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Bomb threats to Delhi Secretariat, Red Fort, 2 schools turn out to be hoax

Upon receiving the information, teams from the Delhi Police, the bomb disposal squad, dog squad and Delhi Fire Services rushed to the spots and cordoned off the areas

Bomb threats to Delhi Secretariat, Red Fort, 2 schools turn out to be hoax
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 2:09 PM IST

JNU vows crackdown on unruly behaviour after late-night campus clash

Tensions flared on the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus after a protest turned violent around 1.30 am on Monday

JNU vows crackdown on unruly behaviour after late-night campus clash
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 2:08 PM IST

Massive blow to terror network: Army on elimination of 3 terrorists in J-K

Three members of the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror outfit, including its self-styled commander, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Kishtwar

Massive blow to terror network: Army on elimination of 3 terrorists in J-K
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 1:30 PM IST

Pre-2018 Nhai land cases can't be reopened for interest claims: SC

The observation was made by a special bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan

Pre-2018 Nhai land cases can't be reopened for interest claims: SC
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 1:09 PM IST

Kerala signs MoUs with central PSUs for ₹2,000 cr Vizhinjam logistics plan

The agreements were executed on Monday in the presence of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at the Legislative Assembly Building, a CMO release said

Kerala signs MoUs with central PSUs for ₹2,000 cr Vizhinjam logistics plan
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 12:50 PM IST

SC rejects plea against panel reviewing SIT report on Tirumala laddu row

Swamy argued that the state government's move undermines the authority of the SIT, which was constituted earlier by the Supreme Court itself to probe irregularities surrounding the laddus distributed

SC rejects plea against panel reviewing SIT report on Tirumala laddu row
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 12:46 PM IST

Mukul Roy: Bengal's 'Chanakya' who mastered defections, outlived alliances

With Roy's death, West Bengal's political theatre lost one of its most skilled backstage directors

Mukul Roy: Bengal's 'Chanakya' who mastered defections, outlived alliances
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 11:44 AM IST

Former railway minister, TMC leader Mukul Roy dies of cardiac arrest

Roy breathed his last at 1.30 am at the private hospital, his son Subhranshu Roy said, adding that he had been in a coma for the last several days

Former railway minister, TMC leader Mukul Roy dies of cardiac arrest
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 11:18 AM IST

World wholeheartedly praised India's potential at AI Impact Summit: PM Modi

The AI Impact Summit 2026, held in New Delhi last week, concluded with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact

World wholeheartedly praised India's potential at AI Impact Summit: PM Modi
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 10:38 AM IST

Manipuri movie Boong wins Best Children's & Family Film Award at BAFTA 2026

The Manipuri film, starring Gugun Kipgen and Bala Hijam, beat international competition from other nominees 'Lilo and Stitch', 'Arco' and 'Zootropolis 2'

Manipuri movie Boong wins Best Children's & Family Film Award at BAFTA 2026
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 10:25 AM IST

Delhi air quality remains 'poor' on Monday, mercury set to cross 30°C

The weather department's latest bulletin indicates that both minimum and maximum temperatures are likely to remain above normal in the coming days

Delhi air quality remains 'poor' on Monday, mercury set to cross 30°C
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 10:23 AM IST

UP CM holds meetings with top Singapore investment-focused business groups

The CM discussed opportunities for sovereign investment participation in Uttar Pradesh across data centres, logistics hubs, renewable energy and industrial infrastructure

UP CM holds meetings with top Singapore investment-focused business groups
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 10:08 AM IST

Why Modi must defy farmers' fury over US trade deal to push agri reforms

PM Modi should recognise that this moment is a chance to finish what he started. Instead of retreating, he should build on this momentum to implement comprehensive agricultural reform

Why Modi must defy farmers' fury over US trade deal to push agri reforms
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 10:06 AM IST

Lutyens statue to be replaced by Rajagopalachari's at Rashtrapati Bhavan

PM Narendra Modi said Lutyens' statue at Rashtrapati Bhavan will be replaced with C Rajagopalachari's as part of a push to 'shed colonial symbols'

Lutyens statue to be replaced by Rajagopalachari's at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 10:06 AM IST

Have requested Shah for CBI probe into Ajit Pawar's plane crash: Fadnavis

Ajit Pawar and four others onboard a chartered plane were killed when it crashed while attempting to land near Baramati in Pune district on January 28

Have requested Shah for CBI probe into Ajit Pawar's plane crash: Fadnavis
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 9:05 AM IST

North India to see temperature rise as winter fades; check IMD forecast

Temperatures set to rise across North India while Tamil Nadu and Kerala brace for heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds; Delhi likely to see above-normal readings this week

North India to see temperature rise as winter fades; check IMD forecast
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 7:32 AM IST

Organ transplants rise fourfold to nearly 20,000 in 2025: Health ministry

Around 18 per cent of transplants are currently being performed using organs donated by deceased donors

Organ transplants rise fourfold to nearly 20,000 in 2025: Health ministry
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 6:53 AM IST

Tejas jet suffers damage to airframe while landing at frontline air base

The aircraft was returning to the base after carrying out a training sortie

Tejas jet suffers damage to airframe while landing at frontline air base
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 6:36 AM IST

'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