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Youth Congress files complaint against Kerala Speaker over ‘attack’ claim on Minister Veena George

IANS | February 26, 2026 12:11 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 26 (IANS) The political storm over the alleged assault on state Health Minister Veena George intensified on Thursday after the Youth Congress filed a formal complaint with the State Police Chief against Kerala Legislative Assembly Speaker A.N. Shamseer, accusing him of spreading a “false narrative” that the activists had attacked the minister at Kannur railway station.

Wanted fugitive Anil Kumar Reddy extradited from UAE: CBI

IANS | February 26, 2026 11:38 AM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday secured the extradition of a wanted fugitive from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

AI Summit shirtless case: Arrested 3 Youth Congress workers not Himachal residents

IANS | February 26, 2026 11:04 AM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Delhi Police on Thursday revealed that three Youth Congress workers arrested in the AI Summit shirtless protest case are not the residents of Himachal Pradesh.

PM Modi invites Israeli firms to explore investment, manufacturing opportunities in India

IANS | February 26, 2026 10:57 AM

Tel Aviv, Feb 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Israeli companies to explore opportunities in India to invest, manufacture and build technology partnerships, it was announced on Thursday.

Himachal-Delhi Police standoff ends; arrested Youth Congress activists allowed to travel

IANS | February 26, 2026 9:35 AM

Shimla, Feb 26 (IANS) The 24-hour-long standoff between the police of Delhi and Himachal Pradesh ended on Thursday, with the latter allowing its counterpart to take three Youth Congress activists arrested in connection with the “shirtless protest” at the AI Summit to the national capital.

SC to hear today PIL against false FIRs, seeks preventive measures

IANS | February 26, 2026 9:06 AM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Thursday a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to the Centre and state authorities to install “display boards” at police stations, court complexes and public offices highlighting the penal provisions and punishment for filing false complaints, false charges and fabricated evidence.

PM Modi becomes first world leader to cross 100 million followers on Instagram

IANS | February 26, 2026 6:34 AM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has surpassed the landmark figure of 100 million followers on Instagram, becoming the first serving world leader and politician to reach the milestone on the social media platform.

NCERT halts Class 8 textbook distribution over judiciary chapter error

IANS | February 25, 2026 11:57 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has temporarily halted the distribution of its newly released Social Science textbook for Class 8 after certain inappropriate textual material and an error of judgement were found to have inadvertently appeared in Chapter 4, titled “The Role of Judiciary in our Society” (pages 125–142).

Gujarat: Sabarkantha district reports improved outcomes under maternal nutrition scheme

IANS | February 25, 2026 11:04 PM

Sabarkantha, Feb 25 (IANS) A district-level nutrition initiative in Gujarat's Sabarkantha district has reported improvements in maternal health and birth weights after a year of targeted support for underweight pregnant women.

PM Awas Yojana brings new hope to poor families in Chhattisgarh’s Rajim

IANS | February 25, 2026 10:11 PM

Rajim (Chhattisgarh), Feb 25 (IANS) In a major relief for homeless and economically weaker families, residents of Rajim under Gariaband district in Chhattisgarh have received permanent houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban).

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Youth Congress files complaint against Kerala Speaker over ‘attack’ claim on Minister Veena George

Wanted fugitive Anil Kumar Reddy extradited from UAE: CBI

AI Summit shirtless case: Arrested 3 Youth Congress workers not Himachal residents

PM Modi invites Israeli firms to explore investment, manufacturing opportunities in India

Himachal-Delhi Police standoff ends; arrested Youth Congress activists allowed to travel

SC to hear today PIL against false FIRs, seeks preventive measures

PM Modi becomes first world leader to cross 100 million followers on Instagram

NCERT halts Class 8 textbook distribution over judiciary chapter error

Gujarat: Sabarkantha district reports improved outcomes under maternal nutrition scheme

PM Awas Yojana brings new hope to poor families in Chhattisgarh’s Rajim

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