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Private sector critical for next phase of economic transformation: PM Modi

Not a 'now or never' moment but a 'we are ready' moment: PM hails Budget 2026

Private sector critical for next phase of economic transformation: PM Modi
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 6:58 PM IST

Maximum professors hired in TN followed by Maharashtra, Gujarat: UGC data

According to the data, 1,841 professors of practice (PoP0 have been hired by 349 HEIs so far, the maximum of them being in Tamil Nadu (395)

Maximum professors hired in TN followed by Maharashtra, Gujarat: UGC data
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 2:50 PM IST

'Mule account' network in J-K busted; agencies flag potential terror links

The officials said more than 8,000 mule accounts operating in the region have been identified and frozen over a period of three years, exposing a sophisticated network of money laundering

'Mule account' network in J-K busted; agencies flag potential terror links
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 1:40 PM IST

Vote on motion to remove LS Speaker Birla to be taken up on March 9: Rijiju

Last week, Birla decided to step aside from his role as the presiding officer of the House, hours after the opposition submitted a motion for his removal from office

Vote on motion to remove LS Speaker Birla to be taken up on March 9: Rijiju
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 11:50 AM IST

India a successful emerging economy, right place for AI summit: UN chief

Guterres will be travelling to India to attend the IndiaAI Impact Summit 2026

India a successful emerging economy, right place for AI summit: UN chief
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 10:04 AM IST

1 million devotees take holy dip at Prayagraj Sangam on Mahashivaratri

The administration has implemented strict security measures, with Uttar Pradesh ATS mobile patrol squads actively monitoring the Prayagraj Magh Mela 2026

1 million devotees take holy dip at Prayagraj Sangam on Mahashivaratri
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 9:05 AM IST

22-year-old Indian student found dead days after going missing in US

Saketh Sreenivasaiah, a student at the University of California, Berkeley, hailing from Karnataka, had been missing since Monday

22-year-old Indian student found dead days after going missing in US
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 9:03 AM IST

Delhi air quality remains 'poor' as smog persists amid rising temperatures

Delhi's air quality remained in the 'poor' category on Sunday morning with AQI at 221, as smog persisted despite easing winter chill and rising minimum temperatures across the capital

Delhi air quality remains 'poor' as smog persists amid rising temperatures
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 8:58 AM IST

Temperatures rise across North India, IMD forecasts rain next week

Winter eases as temperatures rise across North India, with IMD forecasting rain and snowfall from February 16 and issuing thunderstorm and heat alerts in several regions

Temperatures rise across North India, IMD forecasts rain next week
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 6:52 AM IST

Situation under control in Nagaland's Moava village after violent clash

At least 26 people were injured in a clash triggered by a protracted land dispute in the village under the Medziphema sub-division on Friday

Situation under control in Nagaland's Moava village after violent clash
Updated On : 14 Feb 2026 | 11:58 PM IST

Gujarat's 6th Vande Bharat Ahmedabad-Udaipur train to be inaugurated Feb 16

Indian Railways is committed to regional development and providing better connectivity through upgraded stations, new rail lines and state-of-the-art facilities

Gujarat's 6th Vande Bharat Ahmedabad-Udaipur train to be inaugurated Feb 16
Updated On : 14 Feb 2026 | 11:53 PM IST

IndiGo flight from Bhopal makes go-around, safely lands at Raipur airport

Airport officials confirmed that the scheduled return service to Bhopal was cancelled following the incident without providing more details

IndiGo flight from Bhopal makes go-around, safely lands at Raipur airport
Updated On : 14 Feb 2026 | 11:28 PM IST

One dead, 3 injured as Mumbai Metro line wall slab falls on vehicles

A slab of the parapet wall of the girder bridge fell near Johnson and Johnson factory on the arterial LBS Road some time after noon on an autorickshaw and a Skoda car

One dead, 3 injured as Mumbai Metro line wall slab falls on vehicles
Updated On : 14 Feb 2026 | 11:20 PM IST

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
Updated On : 14 Feb 2026 | 11:17 PM IST

Border dispute with China arose after India recognised Tibet in 1954: CDS

Chauhan said, 'In 1954, India officially recognised Tibet as part of China, the two countries signed the Panchsheel Agreement'

Border dispute with China arose after India recognised Tibet in 1954: CDS
Updated On : 14 Feb 2026 | 11:08 PM IST

Kerala's youngest organ donor, 10-month-old Aalin, to receive state honours

Aalin Sherin Abraham, who was critically injured in a road accident near Pallam in Kottayam on February 5, was declared brain dead on Thursday at a private hospital in Kochi

Kerala's youngest organ donor, 10-month-old Aalin, to receive state honours
Updated On : 14 Feb 2026 | 10:23 PM IST

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
Updated On : 14 Feb 2026 | 10:05 PM IST

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
Updated On : 14 Feb 2026 | 9:55 PM IST

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
Updated On : 14 Feb 2026 | 9:46 PM IST

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
Updated On : 14 Feb 2026 | 9:38 PM IST