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India unveils 'Baku Evenings' to promote its heritage in Azerbaijan

The event saw the participation of several guests, including Dhruv Trivedi, lecturer of Sanskrit and Hindi at the Azerbaijan University of Languages, along with some of his students

India unveils 'Baku Evenings' to promote its heritage in Azerbaijan
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 7:50 PM IST

Rahul appears in court over RSS defamation case; Sapkal as surety

Gandhi, accompanied by Sapkal, party MP Varsha Gaikwad and his lawyers Narayan Iyer and Kushal Mor, reached the magistrate's court around 10:30 am

Rahul appears in court over RSS defamation case; Sapkal as surety
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 7:47 PM IST

Made in India chip very important for developed nation: PM Modi

The investment is expected to create over 3,500 direct and indirect jobs, build local supply chains, and attract ecosystem partners across the semiconductor value chain

Made in India chip very important for developed nation: PM Modi
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 7:10 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh to host energy 'Investment Bazar' in Vijayawada on Feb 24

Chief Secretary Vijayanand noted that the event is being organised under Energy Efficiency Financing Platform initiative of Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Government of India

Andhra Pradesh to host energy 'Investment Bazar' in Vijayawada on Feb 24
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 7:02 PM IST

India's 1st childhood cancer survivor registry shows 94.5% survival: Study

The Indian Childhood Cancer Survivorship (C2S) study, initiated in 2016, is among the world's first registry from a resource-limited setting, researchers said

India's 1st childhood cancer survivor registry shows 94.5% survival: Study
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 6:47 PM IST

Kerala final electoral roll out following SIR; voter count at 26.9 million

The Election Commission of India (ECI) shared a link - http://electoralsearch.eci.gov.in - that enables the public to check their names on the updated list

Kerala final electoral roll out following SIR; voter count at 26.9 million
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 6:42 PM IST

Centre aims for 6 crore 'Lakhpati Didis' by 2029-30: Shivraj Chouhan

Explaining the term, Shivraj Singh Chouhan said 'Lakhpati Didi' refers to a woman whose net come per year is one lakh rupees or more

Centre aims for 6 crore 'Lakhpati Didis' by 2029-30: Shivraj Chouhan
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 6:41 PM IST

Delhi govt likely to notify Transgender Welfare Rules in 15 days

An official said that the rules will provide legal recognition, access to livelihood support, healthcare, education, rehabilitation and protection against discrimination for transgender persons

Delhi govt likely to notify Transgender Welfare Rules in 15 days
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 6:32 PM IST

305 Punjab govt school students clear JEE Mains 2026 examination

This number reflects an increase of 63 per cent from last year's 187 successful candidates, Harjot Singh said describing the achievement as a defining moment for the state's school education system

305 Punjab govt school students clear JEE Mains 2026 examination
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 6:31 PM IST

Indian film nominees in spotlight ahead of BAFTA Awards in London

An Indian American director Geeta Gandbhir is shortlisted for a Best Documentary BAFTA for her film "The Perfect Neighbour", also nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the Oscars next month

Indian film nominees in spotlight ahead of BAFTA Awards in London
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 6:22 PM IST

Nadda launches India-made tetanus and adult diphtheria vaccine

Nadda noted that the launch of the indigenously manufactured Td vaccine represents a concrete step towards the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat in health and medicine

Nadda launches India-made tetanus and adult diphtheria vaccine
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 6:16 PM IST

Delhi's Red Fort to stay open all week, no more closure on Mondays: ASI

The ASI official said since the issuance of the recent order, it has already come into force, and the fort site in old Delhi was open on February 16

Delhi's Red Fort to stay open all week, no more closure on Mondays: ASI
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 5:49 PM IST

Infiltrators to be removed from electoral rolls, country in 5 yrs: HM Shah

'If the Congress is committed to get rid of infiltrators, I challenge Rahul Gandhi to mention it in its manifesto,' Amit Shah said

Infiltrators to be removed from electoral rolls, country in 5 yrs: HM Shah
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 5:49 PM IST

Jharkhand's economy projected to grow 5.96% in FY27: Economic Survey

The survey claimed that the economic growth in the 2024-25 fiscal was 7.02 per cent, exceeding the national rate of 6.5 per cent

Jharkhand's economy projected to grow 5.96% in FY27: Economic Survey
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 5:25 PM IST

86 nations, two int'l organisations sign AI Summit declaration: Vaishnaw

The strong global backing for the declaration comes at the conclusion of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi

86 nations, two int'l organisations sign AI Summit declaration: Vaishnaw
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 5:20 PM IST

Central forces to be deployed in poll-bound West Bengal from March 1

The official said that the first batch of around 240 companies will be inducted by March 1, while an equal number of companies will join them by March 10

Central forces to be deployed in poll-bound West Bengal from March 1
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 5:19 PM IST

Law must shift from 'fortress to forum' for wider access: CJI Surya Kant

The CJI invoked the Mehrangarh Fort as a powerful metaphor for the historical journey of law

Law must shift from 'fortress to forum' for wider access: CJI Surya Kant
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 5:19 PM IST

SC flags uneven compliance in solid waste management, issues directions

The bench said courts have repeatedly reminded that the State has a duty to protect the environment and ensure the well-being of citizens

SC flags uneven compliance in solid waste management, issues directions
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 4:48 PM IST

Calcutta High Court holds high-level meet on SIR after SC directive

Chief Secretary Nandini Chakraborty and Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Agarwal were among the officers attending the meeting

Calcutta High Court holds high-level meet on SIR after SC directive
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 4:38 PM IST

Delhi government launches 'CM Jansunwai Portal' for public complaints

The chief minister said that this portal will help in monitoring the complaints of the public and finding timely solutions to the problems is a priority of the government

Delhi government launches 'CM Jansunwai Portal' for public complaints
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 3:54 PM IST