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IndiGo issues travel advisory amid escalating Middle East tension

In its statement on X, IndiGo said, "Travel Advisory. We understand that the evolving situation across the Middle East may be concerning, and we want to assure you that our teams are here for you. We are closely monitoring ongoing developments, including updates related to Iran and the surrounding airspace. The situation is being tracked in real time, and we remain prepared to implement any necessary steps based on changing conditions."

2026-02-28T12:14:09.700455+00:00 IST

Gujarat CM launches statewide free HPV vaccination mega campaign

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the nationwide HPV vaccination campaign from Ajmer, Rajasthan. As part of this, the Prime Minister virtually marked the statewide launch of the vaccination mega campaign from Sola Civil Hospital, in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Minister of State for Health Praful Pansheriya.

2026-02-28T12:02:34.980618+00:00 IST

Mehbooba Mufti prays for Iran amid escalating strikes by Israel,

"Prayers for Iran and its resilient people as they face yet another act of aggression by Israel. A nation that has long stood as a defining voice of the Muslim world draws its strength from unshakable faith and conviction. No missile or menace can extinguish its sovereignty or break its spirit. May Allah's protection surround Iran, grant courage and patience to its people, and guide its Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, with wisdom and strength," Mufti's X post read.

2026-02-28T12:02:17.682788+00:00 IST

Ashwini Vaishnaw hails Sanand ATMP facility in Gujarat

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said that India has made a place in the semiconductor industry on the global map.

2026-02-28T12:01:49.155817+00:00 IST

Fire breaks out in firecracker manufacturing unit, 18 dead

Eighteen people have died after a fire broke out in a firecracker manufacturing unit in Vetlapalem, Kakinada district, on Saturday. The condition of several injured persons is reported to be critical. Sagili Shan Mohan, Collector & District Magistrate have informed about th incident.

2026-02-28T12:01:17.685190+00:00 IST

"Crying, wailing won't get job done, fight like Rahul Gandhi": Kh

Referring to the incident of Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal's emotional breakdown in front of the media, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said that he should fight against "injustice" like Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, as "crying and wailing won't get the job done."

2026-02-28T12:01:03.235039+00:00 IST

9 Cheetahs from Botswana released at Kuno Park in Sheopur

With the arrival of these nine cheetahs from Botswana, the total number of cheetahs in India has now reached 48, including 28 India-born cubs. Of these, 45 are in Kuno National Park and three in Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh.

2026-02-28T11:59:30.530822+00:00 IST

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Himachal gets extension for rural road projects in Shimla

Himachal Pradesh Public Works and Urban Development Minister, Vikramaditya Singh, on Monday informed that the Union Ministry of Finance has approved the extension for completion of pending works under PMGSY-I in the remote Dodra Kwar area of Shimla district up to 31 March 2027.

2026-03-09T13:40:09.546742+00:00 IST

CSE 2025: UPSC clears air on Rank 301

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Monday issued a clarification regarding media reports where it was being mentioned that two aspirants with the same name, 'Akanksha Singh', are claiming the rank 301 in the Civil Services Examination 2025.

2026-03-09T13:36:40.539854+00:00 IST

YSRCP protests at the collectorate over the Gitam land issue

Leaders of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) staged a protest at the Collectorate in Visakhapatnam, demanding that officials accept public grievances regarding the alleged land encroachment by gitam University

2026-03-09T13:27:12.029886+00:00 IST

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“Nitish Kumar's decision paramount": Bihar ministers

Bihar ministers reacted to reports of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar potentially moving to the Rajya Sabha, with Minister Ramkripal Yadav stating that it is an internal matter of the Janata Dal (United) and Nitish Kumar's decision is paramount, while terming the opposition as "troubled."

2026-03-05T04:36:37.836232+00:00 IST

Nitin Nabin offers prayers at Hanuman Temple in Patna ahead of fi

Bharatiya Janata Party National President Nitin Nabin on Thursday offered prayers at the Hanuman Temple in Patna ahead of filing his nomination for Rajya Sabha elections.

2026-03-05T04:28:08.159000+00:00 IST

Assam: Three suspended Congress MLAs join BJP ahead of polls

Three suspended Assam Congress MLAs Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha, Basanta Das, and Sashi Kanta Das joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the State BJP headquarters in Guwahati on Saturday in the presence of state party president Dilip Saikia, ahead of the Assembly elections.

2026-03-05T04:21:15.259237+00:00 IST

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Rahul Gandhi urges Centre to safeguard Indians in Middle East

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday urged the Centre to take proactive measures to safeguard Indians in West Asia amid military strikes between US-Israel and Iran.

2026-02-28T11:59:19.303292+00:00 IST

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BJD fields two candidates for Rajya Sabha polls

"For the Rajya Sabha election, our party has decided to give two candidates. The first candidate for the third seat is Dr Santrupt Misra, a senior member from our party. The second candidate for the fourth seat is a common candidate, Dr Datteswar Hota, a renowned doctor from Odisha who was the first vice chancellor of the Odisha Health University and was also the principal of the SCB Medical College. Since he is a common candidate, I appeal to all the parties to support him and send him to the Rajya Sabha," Patnaik said.

2026-02-28T11:57:31.656615+00:00 IST

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Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav welcomes 9 Cheetahs

Union for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav released nine cheetahs received from Botswana into quarantine enclosures at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh.

2026-02-28T11:57:09.697105+00:00 IST

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Will continue to thwart any threat forming against Israel: IDF

"The IDF will continue to act to thwart any threat forming against the citizens of the State of Israel anywhere and at any time. Even at this moment, the Air Force continues to strike across Iran based on precise intelligence. The operation will continue as long as required," the Israeli Air Force posted on X.

2026-02-28T11:56:03.748650+00:00 IST

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Air India, Qatar Airways issue travel advisory

Amid rapidly escalating tensions in the Middle East, Air India and Qatar Airways issued travel advisories suspending all their flights to destinations across the region.

2026-02-28T11:53:43.452000+00:00 IST

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"Opportunity to seek blessings from people": Pabitra Margherita

Union Minister Pabitra Margherita said on Saturday that the BJP's Jan Ashirwad Yatra is an opportunity to seek blessings from the people of Assam. He also said that we are always blessed by the mandate and continuous and constant support of the people of Assam.

2026-02-28T11:52:34.199396+00:00 IST

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Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram Airports issue passenger advisory

Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram Airports issue passenger advisory amid disruption in "multiple international airspaces"

2026-02-28T11:50:22.092087+00:00 IST

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PM Modi inaugurates Micron’s Semiconductor ATMP facility in Gujar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Semiconductor Assembly, Test and Packaging (ATMP) facility of Micron Semiconductor Technology India Private Limited in Sanand.

2026-02-28T11:32:35.022789+00:00 IST

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Six killed in two separate road accidents in Kerala

In Thiruvananthapuram, three people were killed after a motorcycle rammed into a footpath at Karamana around 1.30 AM. The deceased have been identified as Pranav and Sajin, both natives of Neyyattinkara, and Ritik, a migrant worker. All three were employees of a local hotel.

2026-02-28T11:31:22.675639+00:00 IST

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Dubai bound Air India Express flight returns to Trichy

An Air India Express flight bound for Dubai was denied landing permission amid the ongoing war situation in the Middle East region.

2026-02-28T11:29:43.609508+00:00 IST

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Delhi Court sends IYC chief Udai Bhanu Chib to judicial custody

The Patiala House Court remanded Indian Youth Congress (IYC) President Uday Bhanu Chib to judicial custody in connection with the AI Summit protest case, even as he was granted bail earlier in the day.

2026-02-28T11:23:40.646211+00:00 IST

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Rahul Gandhi warns Punjab Congress leaders to be "team players"

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday warned the party workers in Punjab to be "team players," or else the party high command will "fix" them.

2026-02-28T11:22:29.920051+00:00 IST

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PM Modi launches nationwide HPV vaccination drive for 14-year-old

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Campaign for 14-year-old girls from Ajmer, Rajasthan, marking a historic milestone in India's fight against cervical cancer.

2026-02-28T11:20:32.757468+00:00 IST

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Rahul Gandhi criticises PM Modi over India-US interim trade deal

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a scathing attack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre, calling the India-US trade deal framework a "death warrant" for farmers and MSMEs.

2026-02-28T11:13:52.351937+00:00 IST