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2nd bomb scare in a day at Kolkata airport; Dibrugarh flight lands safely
The IndiGo flight 6E 7304 was moved to the isolation bay after the discovery of a handwritten note claiming that a bomb had been placed on the plane, the statement said
 "2nd bomb scare in a day at Kolkata airport; Dibrugarh flight lands safely")
Rajasthan govt approves incentive packages for 10 ultra-mega projects
The projects are expected to generate employment for more than 12,000 people in the state
 "Rajasthan govt approves incentive packages for 10 ultra-mega projects")
Cabinet approves ₹1 trn Urban Challenge Fund to drive urban transformation
Centre approves Rs 1 trillion Urban Challenge Fund to catalyse Rs 4 trillion investment, promote market-led urban reforms and boost climate-resilient infrastructure
 "Cabinet approves ₹1 trn Urban Challenge Fund to drive urban transformation")
PM Modi flags off 25 electric buses for Chandigarh under e-Bus Sewa Scheme
Punjab Governor and Union Territory Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria, Mayor Saurabh Joshi, Chief Secretary H Rajesh Prasad and other officials were present at the event here
 "PM Modi flags off 25 electric buses for Chandigarh under e-Bus Sewa Scheme")
Final voter lists delayed in 9 states, UTs; Puducherry, Lakshadweep publish
According to Puducherry's chief electoral officer, the Union territory has 9,44,211 electors in the final voters' list
 "Final voter lists delayed in 9 states, UTs; Puducherry, Lakshadweep publish")
Noida Metro extension to ease travel for millions of commuters: CM Yogi
This 11.6-kilometre project, from Botanical Garden to Noida Sector 142, will greatly facilitate travel for millions of commuters, CM Yogi Adityanath said
 "Noida Metro extension to ease travel for millions of commuters: CM Yogi")
Delhi Traffic Police rolls out app for faster processing of challans
According to Delhi Traffic Police, under the existing mechanism, citizens often faced considerable delays in the updation of notices and challans settled during Lok Adalat proceedings
 "Delhi Traffic Police rolls out app for faster processing of challans")
Traffic advisory issued ahead of AI summit, CBSE exams in Delhi
As part of the arrangements, all field staff of the Delhi Police have been sensitised and instructed to assist students travelling to examination centres
 "Traffic advisory issued ahead of AI summit, CBSE exams in Delhi")
TN must join hands with Centre to boost startup ecosystem: Jitendra Singh
Highlighting the union government's focus on the state, Singh referenced the installation of the 'sengol' in the new Parliament building as a mark of respect for Tamil heritage
 "TN must join hands with Centre to boost startup ecosystem: Jitendra Singh")
SIR discrepancy hearings in Bengal end; final rolls to be released Feb 28
The hearings, which addressed omissions and inconsistencies in name spellings, began on December 27 and continued across the state at camps set up in schools, club rooms and administrative buildings
 "SIR discrepancy hearings in Bengal end; final rolls to be released Feb 28")
Govt clears road projects worth ₹11,000 cr in Maha, Gujarat and Telangana
The CCEA approved the rehabilitation and upgradation of the 154.635 km section of NH-160A in Maharashtra on Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) mode, MoRTH said
 "Govt clears road projects worth ₹11,000 cr in Maha, Gujarat and Telangana")
Energy market complex; India is wedded to strategic autonomy: Jaishankar
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Jaishankar said India's independent decision-making remains central to its approach
 "Energy market complex; India is wedded to strategic autonomy: Jaishankar")
Railways to hire tech-enabled teams to clean long-distance trains: Vaishnaw
Introducing the reform, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told mediapersons that all coaches, including general class, will be cleaned as and when required
 "Railways to hire tech-enabled teams to clean long-distance trains: Vaishnaw")
K'taka seeks MEA help after 22-year-old student goes missing in California
State requests Indian embassy support and coordination with US authorities
 "K'taka seeks MEA help after 22-year-old student goes missing in California")
Final stretch of 82-km Namo Bharat corridor likely to open on February 22
Alongside the Namo Bharat inauguration, the 23-km Meerut Metro with 13 stations will also be launched, the source said
 "Final stretch of 82-km Namo Bharat corridor likely to open on February 22")
IMD forecasts Delhi likely to witness clear skies on February 15
Delhi on Saturday recorded a maximum temperature of 27 degrees Celsius, 3.6 notches above the season's average, the meteorological department said
 "IMD forecasts Delhi likely to witness clear skies on February 15")
Majhi lays foundation stone for textile park, data centre in Keonjhar
On the occasion, Majhi also laid the foundation stone for the disaster recovery and data centre, a ₹187-crore project under the Electronics and IT Department through OCAC
 "Majhi lays foundation stone for textile park, data centre in Keonjhar")
NDMC ramps up surveillance, cleanup ahead of India AI Impact Summit
NDMC officials said they have inspected arrangements at key locations, including Janpath, Ashoka Road, Akbar Road and Sardar Patel Marg
 "NDMC ramps up surveillance, cleanup ahead of India AI Impact Summit")
Tripura CM Manik Saha rejects Roman script demand for Kokborok language
Chief Minister Saha asserted that adopting a "foreign script" could pose a threat to indigenous identity and traditional culture
 "Tripura CM Manik Saha rejects Roman script demand for Kokborok language")
Out-of-pocket healthcare costs fell sharply over past decade: Nadda
Nadda further informed that institutional deliveries have risen to nearly 89 per cent, reflecting strengthened maternal healthcare systems
 "Out-of-pocket healthcare costs fell sharply over past decade: Nadda")