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Delhi records second-hottest day of season as mercury touches 28.6 deg C

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Fire at Maha Kumbh camp store destroys supplies, no casualties reported

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BJP-NDA continues to receive overwhelming support across states: Modi

"After the new government was formed, the BJP-NDA has been continuously receiving the blessings of the people in many states of the country. In June, the people of Odisha accelerated the resolve for a developed India, then the people of Haryana gave their support, and now the people of Delhi have given us overwhelming support, PM Modi said at the ET Now Global Business Summit.

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Today, India is at the forefront of discussions about the world's future: PM Modi

"India is, in many respects, taking a leading role in the world's future," he added while addressesing the ET Now Global Business Summit on Saturday.

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This sentiment was evident during the discussions at the AI Action Summit in France: PM Modi

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The major countries and leading platforms around the world have a strong confidence in India: PM Modi

"I have just returned from a trip to America and France last night. Today, the big countries and platforms of the world are filled with a confidence towards India that was never there before," he said. The prime minister was addressing the ET Now Global Business Sumit on Saturday.

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This sentiment was evident during the discussions at the AI Action Summit in France: PM Modi

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New India Cooperative Bank's General Manager held for 'misappropriation' of Rs 122 crore

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J-K: Cold wave persists in Srinagar as temperature drops to 0 degrees

The cold wave continued in Jammu and Kashmir's capital, Srinagar, as the city recorded a minimum temperature of 0 degrees Celsius on Saturday, while the maximum temperature reached 13 degrees Celsius. Several other towns in the Kashmir Valley experienced similar weather conditions.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of 0 degrees Celsius on Saturday morning, while the maximum temperature dipped to 13 degrees Celsius from Friday.

Despite the cold weather, videos from Dal Lake showed locals enjoying the winter season.

The District Administration and the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department organised the 'Lal Draman Winter Festival 2025' in Doda on February 9. The event attracted thousands of visitors, including tourists, locals, officials, and media personnel, who witnessed a grand celebration of culture, adventure, and natural beauty.

Lal Draman, a serene meadow in the picturesque Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, came alive with the much-anticipated winter festival. The event brought together thousands of visitors and locals, showcasing the beauty and vibrant culture of the Lolab Valley in the Kupwara district. The festival, aimed at celebrating the winter season and promoting the region's scenic beauty and rich cultural heritage, featured a series of exciting activities.

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Govt must regulate coaching institutes: Kanhaiya Kumar

Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar on Saturday asked the government to regulate various coaching institutes in the country in view of the high cases of student suicides.

He said there is a flood of private coaching institutes providing training for UPSC, medical and engineering exams across the country because the condition of government institutes is not good.

"For the last several days, there are news of coaching institutes claiming to make doctors and engineers disappear after collecting fees from students. Whenever there is such a systemic failure in the country, the government should take responsibility for it," Kumar told a press conference.

He claimed students and common people are being crushed between the government and the market.

Kumar said the government should act in such cases and not indulge in whataboutery.

He also urged the government to strengthen and improve the condition of government institutes in the country.

"Today, the dreams are being sold in the country and there is a flood of coaching institutes, because the condition of the government system is very weak," he alleged.

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Jamia protest: AISA claims 17 students suspended, calls for boycott of classes

The Left-affiliated All India Students' Association has called for a boycott of classes at Jamia Millia Islamia on Monday, claiming 17 students have been suspended by the university for protesting against the disciplinary action against two PhD scholars.

The university is yet to issue a response to the claims about the suspensions of students.

The controversy began after the university suspended two PhD scholars for allegedly leading an unauthorised protest in December last year. The administration defended its actions, stating that protests disrupted academic activities and resulted in property damage, including vandalizing the central canteen and breaking the gate of the security advisor's office.

However, student activists argued that the administration was attempting to stifle dissent.

Jamia's action triggered a stir with several students claiming they received suspension notices, citing their alleged involvement in "acts of vandalism, unauthorized protests, and defamation of the university".

According to the All India Students' Association (AISA), the university administration suspended 17 students overnight, prompting students from various departments to declare their participation in the boycott.

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Uttarakhand to install smart meters statewide, promises fewer billing complaints

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White South Africans gather in support of Trump, his claims that they are victims of racism

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Indian Railways to launch train connectivity from Bengaluru city to Airport: Ashwini Vaishnaw

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Pope spends quiet first night in hospital, continues drug therapy, reads papers: Vatican

Pope Francis slept well during a quiet first night in the hospital after being admitted with a respiratory tract infection, and was up eating and reading Saturday, the Vatican said.
 

Francis, 88, ate breakfast Saturday morning and read the newspapers while continuing his drug therapy, spokesman Matteo Bruni said.

Francis was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on Friday after a week-long bout of bronchitis worsened. It was his fourth hospitalization since his 2013 election and raised questions about his increasingly precarious health.

Preliminary tests showed he had a respiratory tract infection and a slight fever. The Vatican cancelled his audiences through Monday at least.