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Amit Shah offers last respects to Ajit Pawar in Baramati

In a post shared on X, Shah said, "I paid my last respects to Ajit Pawar ji and offered heartfelt tributes to him. The untimely demise of Ajit Pawar ji, who was dedicated to society and the people, has created such a void in Maharashtra's politics that it will not be possible to fill it for a long time."

2026-01-29T11:40:28.727613+00:00 IST

Kerala budget focuses on welfare, development

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said the state budget presented in the Legislative Assembly is people-centric and aimed at ensuring comprehensive development while strengthening welfare measures across all sections of society.

2026-01-29T11:35:07.225988+00:00 IST

Lawlessness in Tamil Nadu: Soundararajan

BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan on Thursday condemned the state government after the recent triple murder case in Chennai and said that it clearly showcases the lawlessness in the state.

2026-01-29T11:22:35.380234+00:00 IST

HC seeks MCD reply on contempt plea over illegal slaughter

The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and other civic authorities to file their replies within two weeks on a contempt petition alleging non-compliance with its 2018 directions banning the slaughter of birds at Ghazipur Murga Mandi.

2026-01-29T10:57:46.194024+00:00 IST

Delhi court acquits LG Saxena

Delhi court acquitted incumbent Lieutenant Governor (LG) V K Saxena in a defamation case filed by social activist Medha Patkar. She had filed the case against V K Saxena more than 20 years ago.

2026-01-29T10:39:44.991296+00:00 IST

Delhi HC upholds conviction in 1995 CBI bribery trap case

The Court held that the findings of guilt were not infirm and reaffirmed key procedural principles governing corruption trials.

2026-01-29T10:39:44.006302+00:00 IST

Alankar Agnihotri after SC stays UGC's new regulations

Speaking to ANI, Agnihotri said that caste-based discrimination should never be used as an institutional tool and should remain confined to appropriate vocabulary and discourse. He alleged that the clause related to caste discrimination is increasingly being treated as a self-inflicted crime, where families are targeted irrespective of merit.

2026-01-29T09:22:42.604448+00:00 IST

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Shia leader says will not forget Ayatollah Khamenei

Shia Community Leader Syed Samar Kazmi on Sunday condemned the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, stating that the community would not forget his death and would continue to remember his legacy.

2026-03-01T06:55:09.539625+00:00 IST

Tamilisai Sundararajan questions CM Stalin’s absence at PM rally

Telangana Former Governor, Tamilisai Sundararajan, while speaking to ANI, said, " Everyone is welcoming his arrival, and I am very happy that the Prime Minister is dedicating welfare schemes worth Rs 7,000 crore to Tamil Nadu.

2026-03-01T06:44:36.207775+00:00 IST

Maharashtra CM calls Nagpur blast ‘extremely tragic’; 17 dead

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday termed the explosion at an explosives factory in Raulgaon in Nagpur district as "extremely unfortunate and tragic," confirming that 17 people have lost their lives and 18 others have sustained injuries in the incident.

2026-03-01T06:25:45.797130+00:00 IST

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Diya Kumari ahead of presenting state budget

Ahead of presenting Rajasthan's Budget for the 2026-27 financial year, State Finance Minister and Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari arrived at the state Assembly on Wednesday and termed the document a significant step toward building a "Viksit Rajasthan."

2026-02-11T05:46:28.506333+00:00 IST

"Kaunsa arthshastri CM baitha hai": Ram Gopal Yadav

"Jab iss budget (Union Budget 2026-27) pe sabhi nigaahen jhuk gayi, toh wahan kaunsa accha budget aayega (If the Union Budget disappointed everyone, what can one expect (from UP budget). Kaunsa arthshastri CM baitha hai (The CM is not an economist)," Yadav told reporters in New Delhi.

2026-02-11T05:33:24.115323+00:00 IST

"Assam and Northeast writing a new chapter of development": Shivr

Taking a sharp dig at the Congress, the Union Minister alleged, "For decades, Congress has considered the North-East and especially Assam as its vote bank. It had become a political laboratory."

2026-02-11T05:27:45.968839+00:00 IST

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India remains world’s largest recipient of remittances

Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, tabled the Economic Survey 2025-26 in the Parliament on Thursday.

2026-01-29T09:12:28.839079+00:00 IST

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John Brittas on apex court staying new UGC regulations

He added that the guidelines' scope should have been broadened and lamented that political controversy, driven by the BJP, should not come at the expense of students.

2026-01-29T09:10:15.910867+00:00 IST

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Parliament Session: PM to reply to Motion of Thanks Debate on

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to reply on February 11.

2026-01-29T09:03:09.850872+00:00 IST

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“Country's economy is getting hurt...”: Deepender Singh Hooda

Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda on Thursday said that the country's economy is suffering due to a weak foreign policy.

2026-01-29T08:53:33.786918+00:00 IST

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CM Dhami chairs review meeting to assess status of agriculture...

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday chaired a review meeting to assess the status of agriculture-related GI tags, House of Himalaya, Millet Mission, Apple Mission, Kiwi Mission, and Honey Mission.

2026-01-29T08:53:10.284919+00:00 IST

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Lucknow University students welcome SC's decision on UGC

The new UGC regulations, notified on January 23, were challenged by various petitioners as being arbitrary, exclusionary, discriminatory and in violation of the Constitution as well as the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.

2026-01-29T08:52:37.193676+00:00 IST

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Cong MP Pramod Tiwari hails SC decision to stay UGC's new rules

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for diverting from "real issues" of a country, adding that government's job is to ensure peace, but they "ignite fire in the name of religion and caste."

2026-01-29T08:49:02.656067+00:00 IST

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Shashi Tharoor holds "good" meeting with Rahul Gandhi, Kharge

This comes after Tharoor skipped an important All India Congress Committee (AICC) meeting to discuss preparations for the upcoming Kerala Assembly polls.

2026-01-29T08:45:33.957934+00:00 IST

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CM Lalduhoma inaugurates NCC Mizoram Group Headquarters

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Thursday formally inaugurated the National Cadet Corps (NCC), Mizoram Group Headquarters at his office.

2026-01-29T08:35:12.535563+00:00 IST

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Vishnu Shankar Jain on SC's stay on UGC regulations

He informed that the apex court has directed that the UGC Regulations of 2012 will remain in force until further orders. The matter has been listed for hearing on March 19.

2026-01-29T08:29:31.037365+00:00 IST

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Kerala: Fire guts plywood manufacturing unit in Kannur

Seven units of the Fire and Rescue Services from Kannur, Taliparamba, and Thalassery were rushed to the spot and the blaze was extinguished after hours of intense effort, Pavithran PV, Station Officer of the Kannur fire force department said

2026-01-29T08:26:37.746735+00:00 IST

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"No question of resignation, I'm with Chief Minister": KJ George

Karnataka Energy Minister KJ George on Thursday categorically dismissed speculation about his resignation, asserting in the State Assembly that there was "no question of resignation" and that he continues to stand with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

2026-01-29T08:26:21.152476+00:00 IST

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Diamond City Surat set to become 'Zero Waste City'

In a significant step towards making Surat an emerging national leader in environmental conservation and scientific waste management, the 'Urban Development Year' declared by the state government, Surat Municipal Corporation has given priority to 'Green Growth' while advancing modern urban infrastructure said an official statement on Thursday.

2026-01-29T08:15:00.894708+00:00 IST

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Delhi HC issues summons to Priya Kapur, others

The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued summons to Priya Kapur and 22 other defendants in a civil suit filed by Rani Kapur seeking cancellation of the Rani Kapur Family Trust, which is stated to be valued at several thousand crore rupees.

2026-01-29T08:14:19.401539+00:00 IST