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Centre approves construction of 5,000 homes for displaced people in Manipur

At least 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in the ethnic violence between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and hills-based Kuki-Zo groups since May, 2023

Centre approves construction of 5,000 homes for displaced people in Manipur
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 1:37 PM IST

Bengal SIR: SC allows Jharkhand, Odisha judicial officers for verification

SC permits deployment of additional judges to speed up Bengal's voter roll revision and allows the Election Commission to publish the final rolls on February 28 as verification continues

Bengal SIR: SC allows Jharkhand, Odisha judicial officers for verification
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 1:24 PM IST

Congress slams PM over Israel visit, says 'govt has abandoned Palestinians'

Israel's dispossession and displacement of thousands of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank has intensified and drawn worldwide condemnation, Ramesh said on X

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Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 1:13 PM IST

Shirtless protest at AI Summit: Delhi Police nabs Youth Congress president

Police had earlier arrested seven Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers, including three from Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh, for the protest staged at the Bharat Mandapam last Friday

Shirtless protest at AI Summit: Delhi Police nabs Youth Congress president
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 12:56 PM IST

Home ministry allots 50 companies of CAPF to poll-bound Tamil Nadu

The Assembly elections are expected to be held in April 2026 to elect all 234 members of the Legislative Assembly in Tamil Nadu and neighbouring Puducherry

Home ministry allots 50 companies of CAPF to poll-bound Tamil Nadu
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 11:22 AM IST

Govt unveils first ever national counter-terrorism policy 'Prahaar'

The eight-page document stresses prevention of terror attacks, swift and proportionate response mechanisms, and stronger coordination among agencies

Govt unveils first ever national counter-terrorism policy 'Prahaar'
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 11:12 AM IST

All 7 on board Ranchi-Delhi air ambulance killed in crash in Jharkhand

The crash took place shortly after the aircraft, operated by Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd, took off from Ranchi airport at 7.11 pm

All 7 on board Ranchi-Delhi air ambulance killed in crash in Jharkhand
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 11:09 AM IST

Delhi's air quality worsens despite better weather; Anand Vihar AQI at 331

Monitoring stations like Anand Vihar and Wazirpur, record AQI above 300 even as clear skies and moderate winds prevail across the national capital

Delhi's air quality worsens despite better weather; Anand Vihar AQI at 331
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 10:44 AM IST

Interfaith marriages, live-in not prohibited by UP anti-conversion law: HC

Justice Vivek Kumar Singh said that courts do not see such couples as Hindu and Muslim, rather as two grown-up individuals who out of their own free will and choice are living together peacefully

Interfaith marriages, live-in not prohibited by UP anti-conversion law: HC
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 7:11 AM IST

Weather today: Rain, thunderstorms in MP, Odisha, Bengal; North India warms

IMD forecasts rain with lightning and gusty winds over eastern and central states, dense fog in Punjab, snowfall in western Himalayas and a gradual rise in maximum temperatures over northwest India

Weather today: Rain, thunderstorms in MP, Odisha, Bengal; North India warms
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 7:08 AM IST

Anti-Corruption Bureau to probe IDFC First Bank fraud case: Haryana CM

Saini said the state government has also decided to form a high-level committee comprising of IAS officers which will also look into the matter and conduct probe

Anti-Corruption Bureau to probe IDFC First Bank fraud case: Haryana CM
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 7:02 AM IST

Delhi police registers FIR after protest against VC turns violent in JNU

Following the incident, Delhi Police have registered an FIR after a complaint from the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of JNU

Delhi police registers FIR after protest against VC turns violent in JNU
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 6:59 AM IST

President Murmu to begin 4-day visit to Maha, J'khand, Raj on Tuesday

President Droupadi Murmu will be on a four-day visit of Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Rajasthan from Tuesday, her office has said.

President Murmu to begin 4-day visit to Maha, J'khand, Raj on Tuesday
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 8:54 PM IST

India moved from 'aspiring' to 'inspiring' nation: Former President Kovind

He said that despite global disruptions such as the pandemic and geopolitical tensions, India has remained firm in its growth trajectory

India moved from 'aspiring' to 'inspiring' nation: Former President Kovind
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 6:25 PM IST

Air pollution: SC seeks Centre's reply on shifting coal units from NCR

The court directed Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan to issue public notices inviting suggestions and objections from stakeholders, including the coal-based industries in the NCR

Air pollution: SC seeks Centre's reply on shifting coal units from NCR
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 5:16 PM IST

Bomb threat emails trigger high alert at Delhi Metro, prominent sites

Following the threat specifically mentioning metro services, the Delhi Police stepped up security deployment across all stations of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation network

Bomb threat emails trigger high alert at Delhi Metro, prominent sites
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 3:44 PM IST

93% biometric enrolment of Myanmar refugees completed in Mizoram: Minister

Among foreign nationals sheltered in the state, Myanmar nationals form the bulk, with over 28,000 people staying across all 11 districts

93% biometric enrolment of Myanmar refugees completed in Mizoram: Minister
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 3:27 PM IST

SC adjourns hearing on plea against Sonam Wangchuk's detention to Feb 26

The Centre and the Ladakh administration had told the apex court that Wangchuk was detained for instigating people in a border area where regional sensitivity was involved

SC adjourns hearing on plea against Sonam Wangchuk's detention to Feb 26
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 2:44 PM IST

President Murmu unveils bust of Rajagopalachari at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rajagopalachari's bust at the grand open staircase near Ashok Mandap in Rahstrapati Bhavan replaces that of Edwin Lutyens

President Murmu unveils bust of Rajagopalachari at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 2:39 PM IST

Congress protests in MP Assembly, says India-US deal 'threat' to farmers

Congress legislators, led by LoP Umang Singhar shouted slogans against the trade deal and injustice being done to farmers

Congress protests in MP Assembly, says India-US deal 'threat' to farmers
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 2:25 PM IST