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25 Feb 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi announces 3-month break for 'Mann Ki Baat'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that his popular monthly radio show, Mann Ki Baat, will be on hiatus for the next three months due to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
25 Feb 2024
Narendra ModiSudarshan Setu: Modi inaugurates India's longest cable-stayed bridge in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sudarshan Setu, a four-lane cable-stayed bridge linking Okha to Beyt Dwarka island in Gujarat, on Sunday.
24 Feb 2024
Medical CollegeNMC addresses reports of medical colleges forcing students hostel accommodation
An advisory has been issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC) for medical colleges to strictly follow "Regulation 5.6" of the 2023 Post Graduate Medical Education Regulation (PGMER).
24 Feb 2024
Indian Penal Code3 new criminal laws to take effect from July 1
The three new criminal laws, which replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and Evidence Act, 1872, will take effect on July 1, the government notified on Saturday.
24 Feb 2024
Uttar PradeshUP: Children among 22 killed in tractor-trolley mishap in Kasganj
At least 22 individuals reportedly lost their lives in the Kasganj district of Uttar Pradesh (UP) after a tractor-trolley carrying villagers fell into a pond on Saturday.
24 Feb 2024
Uttar PradeshUttar Pradesh Police recruitment exam canceled, re-examination within 6 months
The Uttar Pradesh Police Constable recruitment exam has been canceled due to a paper leak.
24 Feb 2024
AssamStep toward UCC: Assam repeals Muslim Marriage Act
In a major step toward the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), the Assam Cabinet repealed the Assam Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act, 1935, on Friday.
24 Feb 2024
Farmers ProtestProtesting farmers pause 'Delhi Chalo' march till February 29
Farmer leaders announced on Friday that the future course of action regarding their "Delhi Chalo" march will be decided next Thursday (February 29).
23 Feb 2024
Ministry of Health and Family WelfareWhat are new changes to India's surrogacy law
In a relief to married couples aspiring to be parents, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has updated the Surrogacy (Regulation) Rules, 2022.
23 Feb 2024
Ministry Of External AffairsStay away from conflict: MEA to Indians in Russia
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has warned Indian citizens in Russia to be cautious and avoid getting involved in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
23 Feb 2024
IndiaIndia, US discuss extradition, mobility of students and professionals
India and the United States (US) on Friday held their 11th Consular Dialogue in New Delhi.
23 Feb 2024
S JaishankarIndia, China's biggest challenge is arriving at equilibrium: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday that one of the biggest challenges for India and its arch-rival China will be achieving equilibrium and then maintaining it.
23 Feb 2024
UttarakhandHaldwani violence: Uttarakhand Police probes NGO 'funding' unrest
The Uttarakhand Police said that it has identified a non-governmental organization (NGO) that allegedly collected funds to provoke violence in Haldwani's Banbhoolpura area earlier this month.
23 Feb 2024
Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPIM)Kerala: CPI(M) leader murdered in Kozhikode, bandh declared
A local Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader PV Satyanathan (62) was attacked with an axe and killed during a temple festival in Kozhikode district, in Kerala.
23 Feb 2024
Farmers Protest'Delhi Chalo' protest: Farmer groups observe 'Black Friday' today
The protesting farmers are observing a "Black Friday" today in response to the death of 22-year-old Shubhkaran Singh during the agitation in Haryana on Wednesday.
23 Feb 2024
MaharashtraFormer Maharashtra CM Manohar Joshi passes away at 86
Manohar Joshi, former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, passed away on Friday at the age of 86 due to age-related health issues.
23 Feb 2024
Narendra ModiVaranasi: Modi to unveil projects worth Rs. 13,000 crore today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on a two-day visit to Varanasi, will lay the foundation stones for several development projects valued at over Rs.13,202 crore on Friday.
23 Feb 2024
Enforcement Directorate (ED)Amid Sandeshkhali row, ED files new case against Sheikh Shahjahan
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday registered a case against Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sheikh Shahjahan, who is at the heart of the Sandeshkhali controversy in West Bengal, on money laundering charges.
22 Feb 2024
ManipurManipur High Court revokes direction recommending ST status to Meiteis
The Manipur High Court has removed a paragraph from its contentious March 27, 2023, order directing the state government to recommend Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the Meitei community.
22 Feb 2024
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Russian skier killed in avalanche at Gulmarg
A Russian skier was killed in an avalanche in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)'s Gulmarg, a popular ski resort town, on Wednesday.
22 Feb 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi to visit Bengal, may meet Sandeshkhali violence victims
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reportedly visit West Bengal on March 6 for an important meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s women's wing.
22 Feb 2024
Farmers ProtestWho was Shubkaran Singh: 22-year-old who died during farmers' protest
The death of a 22-year-old Punjab farmer during the "Delhi Chalo" protests has sparked condemnation from farmer leaders.
22 Feb 2024
Satya Pal MalikRaids at ex-J&K Governor Satyapal Malik's premises in corruption case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is conducting raids in 30 locations, including three premises of former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik in Delhi, Gurugram, and Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat.
22 Feb 2024
Farmers Protest'Delhi Chalo' march paused for 2 days after farmer's death
Farmer leaders have put the "Delhi Chalo" march on hold for two days after a protester was killed during clashes with the police at the Haryana-Punjab border.
22 Feb 2024
Arvind KejriwalArvind Kejriwal summoned for 7th time in liquor policy case
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has received a seventh summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection to the Delhi liquor excise policy case.
22 Feb 2024
Narendra Modi'Committed to farmers,' PM Modi says after sugarcane FRP increase
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that his government is dedicated to fulfilling all promises made to the farmers.
21 Feb 2024
MaharashtraJarange-Patil announces statewide agitation on March 3 over 'sage-soyare'
Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil has asked the Maharashtra government to implement the draft notification on "blood relatives" (sage-soyare) of Kunbi Marathas within two days.
21 Feb 2024
MaharashtraPatients treated on road after mass food poisoning in Maharashtra
Around 600 devotees —including women and children—fell ill after consuming prasad at a religious event in Maharashtra's Buldhana district.
21 Feb 2024
West BengalExplained: What is happening in Sandeshkhali
The Sandeshkhali area of West Bengal has turned into a political hotbed, with Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chairperson Mamata Banerjee accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of inciting riots.
21 Feb 2024
India21st round of India-China Corps Commander talks held, no breakthrough
The 21st Corps Commander Level Meeting between India and China took place on Monday at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point.
21 Feb 2024
Narendra ModiModi meets Mitsotakis: A review of Indo-Greek ties
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi during his two-day state visit to India—the first by any Greek leader in 15 years.
21 Feb 2024
Narendra ModiRaisina Dialogue begins today: Theme, agenda, everything to know
The Raisina Dialogue, a yearly conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics, will kick off on Wednesday in New Delhi and end on Friday.
21 Feb 2024
DelhiFarmers' protest resumes today: Traffic restrictions at Delhi, NCR borders
The "Delhi Chalo" farmers' protest march continued on Wednesday, following the failure of four rounds of talks with the Centre.
21 Feb 2024
Minimum Support PriceCentre calls for talks, farmers tear-gassed at Punjab-Haryana border
The Centre on Wednesday urged protesting farmers to hold the fifth round of talks, even as the agitators resumed their "Delhi Chalo" protest march.
21 Feb 2024
Fali NarimanEminent jurist Fali S Nariman passes away at 95
Renowned constitutional expert and senior Supreme Court advocate, Fali S Nariman, passed away in New Delhi on Wednesday. He was 95.
20 Feb 2024
Jammu And KashmirPM launches development projects in Jammu; lauds Article 370 abrogation
In a mega-development push ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday laid the groundwork for projects worth Rs. 32,000 crore in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
20 Feb 2024
St. Stephen's CollegeSt. Stephen's College suspends 100 students for skipping morning assembly
St Stephen's College in Delhi has allegedly suspended around 100 first-year students for not attending the morning assembly.
20 Feb 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaAAP candidate 'validly elected' mayor: SC on Chandigarh mayoral polls
In a big win for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Supreme Court on Tuesday declared its candidate Kuldeep Kumar as the "validly elected" mayor of Chandigarh.
20 Feb 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Calcutta HC allows Suvendu Adhikari to visit Sandeshkhali without supporters
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday allowed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari to visit the strife-torn Sandeshkhali in West Bengal.
20 Feb 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaChandigarh vote-count row: SC to examine ballot papers today
The Supreme Court will on Tuesday examine ballot papers of the Chandigarh mayoral election, amid allegations of "horse-trading" and a controversial win for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
