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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched the second day of its Jan Ashirwad Yatra from Deosal Mandir, aiming to enhance its outreach before the Assembly elections. After drawing a massive turnout during its launch on February 28 at Dhekiajuli, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday rolled out the second day of its Jan Ashirwad Yatra…

The meeting was convened to take stock of the situation emerging in the wake of the attack on Iran by the US and Israel and the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi  on Sunday night chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security, the highest decision-making body on…

Modi also thanked the UAE president for taking care of the Indian community living in the Gulf nation, and said New Delhi supports de-escalation, regional peace, security and stability. New Delhi: Amid tension in West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, condemning the attacks on the UAE…

The spotlight was on the 60.06 lakh voters in the under-adjudication category — those with unresolved “logical discrepancies” — the luckier among whom are to be included in supplementary rolls on yet unspecified dates The Election Commission on Saturday published a preliminary “final” post-SIR list for Bengal, which included 60 lakh “under adjudication” and over 5 lakh…

A ₹12-crore Lamborghini seized after a February 8 crash in Kanpur was released after its owner furnished an ₹8.30-crore security bond. The accident on VIP Road left six injured. A court barred sale or modification of the car. The owner’s son, allegedly driving, was arrested and later granted bail. A high-profile lambo drama came to an end…

A German woman’s lighthearted take on Bengaluru’s notorious traffic has struck a chord online, with many social media users saying her experience felt all too relatable. In a video shared on Instagram, the woman named Liz highlighted that living in Bengaluru requires “meticulous preparation” for cab rides due to their extreme duration. In the video, she filmed…

Seventeen people died and 18 others were injured in an explosion at a gunpowder factory near Nagpur. PM Narendra Modi and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced compensation of Rs 2 lakh and Rs 5 lakh respectively for the families of the victims. At least 17 people were killed and 18 others injured after a blast at…

Addressing a public meeting at Jantar Mantar, Arvind Kejriwal hit out at PM Modi and Amit Shah and alleged the liquor policy probe was part of a conspiracy to politically target him and the Aam Aadmi Party. Days after a Delhi court discharged him in the excise policy case, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday sharpened…

An Indian man working in Dubai has praised the UAE’s response as Iranian missiles targeted the United Arab Emirates on Saturday, February 28. An Indian man working in Dubai has praised the UAE’s response as Iranian missiles targeted the United Arab Emirates on Saturday, February 28. Tushar Gagerna said that UAE authorities communicated clearly with stranded passengers,…

CM said the blast claimed mostly women and SC community members who had come for daily wage work to support their families. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday evening visited the injured victims at Government General Hospital (GGH) in Kakinada following the devastating explosion at Suryashree Fireworks unit in Vetlapalem village, Samalkot Mandal, Kakinada…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma initiated the BJP’s Jan Ashirwad Yatra in Dhekiajuli, marking the start of a significant campaign for the upcoming Assembly elections. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday launched the BJP’s massive public outreach programme, the Jan Ashirwad Yatra, from the premises of Gupteshwar Temple in Dhekiajuli, marking the beginning of…

The report comes exactly a month after the Learjet-45 aircraft owned by VSR Ventures crashed at Baramati airfield on January 28 killing Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Ajit Pawar and four others.​​ Exactly a month after the plane crash of Ajit Pawar, the Air Accidents Investigation Bureau (AAIB), which is investigating the case, released its 22-page preliminary…

Oil was the regulator of the global economy in the 20th century, but microchips are the regulator of the global economy in the 21st century, and India is ready to become a reliable hub for the production of these memory devices, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday Oil was the regulator of the global economy in…

United States President Donald Trump deeply cares about the relationship with India, and the American administration will continue to explore the limitless potential that exists between the two countries, said Sergio Gor, Ambassador of the United States of America to India United States President Donald Trump deeply cares about the relationship with India, and the American administration…

Mumbai International Airport Ltd issued a NOTAM at 9 pm stating it would no longer accept additional flight diversions, according to a source. The Mumbai airport on Saturday issued a ‘NOTAM’ to state that it will not accept any flight for diversion until 8 am on Sunday amid the US and Israeli strikes on Iran. The decision…

Earlier on Saturday, the US and Israel carried out coordinated strikes on Iran, sharply escalating tensions in the Middle East after weeks of mounting strain. India on Saturday expressed deep concern over the rapidly evolving situation in West Asia, particularly in Iran and the wider Gulf region, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) saying New Delhi…

Authorities said the explosion was so powerful that it triggered a large fire and sent thick plumes of smoke billowing into the sky, causing panic in surrounding villages. A massive explosion ripped through a fireworks manufacturing unit in Andhra Pradesh’s Kakinada district on Friday afternoon, leaving more than 10 people dead and several others injured, according to…

The programme will target approximately 1.15 crore girls aged 14 years every year across all States and Union Territories. The vaccine will be provided free of cost at designated Government health facilities. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched the nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Programme in Rajasthan’s Ajmer. The move is aimed at strengthening preventive healthcare…

Mission officials are in ‘constant and direct touch’ with thousands of Indian nationals stranded due to the rapidly deteriorating security situation, sources said As West Asia stands on the precipice of a full-scale regional war following the joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran, the Indian government has initiated a massive diplomatic and logistical effort to ensure the safety…

Hitting out at the BJP, Kejriwal said he has earned only honesty and reputation in his entire life, which was being attacked by Modi and Shah through a “fake” liquor scam case. Arvind Kejriwal on Friday charged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of plotting the “biggest political conspiracy” in independent India’s history to…

The post shared by the woman featured two photos, one from Vande Bharat and another from China’s Bullet train. A woman’s recent post on X (formerly Twitter) has triggered a wide online debate after she compared her brother’s train journeys in China and India. In her post featuring two photos, she explained that her brother clicked one…

A bomb threat email warning of an RDX blast at Surat’s Regional Passport Office proved to be a hoax, but was mistakenly forwarded to post offices across Gujarat, triggering panic and heightened security. The Regional Passport Office in Surat on Friday received a bomb threat which turned out to be a hoax, but the e-mail was mistakenly…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also said that capability does not come suddenly to any country; it is built over generations, and honed by knowledge, tradition, hard work and experience. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India has discovered its inherent strength in the last 12 years and, following this rising self-confidence, developed nations are coming forward…

The Union Home Minister directed strict enforcement of a zero-tolerance policy against illegal constructions, particularly in forest and uninhabited areas. He also ordered the immediate removal of encroachments identified on No Man’s Land to safeguard the sanctity of the international border. Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level review meeting to assess security-related issues concerning the…

The court asked the state government and the informant, Ashutosh Pandey, to file their replies. Swami Avimukteshwaranand was directed to cooperate with the ongoing police investigation. The Allahabad High Court on Friday stayed the arrest of Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and reserved its order on his anticipatory bail plea in a case registered under the Protection of Children…

The techie shared how responding to feedback in an interview was labelled a red flag by the founder. A tech professional with three years of experience believes a single comment about feedback was seen as a “red flag”, possibly costing a job after hours of interviews. In a Reddit post, the techie shared about applying for a…

If elected, Menaka Guruswamy would become the nation’s first openly queer Member of Parliament. Trinamool Congress (TMC), the ruling party in West Bengal, has nominated senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy and three others for the Rajya Sabha elections scheduled to be held on March 16. Apart from Guruswamy, Mamata Banerjee’s party has fielded minister Babul Supriyo, former Bengal…

Preliminary inquiry suggested that 21-year-old Bonu Komali, a YouTuber as well as a college student, had been in severe emotional distress in recent months. She had sent a message, expressing affection, to her mother before being found dead at her Hyderabad flat. I’m scared to move on – these are the words from the last entry in…

The meeting took place during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day official visit to Israel at the invitation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the cast of the acclaimed Israeli series Fauda during his visit to Israel. Sharing a picture on X, he wrote, “Thankfully, this interaction required only a selfie, no undercover…

DGCA now lets passengers cancel or change tickets within 48 hours without extra fees; airlines must refund in 14 days and fix name errors in 24 hours. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Thursday revised passenger-friendly norms for airline ticket cancellations, changes, and refunds, aiming to make the process simpler and faster. Under the amended…

State government officials in Kolkata staged a rally and sit-in demanding clearance of 25% backlog Dearness Allowance as per the Supreme Court verdict. Police set up barricades near Indian Museum to stop protesters from reaching Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s residence. Organizers warned of a larger protest across West Bengal on March 13 if demands are unmet. Protesting…

The closed-door meeting comes days after over 20 Karnataka Congress legislators travelled abroad, even as the party leadership continues to publicly deny any internal rift or power-sharing arrangement. Around 30 Congress MLAs, including two ministers, from the camp of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar met at a private hotel in Bengaluru, triggering fresh political speculation…

Amid rising fears that AI could disrupt white-collar jobs in India, Infosys founder Narayana Murthy has urged youngsters not to panic. Here is everything he said about this in a recent interview. A few months after his remarks on a 70-hour workweek sparked a nationwide debate, Infosys founder Narayana Murthy has offered a fresh message to young…

It is mandatory for an aircraft to have cockpit voice and flight data recorders, popularly known as black box, but the ill-fated 40-year-old Beechcraft C90A aircraft was issued an airworthiness certificate back in 1987 when the rule was not in place. The air ambulance that crashed in Jharkhand on Monday killing seven people had no cockpit voice…

Prime Minister Modi was conferred with the Speaker of the Knesset Medal’ on Wednesday in recognition of his exceptional contribution to strengthening strategic relations between India and Israel. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday that the conferment of the ‘Speaker of the Knesset Medal’ on Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Israel highlights his statesmanship, which…

In Chapter 4, the Class 8 Social Sciences textbook outlines structural challenges facing courts, including judge shortages, procedural complexity and infrastructure gaps, and links these issues to concerns about public confidence in the justice system. The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has apologised for what it described as a “purely unintentional” inclusion of ‘inappropriate…

The judge underscored that incidents of this nature cannot be treated as mere contractual violations. “It is high time that the citizens of Delhi are no longer taken for granted and that their lives are valued,” the court said, adding that the loss of an innocent young life must be acknowledged and those responsible brought to book.…

The case relates to the alleged defrauding of a senior citizen from Kottayam district in Kerala. According to investigators, detailed digital forensics and financial trail analysis exposed a network operating across several states. In a coordinated nationwide sweep, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches across six states and arrested three suspects in connection with a…

Rahul Gandhi has challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to scrap the India-US interim trade deal, accusing him of secretly visiting Israel amid the controversy. In a fresh escalation of the war of words over the India-US interim trade deal, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday taunted Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying more than 24 hours had passed…

Nearly 109 years ago, in 1917, as the world was in the grip of war and imperial administration stretched thin, the British government reportedly borrowed Rs 35,000 from Seth Jummalal Ruthia. The British Empire once prided itself on being the realm where the sun never set. But in the quiet town of Sehore in Madhya Pradesh, a…

Anti-Corruption Bureau has arrested former branch manager Ribhav Rishi, former relationship manager Abhay, Ribhav’s wife, Swati Singla, and her brother, Abhishek Singla. Behind the Rs 590-crore fraud at IDFC FIRST Bank’s Chandigarh branch was a former branch manager, and funds from Haryana government departments’ accounts were funnelled into an account belonging to a company run by the…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined Instagram in 2014. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has crossed a major digital milestone, becoming the first world leader and politician to amass 100 million followers on Instagram, underlining his unmatched presence on social media platforms globally. He joined Instagram in 2014, and over the last decade his account has grown steadily, emerging…

The woman was told that she ‘overstayed’ in India and getting paid while working from India for a US company is against US law. A Reddit user on an H-1B visa has alleged that her visa was abruptly cancelled at the Abu Dhabi preclearance facility while she was returning to the United States with her husband in…

The three Congress workers were detained from Rohru in Shimla district early on Wednesday by a team from the Special Cell of Delhi Police. The standoff between Delhi Police and Himachal Pradesh Police over the arrest of three Youth Congress workers linked to the AI Impact Summit protest came to an end after a dramatic 24 hours…

The baby was born just before Christmas 2025 at Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital in west London. A tiny baby named Hugo is making medical history in the UK. The 10-week-old boy is the first child in the country to be born using a womb transplanted from a deceased donor. His birth marks a major milestone in…

The viral video claims thousands of Indian parents are choosing homeschooling over traditional schools, citing rote learning, exam pressure and bullying. Homeschooling is steadily gaining traction in India, with more families opting to educate their children outside the traditional school system. The shift has now gone viral after an Instagram reel by content creator Shobhit Bakliwal highlighted…

https://www.deccanherald.com/india/uttar-pradesh/rahul-gandhi-a-national-spokesperson-of-anti-india-forces-up-dy-cm-brajesh-pathak-3910696Speaking to reporters in Lucknow on Tuesday, Pathak said, “Congress party and Rahul Gandhi have reached a level of falsehood, a level from which there is no return.” Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Tuesday slammed Rahul Gandhi, calling him a “national spokesperson of anti-India forces”, amid the latter’s video message in which he…

Underscoring the idea that the re-naming is a big political move ahead of the Kerala assembly elections, she alleged that the Centre remembers Bengal only during elections. The Centre’s move to rename Kerala has had ripples in distant West Bengal, where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the government of being anti-Bengal. Underscoring the idea that the re-naming…

The Congress MLAs held placards with various issues and raised slogans against the ruling BJP government. They alleged corruption in MNREGA, irregularities in paddy procurement, poor condition of sports stadiums and neglect of athletes, irregularities in the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC), farmers’ problems, unemployment and job crisis and the drug problem. Alleging rampant corruption under the…

What is Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposed Hexagon of Alliances? What is India’s role in it? What does it mean ahead of PM Narendra Modi’s visit? Explained Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has proposed the ‘Hexagon of Alliances’, a strategic framework designed to formalise a network of allied nations to…

Ahead of Holi, the Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration seized thousands of litres of edible oil and destroyed paneer, mawa and sweets in a statewide crackdown on adulteration. The Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration has launched a statewide crackdown on adulterated food items ahead of Holi, seizing large quantities of edible oil, paneer,…

The complainant, a BJP worker, has alleged that Rahul Gandhi referred to PM Modi as ‘commander-in-thief’ while addressing a public rally in Rajasthan in September 2018. The Bombay High Court on Tuesday reserved its order on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s plea seeking the quashing of a defamation complaint pertaining to alleged remarks made by him against Prime…

Speaking in the Assembly, the Deputy Chief Minister said the investigation determined that the ghee supplied to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams was manufactured using palm oil and chemicals rather than milk. A CBI-led Special Investigation Team (SIT) has conclusively found that no milk was used in the manufacture of ghee supplied for the preparation of Tirumala prasadam…

Singh’s counsel today admitted that the actor’s comments were reckless, but argued that he had no intention to hurt any sentiment, and that he has also apologised for the remark. The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday criticised Bollywood actor Ranveer for the remarks he made in connection with the film Kantara during a speech at the 55th…

Sources said the committee will comprise experts from the fields of education, medical, technical and mental health. In a step towards framing a policy on regulating digital content accessed by children, the Karnataka government has decided to constitute an expert committee. The decision follows Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s statement at a recent meeting with university vice chancellors regarding…

The crash happened shortly after the aircraft took off from the Ranchi airport at 7:11 pm. The service was operated by Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd. All seven people on board an air ambulance lost their lives as the aircraft crashed in Jharkhand’s Chatra district on Monday while flying to Delhi from Ranchi. The crash happened shortly after…

A Jodhpur priest challenges blind beliefs, saying “Ye Shashtron Mein Nahi Hai” to discourage harmful rituals and promote civic sense, blending faith with social responsibility and encouraging cleanliness and practical thinking. The debate around civic sense is currently gaining momentum in India, and a priest from Rajasthan’s Jodhpur appears to be taking it upon himself to explain…

Akshat Pratap Singh confessed to killing his father during interrogation. In a shocking incident, a 19-year-old youth has been accused of killing his father and attempting to conceal the crime by cutting up the body and hiding it inside their home, reported India Today, citing police. The victim, Manvendra Pratap Singh, who owned Vardhman Pathology, had been…

Ahead of West Bengal Assembly elections, PM Narendra Modi wrote an open letter greeting people with ‘Joy Maa Kali’ and urging them to vote wisely. He highlighted central schemes like Jan Dhan and Ujjwala Yojana, praised Bengali icons, and criticized the TMC for misrule. TMC leader Kunal Ghosh responded, noting the central government froze state funds. Ahead…

Opposition parties, led by Revolutionary Goans Party MLA Viresh Borkar, have been protesting at Azad Maidan for the past two days, demanding the scrapping of a section of the Town and Country Planning Act that allows the conversion of non-settlement zones into settlement zones, paving the way for construction activities. Several hundred persons protested on Monday in…

Israel and India are moving toward a Free Trade Agreement, potentially finalised this year. PM Modi’s upcoming visit will also deepen defence ties and expand collaboration in technology, infrastructure, and innovation. Israel and India are moving toward a Free Trade Agreement that could be finalised this year, Israeli Ambassador Reuven Azar said on Monday, ahead of Prime…

A case was filed against a Delhi couple after three Arunachal women alleged racial abuse during a Malviya Nagar dispute; Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma sought strict legal action. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Monday termed the alleged racial abuse of three northeastern women in Delhi as “very unfortunate”, urging strict legal action and greater public…

India has condemned Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghanistan, labelling them a violation of sovereignty and an unnecessary escalation that led to civilian casualties, including women and children. India has issued a strong condemnation of Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghanistan, calling them a violation of sovereignty and a needless escalation that has cost innocent lives, including women and children. Official…

Air India Flight Cancel News: Air India has announced the cancellation of all flights to and from New York, New Jersey, and nearby areas on February 23 due to an impending severe winter storm. Air India Travel Advisory: Air India has cancelled all its flights to and fro New York and Newark for Monday, February 23, in lieu of the severe…

Akhilesh Yadav, leader of the Samajwadi Party and an ally of the Congress party, condemned the recent “shirtless” protest at the AI Impact Summit, labeling it as an embarrassment for the nation. Akhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief and INDIA bloc ally, has condemned the Indian Youth Congress for carrying out a “topless” protest at the AI…

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is leader of the bloc, without whom “the ‘I’, ‘N’, ‘D’, ‘I’, ‘A’ of the INDIA alliance will be gone,” Mani Shankar Aiyar said. Congress’s Mani Shankar Aiyar, known for his controversial statements on multiple issues, this time advised his party’s senior leader Rahul Gandhi to leave INDIA Bloc’s driving seat to…

Sources said the Jaish-e-Mohammed has been pushed “below threshold level” in Jammu region following ‘Operation Trashi-I’, which led to the death of Jaish commander Saifullah Baloch The Jaish-e-Mohammed network in the Jammu region has suffered a massive blow after security forces gunned down three terrorists linked to the Pakistan-based group in Kishtwar on Sunday. According to top…

This is not the first time that the Trinamool MP has lashed out at the Centre for its engagement with Taliban officials. In October 2025, she condemned the government after Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi addressed a press conference in Delhi attended exclusively by men journalists. Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has lashed out at the…

Under investigation, the Tejas fighter jet suffered severe damage during landing after a routine sortie, though the pilot ejected safely. Following the accident, the Indian Air Force has grounded its entire fleet of around 30 single-seat Tejas jets to carry out an intensive technical probe. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has lost another Tejas Light Combat Aircraft…

High Commissioner Pranay Verma was speaking with reporters after he met with Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman, days after Prime Minister Tarique Rahman took oath on February 17. India looks forward to engaging with the new government in Bangladesh, Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Pranay Verma said on Sunday, expressing New Delhi’s willingness to reengage with Dhaka.…

‘This feature enables PhonePe users to initiate and complete in-app tasks via natural language text or voice commands, enhancing convenience and bringing personalisation to the platform’s overall experience,’ PhonePe said in a statement. PhonePe on Saturday launched an AI-powered natural language search feature built using Microsoft Foundry, allowing users to navigate, pay and track transactions on the…

According to the official release by the Election Commission (EC) today, large numbers of ineligible electors were removed during the revision process. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has been completed across six states and Union Territories across India, with significant changes recorded in voter lists. According to the official release by the Election Commission…

The hideout was set up inside a natural cave and was unearthed during a search operation in the general area of Hari Budha bowl, said the White Knight Corps. The Indian Army on Saturday busted a terrorist hideout in a remote village in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir and seized a pistol, some magazines and other…

West Singhbhum Superintendent of Police Amit Renu confirmed the incident, stating that the blast occurred during an ongoing anti-Naxal operation. Following the explosion, security forces intensified combing operations in the area and heightened vigil to prevent further attacks. An improvised explosive device (IED) blast injured two personnel of the CRPF’s 209 CoBRA battalion during an anti-Naxal operation…

India and Brazil aim to increase their bilateral trade to USD 20 billion over the next five years, following discussions between Prime Minister Modi and President Lula. India and Brazil on Saturday set a target to raise annual bilateral trade to USD 20 billion over the next five years and signed an agreement on cooperation in critical…

Officials emphasised that while the measures are precautionary, the public should remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. Delhi is in a state of high alert as of Saturday, February 21, following specific intelligence reports regarding terror attacks being planned by Pakistan-based banned outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in the national capital, officials said. The threat is centred around…

Shinde hailed the leadership of Prime Minister Modi. Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Shinde on Friday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the Youth Congress protests at the AI Impact Summit, saying he was unfit to run his own party and to serve as the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. In a post on X,…

Singh, the DJ owner, junked the claims of multi-crore showers as false. Chandigarh: A video of a wedding in Punjab’s Tarn Taran has gone viral across social media platforms, showing the groom and several guests showering a bride with notes worth crores of rupees until the dance floor is buried under a carpet of cash. The video…

The alert comes nearly three months after a car explosion near Red Fort on November 10, 2025, which left at least 12 people dead and over two dozen injured, in one of the deadliest terror incidents in the capital in recent years. Security agencies have sounded a high alert in the national capital following intelligence inputs warning…

NHAI is considering discontinuing cash payments at National Highway toll plazas from April 1, 2026, moving to a fully digital system. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is contemplating discontinuing cash transactions at National Highway fee plazas across the country from April 1, 2026, as part of its plan to create a fully digital tolling ecosystem.…

Aam Aadmi Party slammed the BJP after Donald Trump claimed he threatened 200% tariffs on India and Pakistan to halt May 2025 military tensions, calling it an “open insult” to India. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over US President Donald Trump’s claim that he had threatened…

The 594-km Ganga Expressway will soon open to the public, reducing Meerut–Prayagraj travel time to 6–8 hours while boosting connectivity across 12 UP districts. Ganga Expressway opening date, Ganga Expressway update: The much-awaited – Uttar Pradesh’s longest expressway, the Ganga Expressway, is set to open soon, as reports suggest that successful FASTag toll trials for the expressway is done. Developed by…

Income tax authorities have leveraged AI tools to uncover substantial tax evasion by biryani restaurant chains in Hyderabad, revealing sales suppression of at least Rs 70,000 crore since the 2019-2020 fiscal year. Income tax officials using AI tools, including Generative AI and data analysis, have unearthed how a biryani restaurant chains in Hyderabad evaded tax by suppressing…

Sara Hooker said the sheer scale of the summit, which saw more than 300,000 attendees, was a testament to its success. As the AI Impact Summit 2026 drew to a close in the national capital, the event left behind not just sweeping policy conversations and ambitious declarations, but also an unexpectedly viral moment that captured the internet’s…

The union’s allegations stem from a 52-minute podcast released on February 16, in which the VC appeared and spoke about JNUSU’s office bearers’ rustication The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union on Friday condemned what it described as “blatantly casteist statements” made allegedly by Vice Chancellor Shantisree Dhulipudi Pandit during a podcast about UGC regulations, even as the…

Retired IAS officer Dinesh Kumar has been appointed to study the SIT’s self-contained note and recommend action, if required, against TTD officials. In continuation of the probe into allegations of ghee adulteration in the making of the sacred Tirupati Laddoos, which the ruling Telugu Desam Party-led NDA government has levelled against the previous YSRCP regime, the Andhra…

The spotlight is firmly on Shamani’s podcast, Figuring Out with Raj Shamani, which has climbed to the No. 1 position on Spotify in India as of early 2026. At just 28, Raj Shamani added another milestone to his growing resume — a one-on-one conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron. A clip from their interaction has gone viral,…

PM Modi’s Israel visit aims to strengthen defence ties, focusing on Mission Sudershan and missile tech. Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Israel from February 25, New Delhi is preparing to strengthen its strategic and defence partnership with Tel Aviv significantly. Although no formal defence contracts are expected to be signed during the trip,…

In a landmark verdict, a UP POCSO court sentenced suspended junior engineer Rambhawan and his wife Durgawati to death for sexually abusing 33 boys, some as young as three. The couple lured children using gifts and online video games between 2010-2020 in Banda and Chitrakoot. The court termed the crimes “rarest of rare” and ordered ₹10 lakh…

PETA India confirmed that Chitkara University will no longer allow the forced swim test, where small animals are placed in water to study depression. The move follows a Pharmacy Council of India directive and concerns over cruelty and reliability. The university said it remains committed to ethical research practices. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals India…

The second installment of The Kerala Story 2 faced political criticism from Shashi Tharoor and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, with continued controversy ahead of its February 27 release. Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday criticised the makers of “The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond”, alleging that the sequel, like the original film, promotes divisive narratives without…

Trump also increased the number of jets shot down during Operation Sindoor from seven to 11 in his latest claim. US President Donald Trump has once again reiterated his claim of stopping the military stand off between India and Pakistan. Speaking at a Board of Peace meeting on Thursday, the US President once again stated that his…

The six year-old victim was travelling to school with her maternal grandmother in Delhi’s Janakpuri, when a speeding Santro car rammed into their e-rickshaw from behind, causing it to overturn. The child later died in the hospital. Fourteen days after a speeding SUV mowed down a 23-year-old biker in Dwarka, another tragic case of reckless driving has…