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Marco Rubio reaffirmed the US commitment to Europe at the Munich Security Conference, urging allies to take more responsibility for their own defence while working together to strengthen the partnership

Congress leaders, economists and activists met in Ranchi to discuss concerns over a proposed new rural employment scheme that may replace MGNREGA. Participants stressed protecting the 100-day job guarantee, timely wage payments and safeguarding the programmes rights-based framework

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 2.86-km Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu over the Brahmaputra, connecting Guwahati and North Guwahati and cutting travel time to 7 minutes. He also opened the Northeasts first highway Emergency Landing Facility in Moran, Dibrugarh

Donald Trump has ordered a second US aircraft carrier to the Middle East as he presses Iran to reach a deal over its nuclear programme. The USS Gerald R. Ford will join the USS Abraham Lincoln and other American warships already deployed in the region

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Rs 3,030 crore Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu over the Brahmaputra, cutting GuwahatiNorth Guwahati travel time to 7 minutes. He will also launch the Northeast National Data Centre, IIM Guwahati campus and flag off 225 e-buses

Security forces arrested three militants linked to banned outfits KCP (Apunba) and PREPAK in Manipurs Imphal West, Imphal East and Bishnupur districts. During a separate operation in Tengnoupal, personnel recovered firearms, pistols and eight improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

A girl student reportedly died after falling from the fourth floor of a coaching centre near AIIMS Patna, triggering outrage and fresh political reactions over law and order in Bihar. Independent MP Pappu Yadav slams state government

A new US strike on a suspected narcotics vessel has pushed the death toll to 133 across at least 38 attacks since September in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific

The Trump administration has urged countries to pressure Vanuatu to withdraw a UN General Assembly draft resolution calling for stronger climate action and reparations for nations failing to curb emissions

Scientists have created an advanced light-based sensor capable of identifying extremely small amounts of cancer biomarkers in blood. The sensor combines nanostructures made of DNA with quantum dots and CRISPR gene editing technology to detect biomarkers

Congress MPs on Friday also held a protest in Parliament House complex demanding the resignation of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri after his name figured in the Epstein Files released in the United States

The tumultuous first leg of the Budget session, which saw heated exchanges over the India-US interim trade deal and unpublished memoir of former army chief M M Naravane, concluded Friday

Kathryn Ruemmler, the top lawyer at storied investment bank Goldman Sachs since 2020 and former White House counsel to President Barack Obama, has resigned, after emails between her and Jeffrey Epstein showed a close relationship

The United States Navy is deploying the USS Gerald R Ford and its escort ships to West Asia as President Donald Trump weighs military options against Iran over its nuclear programme

Hypersonix Launch Systems has successfully completed vibration testing of its DART AE hypersonic technology demonstrator, validating the vehicles structural integrity ahead of upcoming flight trials.

M. K. Stalin said Rs 5,000 each has been credited to 1.31 crore beneficiaries under the Kalaignar Womens Entitlement Scheme. The move comes months before Assembly polls, drawing criticism from opposition parties

The Delhi High Court observed that posts of chairperson and members in the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions cannot be left vacant for years, even if no timeline is prescribed under law

The government is also planning to introduce standardised annual exams for Std V and VIII in which students from various schools will be required to answer uniform questions, the official said

It was also heartening to witness the collaboration extended by MSACS and the health minister of Mizoram

BJP, which has ushered in triple-engine sarkar with BMC poll win, must go beyond slogans, focus on results, and fulfil poll promises made to millions of frustrated Mumbaikars

Proposals for animal husbandry colleges at Baramati and Parli Vaijnath had been approved earlier with the initiative of Ajit Pawar, who would have appreciated the scale of the exhibition, Maharashtra Animal Husbandry Minister Pankaja Munde said on Friday

She had arrived in Kota around two-and-a-half months ago on her own volition and had been self-studying for NEET-UG and taking offline mock tests while living in a rented room in Basant Vihar area of the city, Dadabari Station House Officer Baldevram said

ECI has ordered five-year preservation of Bengal voter revision records and warned officials of strict action if foreign nationals are found in the final voters list

Union Textile Minister Giriraj Singh accused Rahul Gandhi of misleading the public on farmers and the IndiaUS trade deal. BJP leaders, including Nishikant Dubey and Kiren Rijiju, sought action against him, while Gandhi challenged the government led by Narendra Modi to move a privilege motion

ED arrested Dr Athuturi Namratha in an alleged illegal surrogacy and money laundering racket, accusing her of sourcing newborns from vulnerable parents and cheating childless couples

The move coincided with February 13, marking 95 years since the formal inauguration of New Delhi as Indias modern capital in 1931. PM Modi arrived at the Seva Teerth complex in a motorcade along with Union ministers Manohar Lal and Jitendra Singh and senior PMO officials

FPCE has urged the Ministry to direct all RERA authorities to publish Annual Reports in the prescribed format. It has also called on state governments to take action under Sections 82 and 83 of the Act against non-compliant authorities

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi met farm union leaders at Parliament House to oppose the India-US interim trade deal and protect farmers livelihoods. He urged a nationwide movement and said he will continue to fight for farmers even if the government takes legal or parliamentary action

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee congratulated Prime Minister-designate Tarique Rahman and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on their emphatic victory in Bangladeshs general elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended his congratulations, expressing hope for stronger bilateral ties

A 32-year-old IT professional from Pune was found dead in a gorge near Lions Point, Lonavala, in the early hours of Thursday. According to preliminary details from the Shivdurg Rescue Team, the body was located around 250 feet below the viewpoint and retrieved around 4.30 am

Bangladesh elections: As vote counting continues in Bangladeshs 13th parliamentary elections, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is leading with a strong margin. Preliminary reports indicate BNP and its allies have secured 177 of 299 seats, signalling a major political shift

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has secured a historic third consecutive electoral victory, reinforcing her strong leadership at home and global presence on climate and development issues. India extended warm congratulations, recalling their meeting at the India-CARICOM Summit 2024 and reaffirming to strengthening bilateral ties

The BNP-led alliance has won 210 seats in the 13th parliamentary polls, paving the way for the formation of a new government under Tarique Rahmans leadership. Local media, citing party sources, said Tarique Rahman is set to become PM

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) emphasised the need for a deal with Iran, warning that failure to reach an agreement could be traumatic. Here is more about what US president said

European Union leaders have broadly agreed on a plan to restructure the 27-nation bloc`s economy to make it more competitive as they face antagonism from US President Donald Trump, here is more on it

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in April, with Xi expected to visit the United States later this year. While addressing reporters, Trump said, I`ll be visiting President Xi Jinping in April. He`s coming here later in the year

District Magistrate Lalit Mohan Rayal, Chief Medical Officer Nainital, and Joint Director Information Nitin Upadhyay attended the camp and reviewed the health services being provided

A 33-year-old man was killed and another critically injured in a late-night firing in Goregaon town of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra, following a long-standing rivalry between two groups. Police have registered a case and launched a probe, with strict action promised against those involved

Out of 2,582 wards in municipalities, results were declared for 400 seats by 10.30 am. The Congress party bagged 229 wards while BRS secured 123 wards. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was distant third with 36 seats

At least six people, including four members of a family, were trampled to death by a herd of wild elephants in Jharkhands Hazaribag district. A child was seriously injured and hospitalised. Forest officials said the herd had been moving across Bokaro, Ramgarh and Hazaribag districts in recent days

Former US president Barack Obama criticised Donald Trumps decision to repeal a key climate regulation known as the endangerment finding, warning it would leave Americans less safe, less healthy and weaken efforts to combat climate change

US President Donald Trump said he will visit China in April for a summit with President Xi Jinping, with Xi expected to travel to the United States later this year. Trump described current US-China relations as very good, even as the two powers continue to compete over trade, technology and security issues

The State Tiger Strike Force achieved a key milestone by securing conviction in a high-profile tiger smuggling case. Three accused received four-year sentences, reinforcing Indias commitment to forest and wildlife conservation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will move to the newly constructed `Seva Teerth` today, marking a significant shift for the PMO. He will also inaugurate Kartavya Bhavan-1 and 2, housing key ministries. The inauguration reflects Indias push for modern, citizen-centric governance

Irans nuclear programme has remained a major flashpoint in West Asia. The US had withdrawn from the 2015 nuclear deal during Trumps first term. Since then, tensions have persisted over enrichment levels and regional security concerns

Investigators revealed the gang used 26 mobile numbers, fraudulent websites and a fake trading app to gain the victims trust. Pune Cyber Police said funds were transferred in phases under the guise of high investment returns

In its report, the UN Security Council stated that JeM claimed responsibility for a series of attacks and was also linked to the assault on the Red Fort. The report also stated that Jaish leader Masood Azhar has formally announced a women-only wing, Jamaat ul-Muminat, intended to support terror ops

National Intelligence Service officials said they are closely monitoring whether Kims daughter believed to be named Kim Ju Ae, 13 appears with him before thousands of delegates at the upcoming Workers Party Congress.

Sarla Maheshwari, a pioneering Doordarshan newsreader from 1976 to 2005, passed away in Delhi at 71. She was one of the most recognisable faces of Indian TV news in the 1980s and 1990s

The count of the species in the brackish water lagoon was 159 in 2025, too, they said. Besides the Irrawaddy dolphins, Chilika also recorded 16 humpback dolphins.In 2025, the lake had reported 15 humpback dolphins. In all, 765 dolphins of six species were sighted along the Odisha coast