EC asks 22 states, UTs to prepare for final phase of SIR expected in April
20 Feb 2026 1:44 AM ISTNew Delhi: The Election Commission on Thursday asked 22 states and Union Territories, including Delhi, to complete preparatory work for the Special...
India-Bangladesh ties show signs of recovery as visa services to be restored soon
20 Feb 2026 1:41 AM ISTNew Delhi: India is moving toward a full restoration of visa services in Bangladesh, signalling a possible easing of tensions after more than a year...
India likely to join US-led strategic alliance ‘Pax Silica’ today
20 Feb 2026 1:40 AM ISTNew Delhi: India is set to formally join a United States-led strategic alliance known as Pax Silica, a move aimed at strengthening cooperation on...
Vibrant Village Programme: Shah to launch phase-2 in Assam today
20 Feb 2026 1:36 AM ISTNew Delhi: In an attempt to ensure vigilant citizenry in border areas, Union home minister Amit Shah will launch on Friday the second phase of the...
SC refuses to entertain plea for SIR in Assam
20 Feb 2026 1:34 AM ISTNew Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a PIL seeking directions to the Election Commission to conduct a special intensive...
Haryana CM reviews cleanliness, waste management & administrative reforms
20 Feb 2026 1:34 AM ISTChandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday held a comprehensive review meeting with Chief Minister’s Good Governance Associates...
Sports ‘most lethal weapon’ against drugs: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann
20 Feb 2026 1:33 AM ISTLudhiana: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday described sports as the “most lethal weapon” against the drug menace and announced that the...
Interstate child trafficking racket busted in Itanagar; three girls rescued, 6 caught
20 Feb 2026 1:28 AM ISTItanagar: The police in Itanagar have busted an organised interstate child trafficking racket operating between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, rescuing...
'Tirupati laddu ghee adulteration occurred during TDP regime'
20 Feb 2026 1:27 AM ISTAmaravati: YSRCP supremo YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday alleged that all irregularities in the Tirupati laddu ghee supply occurred during the tenure...
Do you realise what dent it caused to country’s image, SC asks pharma cos
20 Feb 2026 1:02 AM ISTNew Delhi: “Do you realise what dent it has caused to the country’s image,” the Supreme Court on Thursday asked a pharmaceutical firm whose cough...
‘Won’t leave India without prior permission’
20 Feb 2026 1:01 AM ISTNew Delhi: Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani has filed an undertaking in the Supreme Court that he will not leave the country without its prior...
Macron pitches for inclusive AI future
20 Feb 2026 12:52 AM ISTNew Delhi: In the face of increasing geopolitical tensions, there is a growing sense of urgency to direct all digital tools towards an inclusive...
