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'Only worried about votes': HC slams Bengal govt over hospital neglect

The Calcutta High Court criticised the state government for failing to upgrade rural hospitals, questioning why a 10-bed facility from 1976 remains unchanged despite growing healthcare needs

Media must exercise utmost caution before publishing anything: SC

Observation came when SC quashed a defamation case against English daily Times of India's editorial director and other journalists, who were accused of publishing alleged defamatory contents

Teen posing as Jay Shah tries to extort Rs 5 lakh from BJP MLA, arrested

A teen posing as Jay Shah demanded Rs 5 lakh from BJP MLA Adesh Chauhan. Police arrested two suspects and are searching for a third involved in similar extortion attempts on Uttarakhand MLAs

States accepting Hindi risk losing mother tongue, warns Udhayanidhi Stalin

Tamil Nadu has followed a two-language policy (Tamil and English) and has strongly protested attempts to impose Hindi by the central government, citing concerns over linguistic identity

'Turbans thrown in dustbin': Sikh deportee recounts US detention ordeals

Deported Indian immigrant Davinder Singh recounts harrowing tales of mistreatment, with reports of inadequate food, extreme cold, and religious insensitivity

Govt committed to make state $350 bn economy: Rajasthan dy CM Diya Kumari

Diya Kumari, who also holds the finance portfolio, said the state govt has delivered 58 per cent of its promises made in the manifesto and has fulfilled 73 per cent of the previous Budget announcement

Centre sanctions Rs 1554.99 cr to five states hit by natural calamities

High level committee approved central assistance of Rs 1554.99 crore to five states from the NDRF, subject to an adjustment of 50 per cent of the opening balance for the year available in the SDRF

Delhi CM oath-taking ceremony tomorrow; traffic police issues advisory

Delhi traffic police issue advisory to manage rush as several VVIPs/VIPs will attend the oath-taking ceremony at Ramlila Ground tomorrow, February 20

SC rejects adjournment request for naming senior advocate, warns lawyers

The apex court had earlier in January pulled up a lawyer addressing the court from his car and underscored the importance of maintaining dignity in legal proceedings

Penalty for ad delays: Bengaluru man sues PVR, INOX, wins Rs 65k in court

The complainant accused the multiplexes of misleading customers with incorrect show timings and forcing them to watch ads for commercial gain

KIIT suicide: Staffers apologise over viral remark against Nepali students

Two staff members were recorded making remarks that drew comparisons between the university's budget and Nepal's national budget, sparking widespread criticism

Gyanesh Kumar takes over as CEC, Vivek Joshi as Election Commissioner

Kumar stated that in accordance with the Constitution, the electoral laws and rules issued therein, the Election Commission always stood with the voters

WB courts gave 6 death sentences in last 6 months for crimes against girls

In six of the seven cases, death by hanging sentences were given for the savage nature of rapes and murders perpetrated on girls

After Telangana, Andhra permits Muslim staff to leave early for Ramzan

Following Telangana's lead, Andhra Pradesh has permitted Muslim employees to leave work an hour early during Ramzan, triggering a political dispute as the BJP criticizes it as 'appeasement politics'

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2025: What's open, what's closed today?

Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti: Maharashtra is observing a public holiday today to celebrate the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his birth anniversary

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2025: History, significance and quotes

The celebration of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti honors the bravery and life of one of India's finest warriors. Admire his quotations that capture the spirit of justice and Swarajya

Fadnavis asks to remove objectionable Wikipedia content on Sambhaji Maharaj

The controversy about the respected King Sambhaji Maharaj started after the release of the film Chhaava

PM Modi pays homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his birth anniversary

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also paid tribute to Shivaji Maharaj and said he will always be remembered as a nation builder

IMD issues rainfall warning; will cold weather return to Delhi again?

IMD's latest weather forecast said that the western disturbance is affecting Delhi, causing partially cloudy skies and isolated drizzles in parts of the city on February 19 and February 20

Kerala to launch 1st project on collection, disposal of expired medicines

The project titled ' nPROUD' (New Programme for Removal of Unused Drugs) will be inaugurated by Health Minister Veena George on February 22