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Delhi HC orders premature release of ex President guard

The Delhi High Court has set aside the order of the Sentence Review Board (SRB) and ordered the premature release of Ex-President Guard from the custody after 23 years. The President Guard Harpreet Singh was convicted in the infamous Buddha Jayanti Garden Gang rape case and was serving a life sentence.

2026-02-03T18:40:28.486606+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand opens 83 major Himalayan peaks for expeditions

Uttarakhand has taken a historic step in the field of adventure tourism, giving mountaineering a new height.

2026-02-03T18:33:54.241458+00:00 IST

Air India, IndiGo aircraft collision at Mumbai Airport; passenger

Air India AI 2732 Mumbai to Coimbatore was stationary on the runway while IndiGo 6E 791 Hyderabad to Mumbai was taxiing after landing, according to the Sources.

2026-02-03T18:32:56.729101+00:00 IST

Himachal CM expresses grief over HRTC bus accident

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has expressed deep sorrow over the HRTC bus accident at Kawanu in Uttrakhand today morning in which three persons lost their lives.

2026-02-03T18:01:52.479995+00:00 IST

Discontinuation injustice to hill state: Naresh Chauhan

Speaking to the media here, Chauhan described the discontinuation of the revenue deficit grant as a "grave injustice" to hill states. He said that since Independence, successive Finance Commissions had recognised the difficult geographical conditions of hill states and introduced a system of revenue deficit grants to accelerate their development.

2026-02-03T17:52:47.956708+00:00 IST

Light rain and snow lash parts of Himachal

Light to moderate rains and snowfall were recorded at several places across Himachal Pradesh over the past 24 hours. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for thunderstorms, gusty winds, and dense fog at isolated locations, particularly in the low hills and plains.

2026-02-03T17:52:32.634623+00:00 IST

Congress constitutes State Election Committee in Assam

The Congress has approved a proposal to constitute the State Election Committee of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), with Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi as its Chairman in the poll-bound state.

2026-02-03T17:52:12.224183+00:00 IST

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Indian Navy warships continue operations in Middle East region

Indian Navy warships are in the Gulf of Oman for Operation Sankalp and carrying out anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden. The warships in the Gulf of Aden are helping Indian merchant vessels to reach their destinations safely, sources in the defence establishment said.

2026-03-02T17:07:57.843904+00:00 IST

Telangana govt establishes 24/7 control room for citizens

Telangana citizens presently residing in the region, or their family members in Telangana, may contact the Control Room in case of distress, travel disruptions, or other emergency situations.

2026-03-02T17:06:52.428461+00:00 IST

MoCA announces relief operations amid West Asia crisis

"IndiGo has planned 10 special relief operations from Jeddah to India on March 3 to facilitate the return of stranded passengers, subject to required approvals and prevailing airspace conditions. IndiGo is coordinating with the Consulate General of India at Jeddah for passenger facilitation," the Ministry said in a statement.

2026-03-02T17:01:32.805457+00:00 IST

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"Not India-Pak match, but Jay Shah vs Pakistan": Sanjay Raut

"This is not an India-Pakistan match. This is a Jay Shah vs Pakistan match. The people of India do not want it. The Indian public does not consent to India playing against Pakistan. The India-Pakistan match generates the highest amount of betting and gambling in cricket, and the money also goes to Pakistan. Even local brokers, especially politicians in the BJP, benefit from it," Sanjay Raut said while speaking at a press conference here.

2026-02-15T07:17:52.466935+00:00 IST

Tagore questions govt on vacant Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker chair

"The post of Deputy Speaker in the Lok Sabha has been lying vacant for seven long years. This is not a small procedural lapse -- it strikes at the heart of parliamentary democracy. Under Article 93 of the Constitution of India, the House shall choose a Speaker and a Deputy Speaker. The word is not "may." It is shall. Yet under Narendra Modi's government, the Deputy Speaker's chair remains empty," Tagore posted on 'X'.

2026-02-15T06:46:39.305613+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi extends warm wishes on Mahashivaratri

"To all fellow countrymen, heartfelt wishes on Mahashivaratri. By the grace of Shiv-Shakti, may your life always be filled with happiness, peace, and prosperity. Har Har Mahadev," Gandhi, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha, wrote on X.

2026-02-15T05:22:36.465522+00:00 IST

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Akasa Air starts Dibrugarh flights

The new route is designed to improve regional accessibility and support growing demand for trade, commerce, tourism, and business travel.

2026-02-03T17:51:49.095519+00:00 IST

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New drainage policy to strengthen road infrastructure in Himachal

Vikramaditya Singh informed that the policy was prepared after a detailed technical assessment by the department and has been approved for placement before the forthcoming Cabinet meeting for final endorsement.

2026-02-03T17:51:29.894950+00:00 IST

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TDP politicising Tirumala issue despite SIT clarification

He said that, as per the directions of the Supreme Court, a SIT was constituted under the CBI, which categorically concluded that no animal fat was used in the Tirupati laddu. However, he said the TDP leadership could not accept this finding because it contradicted their false allegations.

2026-02-03T17:50:39.631043+00:00 IST

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Gujarat wins ‘best state for promotion of aviation ecosystem’ awa

Gujarat Civil Aviation Commissioner KL Bachani said the award reflects the state's consistent progress in strengthening aviation infrastructure and policy support. The honour was presented by Union Minister for Civil Aviation Shri K. Ram Mohan Naidu.

2026-02-03T17:41:18.335564+00:00 IST

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Oppn MPs being silenced, farmers’ interests ignored: Dimple Yadav

Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Dimple Yadav on Tuesday criticised the government, alleging that the Leader of the Opposition was deliberately prevented from speaking in Parliament, and warned that certain policy decisions could have a severe impact on farmers.

2026-02-03T17:40:20.536944+00:00 IST

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India-US trade agreement triggers political face-off

The India-US trade agreement has triggered an intense political debate, with the Centre projecting it as a landmark, future-defining deal that will accelerate India's growth trajectory, while opposition parties have raised sharp questions about transparency, national interests, and the impact on farmers and domestic industries.

2026-02-03T17:37:31.041618+00:00 IST

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YSRCP delegation to meet NHRC, SC Commission

A delegation of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), comprising MPs, MLAs, MLCs, former MLAs, and former MLCs, will meet the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Scheduled Castes Commission on Wednesday, seeking intervention over alleged state-sponsored violence and a breakdown of law and order in Andhra Pradesh.

2026-02-03T17:36:38.372256+00:00 IST

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Uttarakhand DGP chairs high-level law & order review meeting

Senior officers from the Police Headquarters, in charge of Garhwal and Kumaon, district heads, and senior officers of the Special Task Force (STF) attended the meeting.

2026-02-03T17:35:26.220267+00:00 IST

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SC Collegium approves appointment of five retired judges

The Supreme Court Collegium on Tuesday approved the appointment of five retired judges as ad hoc judges of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad for a period of two years, invoking its powers under Article 224-A of the Constitution of India. The decision was taken during the Collegium's meeting held on February 3, 2026.

2026-02-03T17:33:59.681926+00:00 IST

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Atmanirbhar Container Drive takes shape with BCSL MoU

The Union Government on Tuesday moved a step closer to building an integrated, domestically anchored container ecosystem, as a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed to establish the Bharat Container Shipping Line (BCSL).

2026-02-03T17:33:05.293895+00:00 IST

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Priyanka Gandhi slams suspension of MPs, calls it 'ridiculous'

Speaking outside the Parliament, Gandhi told reporters, "This is ridiculous. In a democracy, every member should have the right to speak, and their concerns should be heard."

2026-02-03T17:16:10.966593+00:00 IST

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Uttarakhand to abolish Madrasa board by July

Special Secretary Parag Madhukar Dhakate stated that Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami had announced the decision to abolish the Madrasa board during the previous Assembly session. He also said that, from July this year, all minority educational institutions would come under the umbrella of the Uttarakhand State Minority Education Authority, and their recognition would be granted by the Uttarakhand Board of School Education.

2026-02-03T17:10:48.331301+00:00 IST

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"Father of all deals": BJP's Harsh Shringla on India-US pact

Speaking to ANI, the Rajya Sabha MP said, "I think it is a historic deal. Full credit goes to the Prime Minister, who has waited patiently to ensure the best conditions were in place to finalise the deal. It is also attributable to the strong personal chemistry he has with President Trump. He was full of praise for PM Modi."

2026-02-03T17:05:04.584282+00:00 IST

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