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“Blatant attack on freedom of religion”: Arshad Madani

Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind President Maulana Arshad Madani on Thursday criticised the Union government's directive to play all six stanzas of Vande Mataram before the national anthem at official events, calling it a "blatant attack on freedom of religion".

2026-02-12T07:51:12.169522+00:00 IST

Yolmo becomes first woman TTE to lead tour duties on DHR

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is witnessing a historic milestone as Sarita Yolmo becomes the first female Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) to be assigned the prestigious "Tour Duty" on the iconic world-heritage railway, the release said.

2026-02-12T07:50:50.750286+00:00 IST

Special Cabinet meet tomorrow at South Block

A special cabinet meeting is scheduled to be held tomorrow at the South Block, which is expected to be the last such meeting at this venue. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) will soon shift to a new address at Sewa Tirth.

2026-02-12T07:27:22.972084+00:00 IST

CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar on nationwide strike by trade unions

Speaking to ANI, Kumar said the CPI stands firmly with millions of workers who are opposing the implementation of the labour codes. He alleged that the government has attempted to suppress the strike but asserted that the United Action Council of Workers remains strong.

2026-02-12T07:21:27.327265+00:00 IST

MK Stalin at Conversion Conclave 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday urged the investors to continue investing in the state, underlining that the state government utilise the investment to create job opportunities, bring youth development, and enhance economic growth, during the Conversion Conclave 2026.

2026-02-12T07:20:37.642432+00:00 IST

BJP Jagdambika Pal pulls up LoP Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha

In a heated Lok Sabha exchange, BJP MP Jagdambika Pal slammed Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi, saying he "should be aware of the limits of his words and language" and questioning its place in parliamentary democracy.

2026-02-12T07:18:09.747386+00:00 IST

Gujarat: 131 urban gardens being developed at cost of Rs 117.56 c

To make Indian cities water secure and self-reliant, the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0 (AMRUT 2.0) was launched on October 1, 2021, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2026-02-12T07:17:27.714712+00:00 IST

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Uttar Pradesh: MBBS student killed in collision with speeding For

A speeding Fortuner car hit a group of bikers in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, killing a 22-year-old student and leaving three others injured, police said on Thursday.

2026-03-05T03:10:27.928562+00:00 IST

We were scared: Stranded Indian passengers arrive at IGI airport

Describing the situation, a passenger who arrived at IGI Airport from Fujairah said, "I went to Dubai for work; the situation is a bit tense. Yesterday, there was an attack on the US Consulate... We were scared."

2026-03-05T03:06:36.699734+00:00 IST

Dean as 84 stranded students return amid West Asia crisis

She stated that the entire team was focused only on ensuring their safe return and described Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as a saviour during the crisis. While there were no major logistical challenges, she noted that the situation was emotionally difficult, adding that constant communication with the students was maintained throughout.

2026-03-05T02:57:49.832362+00:00 IST

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US SC ruling sends message on executive limits: Manish Tewari on

Speaking on the ruling, Tewari said, "The 6-3 verdict of the US Supreme Court is a message to all constitutional courts around the world that they are charged with the responsibility of checking executive excess, and if the judiciary does not step up to the plate or does not perform its duty, then democracies turn into autocracies."

2026-02-21T08:03:41.320011+00:00 IST

Amit Shah Calls CRPF Parade in Assam ‘matter of pride’

"For the first time in the CRPF's eighty-six-year history, the CRPF's Raising Day parade is being celebrated in Assam, in the Northeast. This is a matter of pride for all of us, for the entire Northeast," he said.

2026-02-21T07:25:08.686390+00:00 IST

KTR slams AI Summit protests by Youth Congress

In a post on 'X', KTR said that such protests at the AI summit would portray India's image in a poor light globally. He added that differences of opinion are natural in a democracy, but understanding where and how to protest is also important.

2026-02-21T07:13:56.186218+00:00 IST

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KC Venugopal challenges BJP to respond to Rahul Gandhi’s speech

"I am challenging them to reply to Rahul Gandhi's speech. LoP Rahul Gandhi raised the most pertinent issues during the speech yesterday. Nirmala Sitharaman did not answer his questions. Kiren Rijiju tweeted a video after the House was adjourned. How did he access the video of Parliament? The Parliamentary Affairs Minister has now become unparliamentary. His duty is to coordinate with the Opposition for the smooth functioning of Parliament, but he himself is doing all this," Venugopal told reporters outside the Parliament.

2026-02-12T07:17:05.464359+00:00 IST

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PM Modi to inaugurate Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan-1 & 2

The inauguration marks a transformative milestone in India's administrative governance architecture and reflects the Prime Minister's commitment to building a modern, efficient, accessible and citizen-centric governance ecosystem.

2026-02-12T07:14:06.456638+00:00 IST

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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy meets Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Sharing details of the meeting on social media platform X, Reddy said he briefed the Union Minister on the historical significance of the site and recalled that Mahatma Gandhi's ashes were immersed at the confluence of the two rivers in February 1948.

2026-02-12T07:13:02.042306+00:00 IST

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"Came to discuss political things": DK Shivakumar in Delhi

After the AICC meeting, Shivakumar told reporters, "I don't think I need to disclose whom I met inside 10 Janpath. We are not ready to talk about politics in the streets. We have met our high command and discussed what has to be discussed. Once I came here, we met and spoke about many things; I don't need to disclose that. We came here to discuss political things, not just to breathe air."

2026-02-12T07:11:21.652463+00:00 IST

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Delhi Police question Penguin India over Gen Naravane book case

The Special Cell issued a notice and posed approximately 12 key questions. The Penguin India Company representatives responded to some questions; for others, the company sought additional time to reply. The Special Cell will now analyse the responses from Penguin India and investigate whether the leak was due to conspiracy or negligence; the findings will be revealed after the investigation.

2026-02-12T07:06:38.580945+00:00 IST

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Bomb threat at Patna Civil Court again, security heightened

The Patna Civil Court on Thursday received yet another bomb threat, followed by one recieved via email on Wednesday, after which a heavy police force has been deployed outside the court to ensure safety.

2026-02-12T06:49:30.411350+00:00 IST

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"Immature and part-time politician": Joshi

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday slammed Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, calling him an immature part-time politician and saying he has provided no evidence for his recent claims.

2026-02-12T06:45:24.029038+00:00 IST

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BJP MP Rekha Sharma slams Rahul Gandhi

As Union Minister Kiren Rijiju announced to move a privilege motion against Rahul Gandhi, Sharma termed it a "good move."

2026-02-12T06:34:02.254744+00:00 IST

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BJP's Nishikant Dubey moves motion against Rahul Gandhi

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Thursday said he has moved a motion in the Lok Sabha against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, while accusing him of misleading the country.

2026-02-12T06:33:03.717597+00:00 IST

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"FTAs with US, UK, EU beneficial for India" BJD MP Sasmit Patra

"Be it the India-US trade deal or India-UK and India-EU trade deals, all these FTAs will be beneficial for India. The issues relating to dairy, animal husbandry, agriculture, and fisheries were raised by the Opposition. Once all FTA paperwork is complete, there should be a detailed discussion of it. There should be a debate on the FTAs where both the ruling side and the Opposition voice their opinions," Patra told ANI.

2026-02-12T06:31:29.626311+00:00 IST

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CM welcomes MHA's decision to sing 6 verses of Vande Mataram

Speaking to reporters, CM Yadav said, "I not only approve of the decision by the Home Ministry, under the leadership of the Prime Minister, to sing six verses of Vande Mataram before Jana Gana Mana, but also I feel joy that this decision by our Prime Minister will bring the entire nation together with us to remember all those who sacrificed their lives for the country before independence. We are fortunate that the Prime Minister has decided to sing the entire Vande Mataram. The Madhya Pradesh government also supports this decision, and we will implement it immediately in our state."

2026-02-12T06:24:16.686203+00:00 IST

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Kerala HC grants anticipatory bail to Rahul Mamkootathil in sexua

As part of the bail conditions, Mamkootathil has been barred from leaving Kerala and directed to surrender his passport and mobile phone to the investigators. The court has also strictly prohibited him from contacting the complainant or attempting to influence any witnesses.

2026-02-12T06:17:44.784174+00:00 IST

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Court issues summons to Bina Modi, Lalit Bhasin in assault case

The Saket Court has issued summons to Bina Modi and Lalit Bhasin in a case filed by her son Samir Modi. The Delhi Police filed a charge sheet and said that there is no sufficient material to proceed against them. The court took Cognizance of the charge sheet and issued summons.

2026-02-12T06:17:18.750147+00:00 IST

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Kiren Rijiju reiterates claim of Congress MPs abusing Om Birla

In a post on social media platform X, Rijiju shared what he described as an "illegal video" recorded by a Congress MP. He alleged that around 20-25 Congress MPs entered the Speaker's chamber, abused him and threatened Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2026-02-12T06:16:01.364385+00:00 IST