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Odisha: Railway Police apprehend two men for transporting ganja

Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) apprehended two men at Odisha's Bhubaneswar Railway Station for allegedly transporting ganja to New Delhi.

2026-01-28T02:35:18.658344+00:00 IST

Delhi sees AQI improvement to 273, remains in 'poor' category

The national capital witnessed a slight improvement in air quality on Wednesday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 273 at around 7 am, keeping it in the 'poor' category.

2026-01-28T02:34:03.650094+00:00 IST

BJP chief Nitin Nabin hails Bengal’s iconic legacy

Bharatiya Janata Party National President Nitin Nabin has lauded West Bengal's rich cultural, spiritual and artistic heritage, recalling the contributions of iconic figures who shaped India's identity.

2026-01-28T02:31:04.813088+00:00 IST

Budget Session of the Parliament to commence today

The Economic Survey document, prepared by the Economic Division of the Department of Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Finance and formulated under the supervision of the chief economic adviser, provides insights into the state of the economy and various indicators for 2025-26 (April-March), as well as an outlook for the next fiscal.

2026-01-28T01:40:22.614722+00:00 IST

BRS accuses Telangana government of irregularities in Singareni

The delegation, comprising Members of Parliament, Members of the Legislative Assembly and Council, and senior party leaders, submitted documents claiming misuse of public funds, irregularities in tendering processes, and inflated costs in mining and solar power projects undertaken by Singareni.

2026-01-28T01:27:47.397973+00:00 IST

I also sat in the third row, what is the problem?: Pralhad Joshi

Responding to allegations raised by Congress leaders, Joshi said on Tuesday that seating arrangements for the Republic Day parade are decided strictly in accordance with established protocol and that these arrangements have been followed consistently over the years.

2026-01-28T00:53:23.447230+00:00 IST

DMK–Congress alliance is failed engine: Tamil Nadu BJP President

Reacting to Chief Minister MK Stalin's recent remark in which he described the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) as a "box engine," Nainar Nagendran on Tuesday said that after the elections, people will clearly know which is the "failed engine," which is the "box engine," and which is the Vande Bharat engine.

2026-01-28T00:52:24.638893+00:00 IST

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CM Naidu announces ₹20 lakh ex-gratia, suspends four officials

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has announced an ex-gratia of ₹20 lakh for the families of the people who lost their lives in the tragic firecracker explosion in Kakinada on Saturday. The Chief Minister, who visited the injured victims at GGH, expressed serious concern over the negligence of local officials and announced the suspension of four individuals in a subsequent press meet. He assured the victims and their families of full government support during this difficult time.

2026-02-28T16:45:28.346782+00:00 IST

Dhami virtually participates in HPV Vaccination Campaign event

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign against cervical cancer from Haldwani Medical College on Saturday.

2026-02-28T16:35:44.838610+00:00 IST

Indian students worried amid Iran-Israel conflict, letter written

Amid the rising conflict between Iran and Israel, concern has increased among Indian students and their families. Above a thousand Indian students, from Jammu and Kashmir, are studying in different cities of Iran, mainly in medical courses, and are feeling unsafe due to the tense situation.

2026-02-28T16:32:45.606463+00:00 IST

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Priyank Kharge questions Bharat Ratna push for Veer Savarkar

Congress leader and Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge on Monday launched a sharp attack on the demand to confer the Bharat Ratna to Veer Savarkar, asking why a person who, according to him, "worked against Bharath" should receive the country's highest civilian honour.

2026-02-10T04:24:22.039524+00:00 IST

Manish Tewari seeks discussion on India-US trade deal framework

Congress MP Manish Tewari on Tuesday moved an Adjournment Motion notice in Lok Sabha, seeking discussion on the framework of the India-United States Interim Trade Agreement.

2026-02-10T04:14:01.210174+00:00 IST

80-90 MLAs want Shivakumar to get a chance as CM: Iqbal Hussain

Karnataka Congress MLA Iqbal Hussain said that at least 80 party MLAs have given Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's name for the CM post to the high command.

2026-02-10T03:53:12.588008+00:00 IST

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Maharashtra CM approves several key infrastructural projects

The meeting also approved the implementation of the 66-kilometre Nashik City Ring Road through the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), as well as a revised alignment for a four-lane cement concrete highway from Navegaon Mor to Surjagad in Gadchiroli district to facilitate mineral transportation.

2026-01-28T00:40:19.034398+00:00 IST

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President meets R-day parade participants at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu met tribal guests, tableaux artists, National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets, National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers and other participants of the 77th Republic Day Parade at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

2026-01-28T00:21:28.708276+00:00 IST

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Telangana: Catchers treat dogs brutally at NIT Warangal

Dara Kavitha, Central Zone Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), said that the institute resorted to getting private dog catchers following the dog menace on campus since November, as the Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation (GWMC) did not have dog catchers at the time.

2026-01-28T00:14:36.161828+00:00 IST

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Uttar Pradesh CM inaugurates railway overbridge and flyover

Speaking after the inauguration on Tuesday, the Chief Minister said the bridge would help reduce traffic congestion, making journeys "smoother and simpler."

2026-01-27T23:53:42.102697+00:00 IST

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Higher education institutes should be above this: MC Sudhakar

Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Sudhakar reiterated Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's call for stricter enforcement of laws against discrimination in educational institutions, adding that a bill drafted by the state government had faced criticism.

2026-01-27T23:47:49.738787+00:00 IST

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Shiv Sena factions welcome the India-EU Free Trade Agreement

Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, Chaturvedi said the deal, "long pending for 20 years," is advantageous not only for India but also for EU nations, further stating that the conclusion of the agreement opens new prospects in the global trade framework.

2026-01-27T23:14:26.626523+00:00 IST

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BJP President Nitin Nabin holds strategy meet in West Bengal

After the meeting on Tuesday, Sukanta Majumdar and Rahul Sinha addressed the media, stating that the party plans to intensify its public outreach programs and strengthen organisational structures at the grassroots level in the coming weeks.

2026-01-27T23:01:39.668143+00:00 IST

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"CEC Gyanesh Kumar ultimately knows we will win Assembly polls"

Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, Moitra said, "We met the CEO West Bengal for the second time in one week and this is post the Supreme Court hearing where the Supreme Court very clearly said that the harassment of people in Bengal should stop and that the number of LD (Logical Discrepancy) cases which are upwards of 1.3 crores should be published very clearly for everyone to see. They took till 24th to do it, and they have published both LD and Unmapped together"

2026-01-27T22:30:53.217035+00:00 IST

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Leaders and minister begun arriving in Delhi for Budget Session

At the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi, Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs and Fisheries, George Kurian, was seen entering the city early on Wednesday. In addition, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MP Supriya Sule, and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Chief Asaduddin Owaisi also reached Delhi to participate in the budget session.

2026-01-27T22:21:27.159358+00:00 IST

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Government holds all-party meeting ahead of budget session

The budget session of Parliament will commence on Wednesday with address by President Droupadi Murmu to the joint sitting of the two Houses.

2026-01-27T21:06:54.626973+00:00 IST

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Future of India-EU relations is full of promise: President Murmu

Speaking at a banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday, organised in honour of visiting European dignitaries, Murmu emphasised the importance of collective efforts to address global challenges. Further referring to the agreements signed during the visit, she described the future of India-EU relations as promising.

2026-01-27T20:44:39.467738+00:00 IST

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Amit Shah hails the India-EU Trade Deal

In a series of posts on X on Tuesday, Amit Shah said the India-EU Trade Deal reflected Prime Minister Narendra Modi's astute diplomatic vision on the global stage and secured a trusted, balanced and mutually beneficial partnership between India and the European Union.

2026-01-27T20:28:54.046941+00:00 IST

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SIT proves Gaurav Gogoi's direct link with Pakistan: Assam CM

Addressing the media after a cabinet meeting held at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Dispur on Tuesday, the Chief Minister said the SIT report pertained to a case registered against Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh, along with Elizabeth Gogoi and Gaurav Gogoi, and allegedly demonstrated their connections with Pakistan.

2026-01-27T20:20:42.273272+00:00 IST

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