

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and Bihar Minister Dilip Jaiswal visit newly appointed Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav's residence on Friday.

2026-03-06T08:54:14.917370+00:00 IST

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Kiren Rijiju announces 64 Parliamentary Friendship Groups

In a post on X, Rijiju said the move follows the success of "Operation Sindoor" and a proposal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strengthen parliamentary diplomacy. He added that the groups have now been formally constituted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

2026-02-24T11:34:02.627547+00:00 IST

PM is compromised, agreed to trade deal amid pressure: Rahul

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday trained guns at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the India-United States trade deal framework, calling him "compromised" and alleging pressure on the PM.

2026-02-24T11:09:52.877051+00:00 IST

KC Venugopal slams Centre over IYC Chief Uday Bhanu Chib's arrest

Speaking to reporters, Venugopal said, "Those who are agitating for the people, those who are raising the voice of the common people, those who are raising the voice of the farmers. The government is not hearing them. The Prime Minister is not ready to hear them. The Prime Minister is not ready to hear the voice of the leader of the opposition in the parliament. The most unfortunate thing is happening in the national capital. We will fight it out completely, we will be fighting out for the common cause for this country."

2026-02-24T10:27:19.209043+00:00 IST

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AIADMK's Palaniswami slams Tamil Nadu's interim budget

Speaking to reporters, Palaniswami said that, like previous years, the budget lacked substance and was merely a polished speech.

2026-02-17T08:43:37.736194+00:00 IST

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Priyanka Chaturvedi on Om Birla’s visit to Bangladesh

Speaking to ANI, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said, "As far as PM Modi is concerned, there was also concern about the Pakistani Prime Minister being part of it.

2026-02-17T08:35:31.326656+00:00 IST

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AAIB provides update on Baramati plane crash

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is carrying out a detailed investigation into the accident involving Learjet 45 aircraft VT-SSK at Baramati on 28 January 2026, strictly in accordance with the Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2017 and the international standards and recommended practices of ICAO Annex 13, according to the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

2026-02-17T08:35:05.110828+00:00 IST

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"Using AI in education has become a priority": Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday said integrating artificial intelligence into education is a national priority to empower the country's youth.

2026-02-17T08:25:39.903852+00:00 IST

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Major General VJS Varaich at AI Impact Summit 2026

Major General VJS Varaich (ADG, Information System, Indian Army) and AVM at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, said that the implementation of Artificial Intelligence has been a journey which began long ago and assured that the Indian Army is stepping towards the implementation of core technologies.

2026-02-17T08:10:50.618747+00:00 IST

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Priyanka Chaturvedi welcomes French President Macron

Speaking to ANI, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said, "India and France have a long-standing relationship that has deepened over time, driven by shared democratic values and a commitment to a rules-based order.

2026-02-17T08:08:40.449299+00:00 IST

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BJD MP Sasmit Patra on AI impact

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra on Tuesday described Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a "game changer" at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, highlighting its potential to transform governance, health, education, rural development, and innovation.

2026-02-17T08:04:54.302230+00:00 IST

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Cannot afford to depend on AI models coming from abroad: DRDO DG

Speaking to ANI, Kaushik said, "In the defence domain, we can't afford to depend on solutions and AI models which are coming from abroad. We need to be very sure about the trustworthiness of the models and the systems which we are adopting."

2026-02-17T08:00:36.151652+00:00 IST

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Amit Shah flags off Mobile blood collection van in Ahmedabad

Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off a Mobile Blood Collection Van at the Sola Civil Hospital on Tuesday.

2026-02-17T07:56:07.495395+00:00 IST

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"AI is a massive learning booster": Sridhar

Zoho Corporation co-founder Sridhar Vembu on Tuesday highlighted the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, particularly for rural students. He emphasised deploying purpose-built AI models to assist teachers, boost learning, and enable students to develop practical projects, including small-scale innovations like custom electric vehicles, describing AI as a "massive learning booster."

2026-02-17T07:41:30.476925+00:00 IST

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Delhi HC issues summons in Rs. 20 crore defamation suit

In a significant development in the ongoing family dispute, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued summons in a Rs. 20 crore defamation suit filed by Priya Sachdeva Kapur against her sister-in-law, Mandhira Kapur Smith and another individual.

2026-02-17T07:40:03.659130+00:00 IST

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Thangam Thennarasu hits out at Centre during Tamil Nadu budget

Speaking in the assembly while presenting the interim budget, Thennarasu said that in a federal polity, States have often been treated unfairly, but the scale of challenges Tamil Nadu faces in the current financial year is unprecedented.

2026-02-17T07:39:22.761968+00:00 IST

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BJP raising issues to divert attention from agreement with US: SP

He alleged that the ruling party was attempting to shift focus from substantive debates. "Today, they are raising such issues solely for polarisation, to divert attention, to divert the debate from the agreement with America, and to divert attention from the Epstein files," Rai said.

2026-02-17T07:35:20.013565+00:00 IST

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Rs 10 fee proposed for Char Dham Yatra online registration

Pilgrims registering online for the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand will soon have to pay a registration fee, with a committee formed under the chairmanship of the Additional Commissioner of Garhwal Division to determine the amount at the earliest, Garhwal Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey said on Tuesday.

2026-02-17T07:32:04.558858+00:00 IST