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Pointing towards the U.P. Assembly elections, the BSP chief said that very little time is left, and this important State-level meeting has been called to provide ecessary guidance to party members in the interest of the movement.
Vice-Chancellor Professor (Dr.) H.B. Raghavendra presented the annual report while Chancellor Dr. Sabitha Ramamurthy administered the oath of integrity.
Units already created have not been properly operationalised. It is our responsibility to operationalise them, to make them function properly and to put systems in place wherever gaps need to be filled, says Omar Abdullah
The evening will open with a multi-instrumental classical ensemble featuring Apoorva Krishna (violin), Momin Khan (sarangi), Malvica Chopra (sitar), Rakshita Ramesh (veena), Vinod Shyam Anoor (mridanga and percussion), and Roopak Kallurkar (tabla)
The jadha aims to highlight the development achievements of the LDF government over the past decade and underscore the need for a relentless fight against both majority and minority communalism
The joint statement specifically mentions barriers related to the trade in U.S. medical devices, U.S. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) goods
Prime Minister Narendra Modi could not respond to the debate on the motion of thanks to the President for the first time in the Lok Sabha due to the conduct of opposition party members, claims BJP MP
DGP and Head of Police Force (in charge) G. Venkatraman has directed senior police officers to review all suspension cases under their respective jurisdictions
Ashraf emerged as Pakistan's hero, hammering an unbeaten 29 off just 11 balls, including two fours and three sixes, in a stunning late assault that sealed a dramatic three-wicket victory
This video examines a controversial order issued by former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Bhaktavatsalam, who sought the destruction of 25 official records related to the anti-Hindi agitations. The Hindu has exclusively accessed these documents, shedding light on a critical chapter in Tamil Nadus political and social history.
Speaking to the media, he said that in 2021, the DMK came to power by deceiving the people of the State, but voters have understood the partys game plan and will be vigilant this time
Dr. G. Parameshwara questions NCB claim following recent raid on Mysuru factory
NITI Aayog member Saraswat said the allocation marks a 15.19% increase over the FY 2025 -26 Budget Estimates, and accounts for 14.67% of total Central Government expenditure
On being alerted by the locals, forest department teams rushed to the spot and searched the surrounding areas, but the leopard could not be found
The exchange had planned to distribute small cash rewards of 2,000 Korean won ($1.37) or more to each user as part of a promotional event, but winners received at least 2,000 bitcoins each instead, says media reports
Police take a woman who owns the lorry into custody
Mr. Shivakumar said this in Mangaluru on February 7 while responding to a question by mediapersons if there will be change in the leadership after the 2026-27 Karnataka budget
A quick chat with actress Malavika Mohanan, ahead of her summer release Sardar 2
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said all sensitive agricultural items have been kept out the deal, while India has opened up sectors that it needs imports for
A lot of progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people will never again repose their trust in the Congress, which had weakened the country in its 60 years of rule, says Union Minister Kiren Rijiju
M.V. Govindan accuses UDF of forging alliance with extremist religious organisations
The government launched emergency cut-offs of power across the country
Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay alleged in a letter signed by several other senior members that Ms. Agnimitra Paul's comments were against the secular spirit of our country and this august House. I had already made it clear yesterday that such comments will not be allowed, says Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay
Sanae Takaichi's relatively safe bet is that her LDP party would, together with its new partner, the Japan Innovation Party, or JIP, secure a majority in the 465-seat lower house
Drivers across India launch a nationwide strike demanding government-regulated minimum fares and better working conditions, citing exploitation by app-based transport companies like Ola and Uber, while commuters face disruptions in major cities
In a statement, Dr. Anbumani said the noon-meal and anganwadi workers have been protesting for nearly five days demanding that the State government consider their demands, including pension benefits and a hike in gratuity
Speaking to reporters in Tirunelveli on Saturday (February 7, 2026), Mr. Appavu said the next Assembly session would commence on February 17 at 9.30 a.m.
Speaking to reporters after about three hours of questioning, Adoor Prakash says he answered SITs questions with candour and he has nothing to hide
The event took place at the Qualcomm Bengaluru facility, and during the visit of the Union Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw
The Bench issued a notice and posted the matter for hearing on March 16
India and the United States have released an interim framework for a reciprocal trade agreement, signaling progress toward a full bilateral trade pact. The deal outlines tariff cuts, improved market access, supply-chain cooperation and major purchase commitments. Heres a clear breakdown of what was announced, which sectors gain, and what comes next in IndiaU.S. trade talks.
Based on a complaint, the Ibrahimpatnam police registered a case against the former Minister on February 7
The New Delhi MP asks them to move from digital literacy to financial literacy by starting small, now
The change represents a strategic shift for Apple, which, until now, has only allowed its own Siri assistant as a voice-control option
President also appealed to those who have renounced violence and joined the mainstream to trust the Constitution and democracy and not be misled by those seeking to divert them from the path of peace
A special focus of the symposium will be on women returning to work after a career break, with sessions and takeaways that address confidence-building, readiness and reintegration support
The milestone was showcased at the Qualcomm Bengaluru facility during the visit of Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT.
T. K. Swaroopa directs officials to invite tenders for development, management of and organising adventure sports at Kadike beach in Udupi taluk
The function was attended by Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh, and Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, among others
ICG said its tech-inclusive systems detected a motor tanker conducting suspicious activity in the Indian Exclusive Economic Zones, prompting a digital investigation into the actions of the vessel
Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP-NDA alliance of attempting to derail the case and harass the family to protect the criminals
Investigations revealed that the sub-contractor, Rajesh Prajapati, was informed of the accident hours earlier but failed to take any action, officials said
The explosion occurred on February 5, 2026 at the mine in the Thangsku area of Umsngat village, prompting authorities to begin large-scale search and rescue operations involving multiple agencies, the police said

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