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At a major party congress, Kim Jong Un ruled out engagement with South Korea but said dialogue with the United States remains possible if Washington drops what he calls hostile policies

The Justice Department is assessing claims that certain FBI interview summaries tied to the Epstein investigation were not included in the recent public release of millions of record

A major fire erupted in the busy main market area of Bandipora on Thursday, triggering panic among shopkeepers and residents. Fire and emergency services rushed to the scene and launched operations to prevent the blaze from spreading to nearby structures

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has surpassed 100 million followers on Instagram, becoming the first global political leader to achieve the milestone. Since joining in 2014, his account has emerged as one of the most influential digital platforms among world leaders

Bhagatram Sharma, 65, suffered serious injuries when a Mahindra Thar driven by Shaurya Goyal, hit one side of the hatchback carrying him and his family, police said

istrict courts in West Bengals Asansol and Suri and the Dhanbad civil court in Jharkhand received bomb threats over email, the officials said

While the new system will still involve a physical visit to the application centre for biometric registration, it will do away with the need to leave behind the passport during the processing period

Coleman, accompanied by her father, was seated in the gallery of the House chamber along with other special guests

Ruby Jain and her husband, Harsh Priya Singh, were taken into custody following an investigation in the FIR registered at Malviya Nagar Police Station

Talking to reporters, Chausa additional station house officer Chandan Kumar said, The incident prima facie appears to be linked to a love affair. Aarti was shot in the stomach

The cash was seized from the Bhubaneswar flat of Deputy Director of Mines Debabrata Mohanty, arrested by the state Vigilance Department on Tuesday night

According to police, in his complaint, Vijay Kumar said that on February 19, he took his six-month-old child to a private hospital for treatment

Polly Umrigars March 28 birth centenary needs to be celebrated by the bodies he served in more than just a few capacities

Signage at taxi stands stating that violators will be penalised will help to some degree

During his historic address at the Israeli Parliament, Knesset, Prime Minister Modi said that in the last few years, India has concluded a number of important trade agreements with other nations

In the 59-member body, Shiv Sena won 21 seats, nine short of a majority, while the NCP secured 16 seats and the BJP bagged 15, paving the way for a BJP-NCP coalition to take control

The multinational naval exercise, hosted by the Indian Navy, brought together ships, submarines and aircraft from across the world, marking one of the largest editions of the exercise to date

The trio, Saurabh, Siddharth and Arbaz, were picked up by the Special Cell of Delhi Police from a hotel in the Rohru subdivision of Himachal Pradeshs Shimla district. A local court granted transit remand, allowing the police to bring them to Delhi for further interrogation

Addressing the Knesset, Israels Parliament, PM Modi said India supports peace and stability in West Asia and reiterated that terrorism cannot be justified under any circumstances

A 46-year-old man has been sentenced to three years rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs 4,000 by a Latur special court for sexually assaulting a minor girl. The case was registered under POCSO and the IPC in 2022

According to Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik, of the 41 tiger deaths 28 were due to natural causes,8 were accidental deaths,4 were caused by electrocution,1 resulted from poaching

Congress` media and publicity department head Pawan Khera said India`s foreign policy regarding Israel and Palestine has always been based on the `two-nation` theory but an America-Israel lobby changed the state and direction of the decades-old foreign policy

The Supreme Court sought details on the cost and availability of mandatory NAT testing in government hospitals while hearing a PIL by Sarvesham Mangalam Foundation seeking recognition of the Right to Safe Blood and safer transfusions for Thalassemia patients

As PM Narendra Modi began his two-day visit to Israel, Israeli President Isaac Herzog said the people of Israel look forward to welcoming him. PM Modi is set to hold talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, address the Knesset, and strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries

Gangster Naveen Boxer allegedly claimed responsibility for the attack through a social media post purported to be from him. The case has been registered at Kashmere Gate Police Station under sections 109(1) (attempt to murder) and 3(5) (criminal conspiracy) of the BNS and the Arms Act

A video showing Malegaon Municipal Corporation employees offering namaz inside the office has sparked controversy. BJP leader Kirit Somaiya has called for strict action and written to CM Devendra Fadnavis

United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that his administration played a decisive role in preventing a potential nuclear conflict

Holi 2026 will be celebrated between March 2 and March 4 across different states due to a Total Lunar Eclipse coinciding with Phalguna Purnima. The Grahan and Sutak period impact Holika Dahan muhurat, leading to regional date variations in Maharashtra, Gujarat, North India and other parts of the country, as per DrikPanchang calculations

According to DrikPanchang, Holi in 2026 will be observed over two days Holika Dahan on March 2 and Rangwali Holi on March 3. The festival marks the triumph of good over evil and the arrival of spring, celebrated with bonfires, colours, sweets and community gatherings across India

A tense situation unfolded in Shivarampalli after alleged Gow Rakshak members stopped a truck transporting cows. Attapur Police intervened, shifted the animals and seized the vehicle. An investigation is currently underway

UP CM Yogi Adityanath arrived in Tokyo for a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening investment ties and promoting industrial growth in Uttar Pradesh. The visit follows major investment commitments secured in Singapore

The Union government will soon introduce a countrywide HPV immunisation programme for girls aged 14. Health officials say early vaccination offers maximum protection against cervical cancer and other HPV-linked diseases

Researchers in Belgium have developed a solar-powered technique that converts plastic waste into acetic acid, the primary component of vinegar. The process relies on a specially engineered catalyst that breaks down plastics at the molecular level using sunlight

Days after Prince Andrew was taken into custody over alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein, former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson was arrested and later released on bail in a related misconduct investigation

Professor Omar Yaghi of the University of California, Berkeley has developed a device that can extract up to 1,000 litres of clean water daily from thin air. Built by his company Atoco, the machine works even in regions with less than 20 per cent humidity, offering hope for water-scarce areas

A shooting incident in Calgary has drawn attention after alleged members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility through a social media post. Security agencies are verifying the authenticity of the claims and examining a viral video linked to the incident

Imran Khan was moved from jail to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences for further treatment related to right central retinal vein occlusion. After being assessed by a board of specialist doctors, he underwent the procedure and was later returned to custody

France has formally summoned US Ambassador Charles Kushner after comments by the Trump administration sparked objections in Paris. Officials confirmed that failure to comply with the summons could limit diplomatic engagement at the highest levels

Fearlessness needs spine. Without it, it becomes chaos. Except for Bumrah, the rest of the Indians couldnt scare the South African opposition in Abad

Did a Saturday walk-through Indias iconic Prasad Labs in Chennai; and no, seriously, what did I see?

The BMCs role is to provide land, water, and electricity, and 24 pits have been constructed

According to the regulator, a multi-disciplinary audit team found several non-compliances in areas including airworthiness, air safety and flight operations. The DGCA said there were serious gaps in maintenance procedures

Maharashtra Police have formed a six-member SIT to investigate the suspected leak of HSC class 12 chemistry and physics papers. The leak surfaced in Nagpur, with four arrested so far. Authorities are probing WhatsApp circulation and verifying if the viral paper matches the original exam

The first round of India-Israel FTA negotiations has begun in New Delhi and will run till February 26, coinciding with PM Narendra Modis visit to Israel. The proposed pact aims to boost bilateral trade, strengthen supply chains and create new opportunities across key sectors

PM Modi will begin a two-day Israel visit to strengthen defence, trade, and strategic ties. He will meet PM Netanyahu and President Herzog, and discuss regional and security issues

The municipality of Juiz de Fora recorded 16 deaths, while four people died in the city of Uba, about a two-hour drive away. The tragedy included a river overflowing its banks, landslides and buildings collapsing. Juiz de Fora`s mayor, Margarida Salomao, declared a state of emergency

Chib was produced before the Patiala House Court after his arrest by the Delhi Police earlier in the day. The investigating agency sought seven days of custodial interrogation, submitting that Chib was the main conspirator and mastermind behind the incident

The Bombay High Court has ruled that mere presence at a flag-hoisting ceremony does not amount to dishonour and quashed the case against the octogenarian

The Central Railway RPF, in coordination with GRP, busted a gang of thieves in the Igatpuri-Kasara ghat section and cracked another theft case in the Solapur division. Stolen gold jewellery, mobile phones, including an iPhone, and cash worth over Rs 1.5 lakh were recovered

Many are enrolled in medical programmes at universities across Iran. Their institutions have not announced any postponement of exams despite the current uncertainty. This has placed students in a difficult position: either stay back to complete exams or return to India and risk losing a year