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Indian Navy delivers Bailey Bridges to Sri Lanka

In a significant gesture of solidarity and support, the Indian Naval Ship Gharial has docked in Colombo with a vital shipment of 10 Bailey Bridges, aimed at bolstering Sri Lanka's reconstruction efforts following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The delivery, which took place on February 4, 2026, marks a key milestone in ongoing humanitarian efforts to restore infrastructure and support affected communities in the aftermath of the cyclone.

2026-02-05T07:18:15.011696+00:00 IST

Kerala Assembly passes resolution against VB-G Ram G Act

Kerala Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution urging the Central Government to withdraw the newly enacted The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, 2025.

2026-02-05T07:14:21.257076+00:00 IST

Lok Sabha passes Motion of Thanks amid Opposition sloganeering

The lower House of the Parliament on Thursday passed the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address, even as proceedings were repeatedly disrupted by sloganeering from Opposition members, following which the House was adjourned till 2 pm.

2026-02-05T07:11:25.772601+00:00 IST

Indore Court acquits four, including constable

A special NDPS court in Madhya Pradesh's Indore has acquitted four persons, including a police constable, in an alleged 198-gram MD drugs seizure case after forensic laboratory tests found that the seized powder was not a narcotic substance but potassium nitrate.

2026-02-05T06:59:55.753874+00:00 IST

Maharashtra: Chemical tanker overturns at Khandala Ghat

Traffic on the Mumbai-Pune highway remained severely affected for more than 24 hours after a chemical-laden tanker overturned at Khandala Ghat, leading to long tailbacks in the Urse Maval stretch.

2026-02-05T06:54:03.105288+00:00 IST

Sabarimala gold case: Unnikrishnan Potti secures bail in 2nd case

Arguments in the bail plea concluded on Wednesday. Potti had earlier obtained statutory bail in the Dwarapalaka case as well. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) is yet to file charge sheets in either case.

2026-02-05T06:47:52.925328+00:00 IST

Kharge, Nadda exchange heated remarks in Rajya Sabha

The Upper House of Parliament witnessed a heated exchange between Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and BJP leaders after the Congress MP alleged that Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi was not allowed to speak in the House.

2026-02-05T06:46:58.029930+00:00 IST

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Attukal Pongala festival defines Kerala's cultural heritage: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

BJP Kerala State President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday said the Attukal Pongala festival is a defining symbol of Kerala's rich cultural and spiritual heritage, expressing pride in participating in the annual celebration.

2026-03-03T05:07:19.352138+00:00 IST

Security remains at high-alert in Srinagar's Lal Chowk

The security remains at high alert in Srinagar's Ghanta Ghar for the second day following the protests by Shia Muslims against the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei.

2026-03-03T04:57:41.774328+00:00 IST

NIA seeks China’s assistance to trace GoPro camera used in Pahalg

The camera is considered crucial in establishing pre-attack reconnaissance, movement patterns and operational preparations of the terror module in the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, as it was supplied to China-based AE Group International Limited more than a year before the deadly terror attack.

2026-03-03T04:52:45.167212+00:00 IST

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Bhupen Kumar Borah resigns from Assam Congress

"I don't deem it necessary to speak on why I resigned. I have certainly resigned and sent my resignation to the high command...Whenever I think it necessary, I will call you and speak in detail," Borah told reporters.

2026-02-16T08:19:15.966726+00:00 IST

Will meet Bhupen Bora to confirm resignation: Debabrata Saikia

"This is very common. There are surveys, internal politics - all these combined sometimes decide who will get and who will not get. If someone is uncomfortable and feels that he will be deprived, then he may join other parties. It is very common during the last one month of ticket distribution," he said.

2026-02-16T07:42:31.346959+00:00 IST

Bihar Minister Mangal Pandey backs ECI's suspension of 7 official

Speaking to the reporters here, Pandey said, "Certainly, the officials of the West Bengal government appear to be working more as officials of Mamata Banerjee and the TMC. This is a signal and a message to those officials who, instead of following the Election Commission's directives, follow the orders and instructions of the TMC, Abhishek, and Mamata Banerjee."

2026-02-16T07:39:19.270119+00:00 IST

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HAL says five LCA Mk1a fighter jets ready for delivery

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on Thursday confirmed that five LCA Mk1a fighter jets are fully ready and an additional nine aircraft have already been built and flown.

2026-02-05T06:32:55.777445+00:00 IST

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Delhi HC renotifies plea seeking for Indian woman killed in Nepal

The Delhi High Court has renotified to February 9, 2026, a writ petition filed by a bereaved husband seeking accountability and compensation for the death of his wife, an Indian citizen who lost her life during violent civil unrest in Nepal.

2026-02-05T06:16:58.972724+00:00 IST

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Chennai-New Jalpaiguri Express derails in Odisha, no casualties

According to officials, one coach of the train has been derailed. No casualties have been reported so far, and passenger operations remain unaffected.

2026-02-05T06:16:40.446314+00:00 IST

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“Your place is in gutter”: KT Rama Rao slams Telangana CM

BRS Working President KT Rama Rao on Thursday lashed out at Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for using "abusive language" against BRS Chief K Chandrashekar Rao and said that Reddy's place "is in the gutter."

2026-02-05T06:10:16.756355+00:00 IST

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Manoj Gaur moves to Delhi HC for extension of interim bail

He was granted interim bail on the grounds of his mother's health. However, the order granting interim bail to Gaur is under challenge before the Delhi High Court.

2026-02-05T06:06:23.122537+00:00 IST

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Parliament Budget Session: Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon

The Lok Sabha sitting, which began at 11 am, was adjourned soon after the INDIA bloc MPs raised slogans targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre.

2026-02-05T06:05:15.104741+00:00 IST

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Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited revises annual fare

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) announces Annual Fare Revision as per the First Fare Fixation Committee (FFC) constituted under the Metro Railways (Operation & Maintenance) Act, 2002.

2026-02-05T05:48:28.052053+00:00 IST

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Oppn to protest in RS against objection to Rahul's remarks

The INDIA bloc MPs are set to protest in the Rajya Sabha against the ruling party's objections to the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi's statements.

2026-02-05T05:38:57.344190+00:00 IST

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Odisha Additional Chief Secy says Black Swan Summit focuses on gl

Additional Chief Secretary of Energy & IT Department, Government of Odisha, Vishal Kumar Dev, on Thursday, underlined the main focus of Black Swan Summit.

2026-02-05T05:37:35.629539+00:00 IST

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EOW Kashmir chargesheets former SKIMS assistant professor

According to a release, the EOW produced a chargesheet in FIR No. 76/2022 under Sections 199 and 420 RPC before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, against Afshan Shabir, resident of Shibath Zadibal.

2026-02-05T05:31:35.189918+00:00 IST

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Andhra Pradesh: SFI student leaders allegedly attacked, kidnapped

Tension prevailed in Tirupati Rural Mandal after student leaders affiliated with the Students' Federation of India (SFI) were allegedly attacked, abducted, and threatened by a group of unidentified persons near Vartha Cross, close to Lemon Tree Hotel, Tiruchanur Village, on Tuesday morning.

2026-02-05T05:17:39.368818+00:00 IST

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"Interests of farmers fully protected": Union Agriculture Ministe

Asserting that the India-US trade deal is "a new example" of diplomacy, development and dignity, Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said that the agreement was finalised with due care to safeguard the "interests of Indian farmers."

2026-02-05T05:13:23.348252+00:00 IST

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PM Narendra Modi wishes birthday to Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang

"Thank you, Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji, for your warm birthday wishes and kind prayers. I am deeply grateful for your constant guidance and encouragement. With your blessings, I remain committed to serving the people of Sikkim with dedication and sincerity," the CM replied.

2026-02-05T05:13:04.097838+00:00 IST

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“Shocked to see LoP pass ‘chichore’ comments”: Shivraj Singh

"Today my heart is filled with pain. I am shocked to see the LoP (Rahul Gandhi) pass 'chichore' comments using words like 'gadar' against a minister. They are also belittling the PM's role. The comments being made are 'chichorapan'," Shivraj Singh Chouhan told ANI.

2026-02-05T05:09:07.719684+00:00 IST