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"Another boost to India's roaring growth engine": Amit Shah hails

"The Interim Trade Agreement entered into by India and the US gives another boost to India's roaring growth engine. Translating PM Shri @narendramodi Ji's vision of a Viksit Bharat into an inevitable reality, the agreement makes way for a boom for Make in India, hardworking farmers, entrepreneurs, MSMEs, startup innovators, and fishermen while churning employment for youth and women. Heartiest gratitude to Modi Ji for the landmark deal, and congratulations to every citizen of India.", the post read.

2026-02-07T15:09:53.340343+00:00 IST

"PM Modi played to the tunes of President Trump": Congress leader

Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on Saturday launched an attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the interim India-US trade agreement, claiming that the latter has "played to the tunes of President Trump", which resulted in a "detrimental" deal for India's interest.

2026-02-07T15:09:08.356391+00:00 IST

Global trade to grow despite turbulence: Piyush Goyal

"Globalisation is neither retreating nor taking a back seat. On the contrary, global trade continues to grow, despite all this turbulence," Goyal said, responding to questions on whether the world is moving away from free trade. He pointed to strong trade numbers, stating that India's combined goods and services trade is expected to grow by five to six per cent this year. "So whoever talks of globalisation being in retreat is ill-informed," he added.

2026-02-07T15:07:47.150956+00:00 IST

India launches AI healthcare iLive Connect

The AI-powered system, called iLive Connect, uses a wearable biosensor patch and wristband to track vital signs and detect subtle changes that may indicate illness. Doctors at a dedicated command centre receive real-time data and can intervene promptly, reducing hospitalisations.

2026-02-07T14:50:41.572662+00:00 IST

Delhi HC grants interim relief to Vivek Oberoi

The Delhi High Court has granted interim protection to actor and businessman Vivek Anand Oberoi in a commercial suit alleging widespread misuse of his personality and publicity rights through fake social media accounts, unauthorised merchandise, and AI-generated content.

2026-02-07T14:41:58.039533+00:00 IST

Indian Coast Guard busts international oil smuggling syndicate in

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) busted an international oil cargo smuggling racket through a complex sea-air coordinated operation on February 6, officials said here on Saturday.

2026-02-07T14:28:14.794628+00:00 IST

Lok Sabha speaker expresses anguish in legislatures

Emphasising the need to preserve the sanctity of legislative institutions, Birla stated that maintaining the dignity and decorum of the House is a fundamental responsibility of every public representative.

2026-02-07T14:04:32.091673+00:00 IST

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Assam CM inaugurates Kaziranga Orchid Park

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday formally inaugurated the Kaziranga Orchid Park, developed by the State government at Kohora in Kaziranga National Park. He also inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for several other projects.

2026-03-03T16:40:24.030711+00:00 IST

Air India Express confirms Muscat flights, suspends other Gulf op

Air India Express announced on Tuesday that it will continue scheduled flights to and from Muscat on March 4, alongside additional services to Delhi, Kochi, and Mumbai. However, the airline confirmed that all scheduled operations to Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE will remain suspended until 23:59 hrs IST on March 4, 2026.

2026-03-03T16:33:57.602031+00:00 IST

Girish Mahajan questions Sonia Gandhi's stance on West Asia

Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan on Tuesday questioned Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi's article on the Iran-Israel conflict, asking why India should comment on the issue.

2026-03-03T16:24:21.482825+00:00 IST

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former Congress leader Bhupen Borah over party resignation

He noted that when he became APCC president in 2021, Congress was in alliance with AIUDF, which he ended, and later, before the formation of the INDIA alliance, he successfully forged partnerships with 16 different parties.

2026-02-18T07:28:03.509282+00:00 IST

CR Kesavan slams Congress leader over his AI Summit remarks

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader CR Kesavan on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, branding him a "peddler of pessimism" for criticising the India AI Impact Summit, accusing him of undermining the nation's progress.

2026-02-18T07:11:27.920473+00:00 IST

"INDIA bloc work begins only before Lok Sabha polls": Sanjay Raut

Raut said, "INDIA bloc work begins when the Lok Sabha elections are approaching. Until then, there's no communication between anyone. Until then, in the INDIA bloc, what the people are doing no one knows."

2026-02-18T07:10:46.513931+00:00 IST

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Victim loses ₹36.16 lakh after using illegal lending apps

The victim is a 46-year-old resident of Sanath Nagar, who downloaded two loan applications, Loan Radar and Quick Funds, from the Google Play Store in August 2025 and initially borrowed small amounts.

2026-02-07T14:03:46.023657+00:00 IST

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Arvind Dharmapuri submits complaint against Telangana CM

In his complaint, Dharmapuri expressed deep concern about the remarks reported during a public speech on February 6 in Nizamabad. He stated that the use of a serious congenital medical condition in political comparison is deeply insensitive and undermines the dignity of individuals who have shown extraordinary courage and resilience in overcoming social and medical challenges, according to a release.

2026-02-07T13:41:12.385072+00:00 IST

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HP Assembly’s 11th session of 14th Vidhan Sabha to begin on Feb16

Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Saturday said that the 11th session of the 14th Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly will commence on February 16 at 2:00 pm.

2026-02-07T13:41:11.977355+00:00 IST

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“Our target is to win 200 constituencies": CM MK Stalin

Recalling the party's clean sweep in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Stalin said the DMK had delivered on its promise of winning all 40 parliamentary seats and was now ready to set a new benchmark. "Our target is to win 200 constituencies. Even if a family has not voted for us so far, you must campaign until the very last minute," he told party workers, calling for sustained grassroots outreach.

2026-02-07T13:40:04.497268+00:00 IST

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Himachal Apple Growers’ Association to join farmers’ strike

The Himachal Apple Growers' Association on Saturday held its block-level meeting in Rohru, during which farmers and orchardists decided to actively participate in the nationwide farmers' strike scheduled for February 12, 2026.

2026-02-07T13:33:55.579476+00:00 IST

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Budget 2026-27 plans for next 25 years: Jitendra Singh

Speaking to the media, Singh said, "Across the country, press conferences are being done about the 2026-27 Budget for the country that has been brought under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi. Discussions are underway with social media influencers, and opinions are being collected. It is being explained to them that this Budget might be for 2026-27, but this has plans for the next 25 years as far as the economy is concerned."

2026-02-07T13:28:52.913406+00:00 IST

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"We should work together": BJP welcomes Pednekar as BMC LoP

Acknowledging her work, he said, "We will respectfully consider and honour her suggestions while working," adding that the BJP would field a Marathi candidate anyway.

2026-02-07T13:27:36.853219+00:00 IST

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Himachal CM reviews MLA priorities for 2026-27, highlights major

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday held discussions with legislators from Shimla and Kangra districts during the second and final session of the two-day meeting convened to determine the priorities of MLAs for the financial year 2026-27.

2026-02-07T13:14:20.182974+00:00 IST

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No special Assembly session on RDG: HP CM Sukhu accepts Governor’

"The Governor has suggested that there will be no special session, as his consent has not been given. We are going with his suggestion. The matter of RDG will be brought up during the Budget session, for which notifications will be issued soon," Sukhu said.

2026-02-07T13:13:28.932974+00:00 IST

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Woman found injured with dishevelled clothes in Indore

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Kumar Prateek told reporters, "Today, we received information at around 9 am that a woman was found lying in an injured state in a ground near Sugnidevi college. Acting on it, a police team from Pardeshipura police station immediately reached the spot and took the woman to the hospital through a first response vehicle (FRV). The woman's condition is serious and having injuries on her head and near her ears. Police are conducting a thorough investigation into the incident."

2026-02-07T13:11:51.019336+00:00 IST

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NDRF recovers 6 bodies from Meghalaya coal mine blast site

Despite facing many challenges, the NDRF personnel have successfully recovered 6 out of 24 bodies so far from the coal mine site at Mysyngat of Thangsko area in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district.

2026-02-07T13:10:51.972559+00:00 IST

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'Sold country after PM Modi's name came up in Epstein files'

Escalating his attack, the AAP MP alleged, "This agreement is a betrayal to the country. You have sold the country under the pressure that PM Modi's name came up in the Epstein files."

2026-02-07T13:10:40.160660+00:00 IST

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HP apple economy to be badly hit by foreign trade agreement

The Horticulture, Revenue and Tribal Development Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Jagat Singh Negi on Saturday warned that the state's apple-based economy would be severely impacted due to foreign trade agreements signed by the Union government and the drastic reduction in import duty on apple imports from several countries, including the United States and the European Union.

2026-02-07T13:05:50.212626+00:00 IST

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'Bail plea of Pappu Yadav to be heard on Monday'

"His arrest took place in front of everyone yesterday. At that time, he voluntarily said, 'Take me with you'. Yet, it is now being alleged that he obstructed the police in their duties. It is clear to everyone that he cooperated with the police. Despite this, a new FIR has been registered. From this, you can understand the intentions of the police," Bharti alleged.

2026-02-07T12:16:04.303909+00:00 IST