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"Real dream of people is to remove DMK govt, bring TVK": Vijay

"The upcoming Assembly election would be a direct contest between me representing a pure force, and Chief Minister Stalin, who is running an anti-people government. There is no space for anyone else in between," Vijay said.

2026-02-13T10:45:34.880623+00:00 IST

MP: 2 businessmen receive extortion threat call

Two businessmen in Madhya Pradesh received extortion threat calls in the name of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and lodged complaints with the police, officials said on Friday.

2026-02-13T10:44:44.256972+00:00 IST

Assam Rifles showcases prowess of its canines to officials

The Assam Rifles showcased the exceptional prowess of its canines to a high-level delegation from the Press Information Bureau at the Assam Rifles Dog Training Centre in Jorhat on Friday.

2026-02-13T10:42:37.781684+00:00 IST

3 criminals shot in leg in encounter in Delhi's Usmanpur

Three gang members were injured in the leg and arrested after they opened fire on the police team. The gang opened fire when challenged, and police returned fire, injuring them.

2026-02-13T10:30:52.847112+00:00 IST

PM Modi’s first decisions from Seva Teerth reflect spirit of seva

Significant new initiatives taken include the PM RAHAT Scheme, doubling of target of Lakhpati Didis to 6 crore, doubling of the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund to Rs two lakh crore, Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 with a corpus of Rs 10,000 crore.

2026-02-13T10:28:55.914927+00:00 IST

Man dies after collapsing at TVK Chief Vijay's rally in Salem

This death comes months after a stampede during a rally held by Vijay in Karur claimed nearly 40 lives.

2026-02-13T10:18:25.974396+00:00 IST

India recognised Tibet as part of China in 1954 for stability: CD

"On independence, the British left, and it was for India actually to decide where a front is. Nehru probably knew that we had something, as the McMahon Line in the east, and we had some kind of a claim in the Ladakh area, but it was not here. So that's why he wanted to go in for a Panchsheel agreement, probably," the CDS said.

2026-02-13T10:09:37.763609+00:00 IST

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NHRC seeks report over AIIMS assistant professor death case

The Commission has asked the authorities to conduct an inquiry into the allegations and submit relevant documents, including copies of the FIR, the post-mortem report and other records related to the case within 15 days.

2026-03-05T10:38:11.361359+00:00 IST

CM Revanth Reddy participates in Rajya Sabha nominations

Rajya Sabha candidates Vem Narender Reddy and Abhishek Manu Singhvi filed their nominations for the 3rd set at the Telangana State Assembly in Hyderabad

2026-03-05T09:34:38.549769+00:00 IST

BJD MP Sasmit Patra voiced concern over Israel-Iran confli

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra voiced concern about the Israel-Iran conflict says the situation is alarming. Speaking to ANI, Patra said that the conflict must end and both sides should come to the negotiating table.

2026-03-05T09:19:04.773260+00:00 IST

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Tripura CM Manik Saha welcomes resumption of Agartala–Kolkata Bus

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, on Saturday, welcomed the initiative to resume the Indo-Bangla bus service connecting Agartala with Kolkata via Dhaka, describing the move as a positive step in strengthening bilateral ties between India and Bangladesh.

2026-02-21T21:26:10.150192+00:00 IST

BJP, Congress clash over IYC protest at AI summit

The Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress workers clashed in several places across India on Saturday as the ruling party took to the streets to protest against the Indian Youth Congress' "shirtless" agitation at the India AI Impact Summit held at Bharat Mandapam.

2026-02-21T17:47:52.278274+00:00 IST

BJP leaders slam IYC "naked dance" at AI Impact Summit

"Recently, at the AI Summit, where heads of nearly twenty countries and representatives from 118 countries were present, you performed a naked dance... They believe that through their violent anarchy, they can destroy, disturb, and defame a vibrant democracy. Therefore, they must break free from this thinking. Otherwise, they will continue to ruin themselves every day..." BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi told ANI.

2026-02-21T17:47:10.303207+00:00 IST

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BJP's R Ashoka slams Karnataka Congress leadership tussle

BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, R Ashoka, on Friday criticised the ongoing leadership tussle in the state Congress, questioned the purpose of a 1,000-day government conference, and highlighted confusion over the Chief Ministerial post.

2026-02-13T09:39:05.065865+00:00 IST

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Defence Secretary on progress of LCA Mark 1A programme

Speaking to ANI, He said production has largely stabilised for Indian vendors and the main manufacturer, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, and will improve further once engine supply stabilises. He asserted that while weapon trials have been successful, some of the Indian Air Force's requirements have not yet been fully met.

2026-02-13T09:30:04.792206+00:00 IST

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PM Modi to visit Meerut on February 22

The visit is seen as significant for the region's infrastructure push, positioning Meerut as an emerging urban and economic hub in Western Uttar Pradesh.

2026-02-13T09:28:44.009689+00:00 IST

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Pramod Tiwari mocks Dubey's substantive motion against Rahul

"Those who know about the parliamentary procedure can only laugh at this. An attempt is being made to create a ruckus. Against whom is it being done? Against that, Iron Man Rahul Gandhi? They have already taken his membership once. But who can scare him or stop him? He is the voice of the people, the voice of the farmers; no one in the world can stop him. No matter how many births the BJP takes, it can neither scare nor intimidate Rahul Gandhi," Tiwari told ANI.

2026-02-13T09:20:10.993805+00:00 IST

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Defence Secretary on MM Naravane unpublished memoirs row

Speaking to ANI, Singh said existing rules and laws already govern such matters, including the Official Secrets Act (OSA). He added that the key issue was not the absence of guidelines, but whether any existing rules had been bypassed.

2026-02-13T09:14:44.112406+00:00 IST

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“Matter of Pride”: Maurya lauds Centre’s Vande Mataram directive

Speaking to ANI, Maurya said, "Vande Mataram has been notified in the gazette; now all Indians should sing Vande Mataram as the national song. This is a matter of pride, and I congratulate the Home Minister for this."

2026-02-13T09:14:03.826086+00:00 IST

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SOP means 'Stalin Operating Procedure': TVK chief Vijay

"They talk about SOPs. Its full form is Standard Operating Procedure. But for me, it seems to mean Stalin-oh sorry, Stalin Sir Operating Procedure," Vijay said while addressing a gathering at an election rally in Seelanaickenpatti.

2026-02-13T09:11:12.644939+00:00 IST

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Raza Academy President calls Vande Mataram notification "illegal"

Speaking to ANI, Saeed Noori stated that forcing citizens to participate in rituals forbidden by their respective faiths would lead to widespread resentment.

2026-02-13T09:09:47.422760+00:00 IST

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PM unveils name of complex housing PMO, NSCS and Cabinet Secretar

Some of the key changes include the transformation of South Block into Seva Teerth, the Central Secretariat renamed as Kartavya Bhavan, Rajpath rechristened as Kartavya Path, Race Course Road becoming Lok Kalyan Marg, and various Raj Bhavans and Raj Niwas across the country now designated as Lok Bhavan or Lok Niwas.

2026-02-13T09:06:48.173706+00:00 IST

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Football tournament brings Meitei, Kuki and Naga teams together i

In a significant gesture of unity amid ongoing ethnic tensions in Manipur, the Assam Rifles Foothills Football Tournament 2026 concluded with a historic final between teams representing the Kuki and Meitei communities at the Keithelmanbi Assam Rifles Football Ground in Imphal.

2026-02-13T08:58:01.681279+00:00 IST

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Mamata Banerjee congratulates Tarique Rahman

In a post on X, Mamata Banerjee wrote, "My hearty congratulations, Shubhonandan, to all my brothers and sisters, all the people in Bangladesh.

2026-02-13T08:50:07.874495+00:00 IST

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"Election fear and fever”: BJP’s Tamilisai Soundararajan

BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan on Friday described Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's announcement of Rs 5,000 aid for 1.31 crore women under the Kalaignar Women's Rights Scheme as driven by "election fear and fever."

2026-02-13T08:43:39.334565+00:00 IST

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Parliament budget session: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned

The Rajya Sabha was also adjourned and is scheduled to meet again on March 9 after a three-week recess.

2026-02-13T08:40:58.401894+00:00 IST

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Defence Secretary after DAC clears proposal to buy 114 Rafale jet

Following the Defence Acquisition Council's (DAC) nod to the proposal to buy 114 Rafale Fighter Jets, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Friday emphasised that Rafale aircraft will be manufactured outside France for the first time, with 40 to 50 per cent localisation under the 'Make in India' programme.

2026-02-13T08:06:04.296812+00:00 IST