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'Namo Bharat' rapid rail corridor will transform Delhi's pace: CM Gupta

The inaugurated stretches include the 5 km section between Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar in Delhi and the 21 km section between Meerut South and Modipuram in Uttar Pradesh

'Namo Bharat' rapid rail corridor will transform Delhi's pace: CM Gupta
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 6:39 PM IST

Top Maoist leader, strategist Devji surrenders before Telangana police

Devji hails from Telangana's Jagtial district and his surrender can be seen as a deadly blow to the outlawed organisation, which now lacks leadership

Top Maoist leader, strategist Devji surrenders before Telangana police
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 2:54 PM IST

PM Modi flags off Meerut Metro, Namo Bharat train from UP's Shatabdi Nagar

The prime minister dedicated to the nation the entire 82 Km Delhi Meerut Namo Bharat corridor and inaugurated the remaining sections of India's first Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System

PM Modi flags off Meerut Metro, Namo Bharat train from UP's Shatabdi Nagar
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 2:49 PM IST

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Preliminary report due by Feb 28, says MoS Mohol

Pawar and four others were killed on January 28 after their Learjet 45 crashed some distance away from Baramati airport

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Preliminary report due by Feb 28, says MoS Mohol
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 2:45 PM IST

PM Modi pays tributes to Jayalalithaa, hails her welfare work for TN women

In his monthly radio broadcast Mann Ki Baat, Modi said just a mention of 'Amma' -- as Jayalalithaa was often called -- brings a glow to the faces of the people of Tamil Nadu

PM Modi pays tributes to Jayalalithaa, hails her welfare work for TN women
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 2:41 PM IST

5 police personnel killed, 4 injured in SUV-truck collision in Odisha

The accident took place near Odisha Adarsh Vidyalaya in Jharsuguda Sadar police station area

5 police personnel killed, 4 injured in SUV-truck collision in Odisha
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 2:31 PM IST

Terrorist killed after encounter breaks out in J-K's Kishtwar; ops underway

The terrorists, hiding inside a mudhouse on the foothills of a hill, opened fire on the approaching troops, leading to an intense gunfight

Terrorist killed after encounter breaks out in J-K's Kishtwar; ops underway
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 1:27 PM IST

Blatant assault on public order: Delhi court on IYC protest at AI Summit

The court allowed five days of custody to the police to question them

Blatant assault on public order: Delhi court on IYC protest at AI Summit
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 1:24 PM IST

Odisha okays projects worth ₹44,200 cr, including Adani's hydropower plant

These projects are expected to generate employment for 8,765 people across eight districts, including Khurda, Koraput, Kalahandi, Malkangiri, Dhenkanal

Odisha okays projects worth ₹44,200 cr, including Adani's hydropower plant
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 1:18 PM IST

SC to hear Meta-WhatsApp privacy policy case against CCI order on Monday

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi is likely to hear the matter

SC to hear Meta-WhatsApp privacy policy case against CCI order on Monday
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 11:50 AM IST

Former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Borah joins BJP ahead of polls

In a major blow to the Congress party, Borah joined BJP ahead of the crucial assembly polls in Assam, which is expected to be held during March-April this year

Former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Borah joins BJP ahead of polls
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 11:13 AM IST

Delhi air quality deteriorates on Sunday; mercury set to touch 30°C

Air quality in Delhi slips to 'very poor' levels on Sunday, while CAQM mandates stricter emission norms for industries across NCR. Mercury is set to touch 30 degrees Celsius

Delhi air quality deteriorates on Sunday; mercury set to touch 30°C
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 9:55 AM IST

Rajasthan finalises electoral rolls with over 51.5 million voters after SIR

The final electoral roll published on February 21 comprises 5,15,19,929 electors across 199 Assembly constituencies

Rajasthan finalises electoral rolls with over 51.5 million voters after SIR
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 7:54 AM IST

Weather today: Mercury set to rise in North India; rain likely over South

Heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places over Tamil Nadu and Kerala. In addition, isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds

Weather today: Mercury set to rise in North India; rain likely over South
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 6:17 AM IST

Weaponisation of tariffs must be condemned: Chidambaram slams Trump

Chidambaram said Trump's actions were condemned by all countries as "weaponisation of tariffs"

Weaponisation of tariffs must be condemned: Chidambaram slams Trump
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 11:48 PM IST

India, Brazil discussed about US Supreme Court judgment, says MEA

Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs, P Kumaran said that there is a strong consensus among India and Brazil on UN reforms

India, Brazil discussed about US Supreme Court judgment, says MEA
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 11:36 PM IST

Speeding car kills food delivery rider in crash in west Delhi's Tilak Nagar

Preliminary inquiry and eyewitness accounts indicated that a car allegedly rammed the scooter from behind

Speeding car kills food delivery rider in crash in west Delhi's Tilak Nagar
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 11:34 PM IST

Centre committed to expansion of rapid rail connectivity across India: Modi

The prime minister added, "We are committed to the rapid expansion of rail connectivity across the country, including Uttar Pradesh"

Centre committed to expansion of rapid rail connectivity across India: Modi
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

Andaman deletes 5,269 names as final voter roll released after SIR

The final electoral roll released by the Chief Electoral Office (CEO) has a total of 2,58,040 electors, they said

Andaman deletes 5,269 names as final voter roll released after SIR
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 11:19 PM IST

AI Impact Summit makes India voice of global south: Cuban Minister

The delegation visited Bengaluru, India's leading technology hub, where it met industry leaders and explored partnerships with local firms

AI Impact Summit makes India voice of global south: Cuban Minister
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 11:07 PM IST