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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Weaponisation of tariffs must be condemned: Chidambaram slams Trump

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

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

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

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"

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

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

Shashi Tharoor awarded honorary D.Litt by St Xavier's, his first in India

Tharoor said he was "incredibly honoured and humbled" to receive the Doctorate of Literature (Honoris Causa), recalling that he had been the university's first convocation speaker 7 years ago

Stalin inaugurates Phase 2 of Pinnacle Infotech Centre in Madurai

The Chief Minister, on the occasion, also laid the foundation stone for a dedicated employee housing facility, Guidance, the state government-backed investment promotion agency, said

Lutyens' Delhi stretch to remain shut yearlong for metro work from Feb 23

According to the advisory, the stretch will be shut to facilitate Delhi Metro construction work, and commuters should plan their journeys accordingly to avoid inconvenience