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Kargil's fallen soldier mother upset over Gogoi's Pak visit

Expressing her strong resentment over Gaurav Gogoi's Pakistan visit, Duluprabha Gogoi, mother of Captain Jintu Gogoi, said that - "He shouldn't have gone there (Pakistan). Because Pakistan is our enemy country. A boy (Jintu Gogoi) martyred for the nation. I don't like Gaurav Gogoi's visit to Pakistan."

2026-02-12T16:58:01.635225+00:00 IST

Delhi Police questions Penguin India over MM Narvane book leak

The Delhi Police Special Cell has questioned officials of Penguin India for two consecutive days in connection with the alleged leak of former Army Chief General MM Naravane's book, sources said on Thursday.

2026-02-12T16:34:59.988149+00:00 IST

NITI Aayog organises North-Eastern Region workshop on SDG outcome

NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the Transformation and Development Department, Government of Assam, organised the North Eastern Region Workshop on enhancing SDG outcomes at the district level under State Support Mission (SSM) today at the Assam Administrative Staff College, Guwahati.

2026-02-12T16:25:59.369434+00:00 IST

"Will not step back even an inch...stand with farmers": Rahul

Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition on Thursday strongly criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming that the he "has a chokehold around his neck" and sold "the country and farmers", asserting that he will not "step back even an inch" even if a Privilege Motion is filed against him.

2026-02-12T16:19:07.723191+00:00 IST

Air India initiates settlement process in AI-171 plane crash

The airline has already provided initial interim payments of ₹25 lakh to the families of the deceased. Additionally, the process for ex-gratia payments of ₹1 crore per deceased family, funded through the AI-171 Memorial and Welfare Trust established by the Tata Group, is currently underway.

2026-02-12T16:09:11.800741+00:00 IST

Nurse infected with Nipah virus dies of cardiac arrest

In a first for the decade, the nurse who was infected with the Nipah virus died of a cardiac arrest in West Bengal on Thursday, the state health department said.

2026-02-12T15:52:12.081451+00:00 IST

AAIB clarifies investigation into AI-171 accident ongoing

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has stated that the investigation is ongoing and no final conclusions have been reached.

2026-02-12T15:46:01.581371+00:00 IST

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Fire erupts in slum near Rithala Metro Station

A massive fire erupted in the slum clusters near Rithala Metro Station in northwest Delhi's Rohini area on Thursday morning, gutting more than 50 shanties and displacing dozens of residents. The blaze, reported at around 4:15 AM, prompted a rapid response from the Delhi Fire Services (DFS), with 15 fire tenders rushing to the scene to contain the flames.

2026-03-05T05:03:46.848213+00:00 IST

Karnataka BJP Chief slams Congress leadership over price hikes

State BJP President BY Vijayendra, while speaking to ANI, said, "Congress government headed by CM Siddaramaiah is unable to raise the resources to fulfil its promises."

2026-03-05T05:02:20.438503+00:00 IST

BJP leader Prakash Reddy highlights Indian economy's "strength"

Speaking to ANI, Reddy said that India is probably the only country that has maintained stability in stock market, as well as essential commodities prices, including fuel.

2026-03-05T04:54:11.504038+00:00 IST

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“DMK-led alliance will win 200 seats”: Tamil Nadu Minister

He asserted that the DMK-led alliance would not sideline any of its partners. "Our alliance will only increase, not decrease. We will not cut off anyone. We treat all alliance partners with friendship and respect. Ours will be a government for everyone," he said.

2026-02-21T11:24:39.105169+00:00 IST

Manickam Tagore slams Jagan for condemning Youth Cong protest

Congress MP B Manickam Tagore on Saturday hit back at YSR Congress Party chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, saying his criticism of the Indian Youth Congress' protest came to seek applause from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre.

2026-02-21T11:09:08.867032+00:00 IST

Important thing in an alliance is unity and purpose: Kamal Hassan

"I am not involved in the negotiations; I have a responsibility. I am confident that they will carry out the negotiations on my behalf. I cannot say how many constituencies we will ask for. We will announce it at the appropriate time," Hassan said.

2026-02-21T11:03:12.568548+00:00 IST

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MoES, Puducherry sign MoU to bolster blue economy

The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and the Puducherry Department of Science, Technology and Environment on Thursday entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance marine research, infrastructure development, and blue economy initiatives within the Union Territory of Puducherry.

2026-02-12T15:45:39.660168+00:00 IST

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Plea against WeWork India IPO disclosures withdrawn

A writ petition challenging the disclosures made in WeWork India's initial public offering (IPO) documents was unconditionally withdrawn before the Bombay High Court on wednesday.

2026-02-12T15:41:27.309735+00:00 IST

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Madras HC directs MS Dhoni to pay ₹10 lakh by March 12

The Madras High Court has directed cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni to pay Rs 10 lakh by March 12 for transcribing a CD related to his case against retired IPS officer Sampath Kumar.

2026-02-12T15:37:01.391736+00:00 IST

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"Kerala fed up of UDF, LDF": PM Modi

"It is clear that Kerala is fed up of LDF and UDF and is looking to BJP-NDA with great hope. Therefore, elected members from BJP-NDA will work at the grassroots and address the challenges faced by the people," he said.

2026-02-12T15:36:06.842659+00:00 IST

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"Unconstitutional and against religious freedom": AIMPLB on Vand

All India Muslim Personal Law Board on Thursday demanded withdrawl of the Ministry of Home Affairs' notification, mandating the playing of all six stanzas of Vande Mataram before the national anthem at official events.

2026-02-12T14:42:57.397237+00:00 IST

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Shivkumar Mali expresses doubt over Ajit Pawar's death

Shivkumar Mali, the father of crew member Pinki Mali, who tragically lost her life in the charter plane crash in Baramati, has expressed serious doubts regarding the circumstances surrounding Ajit Pawar's death.

2026-02-12T14:37:42.560728+00:00 IST

Politics

Himachal cabinet takes several decisions focusing on public welfar

The State Cabinet, in a meeting held here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, approved the Toll Tax Barrier Policy 2026-27 and Excise Policy 2026-27.

2026-02-12T14:34:30.983523+00:00 IST

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Ahmedabad BRTS on Fast Track to 2030 Commonwealth Games

As Ahmedabad prepares to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, the city is rapidly strengthening its public transport infrastructure with a strong focus on sustainability and safety. The Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS), operated by Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited (AJL), is leading this transformation.

2026-02-12T14:32:42.687334+00:00 IST

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Indian Navy assumes first-ever command of CTF 154

In a landmark development underscoring India's commitment to collaborative maritime security and capacity building in the Indian Ocean Region and beyond, the Indian Navy has assumed command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 154, a key multinational training task force under the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF).

2026-02-12T14:31:44.787621+00:00 IST

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FM Sitharaman mocks Congress for "crying crocodile tears" over ri

Addressing the Rajya Sabha during the reply to the discussion on the Union Budget 2026-27, Sitharaman said, "Congress sheds crocodile tears about rising debt. They want us to borrow more money and also release funds to the States."

2026-02-12T14:16:48.510170+00:00 IST

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Lok Sabha adjourned for the day, to reconvene on Friday 11 AM

Earlier, the lower house of the Parliament passed 'The Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026' after hours of discussions. The Bill seeks to amend the Industrial Relations Code, 2020.

2026-02-12T14:09:54.359647+00:00 IST

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ICMR study backs Shorter all-oral regimens for drug-resistant TB

An economic evaluation published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research has demonstrated that shorter, six-month all-oral treatment regimens for multidrug-resistant and rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (MDR/RR-TB) are cost-effective and offer improved health outcomes compared to the currently used longer regimens in India.

2026-02-12T14:08:11.402523+00:00 IST

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"You're a great storyteller," Jaya Bachchan tells Sitharaman

Interjecting Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's reply on the budget for the entertainment industry, Rajya Sabha MP Jaya Bachchan termed the minister as "a great storyteller" and raised questions on taxation that has led to an increase in ticket pricing.

2026-02-12T14:03:22.057995+00:00 IST

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PM Modi meets Kerala BJP Panchayat, municipality and corporation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met and interacted with elected BJP Panchayat members, municipality members and corporation members from across Kerala at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. The BJP National President was also present for the meeting.

2026-02-12T13:56:00.818771+00:00 IST