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7-year-old girl raped in Odisha's Gajapati, minor accused held

The SP further stated that the accused has been produced before the Justice Juvenile Board, according to which, further action will be taken. He said that the deadline to complete the investigation in the case has been set to 15 days.

2026-02-09T17:31:03.366853+00:00 IST

Sri Lanka’s JVP pays courtesy visit to CM Bhupendra Patel

General Secretary of Sri Lanka's ruling party, Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), Tilvin Silva, and his delegation paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar.

2026-02-09T17:30:00.232782+00:00 IST

'Financial crisis needs fiscal discipline, not speeches': Dhumal

Senior BJP leader and former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal has expressed concern over the state's current financial situation, saying the fiscal stress is not sudden but the result of long-anticipated challenges that the government failed to address in time.

2026-02-09T17:28:27.400856+00:00 IST

Andhra Pradesh: YSRCP condemns state policies for govt staff

YSRCP Employees and Pensioners Wing State President Nalamaru Chandrasekhar Reddy criticised the proposed rule of compulsory retirement after 33 years of service, stating that with the official retirement age at 62, many employees would be forced out around 58, effectively losing almost four years of service.

2026-02-09T17:22:55.664423+00:00 IST

Sharad Pawar has developed chest congestion: Supriya Sule

Nationalist Congress Party (SCP) president Sharad Pawar was admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic Hospital on Monday and his daughter Supriya Sule said that he has developed chest congestion and will need a five-day course of antibiotics.

2026-02-09T17:19:13.945011+00:00 IST

"Will Work as Sevak, Not Mayor’: Ritu Tawde

Speaking to ANI here on Monday, Tawde said she was grateful to the people for giving a clear mandate to the Mahayuti alliance in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. "I am very happy that the people of Mumbai have given a good mandate to Mahayuti. The BJP has been working continuously among the people since COVID. I have been elected unopposed and will take charge on February 11. After assuming office, I will work as the sevak of Mumbai, not as its Mayor," she said.

2026-02-09T17:18:34.013154+00:00 IST

Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan slams govt over ‘insults’ in Parliamen

Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan on Monday said the proposed no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is about safeguarding the tradition of Parliament, voicing strong concern over what she described as "insults to women MPs and former Prime Ministers."

2026-02-09T17:03:50.715071+00:00 IST

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"Get united and celebrate Holi": Congress leader Gurdeep Singh Sa

Congress leader Gurdeep Singh Sappal on Wednesday said that Holi sends a message of unity and a festival of brotherhood.

2026-03-04T07:09:50.092306+00:00 IST

Pushkar Singh Dhami extends greetings on Holi

Pushkar Singh Dhami, in a post on X, wrote, "heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the residents of the state on the auspicious festival of Holi. Holi is a symbol of colours, joy, and our rich cultural heritage, which strengthens the spirit of social harmony and unity."

2026-03-04T06:53:05.193557+00:00 IST

Ramdas Athawale among BJP's four candidates from Maharashtra

The list consists of Republican Party of India chief and Union Minister Ramdas Athawale, BJP general secretary Vinod Tawde, Ramrao Wadkute and Maya Chitaman Ivnate.

2026-03-04T06:49:44.756810+00:00 IST

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MP CM apologises in House on behalf of Vijayvargiya

The confrontation began when the leader of the Opposition, Singhar, made allegations against the government during the discussion. Responding to the charges, Kailash Vijayvargiya appeared to lose his temper, prompting Congress legislators to create an uproar in the House and demand an apology from the minister over his remarks.

2026-02-19T19:37:45.414085+00:00 IST

CEO of L&T Semiconductor Technologies Ltd praises AI Summit

Chief Executive Officer of L&T Semiconductor Technologies Ltd, Dr Sandeep Kumar, on Thursday praised the AI Summit, calling it "fantastic" despite some logistical challenges.

2026-02-19T19:36:34.285518+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu assembly session: BJP, DMK trade barbs over budget

Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran described the Interim Budget as a "mirage," alleging that it lacked any plans for the future. "There is nothing about future plans in this Interim Budget. Perhaps you did not mention them because you think you will not return to power," he said.

2026-02-19T16:42:43.674854+00:00 IST

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MP CM Mohan Yadav interacts with students ahead of board exams

Addressing the occasion, CM Yadav said, "Today's students are the future of the country. They will be the ones to lead the country in the coming time, so all students should continuously improve their skills, knowledge, and performance to refine themselves. Prepare for the exams with complete hard work and dedication, and do not take any stress."

2026-02-09T16:49:49.267521+00:00 IST

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Himachal Pradesh govt orders major administrative reshuffle

According to notifications issued by the Department of Personnel, Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi, IPS (HP:2012) has been posted as Managing Director, MILKFED, Himachal Pradesh, after his services were placed at the disposal of the department.

2026-02-09T16:48:20.026879+00:00 IST

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SC directs MHA to adopt RBI’s SOP on cyber frauds

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to formally adopt and implement, across the country, the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on January 2, 2026, to ensure effective inter-agency coordination in cases of cyber-enabled frauds, including identifying the location of defrauded parties.

2026-02-09T16:38:55.701026+00:00 IST

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Assam Governor reviews NEP 2020 in colleges

The Governor also asked all stakeholders, especially teachers, administrators, and parents, to work in close coordination to ensure the effective and meaningful implementation of NEP 2020, which can help nurture empowered, skilled, and responsible citizens capable of contributing to nation-building.

2026-02-09T16:23:25.436436+00:00 IST

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Himachal minister Rajesh Dharmani chairs HIMUDA Board meeting

Town and Country Planning Minister Rajesh Dharmani on Monday chaired the Board of Directors meeting of the Himachal Pradesh Housing and Urban Development Authority (HIMUDA), reaffirming the state government's commitment to providing affordable housing and promoting planned township development across Himachal Pradesh, the release said.

2026-02-09T16:21:03.117514+00:00 IST

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Assam CM launches distribution of first installment under CM-AAA

It may be noted that under the Chief Minister's Atmanirbhar Assam Abhiyan 2.0, the State government has decided to support 74,036 prospective entrepreneurs across the state. Under the general category, each beneficiary will receive Rs 2 lakh.

2026-02-09T16:15:40.905267+00:00 IST

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West Bengal SIR: SC extends publication date of final voter list

The final electoral roll, which was earlier scheduled to be published on February 14, will now be released after the extended timeline.

2026-02-09T16:07:33.617345+00:00 IST

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MP Board exams for class 12 to begin tomorrow

In the state capital, Bhopal, special monitoring mechanisms have been introduced, including the constitution of inspection teams at both block and district levels. In addition, CCTV cameras have been installed at several examination centres, particularly those located in private schools, to closely monitor examination proceedings.

2026-02-09T16:06:45.688416+00:00 IST

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This is not suicide: Relatives of deceased in Peeragarhi accident

Speaking to ANI, a brother of Randhir, one of the deceased, said the family was shocked by the incident and maintained that it did not appear to be a suicide, claiming that the family had no knowledge of the woman whose body was found in the vehicle along with Randhir and another man.

2026-02-09T15:56:14.413456+00:00 IST

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"It's not a Deal, it's a dheel": Akhilesh Yadav

Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, Yadav said, "All of us in the opposition want the parliament to function, and it becomes very important when such a big deal has happened with America. It's not a deal, it's a 'dheel'."

2026-02-09T15:55:31.132919+00:00 IST

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'Oppn claims over Speaker's advice to PM Modi baseless'

The sources said that the opposition's claims that there was no imminent threat to the Prime Minister "are baseless and stand contradicted by the events that transpired on the floor of the House" last week.

2026-02-09T15:54:25.968066+00:00 IST

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‘Act of cowardice’: Karnataka CM calls PM Modi’s silence in LS

In a post on X, Siddaramaiah said that a Prime Minister who avoids Parliament also avoids accountability. "Prime Minister narendramodi 's silence in the Lok Sabha during the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address is an act of cowardice. For the first time in India's parliamentary history, this motion was passed without the Prime Minister replying. A Prime Minister who avoids Parliament avoids accountability," he said.

2026-02-09T15:49:55.550692+00:00 IST

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NGT seeks fresh progress report on steps to stop sewage discharge

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed authorities to submit a fresh progress report on the measures taken to prevent the discharge of untreated sewage and industrial effluents into the Ganga and its tributaries at Varanasi and Chandauli.

2026-02-09T15:49:53.747936+00:00 IST

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Amit Shah to deliver keynote address at national conference on “t

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, will deliver a keynote address at the National Conference on "Tackling Cyber-Enabled Frauds & Dismantling the Ecosystem" on Tuesday.

2026-02-09T15:42:24.577033+00:00 IST