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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

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

Shashi Tharoor awarded honorary D.Litt by St Xavier's, his first in India
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 10:56 PM IST

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

Stalin inaugurates Phase 2 of Pinnacle Infotech Centre in Madurai
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 10:40 PM IST

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

Lutyens' Delhi stretch to remain shut yearlong for metro work from Feb 23
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 10:33 PM IST

IYC AI Summit protest was inspired by Nepal Gen Z movement: Delhi Police

Investigators are probing the financial trail behind the protest, including who funded the printing of t-shirts brandished during the demonstration, it said

IYC AI Summit protest was inspired by Nepal Gen Z movement: Delhi Police
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 10:22 PM IST

EC publishes final MP electoral roll: 5.39 cr voters, 3.4 mn dropped

According to the data released by the EC, Madhya Pradesh had 5,74,06,143 voters before SIR began in October last year

EC publishes final MP electoral roll: 5.39 cr voters, 3.4 mn dropped
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 9:45 PM IST

Clear skies expected in Delhi on Sunday, air quality to remain poor: IMD

On Sunday, the maximum temperature is likely to hover around 28 degrees Celsius with a mainly cloudy sky, the weather office added

Clear skies expected in Delhi on Sunday, air quality to remain poor: IMD
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 9:06 PM IST

Namo Bharat corridor to cut congestion, strengthen NCR transit: Delhi CM

Gupta said fewer vehicles on the roads would help reduce carbon emissions, benefiting both Delhi and the wider National Capital Region (NCR)

Namo Bharat corridor to cut congestion, strengthen NCR transit: Delhi CM
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 8:56 PM IST

Working to expand preferential trade agreement with Mercosur bloc: Goyal

Mercosur is a trade bloc in Latin America comprising Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. The India-Mercosur PTA came into effect on June 1, 2009

Working to expand preferential trade agreement with Mercosur bloc: Goyal
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 8:53 PM IST

SC remands to Madhya Pradesh HC pleas concerning OBC reservation in state

In 2019, the state decided to increase the Other Backward Classes (OBC) quota in Madhya Pradesh from 14 per cent to 27 per cent in government jobs and education

SC remands to Madhya Pradesh HC pleas concerning OBC reservation in state
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 8:47 PM IST

Put India-US trade deal on hold, renegotiate terms: Congress

Ramesh questioned the silence of PM Modi on the entire deal and said he should clarify on whether he agrees with Trump's statement that nothing changes in the trade deal with India

Put India-US trade deal on hold, renegotiate terms: Congress
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 8:29 PM IST

Campaigning ends for Jharkhand civic polls; voting on 23 February

The election will be held on February 23 and votes will be counted on February 27, a State Election Commission official said

Campaigning ends for Jharkhand civic polls; voting on 23 February
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 8:27 PM IST

US trade deal hurts India's farm sector, farmers to suffer: Kejriwal

Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann are in Gujarat to prepare groundwork for their Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ahead of the Gujarat assembly elections expected to be held in December 2027

US trade deal hurts India's farm sector, farmers to suffer: Kejriwal
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 8:13 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh unveils data-driven road drainage policy to boost safety

It also seeks to improve network resilience and enhance public safety and serviceability, a government spokesperson said on Saturday

Himachal Pradesh unveils data-driven road drainage policy to boost safety
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 8:08 PM IST

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