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Nationwide trade union strike fails to evoke response in West Bengal

A joint forum of 14 central trade unions called for the strike to demand the repeal of the four labour codes and the withdrawal of several policies affecting workers and farmers

Nationwide trade union strike fails to evoke response in West Bengal
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 11:39 AM IST

Telangana auto unions call statewide strike over meter charges, app issues

Auto drivers are demanding an increase in meter charges, separate boards for auto drivers, removal of cab services operating illegally in the state, and removal of the 2019 Motor Vehicles Act

Telangana auto unions call statewide strike over meter charges, app issues
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 11:15 AM IST

PM Modi pays tribute to Swami Dayanand Saraswati on 202nd birth anniversary

To Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati ji, who remained dedicated throughout his life to the service of Mother Bharati, heartfelt and respectful tributes on his birth anniversary, PM Modi wrote on X

PM Modi pays tribute to Swami Dayanand Saraswati on 202nd birth anniversary
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 10:48 AM IST

Oppn MPs to protest US trade deal; Manish Tewari moves adjournment motion

Through an adjournment motion, Tewari sought an immediate government statement, alleging the India-US interim trade deal includes commitments on Russian oil purchases and farm concessions

Oppn MPs to protest US trade deal; Manish Tewari moves adjournment motion
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 10:29 AM IST

Tobacco baron's son Shivam Mishra arrested in Kanpur Lamborghini crash case

A Lamborghini Revuelto -- an Italian luxury sports car worth over Rs 10 crore -- rammed into pedestrians and vehicles in the upscale Gwaltoli area around 3 pm on Sunday

Tobacco baron's son Shivam Mishra arrested in Kanpur Lamborghini crash case
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 10:25 AM IST

Delhi AQI improves but remains 'poor'; haze lingers while mercury rises

Several stations report better readings compared to the previous day, yet Delhi's overall AQI stays 'poor' as misty mornings continue and maximum temperatures climb

Delhi AQI improves but remains 'poor'; haze lingers while mercury rises
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 9:34 AM IST

Trade union strike disrupts normal life in Kerala, transport services hit

Though the state government declared a dies-non for government employees, attendance at offices was expected to remain low as transport vehicles remained off the roads

Trade union strike disrupts normal life in Kerala, transport services hit
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 9:00 AM IST

4-member DGCA team visits Ajit Pawar plane crash site in Baramati

During their visit on Wednesday, they reviewed the CCTV camera footage and videos linked to the January 28 incident, said local officials

4-member DGCA team visits Ajit Pawar plane crash site in Baramati
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 8:51 AM IST

Budget session: LS to present reports, discuss Labour Law Amendment Bill

BJP MPs Harendra Singh Malik and Rajkumar Chahar will also present reports (in Hindi and English) of the Committee on Government Assurances

Budget session: LS to present reports, discuss Labour Law Amendment Bill
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 8:49 AM IST

Bharat Bandh on Feb 12: What's open, what's closed during strike today?

Trade unions and farmers have called a Bharat Bandh on February 12 to protest labour Codes and the India-US trade deal; banking, transport and markets may see disruptions in several states

Bharat Bandh on Feb 12: What's open, what's closed during strike today?
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 8:25 AM IST

Assam completes electoral roll revision; 586K names added, 243K deleted

Assam's Chief Electoral Officer explained that, unlike the usual process, the recent exercise involved door-to-door verification to proactively identify eligible voters and collect necessary forms

Assam completes electoral roll revision; 586K names added, 243K deleted
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 8:20 AM IST

India is getting richer, but its cities are not getting more livable

India isn't short of ideas, expertise or funds. Our cities are struggling because they are treated as outposts of an empire: administered by unaccountable viceroys

India is getting richer, but its cities are not getting more livable
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 8:10 AM IST

IMD weather update: Cold wave eases; rain, snow likely across North India

IMD forecasts rainfall and snow across North India under three western disturbances, with temperatures set to rise by 2-3 degrees Celsius and fog limited to isolated pockets

IMD weather update: Cold wave eases; rain, snow likely across North India
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 6:52 AM IST

Industrial Relations Code Amendment Bill introduced in Lok Sabha

Union Labour minister Mansukh Mandaviya introduced the 'Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026 through supplementary agenda soon after the Question Hour

Industrial Relations Code Amendment Bill introduced in Lok Sabha
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 12:00 AM IST

Sunjay Kapur estate row: HC seeks Rani Kapur's stand on plea by Priya Kapur

Delhi High Court issues notice to Rani Kapur on Priya Kapur's plea alleging false statements on oath in the ongoing Sunjay Kapur estate dispute

Sunjay Kapur estate row: HC seeks Rani Kapur's stand on plea by Priya Kapur
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 11:06 PM IST

Centre to formally launch IIT-Madras's Bharat Bodhan AI on Thursday

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chairs AI roundtable with edtech founders ahead of launch of IIT Madras-anchored Bharat Bodhan AI Foundation

Centre to formally launch IIT-Madras's Bharat Bodhan AI on Thursday
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 10:38 PM IST

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train spends nearly ₹87,000 cr so far: Vaishnaw

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw tells Lok Sabha that Rs 86,939 crore has been spent so far on the 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train spends nearly ₹87,000 cr so far: Vaishnaw
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 10:06 PM IST

Nationwide strike against Labour Codes; banks, railways may see disruption

Ten central trade unions call a nationwide strike against Labour Codes; banking, transport and government services may face disruptions in several states

Nationwide strike against Labour Codes; banks, railways may see disruption
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 9:54 PM IST

Mumbai Coastal Road gets India's first-ever 'musical road' stretch

Fadnavis said the concept of a musical road developed along the Coastal Road is set to provide a delightful experience for motorists

Mumbai Coastal Road gets India's first-ever 'musical road' stretch
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 9:31 PM IST

Judicial process itself can become punishment if misused: Supreme Court

The bench said under the SC/ST Act the accused must have knowledge that the victim belongs to a scheduled caste or scheduled tribe or that the property belongs to such a person

Judicial process itself can become punishment if misused: Supreme Court
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 8:18 PM IST