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Ahead of the West Bengal assembly polls, a clash broke out between activists of the TMC and the ISF in South 24 Parganas district's Bhangar area on Monday evening, creating panic among locals, police said. A senior police officer said both sides lodged complaints about the vandalising of...
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An air ambulance with seven people onboard to Delhi from Ranchi crashed near Simaria in Jharkhand's Chatra district on Monday, Ranchi airport Director Vinod Kumar said. The crash occurred after the air ambulance took off from Ranchi airport at about 7.10 pm, the official said. An air...
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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday said that there has been a gradual improvement in the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) situation in the state and around 40 Maoists are now active in six districts.Majhi, who is also in charge of the home department, said this while replying to a...
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The Counter Intelligence wing of Punjab Police claimed to have busted a drug trafficking module in Amritsar on Monday with the arrest of three persons and recovery of 6 kg each of heroin and ICE (Crystal Methamphetamine) from their possession.Director general of police Gaurav Yadav said the...
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Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday said the Syro-Malabar Church has sought micro-minority status for Christians during a meeting in Kochi between Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and the church leadership. Rijiju met Syro-Malabar Major Archbishop Mar Raphael Thattil at the Church...
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Bangladesh’s President Mohammed Shahabuddin and PM Tarique Rahman (right) after latter's swearing-in ceremony./ Mohammad Ponir Hossain/Reuters
President Mohammad Shahabuddin on Monday summoned the first session of the 13th Parliament on March 12, nearly a month after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) formed the government after winning the Feb 12 crucial general elections.The President convened the session by exercising the...
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The first general body meeting of the Thane Municipal Corporation saw a turbulent start after the civic administration's decision to bypass the question-and-answer hour and clear proposals without discussion sparked a heated exchange between ruling allies BJP and Shiv Sena. Deputy Mayor...
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Ten peacocks were found dead, and one was recovered in an unconscious state near a radish field in a village here on Monday, forest department officials said. The incident came to light when a farmer in Pachayara village, checking his wheat crops, spotted the fallen birds and immediately...
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Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has moved the Karnataka high court challenging the FIR and quashing of a criminal case registered against him over alleged insult to a 'deity' while mimicking Kantara Chapter-1' film. The controversy relates to remarks allegedly made by the actor at the Filmfare...
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US President Donald Trump on Monday warned countries against exploiting a recent ruling by the United States Supreme Court, saying any nation attempting to play games' with the decision would face steeper tariffs and harsher trade terms. Any Country that wants to play games' with the...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said Manipuri film Boong winning the prestigious BAFTA award was a moment of immense joy, especially for the northeastern state.Boong, a coming-of-age comedy-drama produced by Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment, won the British Academy of Film...
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Jadavpur University on Monday expressed concern over a violent clash between two student groups that left two teachers, who had tried to intervene, and a few pupils injured. Vice-Chancellor Chiranjib Bhattacharya said an inquiry committee is being constituted to probe the incident and...
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Five terrorists, including a suicide bomber, were killed during an intelligence-based operation by security forces in Pakistan's Balochistan province, the military's media wing said on Monday. In a statement, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the operation was carried out late...
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The rupee gained 7 paise to settle at 90.87 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, aided by a sharp fall in global crude oil prices and a weaker greenback amid renewed global trade-related uncertainties. However, foreign fund outflows, coupled with geopolitical concerns, capped gains...
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to India, , Australia and Japan from February 26 to March 7, an official statement from Carney's office said on Monday. The focus during his visit will be on businesses across trade, energy, technology, and defence, the Canadian...
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The Supreme Court on Monday expunged critical observations of the Madhya Pradesh high court against a special trial court judge, saying the hasty conclusion accusing the judge of intellectual dishonesty was totally unwarranted. The special court, dealing with Protection of Children from...
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On a surface expected to assist slow bowlers, both England and Pakistan will lean heavily on their spin resources in their Super Eights clash in the T20 World Cup in Pallekele on Tuesday. England may not have hit top gear yet, but the two-time champions have found ways to win. They...
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The Delhi Taxi and Tourist Transport Association on Monday flagged issues ranging from alleged regulatory gaps to rising compliance costs, and announced a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar on February 28. According to a statement released by the association, they are seeking government...
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The government on Monday unveiled the country's first counter-terrorism policy, Prahaar, setting out a multi-layered strategy based on zero tolerance, intelligence-led prevention and disruption of extremist violence that aims to deny terrorists, their financiers and supporters access to funds,...
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A 28-year-old woman lost her arm after she slipped and fell while boarding an express train at Thane station in the wee hours of Monday, the police said. The incident occurred when Seema Shabbir Sheikh (28), a resident of Kalva in Thane district, was trying to board the Mahanagari Express...
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The body of a 24-year-old Maharashtra man who was suspected of drowning along with his friend at sea was found washed ashore at a private beach near Chennai on Monday, the police said. The incident occurred at about 6 pm on February 21, when a group of friends went for a stroll by a beach,...
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AICC general secretary K C Venugopal on Monday alleged that inquiry committees appointed by the state government to probe cases of medical negligence are merely attempts to whitewash such incidents. Venugopal made the remarks after visiting Usha Joseph, a native of Punapra, who is undergoing...
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In a public appeal to West Bengal voters weeks before the declaration of Assembly polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said he was heartbroken by the deceit and anguish faced by the cross-section of the state's citizens under the current Mamata Banerjee regime and vowed to correct it by...
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Filmmaker Karan Johar, Shekhar Kapur and Kangana Ranaut any many others from the industry congratulated Lakshmipriya Devi for winning the BAFTA award for her film Boong, a coming-of-age story of a boy in Manipur. The film, which marks Devi's debut as a director, won the Best Children's...
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah on Monday expressed serious concern over the impact of discontinuation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme, claiming that nearly 16.12 crore people have lost their jobs, of whom 53 per cent are women and 28 per cent...
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday came down heavily on banks for mis-selling of financial products, including insurance and urged them to focus on core business. Banks should concentrate on their core business... My pet peeve has always been .... you're spending more time on...
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Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher on Monday, tracking gains in PSU bank, auto and financial stocks, as investors' sentiments improved after the US Supreme Court struck down the Trump administration's sweeping tariffs.The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 479.95 points, or 0.58...
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Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik released the final electoral roll here on Monday and 97.37 lakh names of voters were deleted under various categories. The state now has 5.67 crore voters, she said. Addressing a press conference, Patnaik said before the SIR exercise, the...
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday met a gym owner from Uttarakhand who shot into the limelight as Mohammad Deepak for taking on Bajrang Dal activists allegedly harassing a Muslim shopkeeper, and expressed support by telling him that he would come to Kotdwar to take membership in the...
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will conduct an auction of State Government Securities (SGS) on February 24, aggregating Rs 44,550 crore, according to an official notification issued by the central bank. As many as 16 State Governments - Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat,...
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Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Monday announced 20 per cent reservation for Ex-agniveers in Delhi Police male constable recruitment with exemption from the physical efficiency test and three years of relaxation in the prescribed upper age limit. The Agniveer scheme was launched in 2022...
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India's corporate landscape is reported to moderate with overall salary increments projected at 9.1 per cent in 2026. This follows a marginal softening from the 9.3 per cent recorded in 2025, according to the EY Future of Pay report. Global Capability Centers (GCCs) are set to lead salary...
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Indian Army troops have rescued 46 tourists stranded due to heavy snowfall in high-altitude areas of Sikkim's East district, a defence statement said on Monday. Several tourist vehicles got stuck along vulnerable road stretches in East Sikkim district on Sunday during sudden and intense snowfall...
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Dispelling the myth of an idle wife, the Delhi High Court has said that a homemaker's labour enables the earning spouse to function effectively, and it was unjust to disregard her contributions while deciding maintenance.Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma observed that a wife's non-employment cannot be...
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash last month, was the best CM the state never had. Maharashtra has lost a towering leader and administrator, he said in a glowing tribute to Ajit Pawar in the state assembly on the first day of...
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The Army on Monday termed the killing of three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar a massive blow to the terror network, and said it was the culmination of a relentless, high-altitude joint operation conducted over 326 days in extremely challenging terrain. Three...
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The RBI is watching the development around the Rs 590 crore fraud at IDFC First Bank and there is no systemic issue, Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Monday. IDFC First Bank had on Sunday disclosed a Rs 590-crore fraud committed by certain employees and others at a particular branch in...
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O'Romeo, featuring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri in the lead roles, has earned over Rs 100 crore at the worldwide box office. The film, which also stars Avinash Tiwary, Tamannaah Bhatia, Disha Patani and Vikrant Massey in pivotal roles, released on February 13. It is produced by Sajid...
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The authorities have covered mosques and mazars along the routes of the traditional 'Juta Maar Holi' procession in Shahjahanpur with tarpaulin sheets and announced enhanced security for the annual event, officials said on Monday.'Juta Mar Holi' is a unique, centuries-old tradition celebrated in...
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Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, who made her debut at the 79th edition of the BAFTA Awards as a presenter, surprised the audience by starting her speech in Hindi. As the videos from the event, which took place on Sunday at London's Royal Festival Hall surfaced online, several users went on to praise...
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As many as 160 academicians have termed the Congress youth wing's protest at the AI Impact Summit last week profoundly regrettable and ill-conceived, and said it reflected the opposition party's inability to distinguish between legitimate democratic dissent and the imperative of safeguarding...
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The White House has confirmed that the United States provided intelligence support to the Mexican government for an operation that resulted in the killing of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho, in Jalisco. In a post on X, White House Press Secretary Karoline...
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The Embassy of India in Mexico on Monday issued an advisory to Indian nationals residing in the country, urging them to exercise caution and remain indoors amid escalating violence after Mexican soldiers killed a top drug cartel leader. Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho, leader...
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Former railway minister Mukul Roy, once regarded as West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's most trusted lieutenant and the TMC's principal strategist, died of cardiac arrest at a private hospital here early on Monday. He was 71, and is survived by his son, Subhranshu Roy. He breathed...
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Eighteen people have reportedly lost their lives after a bus travelling from Pokhara to Kathmandu fell into the Trishuli river on Monday, as reported by The Kathmandu Post. The vehicle fell into the river when it reached Chinadhara, a place near Charaundi, which is in ward 3 of Benighat...
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Mexico's most wanted drug lord, Nemesio Rubn Oseguera Cervantes, better known as El Mencho, was killed in a military operation on Sunday.Oseguera, the 59-year-old leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was wounded in a clash with soldiers in the town of Tapalpa, in Jalisco state, and died...
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Former Railway Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mukul Roy passed away at 71 in a private hospital in Kolkata.A close aide of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and a key figure in the Trinamool Congress, Roy played a significant role in strengthening the party after it ended the Left Fronts...
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Quirky Manipuri coming-of-age comedy-drama Boong, produced by Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment, won the prestigious BAFTA Award for Best Children's & Family Film in London on Sunday. The film's debutant director, Lakshmipriya Devi, made an emotional plea for peace in her acceptance...
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