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Rohit Pawar questions 20-Day delay in Ajit Pawar crash

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar ON X said, "The value of Ajit dada has been understood by ordinary citizens but it still doesn't seem to have dawned on the investigative agencies. 20 days have passed since the unfortunate accident yet the investigation hasn't gained any momentum.

2026-02-17T07:20:23.033157+00:00 IST

Bhupen Borah says he'll withdraw resignation if convinced

Amid internal turmoil in the Indian National Congress, Former Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Bhupen Kumar Borah on Tuesday said he is willing to withdraw his resignation if senior leaders Pradyut Bordoloi and Debabrata Saikia convince him that the party unit is functioning in its true spirit.

2026-02-17T07:11:52.320750+00:00 IST

Congress protests over Indore water contamination in MP assembly

Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar and other Congress MLAs symbolically carry dirty water in bottles to mark their protest on the occasion. They stressed that the state minister who is MLA from the area should immediately resign from his post.

2026-02-17T07:10:23.057433+00:00 IST

Maharashtra can become a climate finance gateway:CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday inaugurated Mumbai Climate Week, highlighting the city's potential as a climate finance hub for the Global South.

2026-02-17T07:07:26.333815+00:00 IST

Several schools, Fortis Hospital receive bomb threat in Mohali

Security has been heightened outside Fortis Hospital in Mohali today, after several schools and the private hospital, where Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has been admitted, received bomb threats.

2026-02-17T07:06:31.472193+00:00 IST

Ahmedabad Crime Branch nabs fugitive

The Ahmedabad City Crime Branch Apprehends Fugitive Wanted for Two Years in Rs. 100+ Person Crypto-Investment Fraud and MPID Act Offences in Dahisar, Mumbai, according to a press note.

2026-02-17T07:05:42.982756+00:00 IST

Tina Ambani skips ED's money laundering probe 2nd consecutive tim

Tina Ambani, wife of industrialist Anil Ambani, on Tuesday again skipped Enforcement Directorate summons in a money-laundering probe for the second consecutive time within a month.

2026-02-17T07:02:53.595466+00:00 IST

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man Arora slams Congress for creating chaos

Punjab AAP President & State Minister Aman Arora, while speaking to ANI, said, "This is a matter of shame for Congress... On the first day of the budget, the governor gives an address and talks about the government's achievements in the past 4 years and what the government plans to do in the next year."

2026-03-06T08:39:01.442894+00:00 IST

Iran Embassy in Delhi holds condolence meet for Ali Khamenei

The prayer meeting was attended by Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal, who expressed his condolences over the assassination of Khamenei and called for conflicts to be resolved through dialogue. He further said that the rules-based global order has been weakening in recent years, adding that such developments are not good for global peace or for any nation.

2026-03-06T08:30:28.944396+00:00 IST

"Budget reflects aspirations of five crore people": Pawan Kalyan

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said that the budget presented by Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav reflects the aspirations of five crore people of Andhra Pradesh.

2026-03-06T08:20:25.910886+00:00 IST

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Haryana govt recovers Rs 578 cr from IDFC bank fraud within 24 ho

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday confirmed that the Rs 578 crore lost in a fraud at IDFC First Bank, including funds of state departments and boards, was fully recovered within 24 hours, with Rs 556 crore deposited and Rs 22 crore interest returned.

2026-02-24T09:02:17.419057+00:00 IST

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Arunachal women's alleged racial abus

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday condemned the racist abuse faced by Arunachali women in Delhi, urging authorities to take swift action and ensure the complainants receive full protection.

2026-02-24T08:41:43.365905+00:00 IST

3rd phase of poll promises unveiled by AIADMK

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami led the festivities at the party headquarters, where hundreds of cadres gathered to pay homage to the late leader.

2026-02-24T08:06:35.471242+00:00 IST

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Tamil Nadu unfairly treated by 16th Finance Commission: TN FM

Speaking in the Legislative Assembly while presenting the Interim Budget, Thennarasu said that despite all States unanimously demanding a higher share in the divisible pool, the Commission has recommended retaining it at 41 per cent.

2026-02-17T07:00:58.232401+00:00 IST

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Manickam Tagore hits out at BJP's Nainar Nagendran

Congress MP Manickam Tagore hit out at Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran over his remark regarding Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay and actor Trisha, calling them cheap and unacceptable, while demanding action.

2026-02-17T06:47:09.357760+00:00 IST

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Chennai worker appears before ED in Sabarimala gold theft case

A Chennai-based jewellery shop worker, Kalpesh, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Kochi for interrogation on Tuesday.

2026-02-17T06:46:27.428593+00:00 IST

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CM Stalin calls for structural reset in India’s federalism

Taking to 'X, he shared an article from an English daily and stressed the need for a structural reset in India's federalism.

2026-02-17T06:36:04.460995+00:00 IST

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Devaswom Board to review Global Ayyappa Summit accounts

Jayakumar said, "The audit report related to the Global Ayyappa Summit will be discussed today. Afterwards, the Devaswom Board will hold a meeting. There are discrepancies in the accounts."

2026-02-17T06:35:28.795473+00:00 IST

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Gorakhpur doctor gets extortion call, files SSP complaint

A Gorakhpur-based doctor, Pankaj Kumar Dixit, has alleged that he received an extortion threat call on February 12, in which the caller, identifying himself as Rahul Sharma, allegedly demanded Rs 15 lakh and threatened to disrupt the functioning of his hospital.

2026-02-17T06:34:27.023119+00:00 IST

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Union MoS Anupriya Patel pushes for AI literacy

She also pushed for literacy in the health sector towards AI which can further help in achieving the goal of inclusivity and health equity.

2026-02-17T06:01:24.242087+00:00 IST

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Sanjay Raut questions alleged technical lapses in Baramati crash

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday supported suspicions within the Pawar family over the January 28 plane crash that killed former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, calling the burned condition of the aircraft's black box "mysterious" and "very serious".

2026-02-17T06:00:05.892440+00:00 IST

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Tamil Nadu finance minister presents 2026–27 interim budget

Ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, State Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu on Saturday presented the interim budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 in the state assembly.

2026-02-17T05:52:45.456014+00:00 IST

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Snow marathon as a tribute to ten martyrs in Bhaderwah

The 4 Rashtriya Rifles and BDA organised a 5 km snow marathon in Bhaderwah under Operation Sadbhavna, honouring ten soldiers killed in an accident while promoting tourism and inspiring youth to join the defence forces.

2026-02-17T05:45:54.138315+00:00 IST

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EC allots 'Torch Light' symbol to MNM ahead of Puducherry polls

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a notification allotting the "Torch Light" symbol to the Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) for the 2026 Legislative Assembly elections in Puducherry.

2026-02-17T05:45:04.229015+00:00 IST

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"In MGNREGA, wages were not paid on time...": Om Prakash Rajbhar

Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Tuesday said that the Congress should compare the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) to the VB-G-RAM-G Bill, underlining that wages were not paid timely in MGNREGA; however, there is a provision of timely wage distribution in the new Bill.

2026-02-17T05:44:28.008585+00:00 IST

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Delhi HC stresses urgent need for real-time hospital bed data

The Delhi High Court has observed that integration of hospitals through digital systems can significantly improve patient care and enable faster treatment, especially in emergencies, while directing authorities to ensure real-time availability of information on beds and medical facilities across the city.

2026-02-17T05:41:06.925728+00:00 IST

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AI can't replace human touch but address health inequities: Patel

Speaking at the AI Impact Summit in the national capital, Patel asserted that India's governance model positions AI as an enabler and force multiplier, bringing the country closer to the goals of inclusivity and health equity.

2026-02-17T05:36:22.587527+00:00 IST