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Retired Air Force Officer shot by unidentified assailants at rest

The victim, who has been identified as Awadhesh Kumar Pathak, sustained gunshot injury in the attack, which took place on January 30 when Kumar was walking towards his car.

2026-01-31T06:42:28.962850+00:00 IST

Maharashtra: NCP-SCP leaders gather at Sharad Pawar's residence

NCP-SCP leaders gathered at Sharad Pawar's residence in Baramati on Saturday to chalk out the party's strategies, following the untimely death of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.

2026-01-31T06:26:15.280506+00:00 IST

Parameshwara orders preliminary probe in CJ Roy death case

Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Parameshwara said the deadline to file the chargesheet was February 4, and Roy had returned from Dubai three days ago. He added that Roy cooperated with the Income Tax officials who visited his office to record his statement.

2026-01-31T06:26:05.038729+00:00 IST

Not against high-speed rail project, clarifies Kerala LoP VD Sath

Satheesan questioned why the Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, is allowed to discuss E Sreedharan's proposal, while others are sidelined.

2026-01-31T06:20:56.418084+00:00 IST

Prime Minister Modi to visit Punjab on February 1

Prime Minister will visit Adampur airport, where he will unveil the new name of the Airport as 'Sri Guru Ravidas Ji Airport, Adampur. He will also inaugurate the Terminal Building at Halwara Airport in Ludhiana, Punjab.

2026-01-31T06:13:12.818125+00:00 IST

India adds two New Wetlands to India's Ramsar List

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav has announced the addition of two new wetlands to India's Ramsar network, ahead of World Wetlands Day on 2nd February.

2026-01-31T06:06:41.832117+00:00 IST

Peeyush Pandey appointed new acting West Bengal DGP

Peeyush Pandey has been appointed as the Director General and Inspector General of Police (DGP), West Bengal, in charge.

2026-01-31T05:57:59.251001+00:00 IST

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Pushkar Singh Dhami emphasises timely pension case resolution

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has issued clear instructions that pension cases must be resolved with complete promptness while chairing a review meeting of the Social Welfare Department at the Chief Minister's residence on Sunday. He ensured that no eligible beneficiary is deprived of social security scheme benefits.

2026-03-01T14:34:37.485325+00:00 IST

Delhi: Court orders release of 14 accused in JNU protest case

Duty Magistrate Ravi ordered the release of all these students after hearing an application moved on behalf of the students and directed the Delhi police to file a verification report of addresses within10 days.

2026-03-01T14:33:29.890209+00:00 IST

Fire breaks out in British-era Glenmore building in Nainital

A fire broke out in the British-era Glenmore building located in Nainital. Fire department vehicles are present at the scene.

2026-03-01T14:02:49.179566+00:00 IST

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“People will give big mandate to BJP”: Ramchander Rao

Telangana BJP President N. Ramchander Rao on Wednesday expressed confidence that the party will win a significant number of seats in the ongoing municipal elections in the state, saying the people of Telangana are likely to give a "big mandate" to the Bharatiya Janata Party.

2026-02-11T22:54:58.210656+00:00 IST

People are keen to vote for development: Cong MLA on elections

Congress MLA Yennam Srinivas Reddy on Wednesday said that people in Mahbubnagar are showing keen interest in the ongoing municipal elections and are inclined to vote for development, citing infrastructure growth and welfare initiatives undertaken in the past two years.

2026-02-11T22:54:17.202340+00:00 IST

WB at Centre of Budget under ‘Purvodaya’ Push, says FM

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that West Bengal has been placed at the centre of the Union Budget 2026-27 under the government's 'Purvodaya' (Rise of the East) strategy, rejecting allegations that the state did not find mention in the Budget.

2026-02-11T22:27:20.553868+00:00 IST

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Patna NEET aspirant death case: 'Guilty will not be spared,' JD(U

According to the police, a NEET aspirant died during treatment in Patna. While there were reports of an alleged sexual assault, the police said that the doctors have not confirmed sexual or penetrative assault in the case.

2026-01-31T05:50:30.734949+00:00 IST

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Mithilesh Katheria on Sunetra Pawar to become Dy CM speculations

This comes after NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal said on Friday that the NCP would elect Ajit Pawar's wife, Sunetra Pawar, as the legislative party leader.

2026-01-31T05:49:34.174483+00:00 IST

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BJP slams Mamata govt after bridge collapses in Cooch Behar

The party listed several major bridge collapses, including the Majherhat Bridge, Vivekananda Flyover, Ultadanga Flyover, Manganj Canal Bridge, and Kakdwip Bridge.

2026-01-31T05:49:29.207833+00:00 IST

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"CM Fadnavis will make decision on Deputy CM post": Tatkare

NCP Maharashtra State President Sunil Tatkare on Saturday refused to comment on NCP (SCP) chief Sharad Pawar's remarks stating that he had no information about NCP MP and Ajit Pawar's widow Sunetra Pawar being pitched for the post of Deputy Chief Minister.

2026-01-31T05:34:49.701889+00:00 IST

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"Politics ignores traditional mourning" : Cong leader Udit Raj

"When someone dies, nothing is done for 12-13 days...They don't celebrate any festivals or anything throughout the year. But politics disregards all rituals and traditions. They didn't wait for 13 days...But here, preparations are underway for the Deputy CM oath......," Raj told ANI.

2026-01-31T05:30:27.046021+00:00 IST

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Patna Bird Sanctuary, Chhari-Dhand become Ramsar sites

Patna Bird Sanctuary in Etah, Uttar Pradesh, and Chhari-Dhand in Kutch, Gujarat, have been added to the Ramsar sites list.

2026-01-31T05:29:46.573859+00:00 IST

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Sharad Pawar refutes speculation over NCP factions merger

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief, Sharad Pawar, on Saturday refuted the speculation around the merger of two NCP factions after Ajit Pawar's demise.

2026-01-31T05:23:15.106677+00:00 IST

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"Prima facie, it appears death by gunshot": DCP on CJ Roy's death

According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Central Division, Akshay Machindra Hakay, the incident occurred between 3 and 3:15 pm.

2026-01-31T05:20:16.931492+00:00 IST

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Allahabad HC questions UP Police "encounter" shootings

Through an order passed on January 28, Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal directed the Director General of Police (DGP) and the Additional Chief Secretary (Home) of the state to appear before the Court via video conferencing on Friday, January 30.

2026-01-31T05:18:44.499656+00:00 IST

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Abujhmad Peace Half Marathon kicks off in Chattisgarh

The 5th edition of the Abujhmad Peace Half Maratho held in Narayanpur district today. Surrendered Naxal cadets and thousands of runners participate in it.

2026-01-31T05:17:41.595151+00:00 IST

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Union Budget 2026: Economists expect focus on jobs, agri, MSMEs

While speaking to ANI, Raikindi stated that the government of India is likely to prioritise job creation, agricultural development, inclusive manufacturing, and digital transformation. These sectors are expected to drive sustainable growth and development across the country

2026-01-31T05:02:50.838417+00:00 IST

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Sunetra Pawar to take oath as Maharashtra Deputy CM today

Ajit Pawar's wife and NCP MP Sunetra Pawar will take oath as the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister on Saturday, party spokesperson Rupali Patil Thombare said.

2026-01-31T04:54:05.194894+00:00 IST

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Union Budget

Speaking to reporters, Chouhan said Chhattisgarh is widely recognised for progressive farming and that he had long been invited by the state's progressive farmers to observe their work.

2026-01-31T04:44:39.284943+00:00 IST

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Assam CM Sarma invokes Bapu to defend anti-infiltration stance

Tushar Gandhi, who is the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, had posted on X that, "If India was that of Bapu, Citizens of the nation would have pulled the CM of Assam from his office and impeached him for his hateful comments. Alas, today we are a nation of Bapu's murderer Nathuram Godse and his follower, the high priest of hate and divisiveness PM Modi."

2026-01-31T04:26:32.196595+00:00 IST