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PM Modi moves to Seva Teerth, approves cashless scheme for accident victims

After moving into his new offices at Seva Teerth, PM Narendra Modi approved welfare measures, including the PM RAHAT scheme for accident victims and raising the Lakhpati Didi target to 60 million

PM Modi moves to Seva Teerth, approves cashless scheme for accident victims
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 6:46 PM IST

Radio a trusted voice across villages, cities: PM Modi on World Radio Day

On World Radio Day, PM Modi calls radio a trusted voice and highlights Mann Ki Baat's role in connecting with citizens; next episode to air on February 22

Radio a trusted voice across villages, cities: PM Modi on World Radio Day
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 4:46 PM IST

KLA Corporation signs MoU with Tamil Nadu for ₹3,600 crore R&D campus

Semiconductor major to invest up to $400 million over 10 years in Chennai innovation hub, expected to generate 4,000 jobs and boost AI-led chip research

KLA Corporation signs MoU with Tamil Nadu for ₹3,600 crore R&D campus
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 4:43 PM IST

Kerala 1st state to frame urban policy, expects 80% urbanisation by 2050

The policy envisions Kerala in 2050 as 'a continuous network of climate-smart cities and towns, ensuring scientific planning and good governance'

Kerala 1st state to frame urban policy, expects 80% urbanisation by 2050
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 3:01 PM IST

Stalin credits ₹5,000 to TN women under Kalaignar Scheme ahead of polls

Stalin also announced to double the monthly grant to ₹2,000 if his DMK party was voted to power in the upcoming Assembly election

Stalin credits ₹5,000 to TN women under Kalaignar Scheme ahead of polls
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 1:57 PM IST

Lok Sabha concludes first part of Budget session; to meet again on March 9

The first part of the Budget Session began on January 28 with the address of President Droupadi Murmu to a joint sitting of the two Houses

Lok Sabha concludes first part of Budget session; to meet again on March 9
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 1:07 PM IST

Govt shelves motion against Rahul Gandhi as BJP MP moves notice: Rijiju

Rijiju noted that since a private member has already submitted a notice for the motion, the government will refrain from introducing its own motion

Govt shelves motion against Rahul Gandhi as BJP MP moves notice: Rijiju
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 12:40 PM IST

Sabarimala gold loss case: Kerala HC rejects CEO's plea against arrest

The SIT had alleged that Bhandari and Roddam, along with first accused Unnikrishnan Potty, planned the theft of gold that was entrusted to them for electroplating work

Sabarimala gold loss case: Kerala HC rejects CEO's plea against arrest
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 12:33 PM IST

Telangana municipal elections: Congress takes lead in early trends

The counting process of votes is expected to take time as ballot papers were used in the election

Telangana municipal elections: Congress takes lead in early trends
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 12:02 PM IST

Congress congratulates BNP for winning parliamentary polls in Bangladesh

The election was seen as a direct contest between the BNP and its former ally Jamaat-e-Islami, in the absence of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina's now debarred Awami League

Congress congratulates BNP for winning parliamentary polls in Bangladesh
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 10:54 AM IST

Seven people killed in multi-vehicle chain collision in Karnataka

According to police, the driver of the SUV allegedly lost control after the initial impact and crashed into a canter vehicle

Seven people killed in multi-vehicle chain collision in Karnataka
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 10:18 AM IST

PMO moves to Sewa Teerth today; 78-yr stint at South Block ends: Details

The PMO will move on Friday from the historic South Block to the newly built Sewa Teerth complex, marking the end of a decades-old era in India's administrative centre

PMO moves to Sewa Teerth today; 78-yr stint at South Block ends: Details
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 9:59 AM IST

UNSC notes Pak-based terror group JeM's reported link to Red Fort blast

Report added that on October 8, JeM leader Mohammed Masood Azhar Alvi 'formally announced the establishment of a women-only wing, Jamaat ul-Muminat, which was aimed at supporting terrorist attacks'

UNSC notes Pak-based terror group JeM's reported link to Red Fort blast
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 9:55 AM IST

Railways seeks Centre's nod for MP project that may fell over 120,000 trees

Once approval is granted by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the trees could be cleared for the broad gauge line across dense forests in two districts

Railways seeks Centre's nod for MP project that may fell over 120,000 trees
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 9:37 AM IST

Delhi air quality improves to 'moderate' as mercury rises; AQI at 184

The capital recorded a gradual improvement in air quality, but 16 stations remained in the poor category despite the overall AQI slipping to 'moderate' levels

Delhi air quality improves to 'moderate' as mercury rises; AQI at 184
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 9:13 AM IST

Congress names Tharoor co-chairman of campaign committee for Kerala polls

Tharoor's appointment assumes significance as it comes days after he met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi for redressal of his grievances

Congress names Tharoor co-chairman of campaign committee for Kerala polls
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 8:23 AM IST

Court reserves order on charges against Lalu Yadav, 13 others in PMLA case

Special Judge Vishal Gogne reserved the order on framing of charges after hearing submissions by the counsel for accsued persons and the ED, and is likely to announce the order on March 3

Court reserves order on charges against Lalu Yadav, 13 others in PMLA case
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 8:09 AM IST

J-K Assembly passes ₹6,714 cr grants for PWD, industries, labour ministries

The House approved ₹5,298.43 crore for the PWD, ₹866.16 crore for industries and commerce, ₹285.26 crore for labour and employment, ₹198.82 crore for skill development, and ₹64.93 crore for mining

J-K Assembly passes ₹6,714 cr grants for PWD, industries, labour ministries
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 7:31 AM IST

Three teens killed, over 18 injured as 2 tractors collide in UP's Budaun

The accident occurred around 9.30 pm near a brick kiln at Sarai Barauli village under the Ughaiti police station limits in Budaun

Three teens killed, over 18 injured as 2 tractors collide in UP's Budaun
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 7:23 AM IST

Misty mornings, hot afternoons in plains; rain, snow forecast for hills

Morning mist persists in Delhi as afternoons turn warmer; western disturbances may trigger isolated snowfall in the Himalayas and raise chances of light rain over parts of the plains

Misty mornings, hot afternoons in plains; rain, snow forecast for hills
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 7:15 AM IST